Mobile, Alabama is in the middle of a huge economic boom! Two of the biggest economic development projects in the United States are calling this area home. Northrop Grumman and EADS will build Air Force tankers at Mobile's Brookley Field. The $40 billion dollar contract translates into a new $600 million dollar facility and 1,500 jobs.
ThyssenKrupp Steel is building a multibillion dollar steel mill in North Mobile County. The mill will employ 2,700 people. How will the booming business affect you? And how can you get a piece of the action? From the latest breaking economic news to links to apply for the jobs, WKRG.com is your home for economic Coverage You Can Count On.
Shelby To Gates: Tanker Needed Now
Wed, July 02, 2008 - 11:05 am
Click to read letter Alabama Senator sent to Defense Secretary urging movement on tanker appeal
WKRG Honored With National Journalism Award
Tue, July 01, 2008 - 2:45 pm
News 5 wins national Edward R. Murrow award for extensive coverage of Mobile's economic upturn
Former Airbus Boss Detained
Mon, June 30, 2008 - 1:25 pm
Former Airbus chief executive Gustav Humbert has been placed in police custody for questioning in a widening probe into allegations of insider trading at EADS.
Tanker Update: Alabama VS. Kansas
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 6:36 pm
Kansas Representative introduces a new piece of Pro-Boeing tanker legislation. Alabama Congressman says "There They Go Again."
Sessions Grounds Pro-Boeing Tanker Bill
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 5:52 pm
Senator Jeff Sessions has placed a legislative hold on a bill that would require the Air Force to award the $40 billion tanker contract to Boeing, greatly reducing the chances it will pass.
KeepOurTanker.com A Big Hit
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 5:33 pm
The website started by Mobile County after Boeing filed it's protest of the $40 billion tanker contract continues to soar.
Tanker Groundbreaking Flowers Get New Life
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 6:59 pm
Northrop Grumman and EADS bought $8000 worth of flowers for the groundbreaking. Now what?
Bonner Blasts Tiahrt’s Latest Stunt
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 4:30 pm
Jo Bonner condemned fellow Congressman Todd Tiahrt's latest legislation aimed at requiring the Air Force to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Tiahrt Pushing For New Tanker Competition
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 1:21 pm
According to a memo obtained by News 5, Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is introducing legislation Thursday that would require the Air Force to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Gates Wants Fast Resolution On Tanker
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 11:49 am
Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants "to make sure that there are no further delays" and will be involved in any subsequent decision on the $40 billion dollar tanker contract.
Boeing’s Finger Message On Shirt
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 6:44 pm
The Foosackly's message for Boeing has landed on a t-shirt!
Northrop Grumman: We Offered The Superior Tanker
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 4:56 pm
Northrop Grumman responds to the GAO's 67 page report which explains why it recommended the Air Force rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
