🌱 Mobile County Bridge Renamed + Big Businesses Coming To Town

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Mobile Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. A Mobile County bridge was recently named in honor of a worker who suffered a fatal accident on the job. Marshall Walton was hit by a car and died while in a highway work zone in 2015. On Tuesday, the bridge over Seabury Creek received its official new name: the Marshall J. Walton Bridge. (Erie News Now)
2. Two multi-million dollar businesses will be bringing big business to Mobile. DC Safety, a security company based in New York, is relocating its headquarters to Mobile. Averitt Express will be expanding its facilities in Mobile to keep up with shipping volume. Learn more at the link. (NBC 15)
3. As the war in Ukraine enters its seventh week, the Alabama State Port Authority says its operations remain uncertain. While the Port of Mobile continues to receive Russian imports, this could change if sanctions on materials for steel production are implemented. According to Judith Adam, Vice President of Internal & External Affairs for the Port Authority, only time will tell if the sanctions will have a positive or negative impact. (NBC 15)

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Today in Mobile:

• Yoga On Tap At Old Majestic Brewing Company (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Mobile shared a great photo of the downtown skyline. Get inspired for your next photoshoot by checking out the picture at the link. (Facebook)
• Mobile County Commissioners declared April Child Abuse Prevention Month in Mobile County. See the photo of the Commissioners at the link. (Facebook)
• Mobile Police Department is asking for your help to find a missing person. 28-year-old Josten Peters was last seen near his residence on the 1100 block of Ginger Drive. (Facebook)

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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 another 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.