🌱 Federal Grant Money For Mobile Airport + 2 Sewer Overflows

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and comfortable. High: 76 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Mobile Airport Authority and Alabama State Port Authority won a $100 million joint federal grant to fund transportation infrastructure, including an upcoming international terminal at the Mobile Downtown Airport. MAA President, Chris Curry says the new terminal creates expanded air freight capacity and spurs economic growth. It is expected to be completed in 2024. (WKRG News 5)
2. Over the weekend, Mobile Area Water responded to two sanitary sewer overflows. On Saturday, the waste overflow at 900 McCay Avenue was due to heavy grease blockage and debris in the sewer lines while Sunday's overflow at 3700 Lyndell Drive occurred due to a break on the low-pressure force main. Health officials advise residents to take precautions when coming into contact with standing water. (WKRG News 5)
3. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court held a hearing for a former Mobile doctor's appeal. Dr. Xiulu Ruan had been convicted of illegally prescribing opiates and sentenced to 21 years of prison in 2017. Attorneys for Dr. Ruan argued the jury did not get to hear the "good faith" argument in his case, but some justices reportedly implied that the argument was not necessary. (NBC 15 WPMI)

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Today in Mobile:

• STEAM Club At Ben May Main Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Planning your next trip? Cruises are back, so plan your vacation to sail out of Mobile! (Facebook)
• Daylight savings is less than two weeks away. On March 13, at 2 a.m., don't forget to "spring" your clocks one hour forward. (Patch)
• Become one of the 50 percent of area residents with a Mobile library card. Visit your favorite MPL location to sign up for your free card or get a temporary one online. (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.