🌱 Downtown Hotel Renovation Project + First West Nile Confirmed Case

Mobile AL

11 July, 2022

5:39 PM

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Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.I'll get right to it. First, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 86 Low: 78. Here are the top three stories in Mobile today: Downtown Mobile's Admiral Hotel will now be renovated after selling for $21 million. Adovet Hospitality purchased the hotel in late June. The 156 guest room hotel will be "rebirthed" according to the hospitality group's Regional Director of Operations. The hotel will hopefully fill a void in the community. (UTV 44)The Mobile Police Department reports that a motorcyclist was killed during a crash on Papermill Road on Saturday. The incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. near McKinley Avenue. The motorcycle reportedly struck a car progressing through an intersection. Kevin Paul, 56 years old, was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. (NBC 15 WPMI)Mobile County has this year's first confirmed case of the human West Nile virus. The exposure occurred last month. The identity of the person has not been released. Mosquito complaints can be filed by calling 251-690-8124. The chance of contracting the virus is highest in August through the first freeze. (NBC 15 WPMI) Hey Mobile, Prime Day is officially underway! The Patch Deals team is rounding up the biggest and best savings on electronics, Amazon devices, clothing, kitchen essentials and so much more. Click here to shop and save! Today in Mobile: A Page in Time Book Club At The West Regional Library (1:00 PM) Microsoft Word Basics At The Ben May Main Library (1:00 PM) From my notebook: Mobile County is currently hiring. The county will be hosting a Job Fair on Jul. 14 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Click for a list of open positions. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook) Mobile County notifies the public that heavy equipment travel will temporarily close traffic on Industrial Road for about five evenings through Jul. 18. Click for more information. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook) Mechanical issues have closed the Pinehill recycling center. The closure is expected to last the rest of the week. Recycling can be dropped off at the center on Museum Drive or Hitt Drive. (Twitter) Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.