Mobile County Flu Tests Surpassed Prior Season’s Total Early in 2018
Mobile County recorded 1,148 positive flu tests by Jan. 19, 2018, exceeding the total from the prior flu season as cases peaked unusually early.
Cell Phone Tracking Data Reveals Who Is Really Driving the Causeway and Bayway
New cell phone tracking data shows out-of-state drivers make up a growing share of summer traffic on Mobiles Causeway and Bayway.
Study Ranks Alabama Counties, and Flags Mobile’s Juvenile Arrests
An 80-page Alabama State University study ranked all 67 counties on economy, health care, public safety and education, listing Mobile County with the state's highest number of juvenile arrests.
Orange Beach Began Independent Beach Testing in 2011
A 2011 WKRG report described Orange Beach's independent testing of beach sand following the oil spill.
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.
Forbes Ranked Mobile Among Top Cities for Recession Recovery in 2009
Forbes placed Mobile among its top U.S. cities for recession recovery in 2009, citing projections, housing, income, unemployment and the region's diverse industries.
Baldwin County Began H1N1 Testing in April 2009
Baldwin County health officials said a possible H1N1 flu case was under testing in April 2009 while Gulf Shores officials sought to calm unfounded outbreak rumors.
2008 Ranking Placed Mobile Low on Women’s Heart-Health Measures
A 2008 ranking assessed Mobile's heart-health environment for women using factors including smoking, obesity, exercise and access to care.