🌱 Multi-Modal Transportation Grant + Carnival Ecstasy Returns

Morning, Mobile! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. Here's everything going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $100 million grant to two Alabama transportation authorities to construct multi-modal transportation assets in Mobile. The competitive grant, authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, will support the efficiency of freight movements by air, rail, highway, and water. (Alabama Political Reporter)
2. After a two-year cruising hiatus for Port, Carnival Ecstasy will be docking in Mobile this March. Tomorrow, March 5, the ship will be leaving for a five-day Western Caribbean cruise and will be the first ship to depart from Mobile since the pandemic started. Tomorrow will also kick off the cruise line's "Sail-abration," celebrating Carnival's 50th Birthday. (WKRG News 5)
3. Mobile County Public Schools are no longer requiring masks on their busses. According to Superintendent Chresal Threadgill, this decision came from the CDC rescinding some of its facemask recommendations. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• MercyMe inhale (exhale) Spring 22 Tour - Mobile Civic Center (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mobile County is warning residents against criminal littering after a boat was illegally dumped on the county right of way inside Mobile County. (Mobile County Facebook Page)
• Join Sterling Hot Yoga and Wellness for a healthy Happy Hour With Friends class tonight (and every Friday) at 5:30 p.m.! (Mobile.org Events)
• Gather your loved ones or special date to explore the beautiful sights of Mobile's riverfront aboard a two-level steel riverboat, The Perdido Queen, for the Mobile Riverboat Dinner Cruise. (Mobile.org Events)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.