🌱 Pressure On Mobile Co. To Settle Opioid Suit + Burglar Shoots Dog

Rise and shine, Mobile! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 78 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. According to emails, Alabama AG is pressuring Mobile County Health Department to accept a settlement from opioid manufacturers. THhe wave of lawsuits in the wake of the opioid epidemic has prompted massive litigation costs for the county. According to sources, the settlement would fall "far short" of covering the legal expenses of the suit. (UTV 44)
2. Mobile Police are looking for help identifying a burglar who shot a dog Wednesday. The man broke into a home at the 3100 block of Calais Street, taking a variety of items from the home. The article features a video that shows the man carrying a gun. Police are asking anyone with information on the man to come forward. (WKRG News 5)
3. Seeing extra text messages about bill payments? You're not alone. According to a Mobile-based FBI agent, those "paying your bill" texts are a hoax to steal your personal information. It's a technique called phishing, which is designed to look like a good Samaritan or a great offer that ultimately requires you to give up details that can be used to steal your identity. Click the link to find out how to protect yourself. (NBC 15)

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Today in Mobile:

• Jason Eady & Ben Danaher at The Listening Room (7:00 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Mobile County invites all artists in grades 1-12 to participate in the Mobile County Earth Day Art Contest. Click the link to find out details on the contest and how to submit your artist's work. (Facebook)
• Looking to buy a home? Patch shared a list of new homes to hit the market. Click the link to see if there's a good fit for you. (Mobile Patch)

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— 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.