By Lee Peck

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MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – What started out as a community service project – actually involves the community.

A member of Youth Leadership Mobile, ”artist Sarah Beth Bexley, a senior at McGill High School, wanted to give back and leave a lasting impression on those visiting the port city.

“And for my community service project, I wanted something that brings the city of Mobile together and shows how cool our city really is,” Bexley said.

His idea led to a “Welcome to Mobile Mural” – painted by none other than Mobilians on one of the exterior walls of Moe’s Original BBQ downtown.

“I thought it would be a good way to spend our Saturday,” said Hong Nguyen.

After completing the Azalée Trail Run – Nguyen – was not the only one who ran to pick up a brush and get to work.

“I think it’s a wonderful idea to bring the community together around this mural. It really makes it about Mobile – the hometown, ”Nguyen said.

The mural inspired by Disney murals by number with the personal touch of the artist.

“For example, I’m a green Azalea Trail Maid and you can see in the ‘B’ there is a big all green Azalea Trail Maid,” Bexley explained.

Little by little and line by line, the team effort took shape.

“We’re going to have a lot of fun… I’m very excited about it,” Bexley said.

And looking at the finished product – all that smile-producing fun and excitement.

Again, the mural is behind Moe’s BBQ in downtown Dauphin, across from Scott Street.

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