🌱 Military Ships Built In Mobile Criticized+ RUOK Hotline

Rise and shine, Mobile! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 88 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. The City of Mobile has announced through a social media post that it will begin cracking down on parking violations in the next few months. The city will reportedly begin working with the Mobile Police Department in immobilizing vehicles with outstanding parking fines. The city will begin booting vehicles with more than five unpaid parking tickets on June 1. (WKRG News 5)
2. The US Navy Chief has criticized some littoral combat ships built in Mobile. Admiral Michael Gilday notified the House's Armed Services Committee that the ships could not perform their primary mission. Admiral Gilday has refused to spend more money on the ships. The Navy plans to retire nine ships that have been recently built, some with less than three years of service, due to performance issues. (NBC 15 WPMI)
3. Mobile County Public Schools has launched a new hotline that provides positive messages from students. The hotline is meant to help those struggling with mental health issues - or those who just need a laugh. The hotline number is 251-221-RUOK. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• May LoDa ArtWalk At Cathedral Square (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The History Museum of Mobile is offering a Viking Mead Tasting on June 2. Click to register for the interesting event. (Facebook)
• The City of Mobile is now part of a new CityStart cohort meant to create a strategic blueprint for government-led financial empowerment. Click to learn more about the program. (Twitter)
• The Mobile Saenger Theatre is hosting Zach Williams on Sept. 24. Click to purchase tickets. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.