News Topic: Recession

Thursday November 26 2009

Orlando-based ABC Liquors Still Expanding

Booze Flowed And Disco Lights Sparkled In The 1980s At Abc Liquors' Back-door Clubs, As Patrons Danced Like It Was 1999 Now The Retooled, 73-year-old Company Is Building Stores... more »
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Keys Wild Bird Center Struggling To Survive

"come On, You're Just In Time For The Stampede," Laura Quinn Said, As She Grabbed Her Walker And Began Trudging Toward The Beach Picking Up A Slimy Bowl Of... more »
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By (AP) TAVERNIER, Fla.
Wednesday November 25 2009

Charter Schools Become Ala. Governor’s Race Issue

Alabama's Two Democratic Candidates For Governor Are Divided Sharply Over Whether The State Should Allow Publicly Funded Charter Schools That Operate Without Many Of The Rules... more »
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By (AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Monday November 23 2009

Gingrich Sets Ohio Town Hall

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich Has Scheduled The First Of A Planned Series Of Town Halls On Jobs For Cincinnati Next Week What Gingrich Calls The "real... more »
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By (AP) CINCINNATI

GOP Senate Candidates At Odds On Mass. Health Plan

The Two Republicans Running To Succeed The Late Sen Edward M Kennedy Clashed Monday About Whether Massachusetts Should Serve As A Model For The Nation's Health Care Overhaul... more »
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By (AP) BOSTON
Sunday November 22 2009

Miss. Food Network Hit By Recession

The Recession Has Hit The Mississippi Food Network Hard For The First Time In Its History, The 25-year-old Food Bank Won't Be Able To Buy Turkeys And Distribute... more »
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By (AP) JACKSON, Miss.

Report: 2009 Caps ‘lost Decade’ For Ala. Workers

An Advocacy Group's Annual Report Says 2009 Caps A Decade Of Lost Potential For Alabama Workers The Report Released Sunday By The Arise Citizens' Policy Project... more »
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By (AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Saturday November 21 2009

Preparing For Black Friday

Retailers are hoping this year’s shopping season will be better than last year in light of the recession. more »
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By Chad Petri
Monday November 16 2009

Local Food Banks Struggling

Gulf Coast food pantries and non-profit groups might not be able to help as many families this holiday season because of the recession more »
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By Pat Peterson
Friday November 06 2009

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 »
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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 »
Thursday October 08 2009

Sneak Peek At ThyssenKrupp Steel

What does the 4.2 billion dollar steel mill look like 2 years after groundbreaking? Click on the story to check it out! more »
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by rmseek1234: I heard on the radio this morning that they were going to offer tours to the public. Does anyone at WKRG know anything about that? 3 Responses »
Thursday September 10 2009

Hungry? Eating In Daphne Could Be Challenging

Recession could be the reason why at least five Daphne restaurants have closed this summer more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by cmb1: I don’t no the hours of the new location (wonderful seafood buffet on Fri and Sat night) if like stockton closed on Sunday evening. 25 Responses »
Friday August 07 2009

Alabama Borrowing Millions To Pay Unemployment Benefits

Alabama plans to borrow $40 million in September and expects to borrow more until April 2010. This is the first time Alabama has had to borrow money for unemployment benefits since the recession of 1983. more »
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday August 04 2009

New Convention Center In Orange Beach?

Local developer wants to build 170 million dollar luxury hotel and convention center...a plan that could jumpstart South Baldwin County's sluggish economy more »
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By Pat Peterson
Thursday July 23 2009

Baldwin School Board Adopts Sales Tax Increase Resolution

The Baldwin County Board of Education approves resolution requesting county commission to levy a one-cent sales tax increase to help offset budget shortfall more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by claycitymadness: a 51 millin dollar hole in a 200 million dollar budget is about 25%, we knew tax values and hence revenue was down, govenor has taken away what 9-12% and… 17 Responses »
Wednesday July 22 2009

Baldwin Co. Board Of Education Will Request Sales Tax Increase

School officials in Baldwin County say athletics, band, other extra-curricular activities could be cut if financial relief doesn't come. more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by suzanne45: Parents do chip in.  Parents pay something no matter what sport their child is in.  We just may have to pay more this time around.  It’s… 4 Responses »
Tuesday July 14 2009

Thrift Store Gutted By Fire Re-opens

Salvation Army Thrift Store in Foley re-opens 15 months after fire destroyed building more »
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By Pat Peterson
Tuesday July 07 2009

Christmas in July?

The familiar red kettles from the Salvation Army will be seen in New York City next week. more »
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By Associated Press
Monday July 06 2009

“Ghostboxes” Everywhere

Big box retailers are closing up shop and that means lots that used to house those huge stores are sitting empty. more »
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By Associated Press
Wednesday July 01 2009

Alabama Late Paying Tax Refunds Due To Recession

More than 120,000 taxpayers are still waiting for their state income tax refunds. more »
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By The Associated Press

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 »
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By Jessica Taloney

Fewer Fireworks

Recession, sluggish economy forces Loxley mayor to cancel its popular July 4th fireworks show more »
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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 »
Monday June 15 2009

Tough Times Hit Junior Miss Competition

A rough recession is taking toll on scholarship money. more »
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by BamaBob: Well, thank God we still have our MoonPie! view »
Friday June 12 2009

Big Economic Honor For Mobile

National magazine ranks Mobile in top cities for recession recovery. more »
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: I won’t comment on this articale..but gezzz,,,the crime rate is surely soaring!! 5 Responses »

