🌱 One Dead After Two Car Accidents + USS Alabama Living History Crew

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First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 79 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Mobile Police Department said one man is dead after two separate traffic accidents occurred. On Sunday, Apr. 17 at 5:00 a.m., Mobile police officers were called to a traffic accident on I-65 northbound at Dauphin Street. When officers arrived, they found an empty vehicle that was left in a ditch. After this accident, Mobile police officers were called about another accident where a man was hit by a vehicle. Officers said the unidentified, adult Hispanic male was unresponsive on the side of the interstate when they arrived. This is an ongoing investigation. (WKRG News 5)
2. On Saturday afternoon, the USS Alabama's Living History Crew was playing out a scene from World War II onboard the battleship. A love of preserving the past inspires the Battleship's Living History Crew to put on the reenactments of the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation. A crew of about 50 volunteers put on the show, and their re-enactments take place every two months. (WLOX)
3. The Rose Center opened its drop-in center for trafficking victims a little more than four years ago. Since March 2018, they have helped more than 330 women and children ranging in ages from 8 to 45. The Rose Center provides victims with hygiene items, clothing, emergency shelter, as well as help with placement. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Market Day - White House Antiques (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• An indoor aquatic center for recreational and competitive swimming is being planned for the Mobile County Sportsplex as part of Commissioner Connie Hudson's vision for 64+ newly-acquired acres of land. The City of Mobile Swim Association and others have been involved and the design process is underway. (Facebook)
• Operation Clean Sweep for West Mobile County will be taking place on Apr. 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Schedule your drop-off time for your unwanted appliances, computers, household items, yard debris, and more. (Facebook)
• The Earth Day Art Contest is calling all artists in grades 1 through 12! Mobile County is looking for original artwork inspired by the theme: "We Should invest in our planet BECAUSE..." The deadline is Apr. 30. (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.