🌱 Mobile To Receive Federal Funding + Many MCPSS Positions Open

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 69 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The US House and Senate voted to pass a major appropriations bill that dedicates more than a billion dollars in funding for the Mobile area. There is going to be $300 million for the Port and around $100 million more for the airport, that will be used for the Downtown Airport Project. The Downtown Airport is scheduled to be completed in the summer or fall of 2024. (UTV 44)
2. The Mobile County Public School System has a lot of positions that need to be filled. Administrators say there's a high need for certain teachers in the areas of special education, math, and science. There's also a need for staff support roles including custodians, bus drivers, clerical staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes. The state has recently made changes to the qualifications needed to teach to help speed up the hiring process but says it doesn't mean the expectations for finding qualified teachers will be lowered. (NBC 15 WPMI)
3. West Mobile residents will have another option for emergency medical care.
   University of South Alabama Health announced the completion of construction of its freestanding emergency department at 181 Hillcrest Road in west Mobile. This facility is scheduled to open to the public at noon on Mar. 14 and is intended to provide people who live and work in west Mobile with more convenient access to advanced emergency and diagnostic care. (Fox 10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Cricut Creations at Grand Bay - Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Women's History Month Children's Challenge - Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Teen Twitch Streaming - Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• There will be a Mobile County Commission Meeting on Monday, Mar. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Government Plaza Auditorium and will be streamed live. (Facebook)
• Juniors and seniors can now apply for this summer's MCPSS Internship Program! Job applications and descriptions can be found on your school's website. The deadline is Friday, Mar. 18. Contact your Academy Specialist for more information. (Facebook)
• Patient Safety Awareness Week is being observed from Mar. 13 to 19. Patient Safety Awareness Week serves as a dedicated time and platform for growing awareness about patient safety and recognizing the work already being done. (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.