Bessemer ‘bingo’ not clear but permits OKd
February 4, 2010
The Bessemer City Council voted to accept three electronic bingo gambling permit applications Jan. 22 despite Judge Eugene Verin’s order to keep the “status quo”
Gambling bill moving in House would protect current operations from taxes, raids
January 28, 2010
Gambling supporters repeatedly promise money from regulating and taxing slot machines that are being labeled electronic bingo. But House Bill (HB) 154, passed Jan. 20
Bessemer mayor, council at odds over ‘electronic bingo gambling’
January 28, 2010
Gambling supporters on Bessemer’s City Council refused Jan. 14 to acknowledge Mayor Edward May’s veto of their latest resolution — this time essentially transforming the
Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling head resigns post after gambling trip to Mississippi
January 28, 2010
Former Jefferson County District Attorney David Barber recently resigned as commander of the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling. His resignation becomes effective with the
FBC Andalusia celebrates debt paid in full
January 28, 2010
First Baptist Church, Andalusia, recently celebrated the retirement of its debt with a note burning ceremony. The debt was incurred when the church purchased property
The CP and Beeson
January 28, 2010
I read with interest your story in the Jan. 7 edition of The Alabama Baptist titled “Suggestions from Readers About GCR.” Could I please make
Christian gambler?
January 28, 2010
There is a strange business relationship that has emerged involving gambling and bingo in Alabama. I am sure it surprises no one in Alabama that
Look beyond empty promises, see gambling for what it is, concerned citizens contend
January 21, 2010
Members of Citizens for a Better Alabama and Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP) challenged the state’s residents to look beyond empty promises made by casino
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