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Junior Miss Considers Name Change

America's Junior Miss is giving itself a makeover, and it may result in a new name for the scholarship program. more »

Nov/20/09 2:51 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

New Era Workers Worry About The Future

Company announces its closing its Mobile and Jackson, Alabama plants. more »

Nov/19/09 8:34 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by mburgha256: Yup, Just got to be union? company now says NO WAY. we can make the caps cheaper in CHINA??? Same price to purchase though. view »

Adoption Through Foster Care

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

Nov/17/09 3:12 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by southfan1981: Congratulations to Ms. Myrant. Kudos to the kids for getting such a great mom by choice. Sometimes things work out just as they should. I hope you all… 19 Responses »

Angel Tree Requests Up 32 Percent

More children are applying to be "adopted" this year. more »

Nov/16/09 9:17 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by cmb1: and Debbie4 have you seen some of the request? I think some of them are getting a little greedy… 1 Responses »

Gulf Coast Classic Attendance: 8,495

The city of Mobile put up more than $70,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic, but how much bang did they get for their buck? more »

Nov/16/09 6:08 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by dbrinkm: Alabama and/or Auburn should have a practice game here, that would pack the house. We could afford to “help” those less fortunate no names… 8 Responses »

Riley: No More Bingo Machines

Gov. Riley is urging gaming manufacturers in seven states to make sure they keep their gambling machines out of Alabama. more »

Nov/16/09 3:34 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by framkly: I wonder if Gov. Riley paid his gambling debt to the Gov. of Fla. Alabama got beat in the SEC championship game last year and the stake was Dreamland BBQ… 6 Responses »

Study: Recovery Of Lost Jobs Could Take Years

According to a Massachusetts group, jobs lost in Alabama during the recession might not be coming back until 2013. more »

Nov/15/09 12:48 PM

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By Associated Press

Foreclosed Homes Tour

Some local realtors are turning a bad housing market into an opportunity for some home buyers. more »

Nov/14/09 5:10 PM

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By Chad Petri

Preview: Home Safari

Realtors are trying a “foreclosed home bus tour” to drum up business in a hurting housing market. more »

Nov/14/09 12:28 PM

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By Chad Petri

FREE Friday!!

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

Nov/13/09 4:41 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven, Emily Forrester

Longtime Local Retailer Shuts Its Doors

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

Nov/12/09 4:05 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by jagsouthern: Interestingly enough, Florida Street is completely open today. So long Greer’s. I love this town but we could have done much better with… 10 Responses »

Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming

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

Nov/11/09 9:45 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: The teenage unemployment rate is at 27.6% and I think a link can be made to the increased minimum wage during these very difficult economic times. Force… 25 Responses »

Wal-Mart Revamps Black Friday Strategy

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. more »

Nov/11/09 9:51 AM

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By CBS News

Comment by rmseek1234: I could not agree more jlb! I think I would even pay double to not fight crowds the day after Thanksgiving, ANYWHERE! Not worth it to me…. I did… 3 Responses »

Homeowners Have Ideas For Lower Insurance Rates

Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort. more »

Nov/10/09 10:43 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by rmseek1234: I liked DI, and that particular area because you could walk across the street to the beach. Plus,the homes we looked at were waterfront (on the bay or… 11 Responses »

International Adoption

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

Nov/10/09 3:20 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by lalalicococh: Happy Adoption Month!!! As a family who has used Children of the World for two adoptions,I can fully endorse their agency as being knowledgable, timely,… 5 Responses »

Oil below $79 as Ida weakens

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. more »

Nov/10/09 8:44 AM

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By The Associated Press

Free Friday

Free Burger, Exploreum Admission for Veterans, and Fun for Children! more »

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 »