🌱 New Deck For USS Alabama + Church Protests Safety Of Bay Bridge Rd

Happy Tuesday, people of Mobile! Here's what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

A shower in the afternoon. High: 78 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. After over eight decades in the water, the USS Alabama is being outfitted with a new teak deck. The decommissioned World War II battleship, located just east of downtown Mobile, draws thousands of visitors each year. The five-phase project is expected to cost $8.5 million dollars and take about three years to complete. (WXXV News 25)
2. On Sunday, members of Union Missionary Baptist Church held a peaceful protest regarding the safety conditions of Bay Bridge Road. "The traffic is so heavy it makes it impossible for us to come out of the church," said Chairman of Trustee Board Lister Portis. "It makes it impossible for the people on Plateau and Magazine Road to access Bay Bridge Road and at times we feel as if we are being held, hostage." According to the church's members, a person was hit by a car on Bay Bridge Road while leaving the church two weeks ago, and another lost their life in the same area a few years ago. (WKRG News 5)
3. Mobile job seekers won't want to miss this week's roundup of local job listings, shared by Patch and ZipRecruiter. Featured companies looking to hire include Community Coffee, H&M, and Safe Haven Security Services. Click to learn more about these and other listings to see if any are the right fit for you. Happy job hunting! (Mobile Patch)

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Today in Mobile:

• GriefShare Grief Recovery Support Group At Luke 4:18 Fellowship (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Go Team Mobile! From 2010 to 2021, almost 10,000 new jobs were created through a collective economic development effort by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, Mobile County, and the City of Mobile. (Facebook)
• The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department is working to determine the cause of an early morning blaze. Crews were called to a house fire on Clay Street on Monday; no information has been released as to whether anyone was in the house at the time. (Fox 10 News)
• If you've been looking to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, start with these Mobile area animal shelters for a pet up for adoption. (Mobile Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.