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.
Chatom Residents Adapted to High Gas Prices in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report examined how rising gasoline prices affected Chatom residents, who said they combined errands to reduce trips into town.
Semmes Residents Debated Incorporation in 2008
In 2008, Semmes residents debated whether forming a municipality could improve local services and keep tax revenue in the growing community.
Mobile Residents Faced Tax Day Filing Deadline in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report noted the tax filing deadline for Mobile-area residents and outlined possible penalties for filing late.
Heavy Rain Flooded Part of Belforest in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported localized flooding in the Belforest community after heavy rain in April 2008.
Downtown Mobile Apartment Fire Displaced 17 People in 2008
A March 2008 fire at the Garden District Apartments in downtown Mobile displaced 17 people, though all tenants escaped safely, according to WKRG.
Mobile Considered Tillmans Corner Annexation Interest in 2008
In an archived 2008 WKRG report, Mobile Mayor Sam Jones said the city and Tillmans Corner residents had interest in annexation, but no definite plan had been developed.
EPA Discussed Chromium Cleanup at Old Navco Road Factory in 2008
Archived WKRG coverage reported that the EPA planned cleanup and follow-up sampling at the former American Wheel and Bumper Factory in Mobile.
Semmes Community Mourned Teen Killed in 2007 Crash
Semmes residents mourned after a 16-year-old pedestrian died following a December 2007 crash on McCrary Road, according to WKRG.
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Reported Prostitution-Sting Arrests in 2007
Archived WKRG coverage reported that deputies made arrests during a 2007 undercover prostitution sting in the Old Pascagoula Road area.