🌱 Construction Begins On Mobile Topgolf Complex + Theodore HS Threat

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. Construction has begun on the $22 million Topgolf complex in Mobile, according to an announcement from the company on Thursday. The former multiplex cinema at the McGowin Park Shopping Center at Interstate 65 and Government Boulevard is being transformed into the state's third Topgolf attraction. It is set to open later this year. (AL.com)
2. On Wednesday night, a threat was made on social media against Theodore High School, according to the Mobile County Public School System. The situation was handled according to the Student Code of Contact and was promptly resolved. The student who made the threat was quickly identified and it was determined that there is no imminent threat at the high school. (NBC 15 WPMI)
3. On Tuesday, a man was arrested in California for a 2016 murder at the Warren Inn Apartments. According to a press release, Christopher R. Hodoh, 39, was arrested in Beaumont, California on Jan. 30 for the murder of Darius Mose in Mobile. Hodoh has been extradited to Alabama to face murder charges. (WKRG News 5)

Today in Mobile:

• AEA Administrator Conference, At Mobile County Education Association (4:00 PM)

Tomorrow, Feb. 4:

• 2023 Senior Bowl, At Hancock Whitney Stadium (1:30 PM)
• Bead Trip 2023, At Toomey's Mardi Gras (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alabama ABC Board has launched its new quarterly sweepstakes, with the first one taking place on Mar. 25 at 10:00 a.m. (NBC 15 WPMI)
• Looking for some fun in the area? Here's a list of February events with Mobile Parks and Recreation! (Fox 10 News)
• The City of Mobile is accepting employer applications, now through Feb. 16 at 5:00 p.m., for the Youth Empowered for Success (Y.E.S) initiative summer internship program. Those interested can apply here. (Fox 10 News)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.