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July 4, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:03 am

Dothan Eagle - Free clinic launching fund drive - will there be any need for such in the future?

Troy Messenger - Election contest drawing to an end?

Demopolis Times - Fireworks ordinance will be enforced - seen in many papers this week

July 3, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:14 am

Alexander City Outlook - Coosa County Commissioners reopen bond debate - taking multiple bids would be wise

Dothan Eagle - Dothan mayoral forum held

BaldwinCountyNow - Robertsdale cleaning up act to avoid lawsuit - Law suits tend to motivate city hall

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July 2, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:06 am

Randolph Leader - Preparing for the demonstration that wasn’t

The Selma Times-Journal - Comments pour in on Perry County landfill

The Tuskegee News - Myron Penn undecided about 2010 run

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July 1, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Uncategorized, Small Town — waltm @ 6:04 am

The Selma Times-Journal - Davis discusses stimulus funding in Selma

Athens News-Courier - State Rep. Mac  McCutcheon to bow out if police chief job is a conflict

The Clanton Advertiser - Article and editorial about a proposed 1 cent county sales tax

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June 30, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:03 am

The Times Journal - - Collinsville could get stimulus funds

The Daily Sentinel - Jackson County Commission tends not to use recommendations

The Atmore Advance - Escambia County Commission: Clean up or pay up

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June 28, 2009

Small Town Political Parlor

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 5:54 am

Dothan Eagle - Seagle calls opponent the Chamber candidate

Greenville Advocate - Workers try to find work after lumber mill closes

Demopolis Times - City can not be divided right now - an editorial

Prattville Progress - All bark? Animal control ordinance has little bite to it - an editorial

Daily Home - Stop complaining and take action - easier said than done

June 27, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 5:53 am

Monroe Journal - Grim Editorial cartoon

Cullman Times - Times Editorial: Are students in the city worth more than in the county?

Troy Messenger - Keep the numbers in perspective - an editorial about unemployment rates

The Sand Mountain Reporter - New hiring plan in Albertville may get sticky 

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June 26, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:10 am

The Monroe Journal - Salary cuts for Monroe County Commissioners

The Sand Mountain Reporter - Greg Price to run for District Judge

The Cleburne News - Lambert winds court case against City of Heflin

BaldwinCountyNow - Fairhope solons continue to spar over new city position

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June 25, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 5:51 am

Dothan Eagle - Inmates to vote in Dothan city elections

The Randolph  Leader - Wadley gets rid of municipal court - said to be an economy measure

Prattville Progress - Abandoned subdivisions draw ire of Millbrook officials

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June 24, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:54 am

The Clarion - Hollywood council now has a quorum and can appoint a new mayor

The Clanton Advertiser - Popwell resigns as registar chairman - Something to keep an eye out for

Gadsden Messenger - Cherokee lay out their plans - which appear very long term

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June 23, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 5:57 am

The Selma Times-Journal - Barbara Evans announces for HD-69 - She would make an interesting addition to the House

Cullman Times - Jackie Wilhite announces for Cullman County Sheriff

Andalusia Star-News - No bingo rules yet - issue appears dead

Troy Messenger - Pike County seeks raise for coroner

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June 21, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:17 am

BaldwinCountyNow - Former Orange Beach mayor gets 7 more years - did not know  the AG sentences folks.

Hartselle Enquirer - Vote on school board sometime in 2010

Greenville Advocate - Butler County school drop out program featured on CNN

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June 20, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:19 am

Dothan Eagle - Charges against former Geneva County administrator dismissed

Troy Messenger - Dispute over hiring a football coach for Goshen High School settled

Shoals Insider - Polly Ruggles announces for District Judge

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June 19, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:14 am

The Tuskegee News - Employee health insurance costing local governments

Shoals Insider - Lawrence County Commissioner sentenced for DUI

The Atmore Advance - Election Board overrules protest - more details

June 18, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:09 am

The Tuskegee News - Quit complaining and get informed - an editorial

The Daily Home - State makes progress in jobs - an editorial

Dothan Eagle - Council man says code of ethics is government interference - words fail

Troy Messenger - Pike County Board of Education responds to suit over hiring a football coach -  football is life

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June 17, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:09 am

