🌱 Wastewater Overflows Caused By Heavy Rains + 4 New WAVE Busses

Hello again, friends. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Mobile Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Follow along for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. Heavy rains have caused the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System to experience multiple wastewater overflows. The department will provide a full list of overflows once they are stopped, according to the Mobile County Health Department. Anyone who has made contact with wastewater is advised to wash their hands and clothing thoroughly. (Fox 10 News)
2. Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to a Wednesday morning house fire on the West side of town. The fire occurred at 4309 Packingham Drive. Crews responded after reports were made about smoke rising from the house. There is currently no indication as to how the fire was started. (WKRG News 5)
3. The City of Mobile has received four new WAVE Transit busses. The new busses are expected to be in service by July 4. The city hopes to modernize the WAVE Transit bus fleet using a $4.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The city will also be expanding its fleet over the next couple of years. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Chess Club At The Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)
• STEAM Club At The Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Family Storytime At West Regional Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Eagle Scout Jakayla Armstrong was recognized by the Mobile County Commission. She recently became the first Black female Eagle Scout for the state of Alabama. (Facebook)
• Mobile County Commission has declared May as BUILDING SAFETY MONTH. The declaration was made through a resolution presented to Mobile County Building Inspection Services. (Facebook)
• Are you prepared for a hurricane? It is important to assemble disaster supplies BEFORE an emergency. Click to learn what to assemble. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.