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Illustration for the news story: Navy to Name Future Destroyer USS Thad Cochran for Late Mississippi Senator

Jackson County

Navy to Name Future Destroyer USS Thad Cochran for Late Mississippi Senator

The Navy will name an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for the late Sen. Thad Cochran, with possible construction at the Pascagoula shipyard.

Nov 14, 2019

Illustration for the news story: Hagel’s Exit Raises New Questions for Mobile-Built Combat Ship Program

Mobile

Hagel’s Exit Raises New Questions for Mobile-Built Combat Ship Program

Nov 25, 2014

Illustration for the news story: Sessions Takes the Senate Floor to Defend Alabama Workers and the Mobile Tanker Bid

Mobile

Sessions Takes the Senate Floor to Defend Alabama Workers and the Mobile Tanker Bid

Dec 15, 2009

Illustration for the news story: Shelby Presses Senate to Restore Funding for Tanker That Could Be Built in Mobile

Mobile

Shelby Presses Senate to Restore Funding for Tanker That Could Be Built in Mobile

Jul 18, 2006