🌱 Sunday Apartment Fire + Three Arrested In Happy Hill Deaths

Mobile AL

20 February, 2022

2:28 PM

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Hello again, Mobile! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Mobile Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Mobile Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Mobile long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: A shower; breezy in the p.m. High: 70 Low: 62. Here are the top three stories in Mobile today: Early Sunday morning, the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department was dispatched to the Berkshire Apartments for reports of a fire. Upon their arrival, fire personnel described a two-story apartment structure with flames visible on the second floor and heavy smoke throughout the area. The fire destroyed at least two units and the crews had to return to fight a flare-up on the roof. This incident is still being investigated. (WKRG News 5) One year and one day since the two horrific fire-related deaths in Happy Hill, three people now face charges, and the search is on for a fourth person. One of them, convicted drug kingpin Darrin Southall, is now accused of ordering the hit on the victims, Tony and Leila Lewis. Terrance Watkins, Jamarcus Chambers, and a fourth man, who has not been arrested yet, are all charged with murder. As the investigation unfolded, there was talk of "beef" between the victim's grandson, rapper Honeykomb Brazy and Southall. (FOX10 News) The University Of Mobile has announced the addition of an Associate Degree in Nursing program to help reduce nursing shortages. The two-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program will begin in August 2022, pending final approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Students in the ADN program will gain hands-on experience in UM's Center for Excellence in Healthcare Practice. (Press Release Desk) From our sponsor: Today's Mobile Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Mobile: Teen Twitch Streaming - Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM) Spoken Word of Mobile Virtual Poetry Group Session - Mobile Public Library (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The University of South Alabama Wind Ensemble will perform its Winter Concert on Monday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Music on the program will include Arnold's "Peterloo Overture," Giannini's Symphony No. 3, and "The Circus Bee" by Henry Filmore. (City of Mobile)On Friday, Feb. 18, the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performed before an audience in the atrium of Mobile Government Plaza. The Corps received a special certificate from the Mobile County Commission. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: The Better Skin Co. — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Add your event Loving the Mobile Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around. — 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.