Africatown Neighborhood Kicks Off Redevelopment Planning Meetings
Community leaders held meetings this week to gather resident input as Mobile begins a new phase of planning for Africatown's historic redevelopment.
Daphne Planning Commission Approves New Dunkin’ Donuts, VW-Kia Dealership
Daphne planners approved a second Dunkin' Donuts location and a new Volkswagen-Kia dealership as commercial growth continues along Alabama 181.
Baldwin County Weighs Merging Eastern Shore Transportation Planning Group Into Regional Commission
Baldwin County officials are considering folding the Eastern Shore's transportation planning organization into a Mobile-based regional commission.
Hundreds Turn Out for Mobile’s First Comprehensive Planning Forum in Two Decades
More than 400 Mobile residents attended the first public forum for Map for Mobile, the city's first comprehensive plan in over 20 years.
Mobile and Baldwin Counties Reported Rising H1N1 Cases in August 2009
Mobile County reported 81 confirmed H1N1 cases and Baldwin County 29 in August 2009 as local health officials prepared for vaccine availability.
Mobile County EMA Director Announced Retirement in 2009
A 2009 WKRG report documented the planned retirement of Mobile County Emergency Management Agency Director Walt Dickerson.
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.
Fairhope Debated Oak Tree’s Future During Hotel Project
A WKRG report covered concerns that hotel construction in Fairhope could damage a live oak tree despite plans to retain it on the property.
ThyssenKrupp Planned Calvert Training Center for Future Employees in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported plans for a hands-on training center near the ThyssenKrupp plant site outside Calvert in 2008.
Mobile County Adopted Stronger Wind Standards for New Homes in 2008
Mobile County approved new 2008 building standards requiring new homes in the south county to withstand winds up to 147 mph and homes in the north county up to 118…