Fairhope Police Chase Ended in Crash in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report covered an early-morning Fairhope police chase that ended with multiple vehicles struck near the Fairhope Yacht Club.
EEE Detected in Orange Beach Mosquito Monitoring in 2008
A Baldwin County mosquito-monitoring chicken in Orange Beach tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis in 2008, according to WKRG.
West Mobile McDonald’s Drive-Through Robbery Reported in 2008
Mobile Police investigated a 2008 robbery at a McDonald's drive-through on Schillinger Road South near Airport Boulevard.
Chatom Residents Adapted to High Gas Prices in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report examined how rising gasoline prices affected Chatom residents, who said they combined errands to reduce trips into town.
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.
Mobile School Board Considered Student Drug Testing in 2008
In 2008, Mobile County school leaders proposed drug testing for some students at four schools, including participants in extracurricular activities and student drivers.
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.
2008 Ranking Placed Mobile Low on Women’s Heart-Health Measures
A 2008 ranking assessed Mobile's heart-health environment for women using factors including smoking, obesity, exercise and access to care.
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.