Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 11/11/2009

Birmingham News – Archibald: Imagine that — clowns, visionaries try to fill Langford’s shoes

Birmingham News – McAdory wins runoff for Alabama House District 56 seat

Birmingham News – Calera finally has six new council members

Birmingham News – Bessemer school board moves to join lawsuit against city of Bessemer

Birmingham News – Jefferson County judge likely to rule against bingo halls in their effort to reopen

Birmingham News – Prosecutors ask that Mary Buckelew be sentenced to six months in federal prison

Birmingham News – Birmingham school board postpones officer elections after lawsuit

Press-Register – State senator proposes total gambling ban

Press-Register – City Council considers ‘revenue-neutral’ borrowing proposal

Press-Register – Veteran recalls his ordeal as prisoner in World War II

Press-Register – FDA regulators, lawmakers to continue oyster talks

Press-Register – Ida leaves little damage on coastal Alabama

Press-Register – Austal bets big on Mobile

Press-Register – State cuts may have big consequences for courts

Huntsville Times – Airport officials optimistic despite fewer passengers and higher fares

Huntsville Times – Citizens’ opinions sought on sales tax hike

Huntsville Times – Courts save time, money

Huntsville Times – Food pantry feels the pinchas more families seek help

Huntsville Times – Teaching charity builds character

Huntsville Times – Warming talk is overheated, scientist says

Huntsville Times – Athens allocates nearly $100,000 for sewer project

Huntsville Times – Personnel Board appointment draws opposition

Huntsville Times – Saluting our brave veterans

Montgomery Advertiser – Political newcomer from Tuskegee eyes open seat in Senate District 28

Montgomery Advertiser – Davis, Sparks split on health care bill

Montgomery Advertiser – River Region to honor area veterans for service, sacrifice

Montgomery Advertiser – Gun found in school’s bathroom trash can

Montgomery Advertiser – ALDOT to auction vehicles Saturday

Tuscaloosa News – Council nixes riverfront bond issue

Tuscaloosa News – Bill would block same-sex benefits

Tuscaloosa News – Court orders Forkland to halt misuse of road money

Tuscaloosa News – Gordo celebrates veterans, Ma’Cille with two-part event

Tuscaloosa News – Budget cuts risking kids’ safety not OK

Tuscaloosa News – Health-care bill tests party loyalty

Florence TimesDaily – Lesbian couple allowed at prom

Florence TimesDaily – Renewal tax due for vote

Florence TimesDaily – Leaders push optimism at State of the City

Florence TimesDaily – Chairman’s position still a point of debate

Anniston Star – A thank you that’s earned

Anniston Star – How’d we do?

Anniston Star – Helping Alabama’s rural schools

Decatur Daily – Veterans due more than parade, salute

Decatur Daily – Hartselle has chance for significant growth

Gadsden Times – Etowah County Commission chips in $10,000 for Black Creek Parkway

Opelika-Auburn News – Jeffrey A. Tucker: GDP growth shaky, Mises growth solid

New York Times – ‘Opt-Out’ Proposal Puts State Leaders to the Test

New York Times – Senate Plan Would Expand Regulation of Risky Lending