🌱 Search For New Director Of Animal Services + Memorial Day Concert

Good morning, Mobile! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend.

---

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and pleasant. High: 86 Low: 69.

---

Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The City of Mobile is searching for a new Director of Animal Services. The ideal candidate will have experience and a partnership mindset. The Director of Animal Services will manage the Animal Shelter and Animal Control while enforcing the area's animal laws. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Mobile County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that occurred at a West Mobile smoke shop called The Cloud House. According to the authorities, three suspects smashed through the front door using a crowbar. Anyone with information related to the investigation is advised to contact the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. (Fox 10 News)
3. The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band will be performing at Cottage Hill Medal of Honor Park today during its annual Memorial Day Concert. The concert is free to the public and is family-friendly. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, picnics, and snacks. (Fox 10 News)

---

Today in Mobile:

• Qigong for Beginners At The Mobile Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Teen Movie Time: Retro Edition! Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back At Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)

---

From my notebook:

• Former Congressman Bradley Byrne has been appointed as the next President of the Mobile Chamber. Congratulations! (Facebook)
• Visit Mobile celebrates National Road Trip Day. Click to start planning your road trip through Mobile. (Facebook)
• Are you prepared for a hurricane? Mobile County is providing hurricane preparedness advice. Click to learn about helping your neighbor during a hurricane. (Facebook)

---

That's it for today! See you all Tuesday morning 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.