- Mobile Breaks Ground on New Affordable Senior Housing
Mobile is celebrating the start of Live Oak Trace, a new affordable housing project for seniors.
The $20 million development will offer 56 furnished two-bedroom apartments on Overlook Road, ready for residents by next spring.
- Mobile International Airport Construction Goes Vertical
Mobile’s main airport construction hits a key milestone as the first beam is raised downtown, signaling the vertical start of a transformative project set to open in November 2025.
- Mobile Board Approves Relocation of Historic House to Prevent Decay
Mobile’s Architectural Review Board has greenlit moving a historic, deteriorating shotgun house to North Dearborn Street to save it.
This decision to prevent its “Demolition By Neglect” has stirred discussions on historic preservation versus redevelopment needs.
- Inaugural Gulf Coast BBQ Championship Sizzles for a Cause
Battleship Memorial Park hosted the first Gulf Coast BBQ Championship, where teams cooked up favorites like pulled pork and grilled chicken.
The event also features free skin cancer screenings, blending fun, food, and community support.
- Local Crews Trim and Remove Damaged Oaks for Safety and Preservation
Mobile’s cleanup crew trimmed and removed damaged live oaks on SpringHill Avenue to enhance safety and preserve the city’s tree canopy.
- City Extends Free Pet Adoption Week to Relieve Shelter Crowding
Mobile’s Animal Services has extended their free adoption week, offering waived fees, a free bag of food, and a $100 gift card for new pet supplies.
The initiative aims to ease shelter overcrowding and has already seen success, including finding a home for Vivianne, the shelter’s longest resident.
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