🌱 Wawa Comes To Mobile + 18-Wheeler Crash + Public Housing Demolition

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 75 Low: 65.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Mobile:

1. The popular convenience store chain Wawa has announced plans to open stores in Mobile. The new locations are part of the company's ongoing expansion project, which includes building 40 new stores along the Gulf Coast. The East Coast chain opened its first store in the south 10 years ago in Orlando. (Fox 10 News)
2. Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to the scene of a crash involving an 18-wheeler on Tuesday. Officials say the incident occurred on Ari Court near Springhill Avenue after the truck hit a power pole during an attempted turn. Crews began restoring power to the area shortly before noon on Tuesday. (WKRG News 5)
3. Several public housing units at Thomas James Place and RV Taylor Plaza are set to be demolished next year. While the Mobile Housing Authority has received federal approval to tear the units down, the group is petitioning for some of the buildings to be restored in order to limit the number of households forced to relocate for the project. According to Executive Director Michael Pierce, any proceeds from selling the land made available as a result of the demolitions will go back into public housing projects. (UTV 44)

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Today in Mobile:

• Good Listener Storytime At Spring Hill Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Knit & Crochet At West Regional Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Mobile County Public Schools students who were selected as Youths of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama: Landyn Callender of Baker High, Kayleigh Morgan and Brandon Oates of Murphy High, and Brooklyn Rowell of Mary G. Montgomery High. (Facebook)
• Explore Mobile Day will be held on Sunday, May 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Downtown Mobile at Mardi Gras Park. Enjoy live music, food, activities, and free admission to the city's various attractions. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to Senior Trooper Jere Jenson for being named the Alabama State Trooper Association's (ASTA) Trooper of the Year! (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.