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 Posted by H, on July 31st, 2008, at 5:35 amBirmingham News – Alabama Supreme Court delays execution of Thomas Arthur; state can’t find rape kit evidence Birmingham News – Black voter registration climbing in Alabama, due largely to Obama’s presidential bid, experts say Birmingham News – Contempt charges proceed against Rove Birmingham News – Bellefonte nuclear power [...] Posted by waltm, on July 31st, 2008, at 5:34 amThe Arab Tribune – State Rep. Jeff McLaughlin plans to reintroduce bill that allows mothers to be prosecuted if new born tests positive for drugs St. Clair News-Aegis – Former City Clerk sues Pell City, its Mayor and Council The Cullman Times – Lawsuit over Cullman’s plans for a water reservoir on Duck River [...] Posted by waltm, on July 31st, 2008, at 12:01 am1956: Actor Michael Biehn was born in Anniston Posted by Danny, on July 30th, 2008, at 10:59 amForbes.com has a story about the supplemental retirement savings program offered to Alabama state employees offered by Nationwide Financial Services (the Nationwide Insurance folks):
Posted by H, on July 30th, 2008, at 5:25 amBirmingham News – Convicted murderer serving life says he, not Thomas Arthur, killed Troy Wicker Jr. in 1982 Birmingham News – Alabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Page Walley resigning effective Sept. 1 Birmingham News – A former Hanceville court magistrate pays the city $18,860 after state audit Birmingham [...] Posted by waltm, on July 30th, 2008, at 5:24 amThe Selma Times-Journal – Editorial argues for the preservation of Bryce Hospital The Wetumpka Herald – Editorial on the Jefferson County bond default The Brewton Standard – Opinon article, “State has seen winds of change” Posted by waltm, on July 30th, 2008, at 12:01 am1942: 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. Posted by Danny, on July 29th, 2008, at 8:10 amRetiring 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. Posted by Danny, on July 29th, 2008, at 7:50 amMany 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 [...] Posted by Danny, on July 29th, 2008, at 7:40 amBeen 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! Posted by H, on July 29th, 2008, at 6:25 amBirmingham News – High fuel cost and fewer road trips deals double whammy to ALDOT and highway contractors Birmingham News – Two Alabama congressional races among hottest 10 in country, NRCC chairman says Birmingham News – Thousands have not claimed economic stimulus checks Birmingham News – Being with [...] Posted by waltm, on July 29th, 2008, at 6:24 am Dothan Eagle – Dale County residents ask County Commission to review garbage pickup policy The Andalusia Star-News – Covington County Sheriff expects to be housing federal inmates soon The Cullman Times – Audit of Hanceville City Court finds irregularities Posted by H, on July 28th, 2008, at 5:30 amBirmingham News – Alabama tax holiday offers savings during an economic downturn Birmingham News – Seven of 21 defendants in Jefferson County sewer scandal have paid financial obligations Birmingham News – Alabama likely to resume executions Thursday Birmingham News – Alabama has a great pre-K program for 4-year-olds; [...] Posted by waltm, on July 28th, 2008, at 5:29 amThe 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 |
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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