🌱 New Pickleball At Stott's Park + Haunted Mobile AirBnBs

Mobile AL

10 February, 2022

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Welcome back, Mobile! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 65 Low: 43. Here are the top 3 stories in Mobile today: Mobile's first public pickleball courts opened at Stott's Park, in addition to other improvements. Located on Demetropolis Road, the park's improvement included enhancements. to improve ADA access, new LED lighting, upgraded walking paths, refurbished fencing, renovated basketball courts, new playground equipment, and much more. (FOX 10)Mobile County District Attorney Ashley Rich asserted on Feb. 9 the criminal investigation into possible misuse of public funds by the Prichard water board will take time. Rich's investigators have teamed up with the Alabama Attorney General's Office to sort through an audit that examined $4 million in credit card charges from 2018 through last year. (FOX 10)Mobile, Alabama has several allegedly haunted AirBnBs for tourists to stay at when visiting. One, a loft located inside a bell tower of an old church, was discovered behind a bookcase door. Another, Room 007 at The Malaga Inn, is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who slams doors and moves objects around.(Miami Herald) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Mobile: LODA Art Walk - Sophiella Gallery (11 AM)Dad Company Improv: Valentine's Dads - Arlene Mitchell Theater (7:30 PM) From my notebook: Yesterday, Mayor Stimpson announced that his administration will formally submit its redistricting plan to the City Council. (Facebook)The Mobile Police shared safety tips for driving, parade-going, and more in preparation for Mardi Gras. (Facebook)Mobile County Public Schools highlighted the great work of Amanda Houston, an eighth-grade language arts teacher at Scarborough Model Middle School, who has taught in MCPSS schools for 12 years. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: The Better Skin Co. — (Visit website) Add your business here 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 You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. — 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.