Daily Headlines, Friday, 10/24/2008

Birmingham NewsBirmingham-area fails to meet ozone mark

Birmingham NewsGriffith, Parker wage tight contest in quest to succeed Cramer in Alabama’s Fifth District

Birmingham NewsHealthSouth recovers $133 million in suit against investment vbank UBS

Birmingham NewsAlabama budget cuts now are likely after capital gains estimates have been revised from $117 million to zero

Birmingham NewsSupreme Court hopefuls meet with the Judicial Campaign Oversight Committee over the negative campaigning.

Birmingham NewsToday is final day to register to vote in the Nov. 4th election

Birmingham NewsWith Jefferson County’s sewer mess already spilling over, reaching a deal is even more imperative.

Birmingham NewsJefferson County, Ala., religious groups and community groups have a chance to help 100 inmates make a better transition from prison to the free world

Press-RegisterState should review retirement fund deal

Huntsville TimesGroup discusses refund allegation

Huntsville TimesOperation offers help for homeless veterans

Montgomery AdvertiserState Board considers Bible-related textbook

Montgomery AdvertiserHoyer cancels Segall appearance

Montgomery AdvertiserBoard approves layoff policy for Alabama 2-year system

Montgomery AdvertiserIRS looking to get funds to taxpayers

Montgomery AdvertiserUSDA purchase may help catfish industry

Montgomery AdvertiserGas prices across state keep falling

Montgomery AdvertiserJames, Pool best judicial hopefuls

Tuscaloosa NewsThat chirping sound you hear…

Tuscaloosa NewsWater war comments may benefit Obama

Anniston StarKeep schools on right track: Sales tax may be best choice

Anniston StarPoliticians should learn from this

Decatur Daily Vote ‘yes’ on Amendment 1, ‘no’ on others

Opelika-Auburn NewsCounty should have authority to regulate garbage, weeds

New York TimesThe George Wallace We Forgot

Los Angeles TimesGOP retirements put key seats up for grabs, giving Democrats a

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