Mobile County Reported Its First H1N1 Death in 2009
Alabama public-health officials reported Mobile County's first H1N1 influenza death in October 2009 as the state announced four deaths linked to the virus.
State Investigators Treated 2009 Foley Roadside Death as Homicide
State investigators said a death first reported as a crash on County Road 55 in Foley in September 2009 was being investigated as a homicide.
Prichard Responded to 2009 Trash-Collection Complaint
After a Prichard resident reported that trash had not been collected on her street for more than two months, the city said it would complete pickup by the following Monday.
Mobile and Baldwin Counties Reported Rising H1N1 Cases in August 2009
Mobile County reported 81 confirmed H1N1 cases and Baldwin County 29 in August 2009 as local health officials prepared for vaccine availability.
2009 Tourist Spending Offered Hope for Baldwin County Schools
A profitable 2009 summer tourist season on Pleasure Island offered a potential boost to Baldwin County school revenue as the system faced a $56 million shortfall and possible support-staff layoffs.
Mobile County Reported Its First Confirmed H1N1 Case in 2009
Alabama health officials confirmed Mobile County’s first H1N1 case in May 2009 as the state expanded its capacity to verify swine flu infections.
Bishop State Highlighted Mobile Demand for Technical Workers in 2009
Bishop State leaders said Mobile employers continued to need workers in air conditioning, refrigeration and electrical trades during the 2009 recession.
Nick Saban Spoke at Team Focus Dinner in Mobile in 2009
Alabama football coach Nick Saban was the featured speaker at Team Focus's 2009 dinner at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell Center in Mobile.
Baldwin County Considered Closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009
Facing a projected $47 million shortfall over two years, Baldwin County schools considered closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009, a move officials said could save millions.
Armstrong Announced Closure of Mobile Plant in 2009
Armstrong World Industries announced in 2009 that it would end production at its Mobile plant, affecting 172 jobs amid the recession.