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.
Boeing: Reports Are Not Accurate
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 10:16 am
Boeing says reports that Northrop Grumman and EADS won the tanker competition by a large margin aren't accurate. Click to read the entire statement.
Honda Expansion
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 8:47 am
Another vehicle will soon be made in Alabama!
$600 Million Investment At Brookley Field
Sun, March 09, 2008 - 12:08 am
Northrop Grumman and EADS will spend 600-million dollars on the plant at Brookley Field where the two companies will build the new Air Force refueling tankers.
Tanker Team Lands In Mobile
Fri, March 07, 2008 - 7:53 pm
The winning Air Force tanker team lands in Mobile to talk about the deal and what's next.
Tanker Questions Answered
Fri, March 07, 2008 - 5:48 pm
Northrop Grumman officials answer questions you submitted on wkrg.com
Shelby: Due Process Must Prevail on Tanker
Thu, March 06, 2008 - 8:38 pm
During a hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), supported the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS
Alabama Senate Fights For Tanker
Thu, March 06, 2008 - 5:36 pm
The Alabama Senate has passed a resolution encouraging U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to accept the Air Force's decision to award a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS.
Sessions: Contract Award Will Stand
Thu, March 06, 2008 - 10:02 am
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions says once the Air Force explains why Northrop Grumman and EADS were chosen over Boeing to build tankers, a protest could be avoided.
AF, “Northrop Brought It’s A Game”
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 8:30 pm
The Air Force defends its decision to pick the Northrop team to build tankers. Opponents had an earful to give back.
Questions About Tanker Contract?
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 4:57 pm
News 5 will take your questions to the top!
Boeing: Our Tanker Was Better
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 4:34 pm
Boeing says their tanker was better than the one the Air Force is buying from Northrop Grumman and EADS.
Air Force: We Chose The Better Plane
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 4:04 pm
The Air Force is defending its decision to give a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS. The contract means thousands of new jobs in Alabama.
