Fairhope Parents Sought Study of Independent School District in 2009
Fairhope parents asked city leaders in 2009 to study forming an independent school district as Baldwin County schools faced a $56 million budget shortfall.
Forbes Ranked Mobile Among Top Cities for Recession Recovery in 2009
Forbes placed Mobile among its top U.S. cities for recession recovery in 2009, citing projections, housing, income, unemployment and the region's diverse industries.
Mobile Endorsed Preferred I-10 Bridge Route in 2009
Mobile leaders endorsed a preferred route for a proposed high-rise I-10 bridge over Mobile Bay in 2009, seeking relief for tunnel and Bayway congestion.
Senior Bowl’s Mobile Future Was Uncertain During 2009 Talks
In March 2009, Senior Bowl leaders said the event had not entered exclusive talks with Tampa but was considering interest from other cities as Mobile's contract expired.
Prichard Announced Layoffs and Four-Day Workweeks in 2009
Prichard announced 17 layoffs, four-day workweeks for most city employees and limits on take-home vehicles in February 2009 to address municipal financial problems.
Prichard Residents Pressed for Water-Board Changes in 2009
Prichard residents and Mayor Ron Davis discussed high water bills, water-board authority and public-record costs at a February 2009 City Council meeting.
Critics Questioned Mobile’s 2008 Annexation Promotion
An archived WKRG report detailed criticism of Mobile's use of city workers and a free-trash-collection event ahead of a 2008 annexation vote.
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.
Mobile’s 2008 Annexation Plan Raised Tax and Boundary Questions
Archived WKRG reporting captured competing views on Mobile's 2008 annexation proposal, including proposed tax changes and the areas included on the map.
Mobile Detailed Annexation Service Plans in 2008
In March 2008, Mobile Mayor Sam Jones said the city was following through on public-safety commitments for recently annexed areas near Schillinger Road and Mobile Terrace.