Downtown Mobile Private Clubs Face Increased Alcohol Enforcement
In July 2008, Alabama alcohol-control officials stepped up enforcement at private clubs in downtown Mobile after receiving complaints about license compliance.
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.
Mobile Shopping Center Bomb Scare Found to Be Mechanical Issue in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report covered a Dauphin Street shopping-center response after a driver thought a ticking sound in his car was a bomb.
Three Arrested After Mobile Credit Union Robbery in 2008
An archived 2008 WKRG report said three people were arrested after a robbery at a Mobile credit union led to a brief manhunt and a Theodore school lockdown.
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.
Mobile County Investigated Reported Sexual Assault of Juvenile in 2008
An archived 2008 WKRG report said Mobile County deputies investigated a reported sexual assault of a juvenile in Wilmer and sought to question a man.
2008 Forecast Put Mobile Among Fast-Growing U.S. Metro Areas
A 2008 forecast cited by WKRG projected Mobile would lead U.S. metro areas in growth of gross metropolitan product from 2007 through 2012.
Mobile Schools Considered Cutting 259 Teaching Positions in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report detailed potential Mobile County school-system cuts, including teaching positions and education initiatives.
A Historical Tour of Fairhope, Alabama
A WKRG Hometown Tour explored Fairhope's founding, Mobile Bay setting, public spaces and arts community.