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The competition is bigger and the jobs harder to find. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/is_anyone_hiring/541445/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:00:48 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/massive_crib_recall_set_sources_say/541112/Nov-23-2009_9-55-am/
CPSC About to Announce One of Biggest Such Recalls Ever -- Involving Cribs with Dropdown Sides, CBS News Has Learned.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/massive_crib_recall_set_sources_say/541112/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:46 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/feds_strong_association_with_drywall_corrosion/541207/Nov-23-2009_11-52-am/
The Federal Government Says It Finds A "strong Association" Between Problematic Imported Chinese Drywall And Corrosion Of Pipes And Wires. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/feds_strong_association_with_drywall_corrosion/541207/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:01:43 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/monday_consumer_headlines_black_friday/541059/Nov-23-2009_9-07-am/
Black Friday is just around the corner and stores are pulling out all the stops to get you to shop, even on Thanksgiving Day! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/monday_consumer_headlines_black_friday/541059/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:11:54 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/monday_entertainment_headlines/541058/Nov-23-2009_8-33-am/
New Moon takes a bite out of the box office and Taylor Swift wins top honors at the American Music Awards! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/monday_entertainment_headlines/541058/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:06:25 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/mississippi/article/recession_hits_food_network_hard/540300/Nov-22-2009_5-22-pm/
Mississippi Food Network will not be able to distribute much needed turkeys to communities this year due to the economic downturn. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mississippi/article/recession_hits_food_network_hard/540300/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:07:42 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/preparing_for_black_friday/538949/Nov-21-2009_10-08-pm/
Retailers are hoping this year’s shopping season will be better than last year in light of the recession. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/preparing_for_black_friday/538949/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:05:18 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/free_friday2/536825/Nov-20-2009_7-48-pm/
Holiday Freebies Include Pic With Santa! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/free_friday2/536825/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:14 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/eggo_shortage/534315/Nov-19-2009_6-16-am/
Breakfast tables may not have Eggo waffles for a few months! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/eggo_shortage/534315/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:10:20 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/ford_subaru_volkswagen_tapped_as_safest/532920/Nov-18-2009_11-15-am/
Annual List Closely Watched by Automakers to Lure Safety-Conscious Customers.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/ford_subaru_volkswagen_tapped_as_safest/532920/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:10:05 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/adoption_through_foster_care/530517/Nov-17-2009_6-48-pm/
Six biological siblings and their adoptive mother make up The Myrant Family. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/adoption_through_foster_care/530517/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:34 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/riley_no_more_bingo_machines/528873/Nov-16-2009_3-41-pm/
Gov. Riley is urging gaming manufacturers in seven states to make sure they keep their gambling machines out of Alabama. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/riley_no_more_bingo_machines/528873/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:34:18 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/saving_with_coupons_from_networking_sites/528393/Nov-16-2009_11-45-am/
How to Find the Best Online Deals for Saving Up to 30 Percent on Your Shopping Bill ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/saving_with_coupons_from_networking_sites/528393/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:29 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/study_recovery_of_lost_jobs_could_take_years/526335/Nov-15-2009_1-15-pm/
According to a Massachusetts group, jobs lost in Alabama during the recession might not be coming back until 2013. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/study_recovery_of_lost_jobs_could_take_years/526335/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:48:07 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/free_friday1/522839/Nov-13-2009_9-19-pm/
Blue Angels Air Show, Free Flicks, and Celebrating Heritage! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/free_friday1/522839/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:41:53 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/fda_backs_off_oyster_ban_after_strong_criticism/522633/Nov-13-2009_5-25-pm/
The Obama administration is backing off a plan to ban raw oysters from the Gulf of Mexico during warm weather. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/fda_backs_off_oyster_ban_after_strong_criticism/522633/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:27:54 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/shoe_drive_to_benefit_soles4souls_at_shoe_station/522346/Nov-13-2009_10-46-am/
Shoppers are invited to recycle their 'gently worn' shoes for people in need. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/shoe_drive_to_benefit_soles4souls_at_shoe_station/522346/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:43:46 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/longtime_local_retailer_shuts_its_doors/520761/Nov-12-2009_7-43-pm/
