🌱 ARPA Proposals Move Forward + Victims Of Crime Awareness Walk

Good day, neighbors! Sean Peek here with today's copy of theMobile Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Not as warm with a t-storm. High: 77 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Mobile County Commission has approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects to move to the next phase of the evaluation process. A $61.5 million proposal was approved at an Apr. 21 meeting, allowing a total of 35 ARPA proposals to move to "tier one" designation. Visit the link for the full listing of tier one proposals that will move forward to the next phase of the county's evaluation process. (WKRG News 5)
2. In commemoration of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Mobile Police Department Victim Services Unit is hosting its second annual Victims of Crime Awareness Walk. The event is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. this Friday, Apr. 29; participants will gather in the back of police headquarters before walking to Public Safety Memorial Park. Each year, the unit holds the walk for victims of violent crime and for everyone who stands with those victims. (NBC 15 WPMI)
3. A woman has been accused of paying only half her restaurant bill and striking an employee with her vehicle. On Sunday, officers with the Mobile Police Department responded to a call at Bamboo Steakhouse, where 31-year-old Sharda Winston and her children had allegedly left after paying only a portion of the bill. When an employee went outside to film Winston leaving, the suspect reportedly struck him with her vehicle before fleeing the scene. (UTV 44)

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Today in Mobile:

• Job Seeking Workshop At Ben May Main Library (9:00 AM)
• Tuesday Time Out Storytime At Grand Bay Library (10:00 AM)
• Tea & New Book Tuesday At Mobile Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Family Game Time Unplugged AtWest Regional Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A man has been given a life sentence for the murder of a Mobile Public Works employee. Patrick Johnson was sentenced after he was found guilty earlier this year for the capital murder of Justin Mooney, as well as two counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle. (WKRG News 5)
• Want to add a furry friend to your family? Consider starting your search with these adorable, adoptable pets staying at Mobile area shelters as they await their forever homes. (Mobile Patch)
• Find your next career in the Mobile area with this week's roundup of the latest local job listings, courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. (Mobile Patch)

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— 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.