🌱 Mobile's Summer Community Days + Lifeguard Hiring Struggles

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Mobile Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. The Mobile Police Department has officially begun its Summer Community Days. The series of events is meant to prevent youth violence within the community while strengthening the family structure. The first Community Day will be on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Baumhauers-Randle Park. Click the link for a full list of organizations participating in the program. (WKRG News 5)
2. The City of Mobile is struggling to find enough lifeguards to operate city pools and aquatic centers. According to Deputy Director of Public Works Shonnda Smith, the city is beginning to offer the return of training funds to lifeguards at the end of the season to entice more residents to apply. Click for information about the city's aquatics and how to begin the lifeguard training process. (WILX)
3. The Mobile Police Department located a runaway teenager on Saturday — behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle. The incident reportedly occurred on Sollie Road after a vehicle was reported stolen in Mobile County. The 12-year-old runaway was arrested and taken to Strickland Youth Center. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Puzzle Party At The Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Game On! Game Night! At The Mobile Public Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mobile is the best destination for Father's Day. Click for a full list of gift ideas and exciting things to do within Mobile to celebrate your father figure. (Visit Mobile via Facebook)
• The best way to experience Mobile is through a city sightseeing tour. Tours occur daily from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The meeting location is at 1911 Oak Knoll Drive. (Mobile.org)
• Mobile's Fourth of July Celebration will be at Cooper Riverside Park on Jul. 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mark your calendars! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.