🌱 Hankins Middle School Lockdown + Parks & Rec Director Job Opening

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 90 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. Mobile County Public School's Hankins Middle School went into lockdown on Wednesday morning after a gun was discovered in a student's backpack. The student was disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and an investigation will be performed. The school resumed normal activities following the incident. (WKRG News 5)
2. The City Of Mobile is currently hiring a new Director of Parks and Recreation. The new hire would direct 110 green spaces totaling approximately 1,300 acres. Click the link for a full description of the position and its responsibilities. (Press Release Desk)
3. A settlement has reportedly been reached in a deadly school bus crash that occurred on I-65 in October of 2019. The incident involved a rollover crash of a bus that resulted in the suffocation of Mobile County Public School bus driver Kimberleigh Welch by the bus roof. The settlement amount has not been disclosed, as it is confidential. (Fox 10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Teen Movie Thursday: Spider Man Homecoming At Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Chess Club At Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Mobile celebrates the legacy of Hank Aaron. Click here to learn how Hank got his start in Mobile. (Facebook)
• Mobile County shares photos from the 35th Annual Military Appreciation Lunch. The event honored and recognized active duty military, veterans, ROTC & JROTC Cadets, as well as military families. (Facebook)
• National Police Week is meant to recognize law enforcement officers that lost their lives in the line of duty. The week will be observed from May 11 through May 17. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.