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Fla. unemployment rate continues climb

Florida's unemployment rate continued its steady upward climb in October at 11.2 percent.

Ala. unemployment rises 10.9 percent

The unemployment rate in Alabama has risen to its highest rate in more than 25 years.

Closures may be imminent in Baldwin Co.

The Baldwin County School Superintendent said closures and consolidations are once again back on the table as cost-cutting options.

Government offers 'Cash for Appliances'

After the success of the Cash for Clunkers program, the federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for those who purchase

Fla. unemployment tax to skyrocket

Unemployment compensation taxes paid by Florida businesses will skyrocket next year due to the state's high jobless rate - 11 percent in September.

Faulkner helps out Baldwin Co. school

The Baldwin County School Board is once again talking about how to make ends meet. They still have to make up a $7.7 million deficit.

Family gets "green" home makeover

You've heard of makeovers, but most of them involve make up or clothes. But one family was the winner of a makeover that will help them save money in the long

Officials talk tankers, draft proposals

Update: Mobile Mayor Sam Jones is headed to Washington D.C. Tuesday morning to personally join in on the tanker fight.

 

$timulus money: Where's it going?

More than $18 billion in stimulus money is coming to Alabama and Florida.  In Alabama, about a third will go to education, with the rest divided between

Slow economic recovery for Alabama

Some researchers say Alabama might not recover jobs lost to the recession until 2013.

What's it Worth a huge success

The front lawn at Okleigh Mansion was a bustle of excitement Thursday. FOX10's second "What's it Worth" event drew over 800 curious collectors.

Fla. lawmakers appeal for Medicaid help

Florida lawmakers want the state's U.S. senators to help change what they say is an unfair Medicaid funding formula.

2010 Census offers short-term jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for job applicants to work for the 2010 Census.

Austal continues expansion in Mobile

Austal's expansion along the Mobile waterfront continued Monday, with the official opening of its $81 million module manufacturing facility.  The complex could

IRS: Is your name on this list?

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for folks who are due to receive a combined $1.85 million in the form of 1,571 refund checks that were returned to the

Florida Street facelift continues

Mobile City council members approve more than $430,000 for road work on Florida Street. Merchants are keeping their fingers crossed the road will be open in

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Interactive: Unemployment in America

Weekly unemployment insurance claims figures as released by The Department of …

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