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Toyota Prius Recall Extended Worldwide

Japanese Auto-Giant Extends Recall Over Brake Problem to All Countries; Total of About 400,000 Vehicles. more »

Feb/9/10 8:57 AM

By CBS/AP

Local Business Warning

The owner of B&B Pet Stop in Mobile wants other businesses to be on the lookout for what she calls low life con artists. more »

Feb/5/10 9:14 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by KxVicious: I go to PetSmart. It’s safer! 2 Responses »

FREE Friday

Free Food and Family Mardi Gras Fun more »

Feb/5/10 4:27 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Jobless Rate Drops Unexpectedly to 9.7%

January Unemployment Rate Down .3% as Number of Employed Americans Rose by 541,000. more »

Feb/5/10 10:20 AM

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A Bust For Bingo In Alabama

The State Supreme Court has handed down it's ruling dealing a victory to Governor Bob Riley and John Tyson Junior, Commander of his Anti-Gambling Task Force. more »

Feb/4/10 9:25 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by cmb1: I have never voted for gambing in Al but you can bet i will next time not for the gambling but for JOBS! 6 Responses »

Report: Toyota to Recall 270,000 Prius

Recall Would Apply to Third-Generation Models Sold From May to end of 2009; 100,000 U.S. Cars Expected to be Recalled more »

Feb/4/10 3:01 PM

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By CBS/ AP

Comment by rolltide33: Ths is exactly why the Feds should have never bailed out GM. 1 Responses »

Ala. Christian Coalition Gets Gambling Money

Associated Press reports that Christian Coalition of Alabama received donations from political action committees largely funded by gambling interests. more »

Feb/4/10 2:43 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: I do not argue your view of church goer’s saying one thing on sunday then gambling on monday through friday. However, there is no need to clasify… 4 Responses »

B-I-N-G-O Not Childs Play in Alabama

The fight over electronic bingo has become so big, it seems to have taken a life of its own. more »

Feb/3/10 9:14 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by bamafan: Wonder whats next on Tysons list, the raffel at the ballpark? After all that is buying a chance to win something. view »

LaHood: I Overstated Toyota Warning

Transportation Secretary Backtracks from Comments that Toyota Owners Should "Stop Driving" Their Cars, Urges Repairs.. more »

Feb/3/10 1:43 PM

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By CBS/AP

LaHood: Stop Driving Recalled Toyotas

BREAKING NEWS Transportation Secretary Advises Toyota Owners to Get Recalled Vehicles Repaired as Federal Officials Expand Safety Probe. more »

Feb/3/10 10:22 AM

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By CBS/AP

Comment by rolltide33: Govt bails out GM. Govt bashes Toyota. Hmmmm…. view »

Want A Job? Try Craigslist

Some unemployed people in the Mobile area are turning to the Internet. more »

Feb/2/10 10:23 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by dougstech: Want to get scammed? try craigslist. view »

High Utility Bills On The Way

If you haven't already received a sky high utility bill, brace yourself, one may be on the way. more »

Feb/2/10 5:20 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: Do they really read the meters? My last bill was about 45% higher than my Jan. 2009 bill and I was pretty careful and kept my house cooler than normal. … view »

Raids will Continue

Governor Riley Defends Gambling Raids more »

Feb/1/10 9:27 PM

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By Mel Showers

Comment by framkly: Maybe the casinos could sell a small percent to a Indian. Then they would be legal. I am a native American, maybe I will give them a call. 14 Responses »

Sen. Shelby: “Government Can Not Create Jobs”

Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby rejects the idea of a second stimulus plan, as President Barack Obama unveils a $3.8 trillion budget. more »

Feb/1/10 11:36 AM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by claycitymadness: your free market ran the economy into the ground dick, you didint get thats what the last two years have been about? your greedy buddies/supporters… 3 Responses »

Mississippi Lawmaker Wants State Lottery

Mississippi lawmaker proposing state lottery to help pay for college scholarships. more »

Jan/31/10 8:06 PM

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By Phillip Stapleton

Comment by carl: With a lottery you at least stand a small chance of getting something back for your money,unlike an additional tax the state might put on you. 2 Responses »

B’Ham Mayor Won Millions At Alabama Casino?

Lawsuit claims Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford pocketed more than $1.5 million in winnings from VictoryLand electronic bingo casino. more »

Jan/31/10 7:18 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by carl: He’s either the luckiest man in the world or the crookedest.521 jackpots in two years!Took a lot of suckers to cough up that amount of money believing… 1 Responses »

Sticky Situation For Toyota Dealership

A Toyota owner tries to return his truck to the dealership after a recent recall, but winds up crashing into the showroom claiming his accelerator stuck. more »

Jan/31/10 2:27 PM

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