Mobile Police Announced Fourth Precinct Checkpoints in 2008
Mobile Police announced daytime checkpoints in the Fourth Precinct for March 13, 2008, focused on driver documentation and seat-belt compliance.
Fairhope Police Identified 2008 Barnwell Homicide Victim
A 2008 WKRG report identified the man found stabbed in a boat behind a Barnwell business and noted no arrests had been made.
Syndicated Columnist Bob Novak Questions Bonner’s Earmark-Reform Credentials
Nationally syndicated columnist Bob Novak criticized House Republicans' choice of Mobile Rep. Jo Bonner for a key Appropriations Committee seat, questioning his commitment to earmark reform.
Shelby Defends Mobile’s Tanker Win in Financial Times Op-Ed as Boeing Backers Pile On
Sen. Richard Shelby used a Financial Times op-ed to defend the Air Force's tanker contract award to a Northrop Grumman-EADS team, arguing the deal would bring thousands of jobs to…
As Robberies Rise, Mobile Steps Up Weekend Checkpoints Downtown and in Midtown
Mobile police ran a string of weekend checkpoints downtown, on the Causeway and in Midtown in early March 2008, prompting questions from residents about whether the effort was the best…
Davidson High School Resumed Classes After Student Death in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report documented Davidson High School students returning to class after the death of a fellow student.
Mobile Considered Tillmans Corner Annexation Interest in 2008
In an archived 2008 WKRG report, Mobile Mayor Sam Jones said the city and Tillmans Corner residents had interest in annexation, but no definite plan had been developed.
EPA Discussed Chromium Cleanup at Old Navco Road Factory in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that the EPA planned cleanup and follow-up sampling at the former American Wheel and Bumper Factory in Mobile.
Foley Woman Injured in Dog Attack in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report covered a Foley woman's injuries after she said two neighboring dogs attacked her outside her home.
2008 Tanker Selection Prompted Plans for Brookley Construction
Archived WKRG coverage detailed initial plans for construction and jobs at Brookley Field after the 2008 tanker-contract selection.