Port City Classic Funding in Question | Mobile News

Mobile’s mayor plans to slash funding for the Port City Classic, a new event spotlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities that’s already drawn $1.55 million in city cash. But local NAACP leader Conrad Jones and Councilmember Reggie Jackson are pushing back, arguing the funds support not just facilities but the actual games—and warning cuts could hurt the community. Jones notes other cultural events like the Forts Trail Preservation have received more money, suggesting the Classic shouldn’t be axed unless it’s truly failing. Jackson supports community engagement and better experiences, leaving the funding decision open-ended as officials weigh the impact of potential cuts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.lagniappemobile.com/news/mobileal/city-weighing-port-city-classic-funding/article_bde54249-aa7e-4111-b61e-691c6db44a77.html#tncms-source=news_page__additional_content More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02c80af862685e4c Report issues to [email protected].