I-65 Bridge Repairs to Begin Following May Tanker Truck Fire
Repairs to the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge on I-65 in Mobile County were set to begin in June 2014 after a fiery tanker crash.
Coast Guard Rescued Tugboat Crew After 2009 Mobile Bay Sinking
The Coast Guard rescued three crew members and confirmed a fourth reached shore after a tugboat partially sank in Mobile Bay in October 2009.
Theodore Fleet-Service Business Reopened After 2009 Arson Fire
After an August 2009 arson fire destroyed three Theodore automotive businesses, American Fleet Service reopened at a new location while its owner faced layoffs and financial strain.
Boat Fire at Mobile Yacht Basin Caused Major Damage and Pollution Response in 2009
A 2009 fire at Mobile’s Scenic Basin Yacht Club sank two boats, caused more than $1 million in damage and prompted a diesel and oil cleanup response.
Theodore Auto Businesses Destroyed in 2009 Fire
Three Theodore automotive businesses were destroyed in an August 2009 fire, leading Mobile Fire-Rescue and federal investigators to examine the cause.
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.
Sprinkler System Flooded Mobile County Probate Court in 2009
A fire-sprinkler system flooded Mobile County Probate Court in January 2009, damaging documents at the Government Street building that holds records including marriage licenses and voting materials.
Mobile Sent Hurricane Gustav Aid to Baton Rouge in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report documented Mobile's deployment of water, meals, generators and crews to Baton Rouge after Hurricane Gustav.
Theodore and Tillmans Corner Residents Reacted to 2008 Annexation Plan
Archived WKRG coverage recorded differing reactions in Theodore and Tillmans Corner after Mobile announced its 2008 annexation proposal.
Mobile Firefighters Contained Two-Alarm Vacant-Home Fire in 2008
Mobile firefighters contained a two-alarm fire at a vacant house on Michael Donald Avenue in July 2008; no injuries were reported.