"Mobile's $300M Civic Center Arena Set to Transform City's Entertainment Scene"

The 60-year-old Mobile Civic Center Arena in Alabama is set to be replaced with a new $300 million arena, featuring a maximum seating capacity of 10,275 people and designed to host Mardi Gras balls, ice hockey, and major concerts. The city plans to borrow up to 56% of the costs for the project, with construction set to begin in February 2025 and completion targeted for January 2027. The new arena will be affiliated with Mardi Gras events and is expected to draw 400,000 people annually, while also creating new jobs within the service industry.