Carnival Fantasy Diverted to Mobile After 2008 Mississippi River Spill
Because of a Mississippi River oil spill near New Orleans, the Carnival Fantasy ended and began voyages in Mobile in July 2008.
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All Politics Is Local: Previewing Mobile County’s August Municipal Elections
From Saraland to Bayou La Batre, voters across Mobile County prepared to choose mayors and council members on Aug. 26, with runoffs to follow. Seasoned observers offered their reading of…
Outside Investors Targeted Mobile and Baldwin County in 2008
Real estate professionals reported growing outside interest in Mobile and Baldwin County property in 2008 as major industrial projects reshaped expectations for the region.
Mobile Group Launched 2008 Campaign During Tanker Contract Dispute
Archived WKRG coverage reported on a Mobile group that launched a 2008 advertising campaign supporting the Northrop Grumman/EADS tanker project.
Robertsdale Elementary Worksite Death Investigated in 2008
Investigators examined the July 2008 death of a worker at the new Robertsdale Elementary School campus, according to WKRG.
Mobile County Commissioner Tours European Airbus Plants Amid Tanker Bid
Commissioner Stephen Nodine joined an economic development mission to Britain, Spain and France, touring EADS Airbus and CASA plants like those proposed for Mobile if the KC-30 tanker project lands…
Pedestrian Killed in Theodore Crash in 2008
A Theodore woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle near Highway 90 and Bellingrath Road in July 2008, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Foley Businesses Raised Concerns About Adult Store in 2008
In 2008, nearby Foley businesses and residents raised concerns after an adult gift and video store opened near Highway 59 and the Foley Beach Express.
Baldwin County Reported Horse EEE Case in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report noted a confirmed Eastern equine encephalitis case in Baldwin County and shared mosquito-season prevention information.
Mobile Firefighters Contained Two-Alarm Vacant-Home Fire in 2008
Mobile firefighters contained a two-alarm fire at a vacant house on Michael Donald Avenue in July 2008; no injuries were reported.