🌱 July 4th Celebration + 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Good morning, everybody! It's Wednesday in Mobile and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Let's dive right in...

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 92 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. The City of Mobile will be hosting a July 4th Celebration at Mardi Gras Park and Cooper Riverside Park beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy live music, bounce houses, local food, and much more. Don't forget to bring lawn chairs. (WKRG News 5)
2. Mobile's Chris Samuels has been listed on the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot. The ballot was formally released on Monday with 80 former players making the cut. Samuels was a unanimous All-American in 1999 for his offensive tackles with the University of Alabama. (WKRG News 5)
3. A Mobile man has been sentenced to nine months in prison for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program - from prison. Demetrius Lashun "Demetric" Richardson, 43-years-old, was given $20,833 by the federal government after he reported a loss of $108,099 for his janitorial services business. He also faces a murder charge in the case of an Ann Street homicide that occurred in April 2021. (Fox 10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Good Listener Storytime At Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Oceanography Down Under! At Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Mad Scientist Club At Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Mobile County Commission is currently hiring for various positions. Click to apply. (Twitter)
• The Jazz Writers South Festival will be at the USA Marx Library until June 30. The exhibit is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. This free exhibit is meant to celebrate jazz and its connection to Mobile. (Mobile.org)
• The Mobile Arts Council is hosting "Miniatures & More" by Roxann Dyess and "Urban Vibes," by PleinAirSouth in Room 1927 until June 30. Admission is free and is open from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily. (Mobile.org)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.