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Mobile Mayor Shifts HBCU Event Funding | Huntsville News
Mobile’s mayor is reshaping the city’s HBCU sports funding, slashing support for the Port City Classic and Bridge Builder Classic while boosting the Gulf Coast Challenge — the longest-running HBCU football game in town. Citing low attendance and weak tax revenue, the mayor argues these cuts free up funds for higher-return events. But critics, including the Port City CEO and skeptical council members, push back — calling the decision shortsighted and urging a broader measure of success that includes community impact and student development. With the budget needing council approval by October…
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