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🌱 Mobile's Most Wanted Caught + Two Large Wood Fires Contained

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Up and at 'em, Mobile! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Mobile.


First, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 84 Low: 71.


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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

  1. Trenteon King, one of the city's most wanted, has been denied bond after being on the run for months. King was caught on Friday at the Rangeline Road Walmart and will now face a long list of charges that includes assault, robbery, and shooting into a building. King will begin his long series of court appearances on Thursday. (Fox 10 News)
  2. The Mobile County Health Department will be providing low-cost rabies shots this month. The shots are for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The vaccines will cost $12 and will be good for up to one year. Click the link for the full list of vaccination times and locations. (NBC 15 WPMI)
  3. Mobile Fire-Rescue contained two large wood fires south of Charleston Apartment Homes on Sunday. The fires were a serious threat to the apartment complex, according to the department. The fire required multiple crews to respond. Click the link for the series of photos from the incident. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

  • Mad Scientist Club At The Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)
  • Lego Fun Tuesday At The Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Mobile Police Department remembers the life and legacy of fallen Officer Douglas Emil Kountz, Jr. He was killed when his patrol car struck a utility pole while traveling to assist another officer in 1992. (Facebook)
  • Layla has regained some of her weight after arriving at the Mobile County Animal Shelter as a malnourished puppy. Layla's adoption fees have been completely sponsored. Let's find Layla a new home. (Facebook)
  • May 4 is International Firefighters' Day. Click to learn about the importance of firefighters for our community's daily safety. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

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