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Strong storms are moving into the Mobile area. At 6:10 p.m., National Weather Service Doppler radar a line of thunderstorms from 2 miles southwest of Vinegar Bend to 17 miles west of Benndale, Miss.

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

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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

While the Pope could probably choose any car in the world as his personal transportation, the Vatican has historically been supplied with vehicles since 1930. via Alabama Live

“This is a significant project and it needs to be out in the open, proudly and prominently displayed for visitors and legis lators”

The city of Montgomery is getting ready to pitch a plan to the state Legislature that would move the State House deeper into downtown Montgomery. via Montgomery Advertiser

“The sun is going to shine on (Huntsville) for a long time to come.”

Shelby says future looks bright here 'for long time to come' New military work shouldn't be the only anchor to Huntsville's economy in the coming years, Alabama's senior senator said Monday. via The Mobile Register Online

“You're against him testifying?”

Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman is preparing for a trip to Washington, D.C. while he's also getting used to life outside a jail cell. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

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

“We just want to help people with Parkinson's deal with this disease”

Times Staff Writer yvonne.betowt@htimes.com Carol Meenen is advocate for those with Parkinson's Carol Meenen of Gurley is always on the go, boarding planes in the last several weeks to Washington, D.C., and Las ... via Alabama Live

“I think of him more than a friend than as a leader”

When you mention the name Bill Dickinson, family members say, the response is always a positive one. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

Three weeks ago my life was settled and sweet - a good job, a wonderful wife, great kids and Lisa and I were headed to Washington for a surprise 80th birthday for her dad. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

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

“We give back a lot to the community in terms of money but also in terms of our time. That's really important.”

Gina DeSimone vividly recalls the first time she moved to Huntsville with Boeing Co., back in 2000, from Newport Beach, Calif. via The Birmingham News

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

This week marks the start of the second half of the 2008 legislative session, and there is still much work to do. via Jacksonville News

“Filing a 2007 tax return is the only way to receive an economic stimulus payment and we don't want those who normally don't have to file to miss out on getting a payment”

The Internal Revenue Service and its partners will open thirteen Alabama locations on Super Saturday, March 29, in an effort to reach those Americans who are eligible for the economic stimulus payment but who ... via WSFA-TV Montgomery

First, let me say that I am not even sure the Florida Panhandle ever had an illegal immigration problem. via Anniston Star

“If it wasn't for folks like us, the average guy wouldn't have a chance.”

Jere Beasley was nearly broke and looking for work after getting whipped in a race for governor 30 years ago. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

Grey Haven You can tell they're prog-rock because Grey Haven isn't spelled "gray." That's what makes it a Lord of the Rings reference. via Black & White