News Topic: Economy

Thursday October 22 2009

The 3/50 Project Takes Aim At Local Business

A handful of Mobile businesses have signed on to the 3/50 Project. The website promotes local shopping. more »
3:43 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by southfan1981: Great idea. There are plenty of local businesses that deserve our support. I easily spend $50+ at B&B petstop Banana docks, not quite as much. Hmmmm… view »
Wednesday October 07 2009

Love Shrimp? Head To Gulf Shores!

38th annual National Shrimp Festival kicks off Thursday in Gulf Shores more »
4:45 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by BamaBob: I wish Jene’ Young would quit messing with the weather!!!  Every time I hear her, she makes it sound worse.  Any chance it will actually… 8 Responses »
Friday October 02 2009

Prichard Calls Pension Fund Unconstitutional

Prichard officials respond to a lawsuit filed over the city's pension fund. In the response, the city calls the fund "unconstitutional." more »
4:42 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by laladbreez: AMEN, Carl…how about they put them UNDER the jail?  This is what I’m trying to say about “making an example” out of these… 17 Responses »
Wednesday September 30 2009

Baldwin County Fair Fun!

61st annual Baldwin County Fair underway this week...offering daily specials and discounts to families on a budget more »
3:58 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by KxVicious: What are the hours? 1 Responses »
Sunday September 27 2009

Preview:  Changes Coming to Mobile County Public Libraries

Starting October 1st, branches will change fees and hours to cope with a budget shortfall. more »
5:40 PM
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By Chad Petri

A Final Amen

A Pensacola Church holds its final services. more »
5:22 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by sheltiedad: It is always sad when an old established church closes the doors, but neighborhoods change and parishoners move or seek new beliefs. view »
Sunday September 20 2009

Consignment On Kids Stuff

Hundreds hit a local consignment store to turn in old kids stuff. more »
9:43 PM
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By Chad Petri
Friday September 18 2009

Where’s My Money?

Foley security guard says former boss hasn't paid him in a month more »
2:59 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by sheltiedad: It has almost been two weeks.  Does anyone know if these employees have been paid yet? 1 Responses »
Monday September 14 2009

DA’s Office Loses Third Of Staff

The tough economy has hit the Mobile County District Attorney's Office hard. more »
5:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by framkly: We got a new Police Chief; maybe with the shake down in the DA’s office the crime rate will lower. Also, BamaBob, I thought you thought as I read… 10 Responses »
Monday September 07 2009

Labor Day Beach Economy

Many business owners in Gulf Shores say Labor Day sales up...could "salvage" slow summer tourist season more »
4:33 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Sunday August 23 2009

Long-Time Mobile Business Closes Its Doors

Owners of Roussos Restaurant cite tough economic times. more »
7:13 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by rolltide33: Well spoken sheltie.  They made several costly mistakes, the first of which was moving to that location in Eastern Shore Center several years ago. … 3 Responses »
Thursday August 20 2009

Roussos Restaurant To Close

Family says economic downturn forcing them to close doors of restaurant for good this weekend. more »
1:54 AM
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By News Release
Comment by TimeWontTell: Great food at great prices equal long lines. I don’t care what the economy is or the location of the restaurant. I’ve seen restaurants in the middle… 40 Responses »
Wednesday August 19 2009

Elmo & The Economy

Elmo addressing tough times in prime-time Sesame Street special. more »
5:52 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: Elmo and Barney Franks sound a lot alike-this ought to be interesting. Cookie Monster, the Grouch,hmmm-I can see a definite correlation with our government.… view »
Wednesday August 12 2009

Save Up To $40,000 On A New Home

Mobile County is using federal money for an affordable housing program. more »
7:31 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by southfan1981: In the Mobile area, the median income per household is about $37K. A rule of thumb is that you can afford a home that is either three or four times your… 3 Responses »
Friday August 07 2009

Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Proving Popular

Certain items are free of state sales taxes for three days. more »
9:06 PM
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By Steve Alexander

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