Fairhope Police Chase Ended in Crash in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report covered an early-morning Fairhope police chase that ended with multiple vehicles struck near the Fairhope Yacht Club.
EEE Detected in Orange Beach Mosquito Monitoring in 2008
A Baldwin County mosquito-monitoring chicken in Orange Beach tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis in 2008, according to WKRG.
Wrestling the Bear: A Baldwin County Retiree’s Plan to Trade His Way to Disney World
With the market falling and a promised family trip on the line, a retired paper mill manager in Baldwin County laid out the leveraged ETF trading system he used to…
Former Restaurateur Rick Gambino Enters the Fairhope Mayor’s Race
Rick Gambino, whose family restaurant was once among Fairhope's largest employers, announced his candidacy for mayor in May 2008, pledging fiscal conservatism and a promise to keep Fairhope, Fairhope.
Spanish Fort Man Arrested in Beating Death of Longtime Gas Station Owner Bobby Wilson
A Spanish Fort man has been arrested in connection with a beating that led to the death of Bobby Wilson, the longtime owner of one of the last full-service gas…
Foley Credit Card Theft Case Led to Arrests in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report covered allegations that two Baldwin County women used stolen credit cards during a shopping spree.
Mobile Education Graduates Faced Uneven Job Market in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report examined the job search for Mobile-area education graduates, including interest in Baldwin County openings and out-of-state teaching.
Jack Burrell Kicks Off a Fairhope Mayoral Campaign at the Pier
Jack Burrell launched his campaign for mayor of Fairhope with a kickoff party at the Yardarm Restaurant at the Fairhope Pier, opening a municipal season that would run to the…
Mobile County Schools Considered Student Drug-Testing Program in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that Mobile County school and community leaders considered a student drug-testing program in 2008.
Mobile County Schools Considered Student Drug Testing in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report covered Mobile County Public Schools' discussion of a possible high-school student drug-testing program.