🌱 New Wave Transit Buses + 24/7 Emergency Department Opens

Good morning, Mobile! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here are the most important things happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 72 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. The City of Mobile is scheduled to receive nearly $5 billion from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The funds will be used to purchase new Wave Transit buses; the FTA has not announced yet when the new fleet will arrive in Mobile. The cash infusion comes as part of a countrywide initiative by President Biden and the FTA, which awarded over $400 million in grants to 70 projects across 39 states. (WKRG News 5)
2. A new emergency department is expected to provide healthcare access to an estimated 15,000 people in West Mobile. USA Health recently opened a free-standing department for patients in the West Mobile area, which will also be used for training of resident physicians with the University of South Alabama. The emergency department, open 24/7 at 181 Hillcrest Road, is available for both emergency care and routine healthcare needs. (WKRG News 5)
3. The Mobile Police Department has released additional information regarding a Sunday shooting on Kibby Street. The female victim got in an argument with the suspect, Levernon Wallace, that escalated into a physical altercation. Officials report the woman pulled out a gun, which Wallace grabbed and fired. The suspect has been arrested for robbery. (Fox 10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Good Listener Storytime At Moorer - Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Bernheim Storytime: Clickety-Clack! - Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Women's History Month Children's Challenge - Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Pot Of Gold Scavenger Hunt - Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A Mobile man has been arrested after allegedly attacking his father with a machete and strangling him, according to a Mobile Police Department press release. (WKRG News 5)
• These beautiful Mobile area homes could be yours! Check out this week's local real estate roundup for more details. (Mobile Patch)
• Four Mobile natives could be playing with new teams in 2022 as the NFL free agent signing period opens tomorrow. Where do you think the football stars will land? (WKRG News 5)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.