Orange Beach Deep Cleaning Nearing Completion in 2010
A 2010 WKRG report described oil-spill cleanup crews nearing the end of deep cleaning work on Orange Beach.
Baldwin County Tourism Reported Sharp Oil-Spill Decline in 2010
A 2010 WKRG report described a sharp summer tourism decline in Baldwin County's coastal communities after the Gulf oil spill.
Orange Beach Increased Water Testing After 2010 Corexit Report
A 2010 WKRG report said Orange Beach officials planned additional testing after a resident's samples were reported to contain Corexit.
Tar Balls Reached Dauphin Island in May 2010
A 2010 WKRG report said tar balls believed connected to the Gulf oil spill began washing ashore on Dauphin Island.
Coast Guard Sector Mobile Command Center in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report examined the command-center and search-and-rescue work of Coast Guard Sector Mobile.
Mobile Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report explored Coast Guard pilot training at Mobile's Aviation Training Center.
Sector Mobile Serviced Thousands of Navigation Aids in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report described the Coast Guard's Sector Mobile role in maintaining buoys and other navigation aids.
Baldwin County Examined Toll Road Option for I-65-to-I-10 Connector
Baldwin County officials explored a toll-road option in 2009 for a proposed $300 million connector between Interstate 65 and Interstate 10.
Baldwin Leaders Revisited Sales Tax Option as School Cuts Mounted
Baldwin County leaders discussed renewed support for a temporary sales tax in 2009 as school budget cuts and potential personnel reductions continued.
Mobile County Approved $45,000 for Gulf Coast Classic in 2009
The Mobile County Commission approved $45,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic as officials sought to stabilize the long-running football event after prior management concerns.