Samford students raise money for Haiti

March 4, 2010

Samford University students Lauren Barry (left) and Matt Fennell were among performers at a Hope for Haiti benefit concert Feb. 4. Students and others crowded

Alabama Baptists gather for rally; vocal opponents show up

March 4, 2010

Anti-gambling leaders had their work cut out for them trying to speak over an unruly crowd at a rally held Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m.

State’s top attorneys spar over gambling

February 25, 2010

Two of the state’s highest attorneys exchanged words Feb. 17 in separate press conferences regarding recent actions taken by the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal

Is this catch phrase really the motivation behind current legislation? Who decides which bill wins?

February 25, 2010

By Sondra Washington and Jennifer Davis Rash Television commercials, pro-gambling politicians and casino operators alike are declaring, “Let the people vote.” This rhetoric currently centers

‘Be courteous’ to legislators, ‘don’t attack people’

February 25, 2010

Alabama Baptists and other concerned Christians are among the many beginning to get involved and voice their opinion about the current debate over attempts to

Slot-machine legislation would create for-profit gambling operations

February 25, 2010

By Sondra Washington and Jennifer Davis Rash Pro-gambling legislators are working feverishly to amend Senate Bill (SB) 380 calling for a vote to legalize and

Senator targets governor’s power

February 25, 2010

Attempted raids on two of the state’s largest casinos recently ignited a media firestorm between gambling supporters and leaders of Gov. Bob Riley’s Task Force