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 Posted by G, on December 31st, 2007, at 8:00 amBirmingham News – State may look to tolls for road construction projects in 2008. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News calls for Environmental Management Commission to move forward with new limitation on allowable carcinogens in state’s waterways. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News reminds readers not to become complacent [...] Posted by waltm, on December 31st, 2007, at 7:52 am Dothan Eagle – “Enterprise tornado top story of 2008″ The News Courier – From the county’s first presidential visit to stink over sewer sludge, 2007 was an interesting year. Daily Mountain Eagle – Local Soldier’s death in Iraq top story of the year. Posted by waltm, on December 30th, 2007, at 6:51 am Andalusia Star News – City should pay fair rate to jail. Andalusia’s mayor provides a column discussing the city’s contract with the county to house prisoners. Times Daily – Disclosing contacts. An editorial advocating the passage of the bill introduced to require public officials to disclose personal connections with government agencies or [...] Posted by G, on December 30th, 2007, at 6:30 amBirmingham News – Alabama farmers tested by drought. Birmingham News – Women hold few cabinet-level or high elective positions in Alabama. Birmingham News – 2007 worst year for Alabama stocks in more than a decade. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News provides a 2008 “to-do” list for [...] Posted by G, on December 29th, 2007, at 7:45 amBirmingham News – Veterans Affairs Board set to choose site for fourth nursing home. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News views Alabama’s population growth rate as a positive, allowing sufficient time for infrastructure growth to match population increases. Huntsville Times – Legislators frustrated by lack of budget information from [...] Posted by waltm, on December 29th, 2007, at 6:19 amAndalusia Star News – Mysterious fliers appear in Gantt. The fliers call for the replacement of the town council. Earlier story about the mayor’s arrest here. Times Daily – Selection may defy voting act. The Clanton Advertiser – Many lawyers close to missing charity account deadlines. Posted by G, on December 28th, 2007, at 8:15 amBirmingham News – Latest population figures show Alabama unlikely to lose U.S. House seat after 2010 census. Birmingham News – Traffic deaths at four-year low. Mobile Press-Register – Press-Register comments on recent ranking that determined Alabama was among the least “green” state in nation. Posted by waltm, on December 28th, 2007, at 6:59 amTimes Daily – Local budgets make room for charitable appropriations. A look at how much and to whom Shoals area governments appropriate to local charities. Decatur Daily – Lawrence clerk’s pay hike draws fire. County Commissioners also discuss her job performance and other matters. The Tuskegee News – BOE delays vote [...] Posted by G, on December 27th, 2007, at 7:20 amBirmingham News – Jasper businessman agrees to plead guilty to bribery and conspiracy in ongoing investigation of community college system. Birmingham News – The Birmingham News argues that state employees receive too many paid holidays each year. Montgomery Advertiser – Alabama’s population growth slowed in ‘07. Posted by waltm, on December 27th, 2007, at 6:59 amThe Greenville Advocate – Helping students goal of Pay Plus. Editorial about Butler county’s experiment in incentive pay for educators. The Andalusia Star-News – County facing challenges in 2008. Editorial by Covington County Commissioner Greg White, where he sets out the issues to be resolved in 2008. Daily Home – Surviving mill [...] Posted by waltm, on December 26th, 2007, at 7:30 amDaily Mountain Eagle – Several polling places changing. Walker county announces changes in polling places and there is some controversy over the location of the Argo station polling place. The Brewton Standard – Primary on tap in 2008. Article reminds us of what elections will be occurring when in 2008. Posted by G, on December 26th, 2007, at 6:30 amBirmingham News – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers joins with four other Alabama congressmen to form PAC. Mobile Press-Register – Press-Register is pleased with interpretation by Ethics Commission that laws prohibiting gifts. News link – Political columnist Steve Flowers reviews the top political stories of 2007. Posted by Danny, on December 25th, 2007, at 8:33 am May you and your family experience all the joys of the season.
Posted by G, on December 25th, 2007, at 5:15 amBirmingham News – Alabama Honda sets production record in 2007 with over 300,000 units at Lincoln facility. Montgomery Advertiser – Industrial recruiters expect another banner year in 2008. Tuscaloosa News – Mobile County school officials could cut hundreds of jobs next year as budget crisis looms. Posted by waltm, on December 25th, 2007, at 5:00 amMost of the papers I look at will not be publishing today. So, I thought I would pass along some links below the fold to various small papers so y’all can see their online Christmas greetings/stories. These are in no particular order and are posted without comments. |
ChangeI wish my friend Hinton Mitchem godspeed and good luck after his retirement from public service. Hinton, on Monday, announced what many had suspected — he will not seek re-election. I remember meeting Hinton for the first time while I was a student at Auburn University. He served the people of his [...] Ten Minutes in the House, Senate Moves On Here is a quick preview of the upcoming week in Montgomery. This week will be a standard legislative schedule for the House. We will be in session on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday. Back in the Day... Union Avenue in Ozark in the 1920s |
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