Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 2/29/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserClosing arguments expected to end today in gambling trial

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama House votes to expand film incentives

Montgomery AdvertiserMoore, Malone agree on many issues in debate

Huntsville TimesHuntsville Hospital, Decatur General Hospital in merger discussions

Huntsville TimesMadison Hospital labor and delivery program gets early summer due date

Huntsville TimesDale Strong considered an ‘up and comer’ as state power broker, political blog says

Huntsville TimesMarshall County school board member questions hiring of convicted former cop as a contractor

Huntsville TimesTwo bills before Legislature could help Huntsville area, state compete in next BRAC

Birmingham NewsGraysville mayor disputes water board member’s account of incident

Birmingham NewsJefferson County commissioner calls for end to bankruptcy case

Birmingham NewsBirmingham City Council approves public works money, overruling committee’s delay

Birmingham NewsShelby County gives vendors til March 15 to comply with Alabama immigration law

Press-RegisterPort expanding steel capacity with $7 million project

Press-RegisterOusted Baldwin County EMA director says firing vote seemed like ‘foregone conclusion’

Press-RegisterMobile fire department to seek grant to help offset looming layoffs

Press-RegisterMuch-needed face lift will help Mobile’s airport (editorial)

Tuscaloosa NewsNew zoning maps for neighborhoods touch all areas of tornado path

Tuscaloosa NewsArea agencies receive more than $2M in grants

Tuscaloosa NewsArea agencies receive more than $2 million from relief fund

Tuscaloosa NewsDilapidated houses call for enhanced policy

Anniston StarBentley should look to Riley for examples of leadership

Anniston StarA settlement good for all

Decatur Daily Seeking even more publicity

Gadsden TimesCouncil questions ‘process’ in selection of police chief

Gadsden TimesBoaz City Council makes appointments, reappointments

Gadsden TimesCrane new Gadsden police chief

Opelika-Auburn NewsJudge addresses local tea party group

Opelika-Auburn NewsLetter targets Lee County elections manager

Associated PressSummary of action in Alabama Legislature

Associated PressAla. bill makes it crime to disarm law enforcement

Associated PressAlabama editorial roundup

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