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Sex offender gives false name to police

Derica Williams — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:50:33 GMT

Investigators said a convicted rapist tried to pull a fast one on police. The convicted sex offender tried to pass himself off as another man.

Children's, Infants' Tylenol recalled

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:24:13 GMT

The company that makes Tylenol has issued a voluntary recall on its liquid products for children and infants after bacteria was found in one of the raw materials used to make the products.

PACT program to hold meeting in Mobile

Liz Nelson — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:19:37 GMT

All interested Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program contract holders and supporters are invited to attend the first Mobile area meeting of Save Alabama PACT.

Webcam records loggerhead turtle births

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:31:11 GMT

A "turtle webcam" in the Florida Keys has recorded baby loggerhead turtles emerging from their nest and crawling to the ocean.

We Surround Them 912 Project

Derica Williams — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:01:18 GMT

Some Town Hall Meetings have really gotten heated. Some of the protesters are part of a national effort, started by FOX News host Glenn Beck. There was also a website that actually gave directions on how to fluster lawmakers at the meetings.

City launches polling place finder

Charissa Cowart — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:23:18 GMT

With municipal elections scheduled for August 25, 2009, the City of Mobile has established a web page dedicated to helping citizens find their polling location.

Spanish Fort Smoking Ordinance

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:17:35 GMT

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Spanish Fort, Alabama, finds and declares that the purpose of this Ordinance is to protect the public health and welfare by protecting the air quality within the City of Spanish Fort.

Daily Deals - Coupons

Cherish Lombard — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:05:30 GMT

Rising food prices are forcing you to spend more money than ever on groceries, but there is help, coupons! You can get coupons in the newspaper, in the mail, and even online.

AL Dept. of Public Health Conference

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:44:28 GMT

The Alabama Department of Public Health held a news conference Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Donald Williamson, State Health Officer, will be provided an update on the swine flu situation. Click in to watch the news conference.

What is Twitter?

Chasity Byrd — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:27:57 GMT

Do you Twitter? If not you could be missing out. Here is all the Twitter information you need.

Hunger hormone, beating the cravings

Christina Leavenworth — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:16:07 GMT

There's something in all of our bodies that compels us to eat and in many cases, makes us to eat too much. Now scientists are developing something revolutionary that fights hunger hormones in our bodies. It all has to do with a hormone is called ghrelin. Ghrelin is what makes us hungry. Scientists realized the secret to weight loss might be held in finding something to counter it. Scientists say it's the closest they've come in years to finding an answer to obesity.

MCPSS works to improve communication

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:28:10 GMT

The Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) will administer climate surveys that will provide baseline data on how the MCPSS can improve lines of communication.

Pres. extols stimulus spending virtues

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:58:50 GMT

President Barack Obama said Monday the $787 billion economic stimulus plan is beginning to take hold and that work is coming in "ahead of schedule and under budget."

Job fair to be held in Baldwin County

Liz Nelson — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:44:42 GMT

If you live in Baldwin County and are looking for a job there, you won't have to go very far. That's because the county is holding a free job fair.

Dr. Hollinger Podcast Available

Charissa Cowart — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:58:40 GMT

Terry Wilhite, Director of Communications sent a notice of a new podcast from Dr. Hollinger. In the five-minute podcast, Dr. Hollinger talks about preliminary stimulus numbers which were recently released by the Alabama Department of Education.

Mayor Jones' live online webinar

Charissa Cowart — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:37:22 GMT

Mayor Sam Jones will conduct a live meeting online Friday. From the comforts of your home, join Mobile Mayor Sam Jones in a live, online community meeting, designed to give citizens firsthand information on issues affecting Mobile. The webinar is also an opportunity for citizens to submit questions and receive timely answers.

Protecting your car valuables

Derica Williams — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:41:55 GMT

Thieves are always looking for something to steal, and the valuables inside your car may be next if you don't protect them.

Police see trend in car burglaries

Liz Nelson — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:33:05 GMT

Numerous items are stolen on a daily basis, and your property may be next if you don't guard against it. Police are seeing a trend in a certain crime and want you to protect your belongings.

Electronics Recycling Details

Charissa Cowart — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:15:28 GMT

The Electronics Recycling event will be held Saturday March 28 at the Greater Gulf States Fairground. If you are unable to participate this Saturday, you may deliver your old electronics at any time to Equit-E-Cycle located at 2301 Perimeter Road on the Brookley Complex. Call 415-3823 for details and hours of operation.

Lifeguards needed at Gulf Islands

Liz Nelson — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:32:47 GMT

Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Jerry Eubanks has announced that the Park is looking forward to having lifeguarded beaches open for the 2009 season.

UCP Hog Wild BBQ Championship

Linda Jones — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:04:06 GMT

Great food for a great cause! The 8th Annual BBQ Championship and Hog Wild Festival will be held March 13th and 14th at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds in Mobile. The event benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile.

Stimulus: Something for nearly everyone

Liz Nelson — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:48:47 GMT

Millions of taxpayers will take home more money from the almost $790 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was signed into law this week, but most provisions won't happen automatically. Workers will also need to know how to take advantage of tax cuts.

The Dollar Stretcher Website

Charissa Cowart — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:00:53 GMT

The Dollar Stretcher website has a ton of useful money saving information. For example, there's a section for frugal Valentine's Day ideas.

Google Earth goes underwater

Charissa Cowart — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:37:29 GMT

Google Inc. is launching a new version of Google Earth that will let users explore the oceans, view images of Mars and watch the Earth's surface change over time.

Stimulus bill available to view on web

Liz Nelson — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:39:40 GMT

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) has published the full text of the massive, 434-page stimulus bill on his Senate website, giving the American people an opportunity to inspect firsthand how Congress intends to spend up to $900 billion of their taxpayer dollars.

Job Links

Charissa Cowart — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:08:22 GMT

A list of job links at ArcProMobile, January Job Fair, FlexiCrew, Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Job Crafter, Inc.

The Pope on YouTube?

Charissa Cowart — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:04:01 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI is reaching his audience in a whole new way. He is now one of the oldest people to have his own YouTube Channel. The Vatican hopes going digital will broaden the Pontiff's audience and give them better control of his online image.

Under30CEO for Entrepreneurs

Charissa Cowart — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:16:07 GMT

College students if you are getting ready to graduate and instead of looking for a 9-5 job, you plan to start your own business, you need to check out Under30CEO. Click here.

More recalls of peanut butter products

Liz Nelson — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:14:02 GMT

Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Ron Sparks advises consumers that, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the list of recalls of products containing peanut butter is expanding.

Citizens Fire Academy applications

Dani Dials — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:32:58 GMT

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department will start another Citizens Fire Academy March 9.