The Florida Street drainage project has drained the life out of another business. Greer's Grocery will close its Florida Street location. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/longtime_local_retailer_shuts_its_doors/520761/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:05:47 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/guaranteed_paid_sick_leave_could_be_coming/519124/Nov-11-2009_10-47-pm/
But what do the owners of small businesses in Mobile think about the idea? ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/guaranteed_paid_sick_leave_could_be_coming/519124/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:27 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/wal-mart_revamps_black_friday_strategy/517949/Nov-11-2009_9-53-am/
A year after a Wal-Mart worker was trampled to death by a massive crowd of bargain-hunting shoppers, the retail giant is implementing new crowd control measures to handle the crush that typically accompanies the day after Thanksgiving – Black Friday. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/wal-mart_revamps_black_friday_strategy/517949/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/homeowners_have_ideas_for_lower_insurance_rates/516650/Nov-10-2009_11-04-pm/
Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/homeowners_have_ideas_for_lower_insurance_rates/516650/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:43:04 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/international_adoption/515997/Nov-10-2009_5-47-pm/
Traveling to Russia to adopt children is the perfect fit for some local familes. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/international_adoption/515997/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:20:33 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/oil_below_79_as_ida_weakens/515566/Nov-10-2009_8-45-am/
Oil prices swung around $79 a barrel Tuesday, as a storm threatening oil installations in the Gulf of Mexico weakened and investors eyed a volatile dollar. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/oil_below_79_as_ida_weakens/515566/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:44:52 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/maclaren_to_recall_1_million_strollers/515507/Nov-10-2009_8-09-am/
Fears of Children Getting Fingers Amputated Sparks Recall Dating Back to 1999.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/maclaren_to_recall_1_million_strollers/515507/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:07:49 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/carnivals_fantasy_delayed_by_ida/513862/Nov-09-2009_1-26-pm/
The inaugural trip of Mobile's newest cruise ship is delayed by the arrival of Tropical Storm Ida. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/carnivals_fantasy_delayed_by_ida/513862/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:10:12 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/still_waiting_for_your_tax_refund/511865/Nov-08-2009_2-11-pm/
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/still_waiting_for_your_tax_refund/511865/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:20:00 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/free_friday/508225/Nov-11-2009_12-22-pm/
Free Burger, Exploreum Admission for Veterans, and Fun for Children! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/free_friday/508225/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:34:14 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/electronics_recycling_saturday/508137/Nov-06-2009_4-20-pm/
On Saturday, November 7, Keep Mobile Beautiful will host an Electronics/Computer Recycling event from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/electronics_recycling_saturday/508137/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:17:47 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/web_wednesday_whats_your_travel_horror_story/503117/Nov-04-2009_8-13-am/
An Arizona couple is facing charges after police discovered about one thousand pieces of missing luggage at their home. The luggage was reportedly stolen from a carousel from an airport. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/web_wednesday_whats_your_travel_horror_story/503117/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:12:33 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/open_private_adoption/501832/Nov-04-2009_4-49-pm/
A Mobile County family's success story may change your feelings about adoption. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/open_private_adoption/501832/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:29:54 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/this_may_be_the_droid_youre_looking_for/501477/Nov-03-2009_12-40-pm/
I wouldn't go so far as to call the new Motorola Droid an "iPhone killer" but it's the best challenger yet to Apple's popular smart phone. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/this_may_be_the_droid_youre_looking_for/501477/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:40:55 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/bad_news_about_red_snapper/500864/Nov-02-2009_10-53-pm/
Could tougher restrictions be on the way? ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/bad_news_about_red_snapper/500864/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:13:10 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/let-freedom-ring/500481/Nov-02-2009_12-26-pm/
Taco Bell locations in Mobile and Pensacola will collect donations from November 11-24 to benefit military members and their families. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/let-freedom-ring/500481/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:26:14 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/pensacola-has-the-8th-highest-airfares-in-the-country/500417/Nov-02-2009_11-00-am/
New federal statistics show a city in Alabama has the nation's most expensive airplane tickets. Click here for details. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/pensacola-has-the-8th-highest-airfares-in-the-country/500417/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:58:16 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/campus-residents-will-have-to-buy-a-meal-plan/500357/Nov-02-2009_10-13-am/
