🌱 McDonald's Drive-Thru Shooting + Black Farmers Town Hall

Happy Tuesday, Mobile! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 89 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Mobile Police Department has arrested a suspect from the Ladd-Peebles Stadium shooting on new charges. Jai Scott, 20, was arrested during a traffic stop on Down Court on Saturday. Scott has been charged with receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana, and no pistol permit. (Fox 10 News)
2. The Mobile Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in a Hillcrest Road McDonald's drive-thru. According to the department, the incident occurred on Sunday morning after an argument began in the drive-thru. One of the individuals shot at the victim's car before it drove off. (WKRG News 5)
3. Mobile-based non-profit Vivian's Door hosted its second Black Farmers Town Hall on Monday. The event was held virtually as a gateway for minority-owned businesses to develop relationships, meet investors, and obtain resources. The discussions primarily focused on farming costs, equipment repair, and growth. (WKRG.com)

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Today in Mobile:

• A Page In Time Book Club At The Mobile Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Lego Fun Tuesday At Semmes! At The Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Mobile shares a stunning photo of the city's skyline on a sunny day. Click to view. (Facebook)
• The crew at Station 19 took some time on a sunny day to do some gardening. Plants were donated by Total Green - Landscaping & Construction Cleaning. (Facebook)
• Market Day at White House Antiques is on May 24 from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is free and hosts an incredible group of local vendors. (Mobile.org)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.