🌱 PFAS Found In Mobile's Water + New Airport Terminal Funds

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Mobile Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 91 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. The Mobile Area Water & Sewer System has located PFAS in the drinking water. The organization alerted customers about the chemicals after they were located by the Environmental Protection Agency. According to the organization's website, exposure to PFAS can result in a wide range of adverse health outcomes such as cancer and immune effects. (Fox 10 News)
2. The Mobile City Council is considering a $30 million contribution towards the Mobile Regional Airport's new terminal. The terminal will be built at the Aeroplex at Brookley Field as part of a plan to move commercial flights to the Mobile Downtown Airport. The exact number of gates for the new terminal will apparently depend on supply chain issues. (Fox 10 News)
3. The investigation into two University of South Alabama faculty members' racially insensitive photos has concluded. Bob Wood and Alex Sharland will return to the school, according to the university. The investigation was about Wood's Confederate costume and Sharland's noose/whip costume. Click for the university's full statement. (News 5 WKRG)

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Today in Mobile:

• Chess Club At The Semmes Regional Library (2:00 PM)
• Lego Club At The Saraland Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Art Lab at West: Sea Animals At The Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mobile County is currently hiring. The county is hosting a Job Fair on Jul. 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 107 Schillinger Road North. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Mobile County reminds residents that worn American flags can now be deposited for disposal at Mobile Government Plaza Atrium. Please fold flags respectfully before placing them in the box. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• 2nd Weekend is this weekend in Mobile. Click for the full schedule that includes ArtWalk and Roll Mobile. (Visit Mobile via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.