Mobile City Council

06/01/2026

An important reminder for those who live in the Magnolia Grove area.

🚨 Road Closure Alert 🚨

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, a portion of Magnolia Grove Parkway will be closed for approximately 2 weeks for drainage improvements and road repairs.

Residents in local neighborhoods will need to take detours from either Schillinger Road or Moffett Road.

Golfers visiting RTJ at Magnolia Grove golf course will need to take the detour from Schillinger Road to Lamplighter Drive to enter the golf course.

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Mobile City Council Vice President Gina Gregory has an important update on roadwork in District 7.

Beginning June 1, Magnolia Grove Parkway will be closed for approximately three weeks while crews repair the dip in the road. I know this has been a long-standing concern for many residents, and I appreciate everyone’s patience as we make these improvements.

During the closure, drivers should use the detour through Magnolia Grove Golf Course, then take Lamplighter Road to Schillinger Road.

05/28/2026

New sidewalks are coming to S. University Boulevard.

During this week's Mobile City Council meeting, the council approved funding to add a new sidewalk beginning near the Chevron station at the corner of S. University and Grelot Roads.

Safe, accessible sidewalks help connect our neighborhoods and make it easier for residents to get around. We're proud to continue investing in projects that improve safety and quality of life across Mobile.

05/27/2026

This morning, Councilwoman Samantha Ingram shared a few words of encouragement with students at Bishop State’s Southwest Campus for the Road 2 Readiness program.

This workforce development initiative gives local high school juniors and seniors a chance to gain real work experience, learn new skills, and explore career opportunities before they graduate.

Thank you to the Mobile County Career Center, SWAPTE, Bishop State, and all of the partners helping prepare the next generation of leaders and workers right here in Mobile.

05/26/2026

Mobile City Council President CJ Small (District 3) presented a proclamation celebrating the accomplishments of the Mobile Revelers volleyball team.

The group of athletes has qualified to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics, which will be held next month in Minnesota.

The Mobile City Council congratulates the Revelers for this outstanding achievement.

05/26/2026

Beginning Tuesday, May 26, Pleasant Avenue will temporarily close every day between 10 a.m. and noon from to allow Alabama Power to secure new poles to recently constructed bases to make way for new transmission lines to service University Hospital. 🚧 Work is expected to be completed on Friday, May 29. The assigned detour route will use Andrews St. to the north as shown below.

05/25/2026

As we pause to remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation, the Mobile City Council wishes everyone a blessed and meaningful Memorial Day.
Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our fallen heroes and extend our gratitude to the families who carry their legacy forward. May we never forget the freedoms we enjoy because of their service.

05/22/2026

This morning, Councilwoman Samantha Ingram (District 2) joined Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis to cut the ribbon for the new splash pad at Crawford-Murphy Park on South Ann Street.

This new addition, located in District 2, will offer kids and families in the Oakleigh, Leinkauf, and Maysville communities a place to cool off during the summer.

The Mobile City Council is proud to support this latest investment in our city parks.

05/21/2026

Councilmembers Cory Penn (District 1), Samantha Ingram (District 2), and Beau Fleming (District 5) met with members of the City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to brainstorm ways to have the Mobile City Council more involved in park improvements discussions, as well as the unique needs and priorities of the facilities located within each council district.

We appreciate having these conversations to help provide solutions to the long-term growth of Mobile’s parks.