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Traffic signals to be removed as part of Downtown Street Optimization Plan

Aug 7th, 2025

- August 7, 2025 -For Immediate Release Traffic signals to be removed as part of Downtown Street Optimization PlanMobile, Ala. — Work to remove traffic signals from select downtown intersections will begin on Wednesday, August 13, as part of a multi-year street...

MPRD bringing Mobilians, service members, first responders together at weekend events

Aug 5th, 2025

- August 5, 2025 -For Immediate Release“Meet Your Heroes”MPRD bringing Mobilians, service members, first responders together at weekend eventsMobile, Ala. — The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) is partnering with the Alabama Army National...

City, WKRG giving away school supplies at Aug. 9 ‘Back to School Bash’

Aug 4th, 2025

- August 4, 2025 -For Immediate ReleaseCity, WKRG giving away school supplies at Aug. 9 ‘Back to School Bash’Mobile, Ala. — The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) is partnering with WKRG to host a school supply give away and “Back 2 School Bash”...

Traffic signals to be removed as part of Downtown Street Optimization Plan

Aug 4th, 2025

- August 4, 2025 -For Immediate ReleaseTraffic signals to be removed as part of Downtown Street Optimization PlanMobile, Ala. — Work to remove traffic signals from select downtown intersections will begin on Monday, August 11, as part of a multi-year street optimization effort...

City officials to open new splash pad at Laun Park on July 30

Jul 29th, 2025

- July 29, 2025 -For Immediate ReleaseCity officials to open new splash pad at Laun Park on July 30 WHO: Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Mobile City Councilman Ben Reynolds Senior Director of Parks and Recreation Kim...

Mobile celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month throughout July

Jun 26th, 2025

- June 26, 2025 -For Immediate Release ‘Build Together, Play Together’Mobile celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month throughout JulyMobile, Ala. — The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) is hosting a variety of unique, family-friendly...

City of Mobile celebrating Juneteenth with two local events next week

Jun 9th, 2025

- June 9, 2025 -For Immediate ReleaseCity of Mobile celebrating Juneteenth with two local events next weekMobile, Ala. — The City of Mobile Events Department and Mobile Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) are each hosting events next week to commemorate the Juneteenth...

Downtown streets to briefly close for RSA/Battle House spire maintenance

Apr 25th, 2025

For Immediate ReleaseApril 25, 2025Downtown streets to briefly close for RSA/Battle House spire maintenanceMobile, Ala. — On the morning of Sunday, April 27, sections of Water Street and other downtown roads will be briefly closed to accommodate preventive maintenance on the...

Old Shell Rd. Closure at Railroad Overpass

Apr 11th, 2025

For Immediate ReleaseApril 11, 2025Old Shell Rd. Closure at Railroad OverpassMobile, Ala. — Old Shell Rd. will temporarily close at the railroad underpass near Union Ave. on Saturday while the City of Mobile works to clean and evaluate the stormwater assets in the area.Between 4...

I-10 On-ramp from Bankhead Tunnel Closure

Apr 10th, 2025

For Immediate ReleaseApril 10, 2025I-10 On-ramp from Bankhead Tunnel ClosureMobile, Ala. — Beginning this evening at 9PM, Thursday April 10th until approximately 5AM tomorrow morning, April 11th the I-10 on-ramp just east of the Bankhead tunnel will be closed. This is for a Bayway...