Five more Alabama towns face wet/dry election October 21, 2010 It’s been more than 25 years since the citizens of Russellville have debated legalizing alcohol sales in the city. It was defeated in the 1984 Read More
Candidates running for state, local offices quiet on gambling October 21, 2010 By Sondra Washington Alabama political candidates are no strangers to heated debates over issues they plan to support or oppose if and when they are Read More
‘Bingo’ probe: All 11 plead ‘not guilty’ October 21, 2010 The 11 lawmakers, gambling bosses, lobbyists and others who were arrested Oct. 4 in a FBI “bingo” probe and charged with a vote-buying scheme all Read More
Choosing an anti-gambling candidate October 21, 2010 Contact candidates and ask them where they stand on the gambling issue. If they say, “I’m opposed to it personally, but …,” that’s code language Read More
Does U.S. Supreme Court opinion make Poarch Creeks subject to county, state law? October 21, 2010 In the old western movies, settlers were always concerned when the Indians were “off the reservation.” In other words, the Indians may be up to Read More
Chilean Baptists focus on miners’ spiritual health October 21, 2010 Chilean Baptists found ways to minister to 33 workers who were trapped a half-mile underground in a living room-sized chamber inside a copper and gold Read More
Indian gambling money ‘transparent,’ officials say October 21, 2010 By Sondra Washington Since slot machine-style gambling began taking root in the state, many people have speculated about the amount of money the casinos were Read More
Student revival begins with one high school football coach’s obedience October 21, 2010 “This was one of the best experiences of my life,” Alyx posted on the website for The Awakening 2010, a student revival held Oct. 5–7 Read More