🌱 World Series Trophy Comes To Mobile + Heartworm Threat Alert

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First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. The Mobile Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a PNC bank near St. Stephens Road on Wednesday. According to the report, a man shot from his vehicle into another vehicle — injuring one of the vehicle's passengers. The shooting victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. (WKRG News 5)
2. The World Champions Trophy Tour is coming to Mobile on May 13. The Atlanta Braves will be showcasing its hard-won World Series trophy during a special celebration at Cooper Riverside Park from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The celebration is free and everyone is invited! (City of Mobile)
3. The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council has forecasted a significant threat of heartworm disease for Mobile area pets. The threat is due to warm weather and humidity occurring in the Mobile area, which creates the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos to transfer heartworm larvae to pets. The council is advising Mobile pet owners to speak with a local veterinarian about monthly heartworm protection. It is significantly cheaper to prevent heartworm infection than it is to treat one. (CISION PR Web)

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Today in Mobile:

• May The 4th Be With You Star Wars Celebration At Semmes (1:00 PM)
• Chess Club At The Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen. Hailey Brooks, 18, went missing on May 3. (Facebook)
• The Mobile County Animal Shelter is offering a new service called the Home To Home program. This new service allows a direct-to-adopter shelter diversion tool to find animals a loving home before they reach the shelter. (Facebook)
• Free smoke alarm installation is being offered to residents in the Athey Road, Greenway Drive, Lincoln Heights, Middle Ring, and Hillsdale communities. The smoke alarms will be offered on Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. Sign up for a free smoke detector by calling 251-208-5555. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.