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 Posted by Danny, on November 30th, 2009, at 4:51 pm Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R – Birmingham) announced to a crowd at a Tuscaloosa fundraiser earlier this month that former state Senator Gerald Dial will run as a Republican for the Senate District 13 seat that he held six terms as a Democrat. Dial as a Democrat became too rebellious for the likes of Democratic Sen. Lowell [...] Posted by Danny, on November 30th, 2009, at 4:44 pm Did you see that Earl Hilliard Jr. picked up the endorsement of the Congressional Black Caucus PAC in his quest to succeed Artur Davis as the Congressman for AL-07? Dad’s ties from his own Congressional days surely didn’t hurt. The real value for Hilliard here is to whatever extent the endorsement will [...] Posted by Danny, on November 30th, 2009, at 4:44 pm We’ve had more than the usual number of distractions around the Parlor lately, including the holidays and working to get the Parlor back into shape after our ‘net storm. I’ll be sifting through some email and notes to find post topics that didn’t get posted, seeing what still passes the sniff test for freshness [...] Posted by Danny, on November 30th, 2009, at 4:27 pm Tallassee’s landmark Hotel Talisi was destroyed in a fire this morning. Opened in 1928, the buffet in the hotel’s restaurant was promoted in an Alabama Tourism campaign, “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die” (pdf). StClairCountyAL.com has a fond write-up (”It’s my favorite eating place in all of Alabama.”) [...] Posted by Danny, on November 30th, 2009, at 7:25 am There are still some rough edges to be sanded down, and the tweaking will no doubt be an ongoing effort, but we have a new look for the site that brings us closer to completing the transition from the old look (that we trashed rather unexpectedly) to the new. Some may love this, [...] Posted by H, on November 30th, 2009, at 6:25 amBirmingham News – Jefferson County sheriff wants Collins overruled Birmingham News – Train-hopping raises concern: 24 trespassers killed in Alabama since 2006 Birmingham News – Encyclopedia of Alabama paints state story Birmingham News – Voters in other counties deciding fate of occupational taxes Birmingham News – Apathy, hope voiced [...] Posted by H, on November 29th, 2009, at 6:44 amBirmingham News – Archibald: Ranking the mayors of the past Birmingham News – Nation’s Black Friday shopping up only modestly, early data suggests Birmingham News – Birmingham community group conducts Avondale area clean-up Birmingham News – City in debt: Mobile’s liability worries officials Birmingham News – U.S. probes Alabama’s [...] Posted by waltm, on November 29th, 2009, at 6:40 amThe Daily Home – A different tool to reduce drop out rates The Selma Times-Journal – Group targets AIDS education The News Courier – Limestone County Commission to show thanks for grants Posted by Danny, on November 28th, 2009, at 9:28 am A reader writes:
I [...] Posted by H, on November 28th, 2009, at 6:19 amBirmingham News – Birmingham-area women firefighters to sell Brave Beauties calendar for special needs charity Birmingham News – Jefferson County hopeful homicides halved in 2009 Press-Register – Mobile’s debt liability raises some concerns Press-Register – Tropical Storm Ida took toll on Baldwin beaches Press-Register – States plan for warming [...] Posted by waltm, on November 28th, 2009, at 5:59 amThe Sand Mountain Reporter – Group suspends holiday fund raising and related editorial The Tuskegee News – Racing Commission could receive 45 per cent raise Southeastern Sun – Community mourns loss of Wallace Miller Posted by Danny, on November 27th, 2009, at 8:07 am I expect that next week you will see a new look for the Parlor. The painters are putting on the second coats, and movers will position the big pieces once the dropcloths are removed. Tweaking the smaller pieces and other design elements will be a longer process. We will have some news bits to [...] Posted by waltm, on November 27th, 2009, at 8:00 amSeems to be motto of 13 year old, Marina McKinley, of Saraland. She has gone from seeing people beg for left overs to providing a meal for them. She does have a website where donations can be made. As the saying goes better to light a candle than curse the darkness. Posted by H, on November 27th, 2009, at 5:56 am Birmingham News – Archibald: Some savor this whacky, whacky world Birmingham News – Who’s got free tickets? Every state legislator Birmingham News – Birmingham Baptist Association ‘Food for Friends’ gives away food and clothing on Thanksgiving morning Birmingham News – Birmingham City Council’s pro tem vote for Steven Hoyt may [...] Posted by waltm, on November 27th, 2009, at 5:54 amJournal-Record - Grants raise interest in Bedford program The News-Courier – Three years of excess revenue helps Athens pay bills The Blount Countian - Law center takes on ADEM over Rosa Mines permit Dothan Eagle – Royer enjoys Thanksgiving with family, friends |
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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