Mobile Among Top 10 Best Cities For Recession Recovery

Forbes Magazine says Mobile is poised to rebound from the recession better than most cities in America. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Tuesday June 09 2009

Fairhope Finances

Fairhope Mayor Tim Kant holds press conference to talk about city's financial situation more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by fairhope: Oh, but they can and they did.  No short term rentals in neighborhoods.  You can rent it for no less then 30 days at a time.  Which means… 2 Responses »
Friday June 05 2009

Sign Of The Times: Hookers Charging $4 For Sex

How bad is the economy? So bad that hookers in Plant City, Florida are charging as little as $4 for sex. more »
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By George Wilkens, Tampa Tribune
Comment by minimay87: Plus to all the men and women out there that feel they have to resort to getting a prostitute, there is always another man or woman that is just as willing… 4 Responses »
Monday May 18 2009

Big Memorial Day Needed In Orange Beach

Beachfront communities need a big Memorial Day to help ease recession more »
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By Pat Peterson
Tuesday May 12 2009

Sex Sells, But Not Even Playboy is Recession Proof

The adult entertainment company says it may reduce the number of its magazine issues and raise prices. Playboy lost nearly $14 million from January to March as advertising dollars dried up. more »
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By CBS News
Wednesday May 06 2009

South Student Gets A Jump Start

It may be a miserable job market for graduating seniors, but some are getting lucky. more »
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By Diana Lucio
Tuesday May 05 2009

Governor Crist Holds Town Meeting

Florida Governor Charlie Crist holds town meeting in Pensacola....economy key subject more »
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By Pat Peterson

Finding A Job In Tough Economy

WKRG News 5's Moneywatch has expert advice and looks into things you may not have considered. more »
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By Rose Ann Haven
Comment by luvmobile: How classless and tasteless is it for this station to do stories on finding a job after all they have done in the last four to five months to add to the… 2 Responses »
Monday May 04 2009

How Are You Dealing With The Recession?

It seems like everyone is counting their pennies and making every dollar stretch in these tough economic times. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by Shubunkin: I agree with MeAmerican on this one. The talking heads on tv started trying to push us into a recession several years ago, and I predicted back then that… 3 Responses »
Friday May 01 2009

Sales Up At Salvage Yards

Some local auto salvage yards are seeing strong sales in the recession. more »
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By Chad Petri
Wednesday April 22 2009

Tax Free Holiday

The Mississippi State Tax Commission is preparing a campaign to inform retailers about the state's first sales tax-free weekend. more »
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By The Associated Press
Friday April 17 2009

Recession Proof Profession

Having bad luck finding a job? One local sector is flourishing despite the faltering economy and they're still accepting applications. more »
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By Diana Lucio
Tuesday April 14 2009

Demand Remains High for Stolen Personal Data

One economy not hurting these days is the one run by identity thieves. Demand and prices remain stable for stolen credit cards, Social Security numbers and other private info. more »
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday March 31 2009

Ford Offers “Recession” Plan

Ford to cover car payments if buyer loses job. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: Thanks for the info bamabob. I have always had a theory rolltide, that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I would rather have 0% interest,… 19 Responses »

Retirement On Hold

More workers putting off retirement for now. more »
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By Associated Press
Monday March 30 2009

Domestic Violence Jump Thanks to Recession

According to a new report the struggling economy has lead to a spike in reported incidents of domestic violence in the Sunshine State. more »
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday March 25 2009

Grocery Auctions Growing

Grocery auctions gain popularity as easy way to cut costs. more »
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By Associated Press
Friday March 20 2009

Now Hiring

Recession or not, the Foxy Lady in Rhode Island is hanging out the "Now Hiring" sign. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: “There’s one company that’s not going bust” On the contrary…They’re looking for all the BUST they can get! HAHA! view »
Wednesday March 18 2009

“Thunder On The Gulf” Cancelled

Financial woes, recession, force organizers to cancel popular powerboat race in Orange Beach more »
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By Pat Peterson
Monday March 16 2009

More Seeking Shelter Help

A place to go when you can't go home could fall victim to the slow economy. more »
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By Diana Lucio
Friday March 13 2009

Non-Profit Ministry Hurting

Recession hurting local non-profit organization more »
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By Pat Peterson

Grocery Tax Cut Questioned

States split over need to help consumers and their own need for tax revenue more »
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By Michael Snowden
Comment by Wait4Me: “All zoos actually offer to the public in return for the taxes spent upon them is a form of idle and witless amusement, compared to which a visit… 3 Responses »
Thursday March 12 2009

Bad Economy Could Force Local Charity To Close

Emerald Coast Ministries, which helps terminally ill children, the homeless and addicts, will shut down soon if they can't get donations. more »
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By WKRG Staff
Tuesday March 10 2009

Economy Hurting Pets

Families going through tough times are getting rid of extra mouths to feed. more »
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By Diana Lucio

Mobile Manufacturing Plant Shutting Down

Armstrong World Industries, which designs and manufactures floors, ceilings and cabinets, will close in May and layoff 172 employees. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Friday March 06 2009

Jobless Rate Bolts to 8.1 Percent, 651K Jobs Lost

The nation's unemployment rate bolted to 8.1 percent in February, the highest since late 1983, as cost-cutting employers slashed 651,000 jobs amid a deepening recession. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by ickthus: how much money is the obamanation going to send to mexico for all the illegals that went home? they could just hold on to it untill they come back when… 2 Responses »

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