Small town political gazette

Greenville AdvocateGeorgiana Council seeks answers to town’s woes

Arab Today - McDaniel’s meth database bill passes

The Selma Times-JournalCharter meeting lightly attended

Times-JournalSchools attack grad rate the right way

Small town political gazette – 3/11/10

Daily Home - Do you know this woman?

The Sand Mountain Reporter - Albertville Councilman seeks to name immigration attorney

The Daily SentinelLack of funds causes paving dilemma in Jackson County

Shelby County ReporterFour ex-inmates sue Harpersville, alleging civil rights violation

The Piedmont Journal - So, how did we get [...]

Small town political gazette - 3/10/10

The Cullman TimesBuzz short lived for Hanceville alcohol supporters

The Greenville Advocate - Deceased inmates families file claims against Butler County

The ClarionMediator appointed in Jackson County Commission controversy

Troy MessengerFerrell Road suit against Pike County has a judge

Times-Journal - Ider votes to fire police [...]

Small town political gazette – 3/09/10

Greenville AdvocateCould all Butler County roads become gravel?

The PostCedar Bluff businesses plan on passing alcohol sales petition

The Atmore Advance - Baker: Bingo issue expected to linger

The Daily HomeExtending jobless benefits in recession makes sense

On the trail:

Dorman Grace in Jasper, Shelby in Fort Payne, [...]

Small town political gazette – 3/07/10

Demopolis Times – Campaign signs should follow city laws – just a reminder

Cullman TimesBill could increase legislative grant funds for Cullman County by $200,000

Randolph LeaderTwo arrested at Randolph County Commission meeting

Dothan EagleBeveryle Middle School drawing attention from other states

Selma Times-JournalBush Hog decision [...]

Small town political gazette – 3/06/10

Daily Mountain EagleAlcohol issues dominate Carbon Hill meeting

BaldwinCountyNowLandlord/tenant ordinance sought in Spanish Fort

Troy MessengerPike County ponders inmate labor for road projects

Demopolis TimesCity responds to suit over sewer plant

The Wetumpka Herald Jones to Tyson: stay out of my counties

Dothan Eagle[...]

Small town political gazette – 3/05/10

The Moulton AdvertiserLawrence County to pay $25K in past due state payroll taxes

The Tuskegee NewsRev. Jackson returning for several rallies

The North Jefferson News - Owners of long standing business blame closing on Warrior boycott

BaldwinCountyNowFairhope council takes up the issue of attorney fees

Andalusia Star-News - [...]

Small town political gazette - 3/4/10

Dadeville RecordJackon’s Gap town clerk indicted

Times-JournalIder council man will not face felony charge

Dothan EagleWebb town council says mayor violated legal authority

Shoals InsiderCherokee council man has sordid past

The Arab TribuneMcLauglin: caucus a step towards equality in Legislature

The Tuskegee News[...]

Small town political gazette - 3/3/10

Dothan EagleMidland city loads hearing for former police chief

Daily Mountain EagleIs Walker County really unhealthy?

Cullman TimesCounty denies breach of water supply contract, city may sue

Times Journal - Riley vetoes Dekalb again

Jacksonville NewsJacksonville school system reserves fall short

Enterprise LedgerGrand Marshal [...]

Small town political gazette – 3/2/10

Troy MessengerWill sales tax increase cover TRMC costs?

Arab-TodayArab Council approves distribution of alcohol tax revenue

The PostComplaints about raw sewage go unaddressed for two years

Dothan EagleSupporting law, not gambling

The Daily Home - Budget holes need to be filled

The Selma Times-JournalDrug [...]

A few Sunday afternoon pointers

From Decatur Daily, If voters reject bingo, what will happen next and news that Governor will be sending in revised budgets that reflect national political realities.  Expect many headlines about teacher contracts being non renewed amid calls for bipartisan leadership and so on.

Stan Pate: An edgy force in Alabama politics is a profile [...]

Small town political gazette – 2/28/10

Cullman TimesCounty spending holdout resolved

Dothan EagleHouston County asks court to resolve bingo fee reimbursement issue

Eufaula TribuneAnnual study shows drops in visitations for local attractions

The Selma Times-Journal - Drug Court assists parents

The Wetumpka HeraldPolitics needs to really get back to basics - a [...]

Small town political gazette - 2/27/10

The Times Journal - DA questions felony charge against Ider councilman

BaldwinCountyNowBaldwin County Commission candidate charged with domestic violence

Dothan EagleHouston County Commission will not refund bingo stamp fee

Troy MessengerSales tax rise on the way for Troy

The Daily HomeNot so fast, Lincoln’s Census Lottery [...]

Small town political gazette

The Cullman TimesInterview with AG candidate, Michel Nicrosi

Daily Mountain EagleInterview with AG candidate, Luther Strange

The Times-JournalIder councilman charged

The Monroe JournalCitizens for a Clean Southwest Alabama share their concerns

BaldwinCountyNowQuestions linger over the penny tax

Dothan EagleWoman upset over treatment [...]

Small town political gazette – 2/25/10

Dothan EagleGilley: Country Crossing tax break will not be in bill

Andalusia Star NewsBudget cuts could put mentally ill in South Central Alabama at risk

The Cullman Times‘We need help’ – Colony town council discusses its financial situation

Troy MessengerCounty Commissioner addresses remarks made about local [...]

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Legislative Dispatch

Change

I 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

Riley and her friend Caroline joined Julie on the campaign trail in Isabella this past weekend.

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.
The House will take up a ten minute calendar this week. A ten minute calendar is [...]

Purple Dot Connection

HAPPY FEBRUARY

Under the “B” … June 1 

                 I’ve tried to follow BINGO rules and BINGO raids.  I’m not sure I understand the law, nor do I get the motives of many of the principal players.  I bet many of you know a heck of a lot more about this than I.  But one thing I am [...]


Back in the Day...

Noble Street at Night, Anniston, 1944

Vintage postcard