Daily Headlines, Thursday, 7/31/2008

Birmingham NewsAlabama Supreme Court delays execution of Thomas Arthur; state can’t find rape kit evidence

Birmingham NewsBlack voter registration climbing in Alabama, due largely to Obama’s presidential bid, experts say

Birmingham NewsContempt charges proceed against Rove

Birmingham NewsBellefonte nuclear power [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 7/31/08

The Arab TribuneState Rep. Jeff McLaughlin plans to reintroduce bill that allows mothers to be prosecuted if new born tests positive for drugs

St. Clair News-AegisFormer City Clerk sues Pell City, its Mayor and Council

The Cullman TimesLawsuit over Cullman’s plans for a water reservoir on Duck River [...]

July 31

1956: Actor Michael Biehn was born in Anniston

Nationwide on McArthur’s Side

Forbes.com has a story about the supplemental retirement savings program offered to Alabama state employees offered by Nationwide Financial Services (the Nationwide Insurance folks):

How Nationwide got this exclusive deal says a lot about the often cozy, pay-for-play relationships between public employee unions and business.

Nationwide pays $1 million a year to the Alabama State Employee [...]

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 7/30/2008

Birmingham NewsConvicted murderer serving life says he, not Thomas Arthur, killed Troy Wicker Jr. in 1982

Birmingham NewsAlabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Page Walley resigning effective Sept. 1

Birmingham NewsA former Hanceville court magistrate pays the city $18,860 after state audit

Birmingham [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 7/30/08

The Selma Times-JournalEditorial argues for the preservation of Bryce Hospital

The Wetumpka HeraldEditorial on the Jefferson County bond default

The Brewton StandardOpinon article, “State has seen winds of change”

July 30

1942: Alabama native Cornelius Paul was among the sailors killed when the USS Grunion was sunk by the Japanese during World War II.

1946: NASCAR driver Neil Bonnett was born.
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Terry Everett Wants Love for His District …and Governorship?

Retiring Republican Congressman Terry Everett endorses his party’s nominee, Jay Love, to succeed him in the 2nd Congressional District.

And he might run for Governor? He’ll hang on to some campaign money, just in case.

King’s Overcompensation

Many readers already made the connection from our Daily Headlines on Sunday… A salary in the AG’s office that was not commensurate with experience/training is partly what undergirded the recent rumors related to our state’s Attorney General, and the Birmingham News had the story on Sunday – though not in the context [...]

Glad to be Helpful

Been quite busy around here. We’ll catch up a little now, catch up a little later…

Montgomery Advertiser reporter Sebastian Kitchen almost sorta kinda mentions the Political Parlor in his Sunday column when he refers to us as “a popular Alabama blog.” Thanks, SK!

Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 7/29/2008

Birmingham NewsHigh fuel cost and fewer road trips deals double whammy to ALDOT and highway contractors

Birmingham NewsTwo Alabama congressional races among hottest 10 in country, NRCC chairman says

Birmingham NewsThousands have not claimed economic stimulus checks

Birmingham NewsBeing with [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 7/29/07

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Dothan EagleDale County residents ask County Commission to review garbage pickup policy

The Andalusia Star-NewsCovington County Sheriff expects to be housing federal inmates soon

The Cullman TimesAudit of Hanceville City Court finds irregularities

Daily Headlines, Monday, 7/28/2008

Birmingham NewsAlabama tax holiday offers savings during an economic downturn

Birmingham NewsSeven of 21 defendants in Jefferson County sewer scandal have paid financial obligations

Birmingham NewsAlabama likely to resume executions Thursday

Birmingham NewsAlabama has a great pre-K program for 4-year-olds; [...]

Small Town Political Gazette 7/28/08

The Outlook A look at the cost of running for office in Alexander City

Press Register Candidate enters Fairhope’s 7 way mayoral race

The Selma Times-Journal Editorial comment on recent criminal case

July 28

1949: Baseball player Vida Blue was born.

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Daily News

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 3/17/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserEnd date for state’s PACT plan may be 2011

Montgomery AdvertiserWoman hit with rock in car on I-20 dies

Montgomery AdvertiserSchool uniforms may go systemwide in Montgomery

Montgomery AdvertiserSuperintendent supports middle school concept in Montgomery

Montgomery AdvertiserJoe Reed [...]

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Legislative Dispatch

Change

I 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

Riley and her friend Caroline joined Julie on the campaign trail in Isabella this past weekend.

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.
The House will take up a ten minute calendar this week. A ten minute calendar is [...]

Purple Dot Connection

MARCH MADNESS

TOP TEN INDICATIONS OF MARCH MADNESS

10.  Eric Massa inviting us to ask the 10,000 Navy men he served with whether he is gay.

9.  Larry Langford hitting the jackpot 33 times in one day and not remembering it.

8.  Ron Sparks being able to make payments on a $500,000 loan with an income of $80,000.

7.  Artur Davis [...]


Back in the Day...

Union Avenue in Ozark in the 1920s

Vintage postcard