Long Road Nears Its End in Baldwin County’s Senate District 32 Race
Republican Trip Pittman and Democrat A.J. Cooper faced voters after a special election season that proved one thing above all: in Baldwin County, it costs far more to win a…
Robertsdale High School Mourned Teen’s Death in 2007
Archived WKRG coverage reported that a Robertsdale teenager's death was attributed to a blood clot following a leg injury, according to the coroner at the time.
Giuliani Returns to Mobile for a Free Meet-and-Greet and a $1,000-a-Head Reception
Republican presidential contender Rudy Giuliani's second Mobile visit of the year paired a free public gathering on the Causeway with a high-dollar reception and dinner hosted by the city's GOP…
In Fairhope, the ‘Fruit and Nut’ Section Is About the Streets, Not the People
Mayor Tim Kant's offhand reference to Fairhope's 'fruit and nut' section raised eyebrows among outsiders. Longtime residents knew exactly what he meant: Fig, Orange, Pecan and Satsuma streets.
New Chancellor Bradley Byrne Sees Better Days Ahead for Bishop State and the Two-Year System
Chancellor Bradley Byrne said Alabama's community colleges were living through the best of times and the worst of times, promising accountability while laying out plans for new Bishop State campuses…
Riley Refuses to Call a Special Session, Accuses Democrats of Breaking Their Word
Gov. Bob Riley announced he would not call the Legislature back for a fall special session, saying Democratic leaders refused to take up ethics reform or an end to annual…
Foley Defeated Daphne on ESPN2 in 2007
Foley beat Daphne 16–14 in a 2007 high school football matchup televised on ESPN2.
Loxley Teen Charged in Friend’s 2007 Shooting Death
A 2007 WKRG report covered the murder arrest of an 18-year-old in the shooting death of a 19-year-old near Loxley.
Brooks Files Coastal Insurance Bill, Bringing Riley to Irvington to Sell It
State Sen. Ben Brooks proposed an Alabama Coastal Insurance Authority to draw private carriers back to the coast, and scheduled a news conference with Gov. Bob Riley at First Baptist…
Cooper Presses Pittman for Four Debates and a ‘Play Nice’ Campaign Pact
Democratic nominee A.J. Cooper asked Republican Trip Pittman for four Baldwin County debates and proposed a written accord limiting spending, banning personal attacks and cleaning up campaign signs.