🌱 Attempt To Remove Judge From Cases + Deputy Injured By Flashbang

Mobile AL

10 August, 2022

6:20 PM

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Hello Mobile! We wanted to let you know that this will be the last edition of Mobile Daily for a little while - but don't worry! We'll be back and better than ever, sooner than you think. Until then, thank you for your support and patience. Writing your daily newsletter has been truly a rewarding experience, and your loyalty has made it all the better! - Nicole Fallon-Peak Now, today's weather: Showers and a heavier thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 73. Here are the top three stories today in Mobile: The Mobile County Public Defender's Office is attempting to remove Circuit Judge Charles Graddick from presiding over some criminal cases. The temporary judge has a potential conflict of interest with some criminal cases, according to the cases' lawyers. Mobile County District Attorney Ashley Rich claims that there is no reason to doubt the judge's fairness in these cases. (Fox 10 News)The Mobile Police Department has a larger presence at Mobile County Public Schools in response to threats. Chief John Barber reports that kids make threats every school year against certain schools but the department takes each threat seriously. The threats are reportedly investigated immediately by the department. (Fox 10 News)A Mobile County Sheriff's Office deputy sustained severe injuries when a flashbang grenade exploded in his hand. According to the department, the incident occurred at a home on Cedar Avenue while the department was performing a drug raid. The flashbang caused significant damage to the deputy's hand and another deputy sustained facial injuries from shrapnel. The deputies received treatment at a local hospital. (ABC17 News) Today in Mobile: Read And Sign (ASL) Storytime At West Regional Library (10:00 AM) Ebony Moments Book Club At West Regional Library (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The Annual Gulf Coast Motor Show will be held on Saturday, Sep. 3 at the Mobile Fairgrounds. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. (AARP)The Mobile River Food & Music Festival will be on Sunday, Sep. 18 between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The festival will be held at Cooper Riverside Park. Mark your calendar! (Mobile County)The 5th Annual Mobile Animation Film Festival will be held at Alabama Contemporary Art Center on Friday, Sept. 9. The festival will be between 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (Mobile Arts Council) Thanks, Mobile! — 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.