Mobile County, Alabama

09/05/2026

Save the date for Saturday, Sept. 19, and get involved in the Alabama Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon.

Volunteers across Alabama will come together to clean beaches, waterways, neighborhoods, parks, streets and storm drains. Every piece of litter removed helps protect local communities, waterways and the Gulf.

Help make a difference in Mobile County by keeping local communities, parks and waterways clean.

Sign up to participate and follow along on social media for updates, volunteer opportunities and more ways to get involved.

https://alabamacoastalcleanup.com/

09/04/2026

All Mobile County offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7. Mobile County Parks are open!

09/02/2026

This Week in Mobile County: September 2 — 8

🐕 GULF COAST CLASSIC DOG SHOW
The Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show runs Thurs., Sept. 3 (8 a.m.) through Sun., Sept. 6 (6 p.m.) at the Abba Shrine — a multi-day event for competitors and dog lovers.

🖼️ GATEWAY TOUR SEPTEMBER SESSION
The GATEWAY Tour takes place Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Mobile Museum of Art — guided tour of the GATEWAY exhibit.

🏠 THE GREATER GULF COAST HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW
The Home & Lifestyle Show opens Friday, Sept. 4 (noon–6 p.m.), with additional hours Sat., Sept. 5 — discover home ideas, vendors, and displays.

🎉 DAUPHIN STREET SOCIAL
The Dauphin Street Social is Friday, Sept. 4, from 6–9 p.m. at The Frenchmen — a casual, family-friendly block party.

🏈 2026 PORT CITY CLASSIC
The Port City Classic football game kicks off Saturday, Sept. 5 at 4:00 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium — a big local rivalry event.

🌙 AN EVENING AT THE OWENS HOUSE
Join Savage Daughters Apothecary & Botanica Sept. 5, from 3–6 p.m. for an enchanting evening beneath the stars at the Owens House.

🏛️ SEMMES HERITAGE DAY
Semmes Heritage Day is Sept. 5, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Semmes Heritage Park — a FREE event featuring local history and family activities.

🌅 DAUPHIN ISLAND SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS
Celebrate Dauphin Island’s “Sunset Capital” designation with the Summer Sunset Concerts on Sept. 6 — live music and island vibes.

🎶 AN EVENING WITH HIROYA TSUKAMOTO
The People’s Room hosts Hiroya Tsukamoto for a special musical performance on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m.

🤝 11TH ANNUAL AFRICATOWN COMMUNITY DAY
The 11th Annual Africatown Community Day is Sept. 6, from 1–6 p.m. at the Robert Hope Center — a FREE celebration with activities and vendors.

🖌️ WE THE ARTISTS CELEBRATE AMERICA 250
A new art exhibit for America’s 250th birthday opens Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Semmes Regional Library — a community art celebration.

Find these and many more events on Mobile County's Community Calendar. https://bit.ly/MoCoEvents

09/02/2026

The Veterans Helping Veterans Annual Car Show & Jeep Bash on the Bay will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Battleship Memorial Park!

Celebrate a day of community, camaraderie and automotive excitement featuring classic cars, Jeeps, awards, and more. Bring your family, friends and fellow car enthusiasts and support Veterans Helping Veterans and the P.L. Wilson Detachment 447, Marine Corps League.

Find this and many more events on Mobile County's Community Calendar at https://bit.ly/MoCoEvents

Join Veterans Helping Veterans For The Annual Car Show & Jeep Bash On The Bay At Battleship Memorial Park Sept. 12 Featuring Cars, Jeeps, Awards And Fun.

08/28/2026

Ready to unplug and enjoy the great outdoors? Stay at one of Mobile County’s spacious campgrounds: Chickasabogue Park, River Delta Marina & Campground, or Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground.

Whether you’re looking for family getaway or a relaxing retreat, Mobile County’s campgrounds are ready for your next outdoor escape. Learn more and book your stay at: https://www.mobilecountyparks.com/reserve/

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08/28/2026

Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson joined community members and art enthusiasts Thursday to mark the opening of "GATEWAY: From Graffiti to Gallery" at the Mobile Museum of Art.

"GATEWAY" explores how five influential artists—Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, KAWS, and Banksy—transformed street art into recognized contemporary masterpieces. Drawing from the Masterworks Foundation collection, the exhibit traces how these artists brought the energy of city streets onto gallery walls.

The Mobile County Commission is pleased to support local cultural programming and help bring world-class exhibits like "GATEWAY" to Mobile County.

08/28/2026

UPDATE: Aug. 28, 2026

The Mobile County Recycling Center is back open after a brief power outage Thursday.

08/27/2026

UPDATE: Aug. 28, 2027
The Mobile County Recycling Center is now back open.

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Due to a power outage, the Mobile County Recycling Center is temporarily closed.

Crews are working to restore power and bring the facility back online. Thank you for your patience. A notice will be posted when normal operations resume.

Mobile County Recycling Center

08/27/2026

The Mobile County Commission hosted a community meeting Aug. 17 at Turnerville Baptist Church to update residents on the final paving phase for Maddox Road.

Once complete, the multi-phase project will fully pave Maddox Road from Walter Moore Road to Roberts Road. Funding for all three project segments was provided through the 2020, 2022, and 2024 voter-approved Mobile County Transportation Pay-As-You-Go Programs.

Right-of-way acquisition is complete for the first two segments, with utility companies scheduled to begin line relocations soon. Right-of-way acquisition is currently underway for the third and final segment.

Construction bids for the first two projects are expected by the end of this year, with the final segment slated to go to bid in the first half of next year.

08/26/2026

Four new fields are now open at the Mobile County Sportsplex Soccer Complex!

The nearly $11.7 million Phase II expansion adds four lighted, sodded fields, a second restroom/concession building, and 300 additional parking spaces, expanding the complex from three to seven operational fields.

Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson, who has spearheaded development of the Sportsplex, said the additional fields mean more opportunities for local athletes and families while expanding Mobile County’s capacity to host regional tournaments.

More to come! The long-term plan calls for 10 tournament-quality fields including a 2,000-seat Championship Field with press box and bleachers, and the new Mobile County Aquatics Center Phase I will be opening soon.

Learn more at https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/4-new-fields/