WKRG.com : Consumer News

Is Anyone Hiring?

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:00:48 +0000

The competition is bigger and the jobs harder to find.

Monday Consumer Headlines: Black Friday

WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:11:54 +0000

Black Friday is just around the corner and stores are pulling out all the stops to get you to shop, even on Thanksgiving Day!

Monday Entertainment Headlines

WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:06:25 +0000

New Moon takes a bite out of the box office and Taylor Swift wins top honors at the American Music Awards!

Preparing For Black Friday

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:05:18 +0000

Retailers are hoping this year’s shopping season will be better than last year in light of the recession.

FREE Friday!

Rose Ann Haven, Emily Forrester — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:14 +0000

Holiday Freebies Include Pic With Santa!

Adoption Through Foster Care

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:34 +0000

Six biological siblings and their adoptive mother make up The Myrant Family.

FREE Friday!!

Rose Ann Haven, Emily Forrester — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:41:53 +0000

Blue Angels Air Show, Free Flicks, and Celebrating Heritage!

Longtime Local Retailer Shuts Its Doors

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:05:47 +0000

The Florida Street drainage project has drained the life out of another business. Greer's Grocery will close its Florida Street location.

Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:27 +0000

But what do the owners of small businesses in Mobile think about the idea?

Homeowners Have Ideas For Lower Insurance Rates

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:43:04 +0000

Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort.

International Adoption

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:20:33 +0000

Traveling to Russia to adopt children is the perfect fit for some local familes.

Private Adoptions

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:29:54 +0000

A Mobile County family's success story may change your feelings about adoption.

Bad News About Red Snapper?

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:13:10 +0000

Could tougher restrictions be on the way?

It’s FREE Friday!!

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:42:55 +0000

Free Tacos, Admission to Exploreum, and Reading Video

FREE FRIDAY!!

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:26 +0000

Party with the military, enjoy good music, and learn to defend yourself!

The 3/50 Project Takes Aim At Local Business

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:43:19 +0000

A handful of Mobile businesses have signed on to the 3/50 Project. The website promotes local shopping.

Farmers Struggling At Harvest Time

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:22:44 +0000

Rain is delaying harvest season and killing some crops.

FREE Exploreum Admission

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:08:26 +0000

Free Friday has the rundown of all kinds of events across the area for the entire family to enjoy!!

Carnival Games

WKRG.com: Bill Riales — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:22:48 +0000

A nationally known fraud expert shows you the tricks to carnival midway games.

Free Skating, Pet Games, and Festival!

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:01:56 +0000

Something free for everyone in the family including man's best friend!

Electronic Bingo Coming To The Mobile Area?

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:32:32 +0000

The Prichard City Council paves the way for games.

Battleship Admission and Wings For FREE!

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:43:34 +0000

Explore the USS Alabama and the chance to eat free wings for a year!

FREE FRIDAY!!!

Emily Forrester, Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:35:13 +0000

Get Wet N Wild, Free Circus Tickets, & Pet Care

Thousands March To Protest Spending

CBS News — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:33:58 +0000

Thousands march on the nation's Capitol to protest what they call out-of-control spending.

Free Pretzels, Discovery Saturday, and Tax Help!

Emily Forrester, Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:21:36 +0000

It's Free Friday with plenty to do for the family..plus something extra for first responders.

Hungry? Eating In Daphne Could Be Challenging

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:13:19 +0000

Recession could be the reason why at least five Daphne restaurants have closed this summer

People In Mobile Watch Health Care Speech

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:32:52 +0000

Some hold viewing parties.

Pay Up Or Pay The Price

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:00:26 +0000

Daphne Utilities wasn't messing around when they said pay up or pay the price.

Cigarette Sales Lighting Up In Alabama

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:20:42 +0000

Florida smokers are driving to Alabama to stock up.

Team Spirit Equals Free Chicken!

Emily Forrester, Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:19:25 +0000

Meet the veggie tales and eat mor' chickin for FREE FRIDAY!!

Free Internet, Faxes, and Classes

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:00:34 +0000

The Alabama Career Center offers all types of free help.

Web Wednesday: Texting & Driving PSA Too Violent?

WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:12:04 +0000

A public service announcement being shown in Britain is sending a real-life message about how dangerous it is to text and drive.

Senior Bowl Negotiations Stalled By Advertising Dispute

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:03:26 +0000

While the future of the game is in limbo, News Five learns of at least one sticking point in contract negotiations.

FREE Safety Kits, Entertainment, and Something Special for Veterans

Rose Ann Haven, Emily Forrester — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:42:42 +0000

It's Free Friday and tonight we kick off our list with something we hope you'll never have to use.

What Do You Think About Health Care Reform?

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:48:55 +0000

Congressman Jo Bonner holding town meetings on the issue this week.

Help For Homebuyers

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:09:39 +0000

A federally funded program seeks to help low income homebuyers.

Save Up To $40,000 On A New Home

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:31:41 +0000

Mobile County is using federal money for an affordable housing program.

Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Proving Popular

WKRG.com: Steve Alexander — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:06:37 +0000

Certain items are free of state sales taxes for three days.

Free Movies, Classes, and Nature!

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:04:38 +0000

5 Rivers in Spanish Fort offers hands on learning fun for everyone in the family...for FREE!

Watered Down Gas Damages 35 Vehicles

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:05:11 +0000

Over two dozen drivers are left with damaged vehicles after filling up with bad gas. So who's footing the bill? We find out.

Bad Gas

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:55:32 +0000

Customers are left stranded at a Prichard service station after finding out the fuel is full of water!

High Hopes For Tax Free Holiday

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:15:52 +0000

Have you started shopping for back to school clothes? You may want to head to Mississippi for its tax free holiday this weekend.

Find Freebies on Easternshoremom.com!

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:00:12 +0000

One of the biggest thrills of finding a freebie, is calling up a friend and telling them about it. For Free Friday, we introduce you to an Eastern Shore Mom who has taken that excitement to a whole new level.

Sales Tax Hike For Baldwin County?

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:29:25 +0000

Baldwin County school leaders hope the tax increase will prevent another blow to their budget.

Alarming Scam

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:46 +0000

Some Mobile neighbors are worried they're being scammed by men posing as alarm system representatives.

Free Coffee, Tea, Ice Cream & More!

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:35:58 +0000

It's Fee Free weekend, drinks are up for grabs, and so is great advice on saving some dough!

Refund Checks On The Way

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:02:31 +0000

The Alabama Department of Revenue says it will issue $98.6 million in tax refunds this week.

“Cash For Clunkers”

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:21:24 +0000

Got a clunker? The Federal Government is giving a billion dollars away to help you get rid of it.

Free Friday: Dress Like A Cow, Get A Free ‘Chikin’ Sandwich

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:44:52 +0000

Chick-fil-A is offering a free combo meal (sandwich, fries, drink) to anyone who isn't too chicken" to come into the restaurant dressed as a cow.

Free Chicken, Phone Calls, and Partying!

Emily Forrester, Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:33:26 +0000

You can dress up like a cow for chicken, make long distance business calls for free, and party at the Mobile Museum of Art! If you're not computer savy, the Orange Beach Library will hook you up for free!