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🌱 Isolated Storm Damage + Huge House Fire
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Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...
First, today's weather:
A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 88 Low: 77.
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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:
- A fast storm on Saturday caused isolated damage across Mobile. Thankfully, as far as we know, nobody was injured during the storm that caused strong wind gusts. During the incident, tree limbs fell, a roadway was blocked, and a rear window was smashed. (WKRG News 5)
- Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Mobile properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Mobile Patch)
- Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to a large house fire on Dog River Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred on Riverside Drive at Grove Court around 4:00 p.m. There was reportedly nobody at the home when the fire started. It is likely a total loss but the department is still investigating the cause of the fire. (Fox 10 News)
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Today in Mobile:
- Create! Play! Learn! At The West Regional Library (9:00 AM)
- Email Basics At Grand Bay - Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- Visit Mobile provides a list of the best July events occurring in Mobile. Click for the full list.(Visit Mobile via Facebook)
- Mobile County reminds the community to prepare for hurricane season. Click for a full list of tips. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
- Legally Blonde: The Musical starts on July 14 and ends on July 21 at the PACT Theatre Company. Click to learn more. (City of Mobile)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you tomorrow for your next update.
— Nicole Fallon-Peek
About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.
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