Troy Messenger - New evidence in District Six election contest

Andalusia Star-News - Former county commissioner arrested on theft charges

Times-Journal - Richards named Crossville mayor

BaldwinCountyNow - Motion by Daphne Council to strip mayor of hiring power under fire

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June 16, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:04 am

Atmore Advance - Election board overrules challenge to tribal council election

Clanton Advertiser - Chilton County Commissioners warn of tight budget for next fiscal year

BaldwinCountyNow - Fairhope’s mayor may not have claimed veto power

The Selma Times - Still no clear answers about missing car from Selma PD

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June 14, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:03 am

Troy Messenger - Most see property value decrease - expect a push for a return to quadrennial tax appraisals next year

Prattville Progress - Veterinarian tired of being dogged by city

The News-Courier - State: no signal for signal on deadly stretch of Highway 72

June 13, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:04 am

Ledger-Enquirer - Russell County Board’s racial divide - an editorial

Cullman Times - Patricia McGriff announces for SD-4

Eufaula Tribune - Lodging operators mad about ‘heads on bed’ tax increase

BaldwinCountyNow - Fairhope mayor opens city books - but few show up to see them

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June 12, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:07 am

Dothan Eagle - Officer asks for investigation of city attorney and police chief

Dadeville Record - Monroe tapped for Dadeville City Council

The Tuskegee News - City trims budget by 32 hour work week

Cullman Times - Canada appointed mayor of Dodge City

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June 11, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:01 am

The Blountian Countian - Quilts, funds and fairness - Editorial about a local controversy

The Tuskegee News - Making progress a steady process -  an editorial

Atmore Advance - Challenge filed in Poarch election

Greenville Advocate - Unfair practices in Crenshaw County schools alleged by black educators

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June 10, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:04 am

Andalusia Star-News - Many would like Seth Hammett’s seat

The Daily Sentinel - A town turned upside down - Mayor, two council members resign

Daily Home - Whats next for Waldo? - Mayor and two council members resigned earlier this week

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June 9, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:03 am

The Times-Journal - Crossville’s mayor dies, replacement coming

Daily Home - Waldo’s mayor and council members resign

Cullman Times - Sheriff to run for re-election

Andalusia Star-News - Covington County Commission hears bingo debate

June 7, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:04 am

St. Clair News-Aegis - Words and Actions - editorial about domestic violence and bingo in St. Clair County

Wetumpka Herald - AEA stands in Bryne’s way to the Governor’s seat

Troy Messenger - Sales tax decline county wide - Decreased services could make incumbents vulnerable

Daily HomeBingo anyone? - Bingo begins in Ashville

June 6, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:03 am

Eclectic Observer - Don’t take that first free apple - sage advice for any public employee

Eufaula Tribune - Free fishing: Why not take the kids to the pond or lake tomorrow? - a sound idea

Record Journal - Verdict in sexual harassment case against Sumter County Sheriff

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June 5, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:24 am

Selma Times Journal - City audit tuns up some positives

Troy Messenger - Are there other options? - to borrowing to finance county road work

Cullman Times - Former Hanceville board members law suit headed to trial

June 4, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:12 am

The Blount Countian - You get what you pay for - an editorial about taxation and road repairs

Northwest Alabamian - AG opinion sought in Winston County Commission, Board of Education controversy

Andalusia Star-News - Covington County schools face budget cuts

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June 3, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 5:53 am

The Post - Republicans have to stand for something - Guest column by Roy Moore that will be making the rounds

Clanton Advertiser - Any doubt now? - Editorial about Chilton County’s financial situation

St. Clair News-Aegis - Best family business? - Column about the Pell City Public Housing Authority

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June 2, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 5:44 am

Daily Home - Ashville seeks court order to bring in bingo machines

The Sand Mountain Reporter - Spurlin to challenge Mitchem

The North Jefferson News - Local legislators reflect on ‘average’ session

Shelby County Reporter - Legislators hold town hall meeting - Does it mean anything that a legislator needs a name tag?

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May 31, 2009

Small Town Political Gazette

Filed under: Small Town — waltm @ 6:44 am

Dothan Eagle - Talking out of turn - Editorial about conflict between a council man and Habitat for Humanity

Daily Home - Democratic agenda falls short for 2010 - an editorial

Clay News - Wayne Taylor announces candidacy for County Commission

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