Spanish Fort Advances $90,000 in Road and Drainage Repairs After Historic April Flood
Spanish Fort council approves nine emergency road and drainage repair projects totaling $90,615 after historic April 2014 flooding.
Orange Beach Increased Water Testing After 2010 Corexit Report
A 2010 WKRG report said Orange Beach officials planned additional testing after a resident's samples were reported to contain Corexit.
Orange Beach Considered Sewer Rate Increase to Address 2010 Shortfall
Orange Beach leaders considered a 2009 sewer-rate increase as they weighed a projected $1.5 million shortfall and the possibility of cutting more than 20 city jobs.
Prichard Announced Layoffs and Four-Day Workweeks in 2009
Prichard announced 17 layoffs, four-day workweeks for most city employees and limits on take-home vehicles in February 2009 to address municipal financial problems.
Fairhope Debated Oak Tree’s Future During Hotel Project
A WKRG report covered concerns that hotel construction in Fairhope could damage a live oak tree despite plans to retain it on the property.
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.
Fairhope Recycling Program Highlighted in 2007 Community Report
Archived WKRG coverage highlighted Fairhope's recycling program, school participation and a 2007 electronics-recycling event.