Mobile City Council Budget Debate + Africatown Museum Delayed

Mobile AL

15 September, 2021

4:35 PM

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Happy Thursday, Mobile! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything going on today in town. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Mobile? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Rain until evening. High: 80 Low: 78. Here are the top stories in Mobile today: Mobile budget approval of $278.4 million sparked a debate between City Council members over excessive reserves. The City Council has been accused of scanty spending on Animal Control and other important projects. A number of merit-based positions have also been cut. (AL.com)The creation of the Africatown museum has been delayed amid the global shipping crunch. This is the second round of delays for the project, which is now set to open during the first quarter of 2022. "We're frustrated, every day pushes it further and further behind," says Mobile County Commissioner. (AL.com) As an incentive, city of Mobile employees will receive $100 if they can show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. (utv44.com)The Academy at the University Of Mobile offers private music lessons for the public. (Press Release Desk)The Alabama State Port Authority's plan for the 1200-acre Upper Mobile Bay Wetland Creation project has been unveiled. (Lagniappe) Today's Mobile Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Mobile: Window Walk Story & Craft - Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM) Wacoal Fit for the Cure to support breast cancer - Eastern Shore Center (9:00 AM) Art Club - Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM) Beginning Hand Lettering Class - Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM) Bayside Book Club - Mobile Public Library (5:00 PM) You can get your local business featured right here in the newsletter for just $79 a month. Click here to get started. You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Samantha Friedlander About me: Samantha Friedlander is an avid reader and writer who loves storytelling. She is a freelance writer for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. She has a dual degree in English and Psychology.