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 County Deputy Pursued Suspected Rolling Meth Lab in 2008
An archived 2008 WKRG report said a Mobile County deputy pursued a vehicle from Tillmans Corner into Mississippi and found suspected meth-lab components after a crash.
Mobile Celebrated Economic Development With 2008 Downtown Parade
Archived WKRG coverage documented Mobile's 2008 Celebrate Mobile parade, which highlighted local economic-development projects.
Semmes Double-Homicide Investigation Reported in 2008
An archived 2008 WKRG report said Mobile Police investigated the deaths of a woman and toddler at a Semmes mobile-home park and charged a man with two counts of murder.
Mobile School Board President Fleet Belle Accused of Runoff Dirty Tricks Against Levon Manzie
Mobile County School Board President Fleet Belle faces accusations that his campaign used an elderly woman to file complaints against runoff opponent Levon Manzie and tried to pull school board…
Prichard Gas Odor Traced to Odorant Line Issue in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report said an odorant-line problem near Whistler Station caused natural-gas fumes to be noticed around Prichard.
GAO Ruling on Air Force Tanker Award Expected This Week, With Mobile Already Planning a Parade
The GAO was expected to rule by Thursday on Boeing's protest of the Air Force tanker award, a decision with major stakes for a planned Northrop Grumman/EADS assembly line in…
Air Force Concedes Cost-Estimate Error That Had Favored Boeing in Tanker Fight
The U.S. Air Force admitted a cost-calculation error that had favored Boeing in the tanker contract evaluation, adding a new twist to a dispute with direct stakes for a proposed…
Mobile County Chase Ended on Dauphin Island Parkway in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report covered a Mobile County chase involving a stolen vehicle that ended in a crash on Dauphin Island Parkway.
Fox News Anchor Presses Rep. Jo Bonner on Earmarks in Combative On-Air Exchange
Fox News anchor Gregg Jarrett grilled Mobile-area Rep. Jo Bonner on his earmarking record and Appropriations Committee seat, pressing him on cases involving Dennis Hastert and other members of Congress.