🌱 Third Shooting Suspect + Federal Lawsuit Against Mobile And Officer

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town...

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 90 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Mobile Police Department has arrested a third suspect in the May 31 shooting of a 14-year-old girl. Archie Petite, 36, was arrested for the shooting that occurred on Michael Donald Avenue. Lamonyae Forrest, 18, and an unidentified 16-year-old were previously arrested. (Fox 10 News)
2. There are a lot of new jobs available in Mobile. Local companies including Williams Sonoma, Gulf Distributing Holdings Company LLC, and many more are looking to hire. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Mobile Patch)
3. A Mobile woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Mobile and a Mobile Police Department officer. The lawsuit claims that the woman's arm was broken while the officer attempted to falsely arrest her during an incident last year. Officer Michael Israel allegedly broke her arm while putting her in handcuffs and placing her in the back of a department patrol car. It is not clear if Israel ever faced any discipline for the incident. (WKRG.com)

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Today in Mobile:

• Puzzle Party At Saraland Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Game On! Game Night! At Mobile Public Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Mobile Parks & Recreation Department is searching for barbers and hairstylists for LODA ArtWalk on Sept. 9. (Facebook)
• City of Mobile Animal Services is highlighting Maple. This extremely happy dog is searching for her forever home. Click to see if Maple would be a good fit with your family. (Facebook)
• Cooper Riverside Park will be hosting a night of Yacht Rock on Aug. 13. The music will be from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.