🌱 Car Crashes Into Motel Room Near Tillman's + MPD Drug Take-Back Day

Rise and shine, Mobile! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Mobile.

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First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sun. High: 80 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. A couple is happy to be alive after a car crashed into their motel room Monday afternoon. Cameron Howell and his wife were inside their room near Tillman's Corner in Mobile when a car came barreling through. "My wife and myself were sitting on the bed and then next thing you know, we saw the back of the vehicle just come in the room. It was like an explosion. Just debris everywhere," Howell said. Police are investigating the incident and thankfully there were no major injuries. (News Channel 3)
2. Mobile Police Headquarters will be a collection site for National Prescription Take-Back Day in Mobile this Saturday. The event is meant to keep any expired, unused, and unwanted medications off the streets and out of homes. On Saturday, Apr. 30, head to 2460 Government Blvd. with any old prescription medications for disposal. Services are free of charge and all attendees will remain anonymous. (NBC 15 WPMI)
3. The hope for one family in Mobile isn't fading in their quest to find a missing family member. 28-year-old Josten Peters was reported missing almost a month ago on Mar. 29. Peters was last seen walking from his home on Ginger Drive. His family has a message for Peters and the community: "We love you, Josten, you're not in any trouble, just come home," said his cousin, Kim Fields. "If anybody knows where he is please reach out to somebody. We're on Facebook whatever, just please reach out to us because we miss him, and we just want him home." (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Good Listener Storytime At Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Little Discoveries - Chain Reactions At Exploreum Science Center (11:00 AM)
• Knit & Crochet At West Regional Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood (District 1) was featured in the April edition of Access Magazine, which highlighted local trailblazing women! Read more at this link. (Facebook)
• Explore Mobile Day is this Sunday, May 1! There are some awesome attractions and tours offering free admission, as well as a community block party beginning at 12 p.m. in Mardi Gras Park. (Facebook)
• Mobile Fire-Rescue is looking for more recruits for its next fire academy session. Learn more on Fox 10. (Fox 10 News)
• If you're looking to buy a home in Mobile, don't miss out on these newly-listed properties in the area! (Mobile Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning 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.