West Mobile McDonald’s Drive-Through Robbery Reported in 2008
Mobile Police investigated a 2008 robbery at a McDonald's drive-through on Schillinger Road South near Airport Boulevard.
Mobile Education Graduates Faced Uneven Job Market in 2008
A 2008 WKRG report examined the job search for Mobile-area education graduates, including interest in Baldwin County openings and out-of-state teaching.
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…
Rising Food Costs Pressured Mobile Catering Businesses in 2008
A 2008 report examined how higher food and fuel prices raised costs for a Mobile catering business, prompting changes to pricing and more work to protect its bottom line.
Daphne Man Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charge in 2007
A 2007 WKRG report covered a Baldwin County grand-jury indictment and authorities' effort to locate the defendant.
2007 Report Said Mobile Housing Market Was Holding Up
A 2007 WKRG report said University of South Alabama researchers viewed the Mobile-area housing market as comparatively healthy despite a national slowdown.
Mobile Metro Jail Replaced Failed Air-Conditioning Units in 2007
In August 2007, Mobile County moved to replace two failed Metro Jail air-conditioning units as heat affected inmates and about 230 employees.
2007 Report Looked to Hyundai’s Impact as North Mobile County Prepared for Growth
Archived WKRG coverage examined how Hyundai's growth in central Alabama could foreshadow changes expected in North Mobile County.