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“You're living, you're dy ing. Children play around and trip over graves, and that's great”
Grace Episcopal Church in Mount Meigs is many things. It's a church building from 1893 that is on the National Register of Historic Places. via Montgomery Advertiser
We've got neat things happening on NewsChannel 19 This Morning. Meet the crew, send us your ideas, and check out recipes we've featured! More> NewsChannel 19 Anchors Anchor Jerry Hayes NewsChannel 19's Jerry ... via WHNT-TV Huntsville
Shelves Growing Bare at Area Food Banks
“This is a need, not just a fly-by-night operation”
The cost of groceries has skyrocketed in some cases as much as 70 percent in a year, causing more people are turning to food banks for help. via WAAY-TV Huntsville
Alabama double-dipping fight expands to all office holders through new bill
“I think this bill clears the air on everything. It affects every agency”
Until now, the fight over double-dipping has been limited to legislators' holding state jobs. via The Mobile Register Online
Knight emerges to lead tax fight
“This bill must pass the Senate and the people given a chance to vote on it”
Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery is chair of the House Government Finance and Appropriations Committee. via Tuscaloosa News
2nd District Congressional candidates discuss views at forum
Republican and Democratic candidates seeking the 2nd District Congressional seat agreed tonight on the need to protect Alabama military bases and to provide assistance to farmers struggling to recover from a ... via WAAY-TV Huntsville
Alabama court clears way for trial against drug companies
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that more than one pharmaceutical company can be tried at the same time in the state's lawsuit accusing drug companies of overcharging the state's Medicaid program. via Anniston Star
Riley to welcome Chinese delegation to Alabama
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley will welcome a trade delegation from China to Alabama on Monday. via WAFF-TV Huntsville
Johnny Mack Morrow A hope and a prayer are good for some things, but when you are budgeting for important state services, you need hard numbers and a real plan. via Franklin County Times
Alabama Congressional Candidates Battle For Cash
Alabama's congressional candidates are battling for campaign cash. The latest financial reports show Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright lagging behind several Republican candidates in fundraising. via WAAY-TV Huntsville
House defeats bill to legalize electronic bingo at tracks
The Alabama House has refused to consider a bill that would have legalized electronic bingo games at greyhound dog tracks in Mobile and Birmingham. via WAFF-TV Huntsville
Alabama native Condoleezza Rice visits Montgomery
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is visiting Alabama's capital city today. The Birmingham native is to receive the first honorary Doctors of Letters degree from Air University on Maxwell Air Force Base. via Everything Alabama
Thomas Wilkinson participates in state YMCA State Legislature
Thomas Wilkinson sits at the desk of the adjutant general of Alabama as he waits for his mother to answer his phone call. via Jacksonville News
Montgomery's HospiScript being purchased in $100 million deal
“HealthExtras is not only acquiring a great company but it is also gaining an exceptional management team”
BUSINESS TODAY'S NEWSPAPER The Birmingham News The Huntsville Times Press-Register Change local edition >> BREAKING NEWS Statewide The Birmingham News The Huntsville Times Browse by day posted: Browse by week ... via The Birmingham News
Alabama Judge To Rule Quickly On $63 Million Budget Dispute
A Montgomery judge has heard arguments on a lawsuit that could create a $63 million hole in the state General Fund budget. via WVTM-TV Birmingham
1,400-bed federal prison near Aliceville gets agency OK
“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 Alabama Live
Secretary of State Rice Coming to Montgomery
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice will be in the capital city next Monday, April 14 to receive an honorary degree from Air University. via WSFA-TV Montgomery
17-year-old flees juvenile lockup near Montgomery
A search continued Wedneaday for a 17-year-old Maryland murder suspect who escaped from a juvenile detention center near Montgomery. via News Courier
Alabama AG Sues Interior Department over Indian Gambling
Alabama Attorney General Troy King is suing the Department of Interior to keep it from allowing the Poarch Creek Indians to expand their gambling in Alabama. via WBMA