🌱 Suspect Arrested In Teen Shooting + Know Your Status Initiative

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Mobile and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 91 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. The Mobile Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting of a 14-year-old. Deontae Kimbrough, 19, was arrested for the shooting that occurred in the 2600 block of Cheshire Drive South. The victim died from multiple gunshot wounds after being transported to a local hospital. (NBC 15 WPMI)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Mobile area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Mobile Patch)
3. The Mobile County Health Department offered free testing for the HIV virus on Monday at three department locations. The testing event was part of the department's "know your status" initiative. The free testing day is held every Jun. 27. The day is also meant to raise awareness of the sexually transmitted virus. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Dive Into Ocean Fun At The Semmes Regional Library! (All Day)
• Read and Play Storytime At The Ben May Main Library (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Mobtown Vegan Chef Challenge will be during the month of July. Winning dishes will be announced in August. Click for more information about the challenge. (City of Mobile)
• The Judy LODA ArtWalk is on Jul. 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is meant to celebrate National Tattoo Month by highlighting Mobile creatives. (City of Mobile)
• The Water Lantern Festival will be at Municipal Park on Jul. 30 at 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for this family-friendly festival. (City of Mobile)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.