News Topic: Recession

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 »
4:55 PM
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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 »
4:13 PM
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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 »
5:13 PM
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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 »
4:26 PM
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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 »
4:34 PM
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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 »
4:40 PM
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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 »
6:11 AM
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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 »
6:29 PM
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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 »
4:27 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

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 »
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 »
6:46 PM
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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 »

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