The University of South Alabama's new $8.8 million dining facility is expected to be open next fall, and the university hopes it will be self-supporting with the help of the meal plans. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/campus-residents-will-have-to-buy-a-meal-plan/500357/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:06:59 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/limits-on-red-snapper-to-tighten/498641/Nov-01-2009_1-01-pm/
Despite strong red snapper growth in the Gulf, regulators say the 2010 season is expected to be strictest ever. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/limits-on-red-snapper-to-tighten/498641/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:55:41 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/its-free-friday/494625/Oct-30-2009_7-40-pm/
Free Tacos, Admission to Exploreum, and Reading Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/its-free-friday/494625/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:42:55 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/disney-offers-baby-einstein-refund/483948/Oct-27-2009_2-53-am/
Company offering refund program for educational DVDs aimed at babies and toddlers. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/disney-offers-baby-einstein-refund/483948/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:48:28 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/lawmakers-look-to-online-taxes-for-revenue/478986/Oct-25-2009_12-26-pm/
There is a renewed interest among Alabama lawmakers to crack down on online retailers who don't collect sales tax. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/lawmakers-look-to-online-taxes-for-revenue/478986/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:57:01 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/free-friday1/469833/Oct-23-2009_5-51-pm/
Party with the military, enjoy good music, and learn to defend yourself! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/free-friday1/469833/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:26 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/the-3-50-project-takes-aim-at-local-business/469417/Oct-22-2009_3-49-pm/
A handful of Mobile businesses have signed on to the 3/50 Project. The website promotes local shopping. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/the-3-50-project-takes-aim-at-local-business/469417/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:43:19 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/theodore-water-main-break-repaired/467196/Oct-21-2009_7-58-pm/
A Mobile County Water & Sewer spokesperson says a contractor doing drainage work for Mobile County hit a water main at Theodore Ball Park. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/theodore-water-main-break-repaired/467196/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:53:23 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/baby-food-recalled-over-botulism-risk/463271/Oct-20-2009_8-57-am/
"Plum Organics" Warns Against Use of Apple and Carrot Portable Pouch Foods from Possibly Tainted Batch.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/baby-food-recalled-over-botulism-risk/463271/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:55:30 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/scrushy-transfers-millions-in-real-estate/460676/Oct-19-2009_4-15-pm/
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy reportedly transferred millions of dollars in property to his son-in-law's company before he was convicted of bribery. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/scrushy-transfers-millions-in-real-estate/460676/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:07:28 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/mobile-business-owner-pleads-guilty-to-steroid-distribution/460434/Oct-19-2009_2-25-pm/
Mobile pharmacy owner pleads guilty to steroid charges in a massive distribution network that stretched over several states. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/mobile-business-owner-pleads-guilty-to-steroid-distribution/460434/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:05:54 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/feds-to-issue-new-medical-marijuana-policy/459681/Oct-19-2009_9-53-am/
Pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers should not be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/feds-to-issue-new-medical-marijuana-policy/459681/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:53:20 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/birmingham-mayor-facing-federal-charges/456443/Oct-18-2009_1-29-pm/
Federal prosecutors allege Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford accepted over $200,000 in bribes in exchange for bond financing business. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/birmingham-mayor-facing-federal-charges/456443/ Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:52:58 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/farmers-struggling-at-harvest-time/450288/Oct-16-2009_6-24-pm/
Rain is delaying harvest season and killing some crops. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/farmers-struggling-at-harvest-time/450288/ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:22:44 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/alabama-unemployment-rates-rise-again/449136/Oct-16-2009_10-07-am/
The figure reported Friday by the state Department of Industrial Relations is the highest since the state reached 10.9 percent in February 1984. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/alabama-unemployment-rates-rise-again/449136/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:03:20 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/microsoft-security-holes-hit-record-high/445863/Oct-15-2009_11-52-am/
Software Maker Patches 34 Holes, Designating Most as Critical. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/microsoft-security-holes-hit-record-high/445863/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:52:58 +0000