🌱 Irvington Seafood Recall + Gun Violence Awareness Rally

Mobile AL

05 June, 2022

4:03 PM

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Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Mobile Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 77. 📢 I'm looking for business owners and marketers in Mobile who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales. I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our Mobile Daily readers to local businesses they need to know about. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now. Here are the top three stories today in Mobile: The Food & Drug Administration has recalled seafood from Mobile County's Irvington Seafood. The recalled food is one-pound packages of "Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat." The food is being recalled due to a Listeria concern; the seafood can be returned to the location of purchase for a full refund. (WKRG News 5)According to the Mobile Police Department, Mobile has experienced 23 homicides this year — a pace that exceeds last year. The department reports that 163 guns have been stolen from vehicles this year alone. There have been 176 gun crimes committed this year by individuals under 25 years of age. (Fox 10 News)On Friday, the Mobile NAACP held a rally for gun violence awareness at Government Plaza. Participants were asked to wear orange to raise awareness. The rally was in direct response to recent national gun violence and the two fatal shootings that occurred in Mobile just last week. (WKRG News 5) Today in Mobile: Oceanography Down Under At Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM) Chess Club At West Regional Library (3:00 PM) From my notebook: The Mobile Carnival Museum is displaying a special exhibit dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Click to learn more about the exhibit. Happy Pride Month! (Visit Mobile via Facebook) Mobile County reminds the community that there is a burn ban in place. The burn ban prohibits non-agricultural burns through October. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook) Cpl. Robert C. Andry is being decorated by the French Consul General at Ben May Library today. The ceremony will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you soon. — 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.