Mobile County Confirmed Second H1N1 Case in May 2009
Alabama health officials confirmed Mobile County's second H1N1 influenza case in May 2009. The adult patient recovered without hospitalization, according to the county health department.
Mobile County Reported Its First Confirmed H1N1 Case in 2009
Alabama health officials confirmed Mobile County’s first H1N1 case in May 2009 as the state expanded its capacity to verify swine flu infections.
Baldwin County Began H1N1 Testing in April 2009
Baldwin County health officials said a possible H1N1 flu case was under testing in April 2009 while Gulf Shores officials sought to calm unfounded outbreak rumors.
Baldwin County Board Closed Fairhope Alternative School in 2009
The Baldwin County School Board voted unanimously in 2009 to close the Alternative School in Fairhope while delaying a decision on Vaughn Elementary in Stockton.
Baldwin County Considered Closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009
Facing a projected $47 million shortfall over two years, Baldwin County schools considered closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009, a move officials said could save millions.
Armstrong Announced Closure of Mobile Plant in 2009
Armstrong World Industries announced in 2009 that it would end production at its Mobile plant, affecting 172 jobs amid the recession.
Mobile County Announced Cody Road Expansion and Closure Plan in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report described plans to expand a section of Cody Road in West Mobile and close it for construction.
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.
Bonner Criticized 2008 Decision to Cancel Tanker Competition
Archived WKRG coverage reported U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner's criticism after the Defense Department canceled the 2008 tanker competition.
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.