By Sondra Washington When Macon County’s “bingo” casino at VictoryLand shut its doors in August, gambling opponents claimed victory in their fight against Alabama’s slot
By Sondra Washington In states where full-fledged casino-style gambling is illegal, like Alabama, Indian tribes must negotiate a tribal-state compact to operate those types of
Alabama gambling operators have continuously used the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ casinos as an excuse to continue their gambling businesses across the state. Most
CLASS I GAMING. Social games played solely for prizes of minimal value, or traditional forms of Indian gaming when played by individuals in connection with
In 1984, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians became the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama. There are currently almost 3,000 members of the tribe.
Southside Baptist Church, near Gadsden, recently honored Gloria Dunn Johnson for 50 years of service as organist. The Etowah Association church presented her with a