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Nov/6/09 5:34 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Unemployment Rate Highest Since 1983

The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 - and is likely to go higher. more »

Nov/6/09 10:08 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by cissiebee: Gas? Yea I like the prices not going up but if you compare our cost to the rest of the world it’s considerably lower. Take into consideration… 17 Responses »

Grove Hill Goes Wet

Referendum Approved more »

Nov/3/09 9:17 PM

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By Mel Showers

Private Adoptions

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

Nov/3/09 5:29 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Legal Motion On Prichard Bankruptcy Expected

Workers wonder if there is money in the city's reserve fund. more »

Oct/28/09 9:56 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by cmb1: The question where did all the money go? Mayor? The city is still getting revenue so are the employees now getting paid? Retirees don’t give up and… view »

Ala. Port Authority OKs Sharply Reduced Spending

The Alabama State Port Authority Has Approved A $53 Million Capital Spending Budget For 2010, Sharply Reduced From Last Year. more »

Oct/28/09 5:11 AM

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By (AP) MOBILE, Ala.

Prichard Files For Bankruptcy

NEW INFORMATION The city of Prichard files for bankruptcy one day before Mayor Ron Davis is scheduled to be depositioned in an ongoing pension dispute. more »

Oct/27/09 5:48 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by porkyp: Where are you Troy King? The democratic Mobile County D A offfice not going to do any thing about it. The federal judge ruled that the city must pay into… 13 Responses »

Alabama Unemployment Rate 10th Worst In The Country

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says Alabama's 10.7 percent unemployment rate for September ranks 10th worst among the 50 states. more »

Oct/27/09 1:26 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by Alabama Patriot: Correction - Mobile is a safe-haven for some, but many people do not venture into the city unless they absolutely have to go there - and never at night… 1 Responses »

Obama Touts Modern Electric Power Grid

In Florida, President Makes Pitch for Renewable Energy, Announced $3.4 in Grants from Stimulus Funds more »

Oct/27/09 12:40 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by mob1: I think the fact of useing solor energy to power an entire city is pretty cool concept. However, I personally do not care how they generate energy, they… view »

Lawmakers Look To Online Taxes For Revenue

There is a renewed interest among Alabama lawmakers to crack down on online retailers who don't collect sales tax. more »

Oct/25/09 11:57 AM

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By Associated Press

Birmingham Mayor Facing Federal Charges

Federal prosecutors allege Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford accepted over $200,000 in bribes in exchange for bond financing business. more »

Oct/18/09 12:52 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by carl: He must have been looking at that ROLEX watch when he said it was time for change. 3 Responses »

Alabama Unemployment Rates Rise Again

The figure reported Friday by the state Department of Industrial Relations is the highest since the state reached 10.9 percent in February 1984. more »

Oct/16/09 10:03 AM

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By Associated Press

Flushing The Toilet Could Cost More In Orange Beach

Orange Beach City Council considering raising monthly sewer bills to help offset projected 1.5 million dollar budget shortfall and avoid more layoffs. more »

Oct/15/09 5:32 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by freedomtofascismcom: Maybe those who live in OB should consider using the lawn of the city council members, as I am sure they would make fine latrines, ask my cat. view »

First Hard Data on Stimulus Released

More than 30,000 Jobs Were Created or Saved at Businesses that Received Federal Contracts, White House Reports more »

Oct/15/09 11:12 AM

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By CBS/AP

Comment by BamaBob: Another thing that is really bugging me is this health care reform stuff. Why do the politicians we voted into office keep LYING about the cost of… 7 Responses »

Social Security Makes It Official: No COLA in 2010

There will be no cost of living increase for more than 50 million Social Security recipients next year, the first year without a raise since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975. more »

Oct/15/09 11:05 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by rmseek1234: And I guarantee,these old people are going to pay higher taxes on SOMETHING,just like everyone else….I feel so bad for these seniors. But yeah-you… 1 Responses »

Are More People Supporting Sales Tax Increase For Schools?

County Commissioners hear from both sides. more »

Oct/13/09 10:22 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by jeffsmith: No way! I have one kid in school, but the sales taxes are currently too high. It’s already a crime that we have food taxed in this county. If the… 5 Responses »

Mobile School Board Decides How To Spend Money

Most of the construction money is federal stimulus funds. more »

Oct/12/09 7:07 PM

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By Steve Alexander

State Computer Contract Scrutinized

AL Legislature's Contract Review Committee to look at $13 million in state contracts with Paragon Source LLC more »

Oct/7/09 8:49 PM

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By Associated Press

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. more »

Oct/4/09 2:46 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Obama knows the states can not afford this, he is not stupid. By pushing this on the schools will in turn cause the schools to come back to the Federal… 4 Responses »

Space Program Sees First Round Of Layoffs

More than 250 contract workers have lost their jobs in the first round of layoffs related to the planned shutdown of the space shuttle program by the end of 2010. more »

Oct/4/09 12:08 PM

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