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What's up Mobile! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Could Mobile's new river bridge be named for Dolly Parton?
- Will Prichard's $93 million data center be stopped before it starts?
- How long Dauphin Street construction will disrupt your drive near I-65
Also on today's calendar: Christian Comedy Revival Talk Show and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Alabama lawmaker calls for 'Dolly Parton Memorial Bridge' following country icon's death (256today.com) — State leaders are floating a new idea for the Mobile River Bridge: naming the future landmark the Dolly Parton Memorial Bridge, honoring the late singer's philanthropy and Southern roots. The proposal joins competing suggestions like Donald Trump, Jimmy Buffett, and Nick Saban as officials prepare for construction on the $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, expected to start in 2026. 
2. Prichard questions validity of permit issued before data center moratorium (utv44.com) — Prichard officials are now questioning whether a $93 million data center project can move forward, arguing its building permit was issued improperly just before a new moratorium on data centers. With the mayor and city attorney weighing legal questions, the outcome could reshape Prichard's budget, which currently counts on big sales- and property-tax gains from the project.
3. Mobile engineer shares update on Dauphin Street construction (wkrg.com) — Drivers on Dauphin Street near I-65 can expect ongoing lane changes and construction as Mobile and ALDOT continue a long-planned safety and traffic-flow upgrade through next year. City Engineer John Forrester says crews are improving lighting, signals, and road design from the east side of I-65 toward Sage Avenue before shifting west, and he's asking residents for patience while the corridor is rebuilt.
4. Loyal Dog Waited on the Porch for Days After Family Moved Without Her, but Now She's Ready For a Forever Home (thestate.com) — A 7-year-old dog named Bertha was heartbreakingly left behind when her family moved, then taken in by City of Mobile Animal Services, where staff and volunteers rallied to find her a new home. After her story went viral on TikTok, an adopter quickly drove to the Mobile shelter, giving Bertha the loving forever family she'd been patiently waiting for.
5. Drug Education Council marks Overdose Awareness Day in Mobile (fox10tv.com) — Families, advocates, and the Drug Education Council gathered in Mobile to mark Overdose Awareness Day and launch Recovery Month, highlighting both loss and hope. New Mobile County data show overdose-related ER visits, 911 calls, and Narcan use recently spiked, even as overall numbers trend lower, and health leaders urge residents to learn about addiction, carry naloxone, and call 911 quickly.
📸 Around Mobile
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mobile
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★ Featured events ★
- Mac Mcanally →
Saenger Theatre Mobile, 6 S Joachim St, Mobile
7:30 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Christian Comedy Revival Talk Show →
601 Zeigler Cir E, Mobile
9:00 am - HOCOCHELLA - Homecoming Dance
Mary G Montgomery High School 1035 Cody Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608, USA
7:00 pm - Box Seats: When A Woman's Fed Up →
Saenger Theatre Mobile, 6 S Joachim St, Mobile
3:00 pm - Struggle Jennings →
Soul Kitchen Music Hall, 219 Dauphin St, Mobile
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 20
Wednesday September 30
📣 Mobile Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CMS Flag Football vs. Scarborough
Bernice J Causey Middle School 1800 Phillips Ln, Mobile, AL 36618, USA
4:00 pm - Flag Football vs Williamson
Lott Middle School Mobile, AL 36619
4:00 pm - Kona Ice $4
WC Griggs Elementary School Irvington, AL 36544
8:45 am - Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes →
Semmes Regional Library - Mobile Public Library, 9150 Moffett Rd, Semmes
10:30 am - Volleyball Phillips, Causey @Causey
Katherine H Hankins Middle School Semmes, AL 36575
4:00 pm - Volleyball at LMS vs Clark-Shaw
Lott Middle School 17740 Celeste Rd, Citronelle, AL 36522, USA
4:00 pm - Volleyball Burns, Scarborough
Katherine H Hankins Middle School Semmes, AL 36575
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- AWESOME VIDEO ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD KNOWING YOU
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0WFGBnRkx2o&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1VUw%3D%3D&ra=m (Nextdoor Cypress Ridge) - Shhhh....
listen...... someone reading this is about to go bolistic.... don't let it be You. (Nextdoor Dauphin Acres)
- Alabama Shipyard, LLC posted a job opening for PAINT & BLAST GENERAL FOREMAN in Mobile. Apply here.
- Schlumberger posted a job opening for Welder in Mobile. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mobile here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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