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Tuesday May 12 2009
Gov. Riley Signs Gulf State Park Hotel Bill
The old park hotel that was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The bill allows the state to lease beachfront property for 70 years to a private company for development of the hotel. more »
Saturday April 18 2009
Illegal Bingo Machines Won’t Be Returned
The Alabama Supreme Court says that for
now Gov. Bob Riley's task force on illegal gambling can hold onto
gaming machines and cash seized in a raid at an electronic bingo
facility in Lowndes County. more »
Friday April 10 2009
Alabama Wants 20 Counties Declared Disaster Areas
Governor Bob Riley on Friday asked President Obama to declare a major disaster area for 20 counties in Alabama that received damage from wind, rain and flooding recently. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE more »
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Alabama's Governor Office
Tuesday April 07 2009
What Do Voters Think Of Political Ad Controversy?
Click for results of statewide scientific survey. more »
Wednesday March 25 2009
Troy Chancellor Won’t Run For Governor
Jack Hawkins says he's more passionate about Troy than pursuing public office and has decided not to run for governor in 2010. more »
Tuesday March 24 2009
Grocery Tax Will Not Go Away
An effort to remove the state's 4 cents sales tax from groceries has failed in the Alabama House. more »
Lights, Camera, Action!
Gov. Bob Riley has signed into law a bill that Alabama officials hope will mean in the future movies like "Sweet Home Alabama" won't be filmed in Georgia and other states. more »
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WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Monday March 23 2009
Stimulus Will Save Thousands Of Teachers’ Jobs
State schools Superintendent Joe Morton says nearly 3,800 teachers will get to keep their jobs for at least two more years thanks to the federal economic stimulus. more »
By
WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Fed Wants Gulf Shores To Return Hurricane $
Officials in Gulf Shores have been told
that government auditors want the city to return nearly $9.8
million used for cleanup after Hurricane Ivan in 2004. more »
Wednesday March 18 2009
‘Day Of Prayer’ For Shooting Rampage Victims
Governor Bob Riley declares Friday a “Day of Prayer and Remembrance” for the victims of last week's shooting rampage, their families and the communities effected. more »
Wednesday March 11 2009
Riley Will Visit Shooting Rampage Sites
Gov. Bob Riley wants to meet with local law enforcement to make sure they have everything they need. more »
Friday February 27 2009
State Launches Federal Stimulus Website
Governor Bob Riley launched a website that will help Alabamians learn more about the federal stimulus law and track how the stimulus dollars are spent in the state. more »
By
Governor Bob Riley's Office
Monday February 23 2009
Should Alabama Reject Part of Stimulus Money?
Click for results of scientific statewide poll conducted by News 5/Survey USA. more »
Alabama May Reject Some Stimulus Money
Republican Gov. Bob Riley said he may reject
about $66 million of the federal economic stimulus funds that were
earmarked to help states fund unemployment benefits. more »
Friday February 20 2009
Economic Summit Looks To Service Sector
The Alabama Economic Summit was held in Mobile Friday. more »
Monday February 09 2009
Riley: Alabama’s Economy Ok
Governor Bob Riley visits Foley, tells standing-room only things could be worse on the economic front more »
Friday February 06 2009
Kay Ivey Exploring Run For Governor
State Treasurer considering bid for Alabama Governor. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE more »
By
Kay Ivey Exploratory Committee
Artur Davis To Run For Governor
Alabama Congressman hopes to make history as state's first African-American Governor. more »
Thursday February 05 2009
Former AL Gov. Guy Hunt Remembered
A thousand people attend a state memorial service for Alabama's first Republican Governor since reconstruction more »
By
CBS News/Associated Press
Tuesday February 03 2009
State Of The State Address
Click here for a copy of Gov. Bob RIley's State Of The State address. more »
2009 Legislative Session Begins
Lawmakers return to Montgomery Tuesday. The 2009 Session starts at Noon. Gov. Riley will deliver the State Of The State tonight at 6:30, live on wkrg.com. more »
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WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Monday February 02 2009
Singing The Dirt Road Blues
The potholes are so big that they're singing for political help. more »
Stimulus Package Could Save Teacher Jobs
Gov. Bob Riley says Alabama is looking at widespread layoffs and larger class sizes if the stimulus package fails in the U.S. Senate. more »
Thursday January 29 2009
Economic Stimulus: Agree To Disagree
Alabama's governor and Lt. governor agree that Congress should pass an economic stimulus plan, but disagree about which one it should be. more »
Tanker Talk: Murtha Tours Port City
Influential congressman tours Port City's tanker digs. more »
Friday January 23 2009
Controversial Judge Eyes 2010 Governor’s Race
Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore says he is seriously considering another race for governor. more »
Tuesday January 20 2009
Gov. Bob Riley On Obama’s Inauguration
