Small town political gazette – 3/20/10

The Selma Times-JournalLowndes County Commission chair faces charges

The Greenville AdvocatePrincipal’s decision to resign unaffected by Board’s decision

Dothan EagleHenry County NJROTC dispute settled

Troy MessengerBill to up Pike County Coroner’s pay awaits Senate OK

Eufaula Tribune - Historic district expansion now in Council’s hands

The Wetumpka [...]

Small town political gazette - 3/19/10

The Cullman TimesTim James: ‘Government must live within its means’ - an interview

Cleburne NewsPayne let go as Police Chief in Heflin – something is going on here

Moulton AdvertiserHiker finds campaign signs

The Sand Mountain Reporter - Albertville city website defaced – Have you applied all [...]

Small town political gazette – 3/18/10

Shelby County ReporterMcClurkin’s new State House office proving controversial

Shoals InsiderColbert County indigent defense system could save the state millions

The Greenville AdvocateMorgan resigns from Brantley Council

Times-JournalAides first in school budget cuts

The Daily SentinelCut backs hit Jackson County court system

The Cleburne News [...]

Small political gazette – 3/17/10

The Arab TribuneFor the umpteenth time, tax is not 12 per cent here

Southeastern SunEnterprise residents have their day in court

Eufaula TribuneDeerfield Development files suit against City of Eufaula and local resident

Shelby County ReporterCalera facing stricter water quality standards

Cullman TimesWest Point [...]

Small town political gazette - 3/16/10

The Daily HomeLincoln’s Census Contest not really a lottery

The PostCherokee County Probate Judge Slater calls out County Commission

The Arab Tribune - Council members question Arab’s ability to pay employees a raise

Troy MessengerCity’s land fill to close

The PostBig plans for Little Rock [...]

Small town political gazette – 3/14/10

Demopolis Times - ABI investigation into missing funds inconclusive

Cullman Times - Around round – wet/dry election to be held in Good Hope

The Selma Times-JournalRemembering Joshua

Small town political gazette – 3/13/10

Cleburne News – Cleburne County adopts permit system after hearing from loggers and poultry growers – Increase court costs to cover roads?

BaldwinCountyNow – School jobs will be lost with or without tax increase

Prattville Progress – BOE employee says political activism lead to firing

Troy Messenger – Vicious proration cycle continues

On the trail:

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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[...]

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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

MARCH MADNESS

TOP TEN INDICATIONS OF MARCH MADNESS

10.  Eric Massa inviting us to ask the 10,000 Navy men he served with whether he is gay.

9.  Larry Langford hitting the jackpot 33 times in one day and not remembering it.

8.  Ron Sparks being able to make payments on a $500,000 loan with an income of $80,000.

7.  Artur Davis [...]


Back in the Day...

Union Avenue in Ozark in the 1920s

Vintage postcard