🌱 Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse + New Job Roundup

Happy Tuesday, Mobile! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know today in Mobile.

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First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 63.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Mobile today:

1. On Monday, a former skating rink manager pleaded guilty to sexually abusing three boys. Sean Michael Howell, 22, was already serving a lengthy federal sentence before pleading guilty to eight counts of first-degree sodomy and one count of sexual abuse of a child younger than 12. Police say Howell used his position as manager to offer free skating to boys after the rink closed and sodomizing them. (Fox 10 News)
2. Do you need a new gig or looking for a career change? Patch and Patch and ZipRecruiterhave compiled a list of the latest local part-time, full-time, and seasonal work positions in the Mobile area! Check out who's hiring at the link. (Mobile Patch)
3. Kevin Carter was charged for the murder of his 55-year-old mom after she was found dead in her home in July of 2020. On Monday, Carter entered a blind plea for his mother's death. Sentencing will be on May 23. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Read and Play Storytime At Ben May Main Library (9:00 AM)
• A Page in Time Book Club At Mobile Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Mad Scientist Club at Moorer At Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Mobile is encouraging residents to mark their calendars. Mobile County Recycling Center "Shred Days" are every second Wednesday of the month. (Facebook)
• FOX10's pet of the week is an 8-week-old Bulldog mix named Amber. The sweet girl is looking for a forever home. Plus, she has three siblings ready for new homes. (Fox 10 News)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox 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.