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300 Additional Jobs

300 Additional Jobs

  » Mon, January 14, 2008 - 10:47 am

Airbus and EADS says they wouldn't just build Air Force Tankers at Brookley Field, they will build commercial planes, too. » More

Airbus May Bring More Jobs to Mobile

Airbus May Bring More Jobs to Mobile

  » Thu, January 10, 2008 - 11:26 pm

Mobile's shot at being a major aerospace player is about to get better! » More

ThyssenKrupp: Now Hiring

ThyssenKrupp: Now Hiring

  » Fri, January 04, 2008 - 12:47 pm

ThyssenKrupp has put out the 'Help Wanted' sign. The company is now hiring people to work at the multi-billion dollar steel plant that will be… » More

Alabama’s Big Business

Alabama’s Big Business

  » Mon, December 24, 2007 - 2:17 pm

In 2007, Alabama saw $6 billion dollars worth of economic deals, what's in store for 2008? » More

Vanity Fair Adding More Jobs

Vanity Fair Adding More Jobs

  » Thu, December 13, 2007 - 2:38 pm

Vanity Fair Brands, a divison of Fruit of the Loom, says it will add 200 jobs at its Monroeville plant after closing a distribution center in… » More

Hyundai Sales Sluggish

Hyundai Sales Sluggish

  » Tue, December 11, 2007 - 6:25 am

Sales from Alabama Hyundai plant below target. » More

Building Commercial Planes At Brookley?

Building Commercial Planes At Brookley?

  » Thu, December 06, 2007 - 9:30 pm

Airbus already has an Engineering Facility at Brookley Field. Now, the European plane company is considering building commerical aircraft at… » More

ThyssenKrupp’s Future Impact

ThyssenKrupp’s Future Impact

  » Mon, November 26, 2007 - 5:41 am

Future impact of ThyssenKrupp steel plant in rural southwest Alabama to be discussed this week. » More

Lawmaker Has Concerns About New Steel Mill

Lawmaker Has Concerns About New Steel Mill

  » Fri, November 23, 2007 - 1:03 pm

A Lawmaker who represents rural Washington County said schools, roads and infrastructure needs must be addressed in the area before the multi… » More

ThyssenKrupp Community Meeting

ThyssenKrupp Community Meeting

  » Tue, November 20, 2007 - 7:19 pm

The Governor's Office will hold a meeting to update communities impacted by the ThyssenKrupp plant on the progress of the project. » More

State Near Debt Limit On Biz Recruiting

State Near Debt Limit On Biz Recruiting

  » Mon, November 12, 2007 - 2:41 pm

Industrial recruiters are nearing the $750 million limit the state can borrow to lure new business investment to Alabama. » More

ThyssenKrupp Breaks Ground

ThyssenKrupp Breaks Ground

  » Fri, November 02, 2007 - 11:16 am

A host of dignitaries, including Governor Bob Riley, travel to Calvert for the groundbreaking of ThyssenKrupp's $3.7 Billion steel mill. » More

ThyssenKrupp Groundbreaking Tomorrow

ThyssenKrupp Groundbreaking Tomorrow

  » Thu, November 01, 2007 - 4:57 pm

Governor Bob Riley will be in Calvert tomorrow to break ground on the $3.7 billion ThyssenKrupp steel mill. » More

Decision on Air Force Tanker Contract Delayed

Decision on Air Force Tanker Contract Delayed

  » Tue, October 23, 2007 - 4:57 pm

News 5 has learned that the Air Force has pushed back it's announcement of a 40 billion dollar military contract to late February 2008. » More

Boeing calls workers “Alabamans”

Boeing calls workers “Alabamans”

  » Tue, October 16, 2007 - 5:29 pm

In a letter to Sen. Richard Shelby, Boeing says their comments about the state of Alabama weren't intended as an insult. » More

Air Force Exec. Tied to Tanker Deal Found Dead

Air Force Exec. Tied to Tanker Deal Found Dead

  » Tue, October 16, 2007 - 4:33 pm

Will the death of an Air Force Executive affect the outcome of the heated military contest? » More

ThyssenKrupp Construction Contract Awarded

ThyssenKrupp Construction Contract Awarded

  » Tue, October 16, 2007 - 10:15 am

German steel giant ThyssenKrupp is expected to break ground on the new $3.7 billion dollar steel mill in Calvert next month. Today, they announced… » More

ThyssenKrupp Incentives Approved

ThyssenKrupp Incentives Approved

  » Tue, October 09, 2007 - 9:18 pm

Mobile County voters voted in favor of incentives for the new ThyssenKrupp plant. » More

ThyssenKrupp Incentives Vote Tuesday

ThyssenKrupp Incentives Vote Tuesday

  » Mon, October 08, 2007 - 4:02 pm

Tuesday voters in Mobile County will head to the polls to decide if millions of dollars should go to the new ThyssenKrupp steel mill plant. Click… » More

Alabama Looking for a Little Fahrvergnügen

Alabama Looking for a Little Fahrvergnügen

  » Fri, October 05, 2007 - 9:59 am

Alabama recruiters say the state is ready to pursue another automaker if Volkswagen decides to build an assembly plant in the United States. » More

Gov. Riley’s Oriental Express

Gov. Riley’s Oriental Express

  » Thu, October 04, 2007 - 5:01 pm

Alabama Governor Bob Riley will rack up the frequent flyer miles this month. Riley is traveling to China and Japan to pursue economic development… » More

Senator Shelby Defends Mobile

Senator Shelby Defends Mobile

  » Wed, October 03, 2007 - 4:56 pm

Senator Richard Shelby fires back at Boeing officials after their claim that Mobile doesn't have airplane building experience and would be a… » More

The KC-30: Mobile’s Other Big Deal

The KC-30: Mobile’s Other Big Deal

  » Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am

We should soon know if Air Force Tankers will be built in Mobile. » More

ThyssenKrupp: What To Expect

ThyssenKrupp: What To Expect

  » Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am

News 5 travels to Germany to show you what the new steel mill will look like and what it will be like to work there. » More

Working for ThyssenKrupp

  » Tue, June 26, 2007 - 6:06 am

ThyssenKrupp Steel will soon be setting up an office in Mobile to begin the process of moving their operation into Alabama. The German Steel… » More

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A Finger For Boeing

Mon, June 23, 2008 - 5:40 pm
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Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am
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ThyssenKrupp: Now Hiring

Fri, January 04, 2008 - 12:47 pm
ThyssenKrupp: Now Hiring ThyssenKrupp has put out the 'Help Wanted' sign. The company… more »

The KC-30: Mobile’s Other…

Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am
The KC-30: Mobile’s Other Big Deal We should soon know if Air Force Tankers will be built in… more »

Tiahrt Talks To News 5

Wed, March 19, 2008 - 5:30 pm
Tiahrt Talks To News 5 Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt has spoken out about his… more »

Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big…

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