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Gas Prices Drop Despite Dolly

Gas Prices Drop Despite Dolly

  » Thu, July 24, 2008 - 8:00 am

The price at the pump continues to drop despite Tropical Storm Dolly. Click here to find out the latest average where you live. » More

Merger Close To Completion

Merger Close To Completion

  » Thu, July 24, 2008 - 5:59 am

Sirius and XM satellite radio one step closer to merging. » More

Insurance Crisis Creeps North

Insurance Crisis Creeps North

  » Wed, July 23, 2008 - 8:55 pm

Rising rates and skyrocketing premiums are beginning to effect homeowners further north. » More

Americans Getting A Raise

Americans Getting A Raise

  » Wed, July 23, 2008 - 8:13 pm

Need some more money in your paycheck? Millions of Americans will get more starting Thursday. » More

Falling Crude Oil Prices

Falling Crude Oil Prices

  » Wed, July 23, 2008 - 8:10 pm

Prices are now $20 less than record price set two weeks ago. » More

State Farm Raises Rates For Coastal Alabama

State Farm Raises Rates For Coastal Alabama

  » Wed, July 23, 2008 - 7:58 am

Citing coastal growth and hurricane threats, State Farm will boost its homeowners insurance rates by 12 percent to 18 percent in Mobile and Baldwin… » More

Cutting Corners On Your Commute

Cutting Corners On Your Commute

  » Tue, July 22, 2008 - 4:00 pm

Cutting corners on your commute may be easier than you thought! » More

TVs On The Pump Bring Retailers Big Bucks

TVs On The Pump Bring Retailers Big Bucks

  » Tue, July 22, 2008 - 8:47 am

Gas Stations with TVs installed on their pumps report selling more car washes and snacks. » More

Salmonella Found In Mexican-Grown Jalapeño

Salmonella Found In Mexican-Grown Jalapeño

  » Tue, July 22, 2008 - 5:40 am

The Food and Drug Administration's food safety chief says the discovery of the same strand of salmonella in the nationwide outbreak on the pepper… » More

Gov. Riley Encouraging State Employees To Carpool

Gov. Riley Encouraging State Employees To Carpool

  » Mon, July 21, 2008 - 9:51 am

To make it easier, Alabama has set up a website to help state workers find people to share a ride with. » More

Sales Tax Holiday In Alabama Next Weekend

Sales Tax Holiday In Alabama Next Weekend

  » Mon, July 21, 2008 - 9:23 am

Alabama will waive the 4% state sales tax on many items Aug 1-3. Click here to see the list of tax free items. » More

More Check Scams Reported By Better Business Bureau

More Check Scams Reported By Better Business Bureau

  » Mon, July 21, 2008 - 2:57 am

Mobile’s Better Business Bureau is seeing more people report check scams in our area. Officials say the checks have some telltale signs… » More

Poll Shows High Gun Ownership

Poll Shows High Gun Ownership

  » Sun, July 20, 2008 - 5:10 pm

A new survey shows that about two thirds of Alabamians own a gun and nearly half have permits to carry concealed weapons. » More

‘Dark Knight’ Breaks Box Office Record

‘Dark Knight’ Breaks Box Office Record

  » Sat, July 19, 2008 - 1:54 pm

Batman sequel takes in a record-breaking 66.4 million dollars in a single day. » More

Can Gov’t Help Ease The Pain At The Pump?

Can Gov’t Help Ease The Pain At The Pump?

  » Fri, July 18, 2008 - 3:36 pm

Is there something the federal government can do to bring down the high cost of gasoline anytime soon? John McCain thinks so. Barack Obama, and… » More

Price To Land VW Plant Too Steep

Price To Land VW Plant Too Steep

  » Fri, July 18, 2008 - 2:38 pm

Gov. Bob Riley says Alabama offered Volkswagen more than the state had ever offered for an auto plant. Riley says he didn't want to keep raising… » More

Starbucks Closing 5 Mobile Stores

Starbucks Closing 5 Mobile Stores

  » Fri, July 18, 2008 - 8:21 am

The coffee giant is closing 12 stores in Alabama, including 7 on the Gulf Coast. Mobile is losing the most in the state. » More

Tomatoes Safe To Eat Again

Tomatoes Safe To Eat Again

  » Thu, July 17, 2008 - 5:09 pm

The FDA says its OK to eat tomatoes again. Stores and restaurants across the country stopped selling tomatoes because of a salmonella… » More

Digital Switch: Some Left Out On Coupon Deal

Digital Switch: Some Left Out On Coupon Deal

  » Thu, July 17, 2008 - 3:21 pm

Are you ready for the switch? In February 2009, television will be broadcast in digital. The government is offering converter box coupons to… » More

Indymac Bank Customers Having Checks Turned Down

Indymac Bank Customers Having Checks Turned Down

  » Thu, July 17, 2008 - 9:16 am

Customers of the government-seized bank are having trouble when they try to deposit their checks at other finnacial institutions. Now customers… » More

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Show Me The Money!

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Tax Rebate Checks Could Be Taxed…

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