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Hello again Mobile! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the new Mobile River Bridge and Bayway tolls could affect you
  • What the final McGregor Avenue construction phase means for your commute
  • How long will heavy rain and flooding threats linger along the coast?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State leaders break ground for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project (waka.com) — State and federal leaders have officially broken ground on the $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, the largest transportation effort in Alabama history. Over about five years, Mobile-area drivers can expect a new six-lane bridge, restriped Bayway lanes, and future tolls that could include commuter passes and ALGO transponder discounts to ease I-10 congestion.
   

2. Final phase of McGregor Avenue Project in Mobile (fox10tv.com) — If you drive North McGregor Avenue in Mobile, expect more construction as crews begin the final phase of the long-running improvement project from Spring Hill Avenue to the roundabout. City leaders urge drivers to slow down, watch for changing traffic patterns, and give workers space as they push to finish this key corridor upgrade.
   

3. Waterspouts and flash flooding reported in south Alabama Sunday (al.com) — Coastal south Alabama, including the Mobile area, is dealing with waterspouts, flash flooding and repeated heavy downpours, with rain rates up to 5 inches an hour in some storms. The National Weather Service office in Mobile reports ongoing radar problems limiting public access to imagery, and warns that more heavy rain and flooding remain possible along the coast through early Monday before conditions gradually improve.
   

4. 'They were very thankful;' Mobile donations make it to Venezuela following earthquakes (wkrg.com) — Mobile residents' donations collected through the Mobile International Festival have finally reached Venezuelan earthquake survivors, delivering thousands of essential items and medical supplies. Organizers in Mobile say the need remains urgent and are still gathering goods and money to ship about 20 remaining boxes, inviting locals to keep supporting families struggling with shortages and low wages.
   

5. This year's El Niño looks a lot like 1997. What happened then? (wboy.com) — Mobile is highlighted as one of the cities drenched during the powerful 1997-98 El Niño, when it saw about 17 inches of rain in January alone. With this year's El Niño expected to be even stronger, forecasters warn of heightened risks for flooding in some regions, drought in others, and major global weather disruptions that could echo or exceed those past extremes.
   

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  • Missing furfamily!
    Help please. This little white poodle is missing and alone. In the Pine West Leroy Stevens Rd. Does not have a collar on. The little momma owner… (Nextdoor Leroy Stevens)
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    He is really sweet. Came from the woods through my yard. (Nextdoor Garland)
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Ok Mobile! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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