🌱 Project Homeless Connect + Man Arrested For Shooting Neighbor

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Mobile Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 64 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Mobile today:

1. On Friday, an event was held at The Grounds to help those in the Mobile area who are homeless get back on their feet. "Project Homeless Connect" is designed to provide help and resources to people who are homeless with valuable services including healthcare, legal assistance, housing assistance, and much more. Housing First estimates over 3,600 people are without a home in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. (WEAR)
2. A man was arrested after police say he shot someone during a fight over a dog.
   Aaron Connell is charged with second-degree assault, though he has been released on bond. On Jan. 8, Connell's girlfriend was involved in an argument with a neighbor that turned physical and he tried to break up the fight by firing a shot at the ground but it hit one of the neighbors in the leg. (FOX10 News)
3. The City of Mobile opened a warming center at the James Seals Community Center as the weather got colder. The Community Center was used as a warming center Friday night through noon on Saturday, Jan. 29. The City of Mobile, the Mobile Police Department, and the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department operated the center in conjunction with the South Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross. (FOX10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Teen Twitch Streaming - Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Classics And More Book Club - Mobile Public Library (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• There is a job posting for a part-time Clinic Clerk at the Mobile County Health Department, open through Feb. 4. (Facebook)
• Unfortunately, the controls for the lights at the Herndon Sage Park basketball court were damaged by vandalism this week. As staff work to make needed repairs, residents can use the lighted basketball court in Figures Park at 658 Donald Street. (Facebook)
• Update from the Mobile Police Department on Jan. 27: missing man Mr. Paul Rogers has been located and is safe. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.