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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:
- See what Mobile's new Hillsdale Senior Center offers local seniors now.
- What Mobile County residents should do after West Nile virus confirmed locally
- What name would you give Mobile's new I-10 River Bridge?
Also on today's calendar: Christian Comedy Revival Talk Show and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City of Mobile opens Senior Center in Hillsdale community (wkrg.com) — Mobile seniors in the Hillsdale community now have a dedicated, newly renovated senior center of their own, honoring longtime community leader John E. King. City of Mobile officials and Parks and Rec partnered to create a space with crafts areas, food prep, and gathering rooms so older residents no longer have to share the busy Hillsdale Community Center with kids. 
2. West Nile virus confirmed in Mobile County (al.com) — West Nile virus has been confirmed in Mobile County after a sentinel chicken in the 36613 ZIP code, near Chickasabogue Park, tested positive, prompting increased mosquito-control efforts. Health officials urge residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites, noting that late summer through the first fall freeze carries the highest risk and that, while many infections are mild, rare cases can cause severe neurological illness.
3. State Representative wants locals to name new I-10 Mobile River Bridge (wkrg.com) — Mobile County residents are being asked to help choose a name for the new I-10 Mobile River Bridge, and Rep. Barbara Drummond says she won't back any naming resolution without broad local input. She's personally suggesting Mobile native and baseball legend Hank Aaron, but emphasizes the bridge should reflect the community's shared history and pride.
4. Fourth high-speed chase in a week in Mobile area (fox10tv.com) — Mobile police and the Mobile County Sheriff's Office have been involved in four high-speed pursuits around the Mobile area in just one week, including a new chase ending near Maitre Park. Recent incidents tied to alleged drug trafficking and a juvenile driver have sparked debate over pursuit policies as officers weigh catching suspects against public safety on local roads.
5. Judge sentences 2 men on Glock switch charges in Mobile, including 1 who mocked shooting victim (fox10tv.com) — A federal judge in Mobile has sentenced two men to just over a year in prison for possessing illegal Glock switches shortly after two Joe Cain Day–related shootings downtown. Mobile police, already on high alert after those Dauphin and Joachim-Conti incidents, later arrested one man who appeared in a video mocking the shooting victim, and a third defendant's sentencing was postponed.
📸 Around Mobile
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mobile
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★ Featured events ★
- Mac Mcanally →
Saenger Theatre Mobile, 6 S Joachim St, Mobile
7:30 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Christian Comedy Revival Talk Show →
601 Zeigler Cir E, Mobile
9:00 am - HOCOCHELLA - Homecoming Dance
Mary G Montgomery High School 1035 Cody Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608, USA
7:00 pm - Box Seats: When A Woman's Fed Up →
Saenger Theatre Mobile, 6 S Joachim St, Mobile
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 20
📣 Mobile Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PTO Back to School Bash
Tanner Williams Elementary School Mobile, AL 36617
5:30 pm - Flag Football Tournament
Lott Middle School 8200 W Lebaron Ave, Citronelle, AL 36522, USA
8:00 am - Volleyball Tri-Match at vs Semmes Middle and Causey Middle
Lott Middle School 4566 Ed George Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
8:00 am - CMS Volleyball vs. Lott/Semmes
Bernice J Causey Middle School 4566 Ed George Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
4:00 pm - CMS Flag Football vs. Scarborough
Bernice J Causey Middle School 1800 Phillips Ln, Mobile, AL 36618, USA
4:00 pm - Flag Football vs Williamson
Lott Middle School Mobile, AL 36619
4:00 pm - Volleyball at LMS vs Clark-Shaw
Lott Middle School 17740 Celeste Rd, Citronelle, AL 36522, USA
4:00 pm - CMS Volleyball vs. Phillips/Hankins
Bernice J Causey Middle School 2205 McFarland Rd, Mobile, AL 36695, USA
4:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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- S&S Hauling — (251) 216-8057
- Bryant Bank — (205) 710-6100
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 4 words, 4 words no dog owner wants to say, in sequence, put together, as a plea: "My dog is missing.
" It was scary, I slept on the couch, answering every phone call, scrolling social media pages, and just praying. I left my home around 10:30 A.M… (Nextdoor Colonial Heights) - This is a butterfly story I find it hard to believe.
My kitchen garbage can has a motion opener. I went to put something in and when the lid opened I saw movement. My first reaction was to step back… (Nextdoor Wildwood)
- NHS Management posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Mobile. Apply here.
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Part Time Patrol Driver in Mobile. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mobile here.
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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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