Daphne Man Leads National Push to Help Santas Slim Down
A Daphne resident who spends his winters in a red suit and white beard is leading a national effort to help his fellow Santa Clauses get healthier, arguing that a…
Mobile County Investigates After Substance Found in Commissioner Nodine’s County Truck
Mobile County officials are investigating after a county employee found what was described as a “green, leafy” substance inside a county truck driven by Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine, according…
Toomey’s Mardi Gras Unveils Mint MoonPie for 2010
Toomey’s Mardi Gras, the downtown Mobile shop known for its Carnival throws and candy, has announced its new MoonPie flavor for 2010: mint. Shop owner Stephen Toomey said the new…
Allstate Canceled His Policy Too: Byrne Makes Coastal Insurance a Campaign Issue
Gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne, whose own homeowners policy was canceled, argued the coastal insurance crisis is a statewide economic issue as Allstate and Alfa moved to drop wind coverage.
National Weather Service in Mobile Tracked Ida in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report documented National Weather Service preparations in Mobile as Ida approached the Gulf Coast.
Mobile Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report explored Coast Guard pilot training at Mobile's Aviation Training Center.
Sector Mobile Serviced Thousands of Navigation Aids in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report described the Coast Guard's Sector Mobile role in maintaining buoys and other navigation aids.
Mobile County Approved $45,000 for Gulf Coast Classic in 2009
The Mobile County Commission approved $45,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic as officials sought to stabilize the long-running football event after prior management concerns.
Mobile County Reported Its First H1N1 Death in 2009
Alabama public-health officials reported Mobile County's first H1N1 influenza death in October 2009 as the state announced four deaths linked to the virus.
Prichard Responded to 2009 Trash-Collection Complaint
After a Prichard resident reported that trash had not been collected on her street for more than two months, the city said it would complete pickup by the following Monday.