Leroy News

The mail arrives about an hour later than it used to in pockets of Washington County.

Neal Solomonson officiating. Burial will be in LeRoy Cemetery. Mr. Schutz, 95, formerly a longtime resident of the LeRoy area, die

You could see one of the hottest new voices in Country Music at Alabama Adventure.

“We are less safe than we have ever been”

Eight candidates vying to represent central Alabama and the rest of the 2nd Congressional District in Washington discussed the military, agriculture, health care and fuel prices during a live forum Friday night ... via Montgomery Advertiser

According the the U.S. Geological Survey, the documented history of small earthquakes in Alabama spans about 100 years and includes about six small- to moderate-sized damaging events. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“That will come from projects like the Gene Stallings banquet we held recently and, hopefully, from donors.”

Construction on a new $300,000 ballpark for Athens Bible School is on schedule and should open for play next spring, ABS Principal Joe Olson said Friday. via News Courier

There are new developments in the federal corruption case against former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman. via WHNT-TV Huntsville

A legislative panel studying the future of the Alabama Statehouse agrees the leaking structure should be abandoned by the Legislature and a new building constructed. via WVTM-TV Birmingham

“You can see a lot of inner peace in him, even though he has a lot of challenges”

Birmingham Catholic officials, including Bishop Robert Baker, along with dozens of Alabama parishioners are heading to Washington to take part in events surrounding this week's U.S. visit of Pope Benedict XVI. via Birmingham News Online

Colder air will work its way into the South as we head towards Tuesday morning by way of a brisk North/Northwest wind. via NBC 15 Online

“These 350 jobs are going to be a lifesaver.”

Construction could begin this summer or fall on a 1,400-inmate federal prison near Aliceville in rural west Alabama that is expected to employ more than 300 people. via Anniston Star

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley is 1 of 3 governors being honored Thursday by the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“Every one of our service members' lives are equally precious”

An Idaho National Guard Army reservist was fatally wounded in Baghdad on Sunday during an insurgent attack. via Alabama Live

“All I can be thankful for is that I am not in jail.”

A Huntsville defense contractor found not guilty of illegal arms export last year has won another victory against the government, after a judge ordered the Justice Department to pay the legal expenses incurred ... via The Birmingham News

“This woman was not involved in any campaign in which I was involved. I have yet to find anybody who knows her.”

WASHINGTON -- Karl Rove says a one-time Republican campaign worker who has accused him of dirty tricks against a former Alabama governor is a 'complete lunatic,' and he calls CBS a 'shoddy operation' for airing ... via Montgomery Advertiser

The Republican race for president of the Alabama Public Service Commission has turned into a two-person contest. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“As Americans, we need to ask ourselves: Does every child in the U.S. deserve an equal opportunity to be healthy and survive to adulthood?”

When it comes to a child's well being, where he or she lives may make a big difference, says a report released today by a non-partisan children's organization. via NBC13.com

Alabama Democratic Congressman Artur Davis is recommending that former Governor Don Siegelman avoid testifying before Congress about his corruption case. via WAAY

“The 11th Circuit will come in like Shaquille O'Neal and slam dunk a new trial for me”

Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman leaves a Louisiana prison. For the first time in more than nine months, former governor Don Siegelman walked beyond the gates of a Louisiana federal prison. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“It's a sweet day. He's an innocent man and he's been in prison for nine months”

Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is not just getting to go home after spending nine months in federal prison. via Alabama Live