Mobile Murder Defendant PPP + Two-Alarm House Fire + Museum Day

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First, today's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Mobile today:

1. A Mobile murder defendant is now also accused of defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program. Authorities allege that Demetrius Richardson falsely claimed to have a janitorial business when he was in prison. (FOX10 News)
2. A two-alarm house fire occurred on Marian Drive in West Mobile. Thankfully, the house was vacant at the time of the fire, and the cause remains unknown. (FOX10 News)
3. The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park will participate in the annual Museum Day on Sept. 18, allowing the public to attend free of charge. (WKRG News 5)
4. Mobile Area Water & Sewer System has reported 86,150 gallons of wastewater overflowed into Eslava Creek on Wednesday after heavy rain. (WKRG News 5)
5. Mobile's public hearing for Alabama redistricting on Wednesday was filled with attendees eager to share their opinions and learn more about how the recent census numbers will reshape Congressional, Senate, House, and State Board of Education district lines. (NBC 15 WPMI)

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Today in Mobile:

• Business Mastermind Group - SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM)
• Coding Club - Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Girl Scout Recruitment Event - Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (5:30 PM)

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