The last day to submit the form to complete an absentee ballot is Thursday, August 22. This application must be received by the Absentee Election Manager by August 22. Click Here for more information and a printable application for an absentee ballot. 

Click Here and enter your address to find the Voting Center location where you will vote in the City of Mobile's municipal election for Mobile city council members  and the mayor. The elections will be held on Tuesday, August 27.

For more information on this election, to view a sample ballot, or to print necessary voter registration forms Click Here. 

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) hosted a public hearing on Thursday, August 8 at the River Church in Semmes. This hearing was for citizens to comment on the extension of SR-158 from Schillinger Road to US-98. If you were unable to attend the meeting and would like to submit comments, Click Here to view a printable comment sheet, which must be submitted no later than Friday, August 16.

Due to the availability of funding, this project will be split into seven phased projects. ALDOT is working towards bidding a project from Schillinger Road to Lott Road next year with the goal of bidding one project out over each of the next six years. 

SAFE 98 COMMUNITY OUTREACH GROUP

The Alabama Department of Transportation has organized a Community Outreach Group (COG) to serve as a volunteer organization that regularly meets with representatives from ALDOT to stay informed on the progress of the Safe 98 project. Service involves a commitment and interest in the project as well as attendance at regular COG meetings and public meetings concerning the project.

ALDOT is now looking for as many as five additional members to serve on Safe 98's COG. They are particularly interested in adding residents from the Lott Road area to identify issues of importance there. All nominations will be reviewed and selected by an independent selection committee. Nominations will be closed Friday, October 4 and the selection committee's decisions will be determined during the week of October 21. Those selected will be contacted the week of November 4. The first COG orientation meeting is scheduled for the week of December 2.

If you are interested in serving or would like to nominate someone to serve Click Here to view a printable new member nomination form to be returned to the address listed.  

When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, August 9 

Where: Cathedral Square Arts District, Downtown Mobile

FINAL MARKET ON THE SQUARE 

When: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 10

Where: Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile 

Due to the weather extending the growing season you can still pick up Market favorites like honey, art, locally grown tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, cantaloupe, watermelon, seafood, flowers, plants, baked breads, pastas, casseroles, pies, handcrafted goods and much more. Stay for live music on the green!  

MOBILE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HOST MAYORAL FORUM

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 

Where: WP Davidson High School, 3900 Pleasant Valley Road, Mobile

This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Mobile and WKRG TV. Moderator will be WKRG's Peter Albrecht. All three mayoral candidates have been invited to participate: Mayor Sam Jones, Sandy Stimpson and Doris Brown. It will be broadcast live by WKRG. Come to hear where the candidates stand on community issues.  

INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT

When: 5 p.m. Saturday, August 24 

Where: Semmes Senior Center, Semmes

Independence Day is a day when the Indian community pays homage to their leaders and those who fought for India's freedom in the past. 

For more information contact Mamun at 391-2047. 

GREATER MOBILE BAY AREA CHORAL SOCIETY AUDITIONS 

When: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 27

Where: Government Street Presbyterian Church, 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Room, 300 Government Street, Mobile

The Greater Mobile Bay Area Choral Society will commence their 16th season  with a "Meet and Greet" social function/potluck supper and open auditions, with a small rehearsal to follow. Normal rehearsals will then resume from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning September 3. The Choral Society is open to all interested singers from high school to retirees that love to sing a wide variety of music. The Society generally prepares three to five concerts per academic year.  

For more information contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M., Artistic Director at 434-9325 or Click Here to view the group Facebook page.  

CITY OF MOBILE DISTRICT 7 COMMUNITY MEETING 

When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 

Where: Mobile Museum of Art, Museum Drive, Mobile

Save the date for this important community meeting hosted by City of Mobile Councilwoman Gina Gregory. 

For more information contact the City of Mobile Council office at 208-7441. 

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN AND WALK 

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, September 15

Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile 

Registration is open for individuals and groups participating in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K run and walk. The Tunnel to Towers run/walk was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, his 342 New York City Fire Department brothers and all 9/11 victims. 

For more information or to register for the event Click Here. 

For more information on City of Mobile events Click Here.