AL Needs More Aid For Katrina Recovery
Sat, May 10, 2008 - 2:42 pm
Alabama officials estimate the state needs around $100 million - double its allocated federal aid - to address housing needs leftover from Hurricane Katrina.
Senate Blocks Grocery Tax Ban
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 12:01 pm
State lawmakers refuse to debate a bill that would remove state sales taxes on groceries.
Immigration Bills Die In Alabama Legislature
Wed, May 07, 2008 - 11:41 am
With two days remaining in the session, most bills to control illegal immigration have died.
75 Students Arrested In University Drug Bust
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 3:06 pm
Authorities seized, cocaine, Ecstasy pills, marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, hash oil, methamphetamine, illicit prescription drugs, several guns and at least $60,000 in cash
Florida Divided Into Two States?
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 2:15 pm
The North Lauderdale City Commission wants to divide Florida into two states: North Florida and South Florida
AL Senate Approves School Budget Cuts
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 12:46 pm
Senate committee approves Alabama education budget with cuts
Children Seized From New Mexico Compound
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 12:36 pm
Cult leader who claims to be the Messiah is arrested on suspicion of sex with minors.
Alabama Senior Citizens Push To Abolish Grocery Tax
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 12:01 pm
Representatives of senior citizens groups, including the AARP, have urged the Alabama Legislature to pass the grocery tax amendment.
2 Mobile Netters Ordered to Court
Tue, May 06, 2008 - 10:09 am
Two commercial gillnetters have been ordered to appear in court after an officer from the Marine Resources Division says he saw them using a 1,200-foot net in the closed waters of Daphne's D'Olive Creek.
Why Haven’t I Gotten My Tax Rebate Check?
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 3:46 pm
Many people are waiting for their check to come in the mail, but it might take a little bit longer than you're expecting and there's a reason why.
Study: Smoking Bans Reduce Teen Smoking
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 3:11 pm
A new study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in reducing the number of teens who become smokers.
Grocery Tax Removal Hits New Hurdle
Sun, May 04, 2008 - 5:45 pm
Legislature to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries is snarled in a Republican effort to end annual property tax reappraisals for homes statewide.