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Murtha’s Death Means More Tanker Problems?

Local officials hoping to get a dual contract. more »

Feb/8/10 9:31 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by mob1: This entire ordeal has been one hugh joke and waste of time. So now we are going to split the contract, please exlain to me the point in having bid contracts… 1 Responses »

John Murtha Has Died

Democratic Rep. John P. Murtha, who represented Pennsylvania's 12th district for 36 years, died today at the age of 77. more »

Feb/8/10 2:05 PM

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By CBS

Alabama Legislature Considers Bingo Bills

Gambling issues take center stage at the Legislature this week. more »

Feb/8/10 11:30 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by framkly: If it is illegal now, why give criminals a monopoly? The Legislature should consider making legal all forms of casino style gambling. Also, if Alabama… view »

A Bust For Bingo In Alabama

The State Supreme Court has handed down it's ruling dealing a victory to Governor Bob Riley and John Tyson Junior, Commander of his Anti-Gambling Task Force. more »

Feb/4/10 9:25 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by cmb1: I have never voted for gambing in Al but you can bet i will next time not for the gambling but for JOBS! 6 Responses »

Ala. Christian Coalition Gets Gambling Money

Associated Press reports that Christian Coalition of Alabama received donations from political action committees largely funded by gambling interests. more »

Feb/4/10 2:43 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: I do not argue your view of church goer’s saying one thing on sunday then gambling on monday through friday. However, there is no need to clasify… 4 Responses »

Schwarzenegger: Fla. Is for “Old People”

California Governor Also Knocks Iowa While Touting the Values of His State. more »

Feb/4/10 1:13 PM

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By Associated Press

B-I-N-G-O Not Childs Play in Alabama

The fight over electronic bingo has become so big, it seems to have taken a life of its own. more »

Feb/3/10 9:14 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by bamafan: Wonder whats next on Tysons list, the raffel at the ballpark? After all that is buying a chance to win something. view »

Governor Riley Is Headed To Washington

Riley is among a bipartisan group of governors invited to a meeting with President Obama. more »

Feb/3/10 10:46 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by carl: I have no idea about Hydro-power,but we could sure make a killing on wind power if we hooked all our politician up to wind turbins,with all the hot air… 2 Responses »

Herman Thomas Hearing Scheduled

Former Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas will fight to get his law license back at a hearing scheduled for later this month in Mobile. more »

Feb/3/10 10:02 AM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by mikehuntshard: ITHINK THIS IS MOBILE BIGGEST JOKE IF HE WAS WHITE ,HE WOULD BE IN PRISON ,THIS IS MORE OF MOBILE GOOD OLD BOY CLUB, WHEN IT COMES TO THE DOWNTOWN BUNCH,… 6 Responses »

House OKs Bill Restricting Access To 911 Calls

The Alabama House has passed a bill that would restrict the public's access to 911 calls and require a court order for their release. more »

Feb/2/10 4:13 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by carl: When the Fourth Estate is silenced the Fifth Estate surges and the Third Estate suffers. 1 Responses »

Raids will Continue

Governor Riley Defends Gambling Raids more »

Feb/1/10 9:27 PM

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By Mel Showers

Comment by framkly: Maybe the casinos could sell a small percent to a Indian. Then they would be legal. I am a native American, maybe I will give them a call. 14 Responses »

Tyson Responds To Gambling Ruling

Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson calls the federal court decision a "victory for the rule of law". more »

Feb/1/10 4:55 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: This may bewhat is needed to get the issue brought to the forfront.I don’t gamble but i have no objections to what others choose to do with their… 4 Responses »

Sen. Shelby: “Government Can Not Create Jobs”

Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby rejects the idea of a second stimulus plan, as President Barack Obama unveils a $3.8 trillion budget. more »

Feb/1/10 11:36 AM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by claycitymadness: your free market ran the economy into the ground dick, you didint get thats what the last two years have been about? your greedy buddies/supporters… 3 Responses »

People In Mobile Speak Out On Electronic Bingo

Some are closely watching developments around the state. more »

Jan/29/10 9:09 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by turnipman: Riley is an incompedent clown. Now he has enlisted Tyson. Wow, what a dynamic duo. Blind leading the blind, wasting bunches of money over a personal thing… 15 Responses »

Troopers Stand Ready At Country Crossing; Facility Closed

Hundreds of state police attempt to raid two multimillion-dollar bingo operations in Alabama. more »

Jan/29/10 10:01 AM

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By Dothan Eagle

Comment by carl: How is it different,when they can go into a business and take away these electronic bingo machines whether they are being used or not and yet the cruise… 7 Responses »

Bernanke Confirmed for Second Term At Fed

Despite Bipartisan Criticism, Senate Votes to Give Ben Bernanke Second Term as Chairman of Federal Reserve. more »

Jan/28/10 3:54 PM

By Associated Press

Senate Panel OKs Alabama Constitutional Convention

The debate over rewriting Alabama's constitution has resumed at the Legislature. more »

Jan/28/10 12:21 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by FastFred: It’s not broke,but we might be if the Constitution is changed. A rewrite will simply make AL taxpayers vulnerable to a back-door tax increase (by… 1 Responses »

Obama Vows to Fight for Jobs

President Uses State of the Union Address to Try to Redefine Himself in the Wake of Electoral and Legislative Setbacks. more »

Jan/28/10 9:29 AM

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By CBS

Comment by ronald t: bla bla bla yeah right,show me the money there funny boy then i might belive some of this bull s—-t you say.—sorry—. 4 Responses »

John Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards Separated

Former senator and Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards has legally separated from his wife Elizabeth. more »

Jan/27/10 5:26 PM

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By CBS News

Comment by suzanne45: What a fine upstanding “man” you are John Edwards. Way to go. You cheat on the woman who carried, bore, and reared your children..the… view »