🌱 Relocating Bienville Square's Squirrels + New Year's Violence

Good morning, Mobile! I'm Sean Peek, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 54 Low: 46.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Mobile:

1. This week, the City of Mobile will begin relocating some of the squirrels in Bienville Square to address overpopulation and protect the park's historic Live Oaks. The average number of squirrels in Bienville Square is significantly higher than typical squirrel populations in both the wild and other municipal parks, which could negatively impact both the trees in the park and the squirrels themselves. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Mobile Police Department is investigating several violent incidents that took place over the New Year's weekend. In one incident, a 41-year-old man was shot and killed by residents at South Bay Apartments after the man attempted to break into a residence. Officers are also looking into two separate stabbings that took place on New Year's Eve. (utv44.com)
3. Last December, a patient at Mobile Infirmary was able to wander into a cryogenic freezer and destroy the embryos being stored there. Today, the lawsuit against the hospital's center for reproductive medicine is set to go before a judge. The case involves three accusations of unlawful death in the destruction of these embryos. (NBC 15 WPMI)

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Today in Mobile:

• Talking Scams with the Mobile Police Department - West Regional Library (2:00 PM)
• Mad Scientist Club at Moorer - Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Lego Fun Tuesday at Semmes! - Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Mobile will be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Jan. 29 at James Seals Jr. Park. (Press Release Desk)
• New year, new career? Check out the latest job listings in the Mobile area. (Mobile Patch)
• Amid a spike in cases, demand for COVID-19 tests is on the rise. Here's what you need to know when trying to schedule a COVID test in Mobile. (WKRG News 5)

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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.