🌱 GoFundMe To Save Heart Of Mary + Airport Funding Approved

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 76 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. Mobile community members are coming together to keep a beloved local Catholic school open. A GoFundMe campaign was able to raise over $450,000 in funds so Heart of Mary Catholic School can continue to educate its K-12 students. "I've been given the opportunity to give something back to an institution that has given that has given me things that have been the foundation of my livelihood," said Heart of Mary Alum and Board member Karlos Finley. (Fox 10 News)
2. Funding for the Downtown Mobile Airport has been approved by members of the Mobile County Commission. The approval allocates $5 million dollars in funds that will be paid out at $1 million each year. An additional $5 million was approved for roads projects associated with the Downtown Mobile Airport. (WKRG News 5)
3. Michael Hansworth, 41, was arrested for allegedly punching his girlfriend in the head on Mar. 26. Mobile police were called to the scene at South of Dauphin Apartments around 8 p.m. After the arrest, Hansworth was charged with third-degree domestic violence and assault. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Read and Play Storytime At Ben May Main Library (9:00 AM)
• Tea & New Book Tuesday At Mobile Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Women's History Month Children's Challenge At Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Show your support for the Mobile Police Department! Lieutenant Robert Davis has announced on Nextdoor that yard signs, courtesy of the Midtown Optimist Club, are now available at the First Precinct. (Nextdoor)
• A number of dogs, cats, and other types of pets are up for adoption in the Mobile area. The City of Mobile Animal services has a number of animals that would make great furry family members. (Mobile Patch)
• If you're looking for a new job, numerous businesses in and around Mobile are hiring. There are job openings in various fields, including customer service, heavy equipment operations, sales, physical therapy, and truck driving. (Mobile Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.