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Bus Line For Highway 43?

Bus Line For Highway 43?

  » Mon, July 07, 2008 - 8:18 pm

That's one idea because of heavy traffic from Thyssenkrupp and other industries. » More

Mass Transit Needed To Construction Site?

Mass Transit Needed To Construction Site?

  » Mon, July 07, 2008 - 12:09 pm

A mass transit system may be needed during construction of the ThyssenKrupp steel plant in North Mobile County. Daily traffic on Hwy. 43 could… » More

Alabama Volkswagen Decision Could Come Next Week

Alabama Volkswagen Decision Could Come Next Week

  » Mon, July 07, 2008 - 9:11 am

The German automaker could choose Alabama for it's new U.S. plant. » More

Shelby To Gates:  Tanker Needed Now

Shelby To Gates:  Tanker Needed Now

  » Wed, July 02, 2008 - 10:05 am

Click to read letter Alabama Senator sent to Defense Secretary urging movement on tanker appeal » More

WKRG Honored With National Journalism Award

WKRG Honored With National Journalism Award

  » Tue, July 01, 2008 - 1:45 pm

News 5 wins national Edward R. Murrow award for extensive coverage of Mobile's economic upturn » More

Former Airbus Boss Detained

Former Airbus Boss Detained

  » Mon, June 30, 2008 - 12:25 pm

Former Airbus chief executive Gustav Humbert has been placed in police custody for questioning in a widening probe into allegations of insider… » More

Tanker Update: Alabama VS.  Kansas

Tanker Update: Alabama VS.  Kansas

  » Fri, June 27, 2008 - 5:36 pm

Kansas Representative introduces a new piece of Pro-Boeing tanker legislation. Alabama Congressman says "There They Go Again." » More

Sessions Grounds Pro-Boeing Tanker Bill

Sessions Grounds Pro-Boeing Tanker Bill

  » Fri, June 27, 2008 - 4:52 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,… » More

KeepOurTanker.com A Big Hit

KeepOurTanker.com A Big Hit

  » Fri, June 27, 2008 - 4:33 pm

The website started by Mobile County after Boeing filed it's protest of the $40 billion tanker contract continues to soar. » More

Tanker Groundbreaking Flowers Get New Life

Tanker Groundbreaking Flowers Get New Life

  » Thu, June 26, 2008 - 5:59 pm

Northrop Grumman and EADS bought $8000 worth of flowers for the groundbreaking. Now what? » More

Bonner Blasts Tiahrt’s Latest Stunt

Bonner Blasts Tiahrt’s Latest Stunt

  » Thu, June 26, 2008 - 3:30 pm

Jo Bonner condemned fellow Congressman Todd Tiahrt's latest legislation aimed at requiring the Air Force to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.… » More

Tiahrt Pushing For New Tanker Competition

Tiahrt Pushing For New Tanker Competition

  » Thu, June 26, 2008 - 12:21 pm

According to a memo obtained by News 5, Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is introducing legislation Thursday that would require the Air Force to… » More

Gates Wants Fast Resolution On Tanker

Gates Wants Fast Resolution On Tanker

  » Thu, June 26, 2008 - 10:49 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… » More

Boeing’s Finger Message On Shirt

Boeing’s Finger Message On Shirt

  » Wed, June 25, 2008 - 5:44 pm

The Foosackly's message for Boeing has landed on a t-shirt! » More

Northrop Grumman: We Offered The Superior Tanker

Northrop Grumman: We Offered The Superior Tanker

  » Wed, June 25, 2008 - 3:56 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. » More

Senator Sessions Responds To GAO Report

Senator Sessions Responds To GAO Report

  » Wed, June 25, 2008 - 3:26 pm

Senator Jeff Sessions says after reading the report, he still believe's the Northrop Grumman/EADS tanker is "best airplane for our military."… » More

GAO Report On Tanker Decision

GAO Report On Tanker Decision

  » Wed, June 25, 2008 - 10:57 am

The Government Accountability Office has released its 67 page report that explains why it says the $40 billion tanker contract should be re-bid.… » More

A Finger For Boeing

A Finger For Boeing

  » Mon, June 23, 2008 - 5:40 pm

A Mobile restaurant has a message for the airplane giant "We Would Like To Offer Boeing A Finger." » More

“Celebrate Mobile” Parade Kicks Off

“Celebrate Mobile” Parade Kicks Off

  » Fri, June 20, 2008 - 7:55 pm

A concert also brings plenty of people downtown. » More

GAO Decision Will Delay Entire Tanker Project

GAO Decision Will Delay Entire Tanker Project

  » Fri, June 20, 2008 - 9:50 am

Outgoing Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne says the GAO's recommendation almost certainly means the Air Force will fail to put the new refueling… » More

Public Views New Plans For Prichard Racetrack

Public Views New Plans For Prichard Racetrack

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 8:39 pm

An environmental permit is still needed before its built. » More

Why Northrop Backers Are Quiet

Why Northrop Backers Are Quiet

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 6:28 pm

Boeing backers are dancing in the street and celebrating the GAO's announcement. Why is no one yelling off the rooftops for Northrop Grumman?… » More

Governor Riley: We Didn’t Lose

Governor Riley: We Didn’t Lose

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 3:14 pm

Alabama Governor Bob Riley says the fight to keep the tanker is not over, despite what the GAO thinks. » More

Groundbreaking At Brookley Field On Hold

Groundbreaking At Brookley Field On Hold

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 2:40 pm

Northrop Grumman announced Thursday the groundbreaking at Brookley Field, scheduled for next weekend, has been put on hold in light of the latest… » More

Barbour: NG/EADS Tanker Is The Best Plane

Barbour: NG/EADS Tanker Is The Best Plane

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 12:34 pm

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he's disappointed with the GAO's recommendation that the Air Force hold a new competition for the $40 billion… » More

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Mobile Wins Air Force Tanker…

Fri, February 29, 2008 - 4:21 pm
Mobile Wins Air Force Tanker Contract News 5 has confirmed that the Air Force picked Northrop… more »

A Finger For Boeing

Mon, June 23, 2008 - 5:40 pm
A Finger For Boeing A Mobile restaurant has a message for the airplane giant… more »

ThyssenKrupp: What To Expect…

Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am
ThyssenKrupp: What To Expect News 5 travels to Germany to show you what the new steel… more »

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…

Wed, June 18, 2008 - 2:02 pm
Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big Mistake From The Beginning” Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is a Boeing supporter. He… more »

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