Pentagon backs upgraded combat ship, securing Austal shipbuilding jobs in Mobile
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel endorsed an upgraded littoral combat ship design, ensuring continued production at Mobile's Austal USA, the county's largest employer.
DeBlase Defense Set to Argue Co-Defendant Bears Blame as Trial Enters Third Week
As the John DeBlase capital murder trial enters its third week in Mobile, the defense is expected to shift blame toward his co-defendant.
Mobile Couple’s Attorneys Rebut State’s Defense of Alabama Marriage Ban
Attorneys for a Mobile couple challenging Alabama's same-sex marriage ban filed a sharp rebuttal to the state's legal defense in ongoing federal litigation.
Daphne Aerospace Engineer Trades Missile Defense for Homegrown Crafts and Algae Research
Daphne native Elizabeth Hayes moved from designing missile defense software to algae research while building a local crafters marketplace back home.
Dauphin Island Considered as Site for Military Resort in 2011
Dauphin Island officials said Army and Navy representatives explored the island in 2011 as a possible site for an armed-forces recreation center.
Bonner Criticized 2008 Decision to Cancel Tanker Competition
Archived WKRG coverage reported U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner's criticism after the Defense Department canceled the 2008 tanker competition.
Mobile Watched 2008 Tanker Competition as Boeing Weighed Its Next Step
Archived WKRG coverage examined Boeing's response to reports about its future in the 2008 tanker competition closely watched in Mobile.
Air Force Planned Limited Rebid of Tanker Contract in 2008
An archived WKRG report said the Air Force planned a limited rebid of the tanker contract closely watched in Mobile in July 2008.
Citronelle Court Dropped One Charge in 2007 Theft and Homicide-Related Case
Archived WKRG coverage reported that one charge was dropped against a Citronelle man who remained accused in a separate theft case and was a homicide suspect.