🌱 Road Worker Struck On Airport Blvd. + Christmas Spectacular

Mobile AL

08 November, 2021

2:02 PM

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Rise and shine, Mobile! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 52. Here are the top stories in Mobile today: A road construction worker was injured early yesterday morning on Airport Boulevard after being struck by an impaired driver. The unnamed victim was working with a construction crew on a closed section of the roadway when the vehicle veered into the area where he was working. Both the victim and the driver, 29-year-old Alyson Hillsman of Mobile, were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Hillsman is being held on charges of first-degree assault and driving under the influence. (FOX10 News)Looking for a little holiday spirit? Tickets for the 19th annual Christmas Spectacular are on sale now as the musical extravaganza returns to the Alabama School of the Arts at the University of Mobile. Over 200 students and a 50-piece orchestra made up of students, alumni, and professional mentors will perform everything from classical carols to modern favorites. World-renowned ensembles from the university will also perform, including Voices of Mobile, RamCorps, University Singers, and many more. (FOX10 News)The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is hosting the Battleship 12K run on Nov. 14.(WKRG News 5)With COVID-19 cases on the decline, plans are underway for next year's Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile. (WDSU New Orleans)Can Mobile build a new passenger airport debt-free? That's the hope. (AL.com) Today's Mobile Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Mobile! Today in Mobile: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (9:00 PM) Create! Play! Learn! - Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM) Page in Time Book Club - Mobile Public Library (1:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: The Better Skin Co. — Skincare! The Better Skin Co. Save 25% and use code Patch25! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sammi Caramela About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."