Alex Lofton, “Huggy Bear da Poet,” Named Mobile’s 2026-2027 Poet Laureate
The Mobile Arts Council has named Alex Lofton, known as “Huggy Bear da Poet,” as the city's 2026-2027 Poet Laureate to promote literary arts and community engagement.
City of Mobile Unveils $300 Million Regions Arena to Replace Aging Civic Center
The City of Mobile has demolished the old Civic Center and begun building the $300 million Regions Arena, a concert, sports and event venue set to open in early 2027.
City of Mobile, Mobile Arts Council Launch Interactive Map of Downtown Public Art
The City of Mobile and the Mobile Arts Council have launched an interactive online map cataloging more than 70 public artworks throughout downtown Mobile.
ALDOT Completes Traffic Signal Overhaul on Airport Boulevard, Dauphin Street
ALDOT, Mobile County and the City of Mobile completed a phased, $11 million traffic signal overhaul, retiming signals on Airport Boulevard and Dauphin Street and adding real-time monitoring capability.
ALDOT, Mobile County and City of Mobile Launch Major Traffic Signal Upgrade Under RTOP
ALDOT, the City of Mobile and Mobile County are upgrading 174 traffic signals as part of the Regional Traffic Operations Program, with retiming work rolling out in four waves through…
Mobile Kicks Off School Year With Backpack Giveaway and Family Celebration at Mardi Gras Park
The city of Mobile and Councilwoman Samantha Ingram hosted a back-to-school celebration at Mardi Gras Park Saturday, giving away 1,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies.
Mobile Closing All Community Centers Monday for Staff Training
All City of Mobile Community Centers will close Monday, Aug. 17, for mandatory staff training and reopen Tuesday under normal hours.
Baldwin, Mobile County Organizations Recognized by Innovate Alabama for Regional Growth
Innovate Alabama honored 10 Baldwin and Mobile County organizations at a Mobile ceremony recognizing regional innovation and economic development work.
Mobile Public Pools Move to End-of-Summer Rotating Schedule
Mobile's public pools are shifting to a rotating end-of-summer schedule, alternating between Kidd/Dotch and Figures/Hillsdale pools through early September.
Adults-Only Inflatable Night Draws Big Crowd to Medal of Honor Park in Mobile
Mobile's free, adults-only Inflatable Night packed Medal of Honor Park with giant inflatables, music from DJ Herb Love and food trucks Saturday night.