🌱 Mobile Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Good morning, everybody! It's Wednesday in Mobile and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news on:

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 61 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Mobile today:

1. Mobile Police investigating carjacking near Halls Mill Road (WKRG News 5)
2. Alabama Senator Katie Britt visits Mobile County schools, local law enforcement (WKRG News 5)
3. Azalea City Tax Service is ready to help you through tax season (Fox 10 News)
4. Mobile woman voices concerns about her future at Thomas James Place (WKRG News 5)
5. Prichard crack dealer sentenced to more than three years in prison (NBC 15 WPMI)
6. Bay Minette homeowners picking up the pieces after damaging storm (Fox 10 News)
7. Mystic Mutts of Revelry 2023 parade in Fairhope Feb 11 (NBC 15 WPMI)
8. Mobile city leaders to vote on funding automatic license plate readers (WJTC)
9. MPD arrests man after short pursuit (Fox 10 News)
10. Saraland PD opens safehouse for severe weather (Fox 10 News)
11. Deadly police pursuits stir talks among Mobile leaders (AL.com)
12. Mobile City Council approves 100-year lease for office building at Civic Center (Fox 10 News)
13. Invasive species called Salvinia washing ashore in Daphne, Spanish Fort (NBC 15 WPMI)
14. Whistler woman accused of ramming vehicle in road rage incident (Fox 10 News)
15. Who’s behind the biggest subdivisions in Baldwin County? (AL.com)
16. Students at Mary G. Montgomery High School sick after eating laced candy (WKRG News 5)

Today in Mobile:

From my notebook:

• Mobile County, Alabama: "The De Tonti Square Historic District is a nine-block area in the County Seat of Mobile that contains 66 buildings. It was named in honor of Henri de Tonti and consists mainly of townhouses built between 1840 and 1860. It includes numero..." (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Mobile County, Alabama: "If you're looking for work or for a job change, Austal USA is hiring 1,200 employees!! JOB FAIR THIS SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • All types of positions • Training provided #jobs #shipbuilding #MobileCountyAL #nowhiring" (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Mobile County, Alabama: "View Mobile County Commission jobs posted with the Mobile County Personnel Board at https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/jobs." (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Mobile County, Alabama: "A Mobile County Community Calendar featured event: The Reese’s Senior Bowl is the nation’s most prestigious college all-star game. The game begins on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, 1:30 p.m. at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Sponsored in part by Mobi..." (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Communications Team, Alabama Public Health: "Winners of 2023 ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ competition announced, third graders’ smiles promote good oral health - The ADPH Oral Health Office announces the winners of the sixth annual smile photo contest for third grade students in..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maison Apartments: "Does anyone do macrame? - I have a vintage hanging monkey planter that's cords are deteriorating quickly. I'd love for someone to take a look at it for me and see if they can redo it." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jackson Heights: "I might of missed the notification but does anyone know the current status of our entry gate off of Airport? - Thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Midtown Mobile: "Porch pirate alert. - They got my Amazon package. Watch out for people wearing surgical mask walking around in the open air. . He was certainly following the Amazon delivery truck because the package hadn’t been there for more than two ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Warwick: "This dog is on Cottagehill by chapel hill. - I can’t get it to come but so afraid it will get in the road" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Larkspur: "Anybody missing a Rottweiler in the Gunn rd/prince James area? - I can't hold onto her because I don't have a fenced in yard." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pine Hurst: "Sooo, I'm not sure I'm in the correct group. - I actually live in Carmel Condominiums." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Terrace Hills: "Does anyone ever try catching an Uber/Lyft around i-65 and Government early morning? - Need to take my car to a mechanic in the morning but don't have a ride back home. Trying to figure out if I should just reschedule." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Larkspur: "These 2 big babies have escaped again. - Bodie (the white one) pulled collar over head but Jax (brown one) has his on. We live off Travis but last time they got all the way to Schillingers. If you see, please text me at +12515096535. Tha..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Richelieu: "Hey Neighbors! - I Have Strawberry 🍓 Flavored Candied 🍬 Pineapple 🍍 Rings Available! $5.00" (Nextdoor)

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

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Mobile Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com