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Wednesday July 01 2009

Bender Going Bankrupt

Bender Going Bankrupt
After 91 years in business the company files for Chapter 11. more »
10:40 PM
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By Diana Lucio

Man Fears Friend Is Killed In Loxley Accident

Man Fears Friend Is Killed In Loxley Accident
Two people are dead in fiery crash on Interstate 10. more »
8:10 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by Atruckersdaughter: The man that lost his friend was my daddy.  After hearing this had happen my heart hit the ground.  Cause that could have been my daddy. All… 10 Responses »

Internet Service Provider Hiring Technical Support

Internet Service Provider Hiring Technical Support
NOW HIRING Clearwire Communications is hosting a job fair July 7. Click here for details. more »
6:47 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Escambia County Looking For Parking Enforcement Officers

Escambia County Looking For Parking Enforcement Officers
Parking Enforcement Officers volunteer 2-3 days a week issuing parking citations throughout the county. more »
6:39 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Bikermike: its all a scam to take our money,and like good little sheep we just pay them.people need to raise he!!,vote these crooks out of office . 9 Responses »

Alabama Late Paying Tax Refunds Due To Recession

Alabama Late Paying Tax Refunds Due To Recession
More than 120,000 taxpayers are still waiting for their state income tax refunds. more »
6:29 PM
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By The Associated Press

Congressman Tells South Carolina Governor To Quit

Congressman Tells South Carolina Governor To Quit
U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett says people have lost confidence in Gov. Mark Sanford over his affair. He told Sanford it would be best for him to quit. Barrett, by the way, is running for governor in 2010. more »
6:20 PM
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By The Associated Press

Escape Inmate Captured, His Grandmother Arrested

Escape Inmate Captured, His Grandmother Arrested
Police found Jonathan Fulmer who escaped from a minimum security lockup and arrested his grandmother for allegedly giving him food, money and cigarettes. more »
6:09 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Bikermike: doesn’t he look like a model citizen. view »

From Politics To The Pokey

From Politics To The Pokey
He served four years on the Bayou La Batre City Council and now he's serving some time in jail. more »
5:25 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Putting Food On The Table

Putting Food On The Table
A Gulf Coast soup kitchen that serves thousands of people each year is struggling to put food on the table. They need help, fast. more »
4:27 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Local Non-Profit Overwhelmed

Local Non-Profit Overwhelmed
The bad economy and the sweltering heat are making it even more difficult for a local non-profit group to help those in need. more »
4:15 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by KxVicious: I’ve skipped meals to get the bills paid. 2 Responses »

Fewer Fireworks

Fewer Fireworks
Recession, sluggish economy forces Loxley mayor to cancel its popular July 4th fireworks show more »
3:23 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by claycitymadness: that was me swerving. i saw the news 5 van and thought tiffany craig was there and wanted to get a second look. 1 Responses »

Former Bayou La Batre Councilman Arrested On Arson Charges

Former Bayou La Batre Councilman Arrested On Arson Charges
Police say Henry Barnes tried to burn down his house on Downey Street during last week's evacuation that was ordered when a conrol burn got out of control. more »
1:55 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by BamaBob: I’m shocked, shocked ....... view »

Fiery Wreck Closes I-10 In Loxley

Fiery Wreck Closes I-10 In Loxley
State Troopers hasve identified one of the two drivers killed when their 18-wheelers crashed head-on Wednesday on I-10. more »
1:40 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by ickthus: i was on the bayway @about 3:40 going to the airport in P-cola. i dropped down in Daphne and took countys roads cutting over to hwy59 south of Robertsdale… 3 Responses »

Alabama’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Will Not Run For Governor

Alabama’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Will Not Run For Governor
State law would have required Sue Bell Cobb to resign as chief justice if she entered the race. more »
12:32 PM
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By The Associated Press

Bender Shipbuilding Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Bender Shipbuilding Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
BREAKING NEWS Bender Shipbuilding, which has been in Mobile for 91 years, says it will have to layoff workers as part of its reorganization. more »
11:42 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by taxpayer: what about retirees and their pensions? 1 Responses »

Mississippi’s Still Fattest But Alabama Closing In

Mississippi’s Still Fattest But Alabama Closing In
Mississippi's still king of cellulite, but an ominous tide is rolling toward the Medicare doctors in neighboring Alabama: obese baby boomers. more »
9:33 AM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by FastFred: I suppose we all better start jogging,Obama will want to tax Obesity !!And I do believe that’s where we are headed,with the thought of taxing drinks… view »

New Laws On July 1st

New Laws On July 1st
Want a tattoo on your eyeball? You can't get one in Oklahoma anymore. That's just one of many new laws going into effect today around the U.S. more »
3:20 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: The only name I could see someone getting tattooed on their body would be the name of a parent or child. Parents are forever your parents, and your children… 25 Responses »

FDA Decides On Acetaminophen

FDA Decides On Acetaminophen
FDA panel recommends banning Vicodin, Percocet; lowering top Tylenol dose. more »
3:09 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Well, I have had a bunch of heparin pumped into me over the years and I see Robert Goldwater, Attorney at Law, telling me to call his 800 number every… 12 Responses »

Web Wednesday: King Of Pop: Off The Charts

Web Wednesday: King Of Pop: Off The Charts
The King of Pop is still breaking records even after his death. Billboard.com reports that preliminary sales show the entire top nine positions on Billboard's pop music charts belong to Michael Jackson...but you won't see his name listed. more »
3:07 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
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