🌱 Rubber Ducky Regatta + County EMS Upgrading Equipment

Hello, friends. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Mobile Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.I'll get right to it.

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Now, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the a.m. High: 89 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Rubber Ducky Regatta is today in downtown Mobile. The rubber ducks will race to determine the three winners that will receive prizes. The race is meant to support Mobile's Ronald McDonald House Charities. The ducks can still be purchased for $5 at the event. The race begins at 10:00 a.m. (WKRG News 5)
2. Mobile's Mardi Gras video has been released. The song is titled "Get Down," and the video was recorded by Mobile's Jabel Hendrix. The video was filmed on Dauphin Street and featured a Brass Band with accompanying local dancers. The song is reportedly meant to get listeners out of their seats. (WKRG News 5)
3. Mobile County EMS is getting upgraded equipment. First responders will have new advanced monitors and defibrillators in ambulances. They will allow the first responder to get a better understanding of how a patient is doing in real-time. The equipment will also allow ER doctors to instruct medics while in route. (UTV 44)

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Today in Mobile:

• Family Story & Craft Time At Ben May Main Library (9:00 AM)
• Qigong for Beginners At Mobile Public Library (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Mobile Fire-Rescue is currently accepting applications for its Citizens Fire Academy. The program is meant to increase community understanding of fire and medical operations while promoting citizen interaction with the vital department. Click to learn more. (City of Mobile)
• Hurricane season continues in Mobile. Have you created your basic disaster kit yet? Click for a full checklist. (City of Mobile)
• The August LoDa Artwalk is on Aug. 12 in Cathedral Square. The event is between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Don't miss it. (City of Mobile)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.