Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 2/21/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserBill to allow homebrewing introduced in House

Montgomery AdvertiserBentley, legislators work on streamlining government

Montgomery AdvertiserSouthern Baptist panel recommends add-on to name

Montgomery AdvertiserWeekend rains ease drought conditions in area

Montgomery AdvertiserAnnual vigil helps raise awareness of hate crimes

Montgomery AdvertiserAdvertiser Editorial: Protect patients

Huntsville TimesHuntsville Housing Authority takes stand against proposed Alabama House, Senate bill

Huntsville TimesFormer Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer ‘concerned about the direction of the city’

Huntsville TimesAlabama A&M seeks to dismiss lawsuit filed by former professor Regina Colston

Huntsville TimesFilm Festival to feature documentary on town of Phil Campbell being helped by Phil Campbells

Huntsville TimesFood for thought on boosting Alabama’s economy (editorial)

Huntsville TimesA sensible legislative pay plan (editorial)

Birmingham NewsNOAA brings national water crisis center to Alabama to focus on forecasting, drought, floods, policy, safety

Birmingham NewsBirmingham Water Works general manager says bond refinancing will save money

Birmingham NewsPelham City Council appointment now to be determined by Gov. Bentley

Birmingham NewsGardendale preparing to change to mayor/council form of government

Birmingham NewsHoover City Council ratifies proclamation in recognition of equal rights

Birmingham NewsJefferson County returns more laid-off workers to their jobs

Birmingham NewsShelby County case plays central role in drive to break Voting Rights Act, Politico reports

Press-RegisterDog River awash in Mobile’s garbage after Saturday storm (video)

Press-RegisterRegistrar displays Gee’s Bend quilts at Semmes Middle School

Press-RegisterProsecutor hints at new indictment in Bayou La Batre corruption case

Press-RegisterRaise penalties for all involved with cockfighting (editorial)

Press-RegisterFace to face with a crisis we ignored (Frances Coleman)

Tuscaloosa NewsNorthport Police Chief Green put on paid leave

Tuscaloosa NewsOpen Carry group looks to expand gun rights

Tuscaloosa NewsGas price rise not apt to slow down

Tuscaloosa NewsAlabama student taking ‘The Face’ to NBC’s Today Show

Tuscaloosa NewsEDITORIAL: The public has a right to know about changes

Anniston StarA history to avoid: State should be extremely careful with inmate-labor program

Anniston StarLet us now praise our schools

Anniston StarBack home, Alabama?

Gadsden TimesMoore: Experience will help in dealing with budget issues

Gadsden TimesLegislative redistricting suggested for mid-May special session

Associated PressCasino developer in 4th day of gambling testimony

Associated PressAla. gov, legislators work on trimming government

Los Angeles TimesJudge rules against part of Nebraska city’s immigration plan

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