Mobile Mardi Gras Group Order of Isis Shortens Name Amid Terror Confusion
A Mobile Mardi Gras group is dropping its full name for parade season after members faced public confusion with an unrelated militant group overseas.
Foosackly’s Opens Its Biggest Location Yet on Dauphin Street
Homegrown chicken finger chain Foosackly's opened its largest restaurant to date on Dauphin Street in midtown Mobile.
USA President Explains Why Tuition Has Climbed 40 Percent Since 2008
USA's president says the school can't absorb more budget cuts, explaining why Mobile's university has raised tuition roughly 40 percent since 2008.
Foosackly’s Opens Its Largest Location Yet on Dauphin Street in Mobile
Foosackly's largest restaurant yet opened on Dauphin Street in Mobile, replacing a cramped drive-through-only spot that had outgrown demand.
Mobile County Approved $45,000 for Gulf Coast Classic in 2009
The Mobile County Commission approved $45,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic as officials sought to stabilize the long-running football event after prior management concerns.
George Hall Elementary Earned National School Change Award in 2008
George Hall Elementary in Mobile was named one of six recipients of the 2008 Panasonic National School Change Award for academic improvement.
Mobile Joined Planned I-65 Clean-Fuels Corridor in 2008
In 2008, Mobile gas stations joined a planned alternative-fuel corridor along Interstate 65, intended to give flexible-fuel and diesel drivers regular access to E85 and biodiesel pumps.
Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Raised Development Hopes in Atmore in 2008
The construction of Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore raised expectations in 2008 for tourism, interstate-exit development and new business activity near Interstate 65.
Critics Questioned Mobile’s 2008 Annexation Promotion
An archived WKRG report detailed criticism of Mobile's use of city workers and a free-trash-collection event ahead of a 2008 annexation vote.
Bonner Criticized 2008 Decision to Cancel Tanker Competition
Archived WKRG coverage reported U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner's criticism after the Defense Department canceled the 2008 tanker competition.