🌱 Litter Reduction Campaign + Pedestrian Hit On Knollwood Drive

Mobile AL

29 December, 2021

10:15 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 75 Low: 68. Here are the top 3 stories today in Mobile: The City of Mobile has launched a campaign aimed at pick-up truck drivers, encouraging motorists to stop littering on city roads. The campaign, "Trash Blows: Stow it!" urges pick-up drivers to stow any trash in a can before hitting the road, or install a trash receptacle in their vehicle to avoid loose litter in open truck beds. According to the City, about 53 percent of roadside litter in the U.S. is generated by motorists. (NBC 15 WPMI) A pedestrian was hit by a car and seriously injured while trying to cross Knollwood Drive on Tuesday evening. The victim was leaving a Circle K Service Station on foot when she was struck by a vehicle trying to exit the parking lot heading north towards Grelot Road. The victim was taken to the hospital and is being treated for her injuries. (WKRG News 5) Ready to ring in 2022 the Mobile way? Be sure to attend the downtown festivities tomorrow (Dec. 31), beginning at 8 p.m.! Add your New Year's goal to the Resolution Wall at Riverview Hotel Plaza Courtyard, then stick around for the Moonpie Drop, complete with fireworks and a laser light show. (FOX10 News) From our sponsor: Hey Mobile, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Mobile: "Create It, Build It, Play It!" Crafting Activity At Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)Budget Travel highlighted the Moonpie Over Mobile New Year Celebration as a " unique and symbolic to ring in 2022." (Facebook) From my notebook: Exploreum Science Center is hosting a "Happy Noon Year" event on Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help local residents celebrate the end of 2021 together. Firework painting, confetti cannons, and fizzing snow dough are just a few of the fun activities planned for the afternoon. (Facebook)The Mobile County Inspections Department recently held its fourth annual Good Works Charity Ride, a 200-mile round trip scenic motorcycle ride to Laurel, Mississippi. The group of nine participants raised $875 for Ronald McDonald House. (Facebook)The City of Mobile Animal Services introduced its new "office cat," Cedar, who is currently recovering from a serious injury. The Animal Rescue Foundation provided a cat condo, bed, treats, and everything Cedar needs to help the Mobile Animal Services team with their daily work! (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: The Better Skin Co. — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Add your event Loving the Mobile Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Sammi Caramela About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."