October 7, 2017  City of Semmes RE: Update on Hurricane Nate   The City of Semmes is closely monitoring Hurricane Nate. The hurricane is now a category 1, predicted to strengthen before landfall. Landfall is expected at approx. 9 pm along the coastal areas. Tropical force winds are already being felt in Semmes. It is […]

October 6, 2017 City of Semmes RE: Semmes Mayor’s Statement on Tropical Storm Nate The City of Semmes Emergency Management Staff has been monitoring the activity of Tropical Storm Nate. This storm is expected to become a category 1 hurricane within the next 34 hours. Landfall is forecasted at 7:00 pm on October 7, 2017. […]

Saturday, December 9, 2017 Taste of Semmes 3-5 PM Tour of Semmes 3-7 PM Taste & Tour Begin at Allentown Elementary   Admission: $ 10.00 in advance $ 12.00 at the Door   Tickets available at: Semmes Senior Center Meggie B’s Hickory Pit Too online at eventbrite.com

When teaching fire prevention most fire departments focus on small children, third grade and younger, older teens and adults. Because of this, children often lose sight of the fire prevention message after the third grade. For this reason Semmes Fire and Rescue has teamed up with the Mobile Co School System to keep fire safety […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 ALDOT TO RESUME CONSTRUCTION ON HIGHWAY 98 IN MOBILE COUNTY Mobile, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will resume construction of the US-98 and SR-158 extension projects in Mobile County beginning with the Big Creek Bridge Extension Project on Sept. 11. The project scope will include adding […]

The City of Semmes and the Fire Rescue Department are continually monitoring hurricane Irma. We expect a wind event starting this evening and into Monday. Possibility for 20 to 30 mph winds. Check back for additional updates as the storm draws near.

Although the path of Irma is uncertain at this time, (& Jim Cantore is in the studio – so THAT’S good news!), we wanted to give you shelter info in advance, so you can incorporate it into your plans. The shelter for our area will again be the Semmes Middle School, but Mobile County Health […]

Mayor Baker’s Statement on Hurricane Irma September 6, 2017 City of Semmes RE: Semmes Mayor’s Statement on Hurricane Irma We are closely monitoring Hurricane Irma. City Departments are continuously in contact with the Mobile County Emergency Agency for updates. The City of Semmes Emergency Management Staff met this morning to begin preparation for the possibility […]

A community is not a true community without at least a few small businesses. Small businesses can become staples, or even institutions, in a town if the conditions are so that a mom and pop shop can flourish. There is nothing quite like walking into a local store and having the attendant say, “What are […]

The County’s plans to purchase the Semmes Public Library building from CVS Health are moving forward according to Mobile County Attorney Jay Ross. The County is currently awaiting the delivery of the purchase agreement and the schedule of closing from the attorneys representing CVS, the corporation that owns the property. Once received, the County will […]

Mayor Baker, Jason Franklin (Public Works Superintendent), Don Powell & Cheyenne West from ALDOT met this morning and discussed some exciting news that we will share with you at the end of the month. https://www.facebook.com/cityofsemmesalabama/posts/2364306590460129 US-98/SR-158 Extension Projects The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has continued working to complete designs, secure environmental clearances and purchase […]

Bishop State Community College is coming to Semmes! Mayor David Baker & Bishop President Dr. Reginald Sykes have signed the contracts, & classes will start January 2018 @ the Public Safety Training Complex. Visit www.bishop.edu or call 251.405.7000 for more information. #semmespositive