🌱 Mobile Experiences Record-High Temps + Low-Cost Rabies Clinic

Hey, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Mobile and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 74 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. On Monday, Jan. 2, Mobile experienced record-high temperatures. The weather broke a 17-year record with a high of 82 degrees; the previous record was a high of 80 degrees in 2006, according to the National Weather Service. The record heat comes after the Gulf Coast, and much of the country, experienced extremely low temperatures. (WKRG News 5)
2. There are multiple low-cost rabies clinics planned in Mobile County for dogs, cats, and ferrets throughout January. The cost of the rabies vaccine is $12 per pet and is payable by cash. The vaccine is good for one year. Click the link to view all the locations, including Little Flower Catholic School on Jan. 7 and Pet Supplies Plus on Jan. 14. (NBC 15 WPMI)
3. On Tuesday morning, a man riding a motorized bicycle was hit by a car near Halls Mill Road and La Paloma Street. Officials say the victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Police are looking for the driver of an unknown car that left the scene after hitting the cyclist. The driver could face a felony charge. (WKRG News 5)

Today in Mobile:

• Wonderful Wednesday Storytime, At Theodore Oaks (9:00 AM)
• Mobile Job Fair, At Alabama Career Center (12:00 PM)
• Teacher Work Day, Mobile County Public Schools (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you seen the Rebuild Alabama signs around the state? The 2019 Rebuild Alabama Act requires ALDOT to establish an annual program setting aside $10 million off the top of the state’s share of new gas tax revenue for local projects. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Aging can be isolating, so Mobile County is proud to offer RSVP, Senior Companions, and Foster Grandparents programs that engage and connects individuals ages 55 and older in a diverse range of community service activities! (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Captain Lee Laffitte of the Mobile Police Department is asking residents to keep vigil by reporting suspicious and criminal activity to law enforcement. (Nextdoor)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox later with your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.