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Mobile moves to join lawsuit challenging state’s handling of internet sales tax
Posted on: December 8th, 2025 | Press Release Mayor

Mobile, Ala.— The City of Mobile is joining a lawsuit against the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) over the state’s handling of the Simplified Sellers Use Tax...

Request for Proposals (RFP): Affordable Housing Development
Posted on: December 5th, 2025 | Public Notice Neighborhood Development

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MOBILE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The City of Mobile (City) is a subrecipient of Community Development...

City of Mobile supports launch of South Alabama Homebuilding Academy
Posted on: December 4th, 2025 | Press Release City Council

Mobile, Ala. — The City of Mobile has invested $100,000 to support the launch of the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA), a new workforce development initiative designed to train the...

City of Mobile updates Mardi Gras horse, rider policies for 2026 season
Posted on: November 26th, 2025 | Animal Services Press Release Mardi Gras

For Immediate Release Mobile, Ala.— Ahead of the 2026 Carnival season, the City of Mobile has updated the policies that help ensure the safety and wellbeing of horses, riders, and spectators...

City of Mobile will not collect garbage or roadside trash on Thanksgiving Day
Posted on: November 25th, 2025 | Press Release Public Works Trash and Garbage Recycling

For Immediate Release Mobile, Ala.— In observance of Thanksgiving, the City of Mobile will not run its garbage and roadside trash routes on Thursday, Nov. 27. The city’s three recycling...

Small Business Holiday Market set for Nov. 29 in Mardi Gras Park
Posted on: November 20th, 2025 | Press Release Events

For Immediate Release Mobile, Ala.— Get a jumpstart on your Christmas shopping list and support local businesses at the City of Mobile’s Small Business Saturday: Outdoor Holiday...

Downtown streets to briefly close for RSA/Battle House spire maintenance
Posted on: November 20th, 2025 | Press Release Road Closures

For Immediate Release Mobile, Ala.— On the morning of Sunday, November 23, sections of Water Street and other downtown roads will be briefly closed to accommodate delivery of the RSA/Battle...

City of Mobile adopts new requirements for vacant properties downtown
Posted on: November 18th, 2025 | Press Release Mayor City Council

Mobile, Ala. — To support continued revitalization in the city’s urban center and improve public safety, the City of Mobile has adopted new requirements for vacant buildings in its...

Council confirms Mayor Cheriogotis’ picks for Public Safety Director, Fire Chief
Posted on: November 18th, 2025 | Press Release Mayor Fire-Rescue Public Safety

Mobile, Ala.— Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis’ appointments to lead the City of Mobile’s Department of Public Safety and the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) were unanimously confirmed...

Downtown Street Optimization continues with St. Joseph Street conversion
Posted on: November 17th, 2025 | Press Release Traffic Engineering Road Closures

- November 17, 2025 - For Immediate Release Downtown Street Optimization continues with St. Joseph Street conversion Mobile, Ala.— As part of the Downtown Street Optimization project,...