🌱 Environmental Office Groundbreaking + Part Of Broad Street Closing

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Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. A new $11 million building consolidating state environmental management services will be constructed on Broad Street. On Friday, there was a groundbreaking for the 15,000-square-foot Alabama Department of Environmental Management field office in Mobile. The event kickstarted a construction project that will continue until the building's expected completion date in May 2023. (AL.com)
2. Beginning today (Monday, Apr. 25), Broad Street will close for several months from Government Street to the roundabout at the intersection of Canal Street so crews can begin replacing underground utilities and adding new curbs, ramps, and drainage features to the area. During the closure, Washington Avenue will be used as a detour from Government Street to Canal Street. There will be multiple signs marking the detour while the road is closed. (Fox 10 News)
3. The Downtown Mobile Alliance organization is offering a micro-grant to artists who want to help liven up the streets of Mobile. The MOB-ilize Fund is a $3,000 placemaking grant that pays local artists to transform utility boxes into art pieces. Anyone interested in applying can click here. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Microsoft Word Basics - Grand Bay Library (9:00 AM)
• Chess Club - West Regional Library (3:00 PM)
• Classics And More Book Club - Mobile Public Library (5:30 PM)
• MOJO Jazz Jambalaya: Jazz Appreciation Month - Club 601 (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that the Mobile Public Library offers free tutoring, homework help, test preparation, and other educational resources? To learn more, click here. (Facebook)
• Today is the last day to get advance tickets to Colonial Eats: A Taste Through Time, happening on Saturday, Apr. 30, at Fort Conde! Only a limited number will be available at the door. (Facebook)
• Bayfront Park is being renovated to include a new pocket beach, restroom facilities, playground, pavilions, boardwalk, and more. Learn more at the Mobile County website. (Facebook)

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— 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.