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State open meetings law gets look in court cases

BIRMINGHAM — After years without an open meetings challenge in Alabama courts, three lawsuits in six months have been filed against government agencies, claiming violations of the 2005 Open … more

By Marie Leech
The Birmingham News | 2/9/10 | 59 views

Snowball fight

Josh Varden, 10, throws a snowball at his friend Emma Zills, 8, in Florence on Monday. A surprise winter storm dumped more than 4 inches of snow and sleet on some parts of North Alabama, shutting … more

2/9/10 | 60 views

Greene County officials vow to block bingo raid

MONTGOMERY — A showdown is developing between the governor and Greene County officials over one of the largest electronic bingo casinos still operating in Alabama. Greene County Sheriff Ison … more

By Phillip Rawls
Associated Press Writer | 2/9/10 | 42 views

Madison school reopens after fatal shooting

MADISON (AP) — Students returned Monday to the North Alabama middle school where a 14-year-old was fatally shot last week, creating makeshift memorials to their slain classmate as another … more

2/9/10 | 124 views

Civil rights attractions draw tourists to Alabama

MONTGOMERY — Shirley Cherry considers Dexter Parsonage Museum one of Montgomery’s emerging gems that never should have been hidden. It was home to 12 pastors of the Dexter Avenue King … more

By Kym Klass
The Montgomery Advertiser | 2/8/10 | 210 views

Official: Shooter’s plan likely was known

MADISON — Madison Police Chief Larry Muncey told an assembly of hundreds of parents Sunday the deadly shooting at Discovery Middle School possibly could’ve been prevented. He said he … more

By Paul Huggins
Staff Writer | 2/8/10 | 2877 views | 5 comments

Stopping the raids a goal for now

MONTGOMERY — Two of the most visible members in the Legislature’s gambling bill push represent North Alabama districts that have no gambling operations or movements to get them. Rep. … more

By M.J. Ellington
Staff Writer | 2/7/10 | 87 views

Indian Mounds meeting is Monday

OAKVILLE — The Oakville Indian Mounds Park and Museum will host its annual public hearing and parent committee meeting on the Indian Education grant Monday. The public hearing begins at … more

2/7/10 | 72 views

Alleged shooter could face trial as adult

MADISON — A hearing Monday will determine whether the 14-year-old accused in the shooting death of a Discovery Middle School classmate will be tried as a juvenile or adult. Meanwhile, police … more

By Staff and wire reports | 2/7/10 | 1666 views | 14 comments

Texting ban shaky

MONTGOMERY — Days after a fatal Limestone County wreck that authorities said may have involved text messaging, bills to ban drivers sending texts got a likely death sentence in the … more

By M.J. Ellington
Staff Writer | 2/7/10 | 701 views | 8 comments