“Today marks an historic moment for our country. The peaceful transition of the most powerful office on Earth is truly exceptional, and something that all of us, regardless of political party, can celebrate as Americans." more »
Tuesday January 06 2009
Baldwin County School Cuts
Baldwin School Board meets to outline budget cuts forced by proration. System will try to avoid layoffs. more »
By
Special to News 5 from BCBOE spokesman Terry Wilhite
Thursday December 11 2008
Governor Riley’s Future On The Farm
Governor Bob Riley says he won't run for Sen. Richard Shelby's seat in 2010 even if Shelby decides to retire. more »
Wednesday December 10 2008
Gov. Riley Declares Internet Safety Day In Alabama
Gov. Bob Riley has proclaimed an
'Internet Safety Day' in Alabama. more »
Monday December 08 2008
Suspicious Letters Sent To State Capitols
Someone sent suspicious letters to Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and the governors of Missouri, Michigan and Rhode Island. more »
Monday December 01 2008
Riley & Obama Will Discuss The Economy
Bob Riley is one of 40 governors who will meet with President-elect Barack Obama Tuesday to discuss ways to stimulate the struggling economy. more »
Friday November 21 2008
Vets Get Help With Stress
Alabama publishes booklet to help vets deal with post war stress more »
Thursday November 06 2008
New Port Container Terminal Opens
Terminal will allow larger ships to load and unload products in Mobile more »
Friday October 24 2008
Grant Money Awarded To Reduce Deadly Crashes
Gov. Bob Riley has awarded $114,954 to Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties to help increase traffic patrols. Vehicle crashes resulted in 148 deaths in the three-county area in 2007. more »
By
Governor Bob Riley's Office
Tuesday October 21 2008
Sugar Cane Jet Fuel
Corn, cow manure, even chicken grease have all been used to make alternative fuels. In the next couple of years, you may be able to add sugar cane to that list. more »
Monday October 20 2008
Seat Belts On School Buses?
The state is performing an unprecedented $1.4 million study to
see if seat belts would be a benefit for the 25 million kids who
ride buses to and from school nationwide. more »
Thursday October 09 2008
Gov. Riley Rejects Offshore LNG Terminal
BREAKING NEWS Gov. Bob Riley has rejected plans for an offshore liquefied natural gas terminal about 60 miles south of Fort Morgan. more »
By
WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day
Alabama officials are trying to get through one day (Friday) without a traffic fatality anywhere in the state. more »
Wednesday October 08 2008
Decision On LNG Terminal Expected By Friday
Gov. Bob Riley will announce whether he will allow a Texas company to built a liquefied natural gas terminal off the coast of Alabama. more »
Friday September 26 2008
Possible Bankruptcy For Jefferson County?
Alabama's most populous county is on the brink of filing bankruptcy over its $3.2 billion sewer debt. more »
Friday August 29 2008
Juan Chastang Back On Commission
Just days after Merceria Ludgood resigned, Chastang returns to his old job. more »
Wednesday August 27 2008
Bob Riley Approval Rating
Click to see results of News 5/Survey USA scientific poll. more »
Wednesday August 13 2008
Take Back Our Highways
More than 125 additional state troopers will hit the roads August 18-24, ramping up DUI, seat belt and aggressive driving enforcement. more »
By
Governor’s Press Office
Tuesday July 29 2008
Is Thomas Arthur The Real Killer?
The U.S. Supreme Court will not stop Thursday's execution, but another inmate claims he's responsible for the murder. more »
Monday July 21 2008
Gov. Riley Encouraging State Employees To Carpool
To make it easier, Alabama has set up a website to help state workers find people to share a ride with. more »
Friday July 18 2008
Price To Land VW Plant Too Steep
Gov. Bob Riley says Alabama offered Volkswagen more than the state had ever offered for an auto plant. Riley says he didn't want to keep raising the offer. more »
Thursday July 17 2008
Governor Fighting For Upscale Hotel At Gulf State Park
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley is appealing a judge's decision that blocked state plans to build an upscale hotel and conference center at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The old lodge was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. more »
Tuesday July 15 2008
Alabama Loses Race For Volkswagen
Gov. Bob Riley says he's disappointed the German Automaker chose to build cars in Chattanooga, Tennessee rather than Huntsville. more »
By
WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Wednesday July 09 2008
Riley: Gates Made The Right Decision
Governoer Bob Riley says Defense Decretary Robert Gates made the right decision. "It’s right for our men and women in uniform and it’s right for the American taxpayers." more »
A Mobile woman makes a sacrifice to help her best friend,…
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Hundreds Have Lined Up At A Birmingha-area Book Store In…
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Police say a Mobile woman is recovering at USA Medical Center…
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The Mobile Police Department is conducting an internal investigation…
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Woman is charged in the murder of her father in Saraland.
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