Albritton, D’Olive Spar Over Taxes and Economy Ahead of Senate Runoff
Ahead of their Senate District 22 runoff, Greg Albritton and Harry D'Olive clashed over taxes, spending and economic development.
Mobile Mayor Says Retreat of Alabama Mayors Could Forge a ‘Single Voice’
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said a two-day retreat of five of Alabama's largest cities, hosted at his family lodge near Jackson, could help mayors speak with a single voice to…
America’s Amazon Documentary Screens at Saenger Theatre Dec. 3
The new documentary “America’s Amazon” — a 51-minute portrait of the 300-square-mile Mobile-Tensaw Delta written and co-produced by veteran environmental journalist Ben Raines — screens at Mobile’s Saenger Theatre on…
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Eleven Candidates Qualify for Special Election to Replace Bonner in Congress
Eleven candidates, including two Democrats and nine Republicans, qualified for a special election to fill Jo Bonner's Alabama First District congressional seat after his resignation.
Sparks Stays in the Governor’s Race, Passing Up an Open Congressional Seat
Ron Sparks scheduled a three-city announcement tour and let speculation build that he might abandon the governor's race for the 5th District. The scheduling itself gave away the answer.
Mobile Native Dale Peterson Joins Crowded Race for Agriculture Commissioner
Mobile native Dale Peterson entered the Republican race for Alabama agriculture commissioner, joining a field that included John McMillan of Stockton in a contest with a distinct South Alabama flavor.
Republicans Fight Over Their Own Ballot in the District 22 Senate Special Election
A challenge to keep Citronelle businesswoman Judy Belk off the Republican ballot failed on a split vote, as three GOP contenders lined up for the seat left vacant by the…
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Judy Belk Entered the District 22 Senate Race as a Republican; Sheldon Day Stepped Aside
The special election to succeed the late state Sen. Pat Lindsey took shape in February 2009, with Citronelle's Judy McCain Belk running as a Republican and Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day…
Small Earthquake Shook Coffeeville Area in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that a small earthquake shook homes near Coffeeville in 2008 but caused no reported damage.
A $267 Million Federal Loan Promised Broadband to 29 Alabama Counties
Sen. Richard Shelby announced a $267 million USDA loan to Open Range Communications to bring broadband to 29 Alabama counties, including Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia and Monroe.