🌱 Impact Of Washington County Tornado + Mobile Facility Renovations

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Mobile Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 70 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. Charges were dropped for one of two suspects accused of shooting at Mobile Police officers in September. Valeido Davidson was accused of two counts of attempted murder and discharging a gun into an occupied building and vehicle; previously, police had said Davidson and another man, Tymetrick James, shot at police cars on Sep. 21. However, the charges were dropped for Davidson by a district judge Tuesday afternoon after the court found “no probable cause,” according to documents from the Mobile County District Court. (WKRG News 5)
2. A Wednesday morning tornado in Washington County caused a tree to fall on a home in Mobile County. The tornado touched down at around 2:45 a.m. and caused a tree to crash into a home near Murphy High School. Click the link to view all the damage reported in south Alabama due to the extreme weather. (WKRG News 5)
3. An independent living facility in downtown Mobile is undergoing an $11 million renovation. According to officials at Cathedral Place, upgrades are long overdue, and residents who have been living there for decades are saying the same. The property was taken over by ALCO Management, in 2019. "We're thankful. It's a long time coming but we finally got it!" resident Lucille Glover said. (NBC 15 WPMI)

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From my notebook:

• There's so much to do in Mobile County this holiday season, including parades, concerts, musicals, and more! Find your fun on Mobile County's Community Calendar. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Lieutenant Mac R. Hardeman of the Mobile Police Department shared some tips for staying safe during the holiday season. Remember to lock your doors, vehicles, and homes when you are away. Don't make it easy for someone to take your belongings. When shopping, pay attention to your surroundings inside and outside the store. (Nextdoor)
• Mark your calendars! Operation Clean Sweep is back on Dec. 3. During the event, Mobile County residents can dispose of unwanted items for free. To view event rules and review acceptable items for disposal, click here. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.