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.
Mobile County Considered Transit Options for Highway 43 Construction Traffic
Archived WKRG coverage reported discussion of a possible transit system as ThyssenKrupp construction increased Highway 43 traffic in North Mobile County.
Alabama and Kansas Lawmakers Clashed Over 2008 Tanker Legislation
Archived WKRG coverage reported competing Alabama and Kansas congressional views over proposed legislation affecting the 2008 tanker contract.
ThyssenKrupp Job Training Drew Thousands of Applicants in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that thousands of people sought training connected to the planned ThyssenKrupp plant near Mobile and Washington counties.
Mobile Celebrated Economic Development With 2008 Downtown Parade
Archived WKRG coverage documented Mobile's 2008 Celebrate Mobile parade, which highlighted local economic-development projects.
ThyssenKrupp Planned Calvert Training Center for Future Employees in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported plans for a hands-on training center near the ThyssenKrupp plant site outside Calvert in 2008.
Three People Were Shot in Prichard, Police Said in Archived Report
Archived WKRG coverage reported that three people were shot in Prichard and that one victim later died, according to police at the time.
ThyssenKrupp Training Applications Opened in Mobile in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage announced the opening of online applications for free training tied to jobs at the ThyssenKrupp steel mill.
Small Earthquake Shook Coffeeville Area in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that a small earthquake shook homes near Coffeeville in 2008 but caused no reported damage.
Brookley Groundbreaking Was Planned as 2008 Tanker Protest Continued
Archived WKRG coverage described planned 2008 Brookley construction milestones while the Air Force tanker award remained under review.