🌱 Animal Advocates Concerned About Local Dog + Redistricting Prayers

Mobile AL

20 April, 2022

6:40 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: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 61. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Mobile. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 3 stories in Mobile today: Local animal advocates attended the Mobile City Council meeting this Tuesday and voiced their concerns about a dog currently tied to a fence on Halls Mill Road. Advocates point out marks on the dog's neck from the collar rubbing her skin raw. The women believe that the owner is violating the city's animal tethering ordinance by leaving the dog outside alone for so long and that animal control is not making an effort to protect the dog. The city stated animal control officers have visited and inspected the home recently, and are conducting an ongoing investigation into the situation. (UTV 44) Proponents for at least four majority-minority seats on the Mobile City Council took to prayer on Tuesday, as a result of the uncertainty of the circumstances regarding Mobile's "divisive" redistricting. A vigil took place inside the Government Plaza atrium with the mission of bringing awareness to the city's ongoing redistricting. The dueling maps have the potential to be racially motivated in Mobile when they are slated to come before the full council for a final vote in June. Residents who have been consistently attending council meetings hope to see the final map reflect the demographic switches in Mobile. (AL.com)Recent spring storms and warmer weather have resulted in an increase in mosquito problems throughout Alabama. The vampire-like insects have been finding places to thrive easily this month, more than years prior. According to Fred Pierce with Wildlife Solutions, there are some household fixes you can take, like making sure there's no standing water outside. Pierce also reminds people to keep their yards clean and lawns mowed. (WKRG News 5) Today in Mobile: WIX: Website Building at Ben May Main Library (1:00 PM) From my notebook: Mobile County is hosting a free Earth Day Event on Apr. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Mobile County Recycling Center! Celebrate our beautiful planet by recycling old electronics, shredding some important documents, or learn to be involved and volunteer. (Facebook)Spanish Fort Middle School and the American Heart Association will be hosting 'A Walk With Mom.' The event, held in nearby Spanish Fort, will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Apr. 30. (Fox 10 News)An event educating people about the legalization of cannabis took place yesterday in downtown Mobile. The event was hosted by Cannabama and sought to bring attention to the positive effects of legalizing cannabis. (WKRG News 5) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25) 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 You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow 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.