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State capital: Montgomery Entered Union: Tuesday, December 14, 1819 Population: 4,530,182 (1604 estimate) Area 50,744 sq mi. (131,427 sq km) Governor: Bob Riley (Republican) U.S. Representatives: 7 State nicknames: The Heart of Dixie, The Yellowhammer State, The Cotton State, |
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Alabama NewsTwo Large Alabama Casinos Staying Closed For Now<p>Two large electronic bingo casinos that have been closed for more than a month are planning to stay that way even though a judge says Alabama's attorney general has legal authority over the governor's gambling task force.</p> Task Force appeals Macon, Lowdnes Co. rulings<p>The following is a full response from Governor Bob Riley's office on actions relating to Macon County's restraining order and a Birmingham judges ruling over Lowndes County.</p> Alabama kicks off 'Year of Small Towns' campaign<p>This year is for you if you live in a small town in Alabama. The state is kicking off a tourism campaign called the "Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns" on Tuesday with a ceremony in Montgomery.</p> Crimson Ride bus drivers agree to 3-year contract<p>Kenneth Kirk, international vice president for the Amalgamated Transit Union, said drivers voted 23-1 in favor of the contract.</p> Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts visits Alabama law students<p>U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is visiting Alabama. Roberts will speak to law students at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday afternoon.</p> Task Force Commander John Tyson, Jr. Responds to Judge's Order<p>MONTGOMERY John Tyson, Jr., Commander of the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling, today responded to a judge's temporary restraining order that prohibits state law enforcement officers in all but one county in Alabama from enforcing state laws against illegal gambling.</p> Sen. Hinton Mitchem to retire from Legislature<p>State Sen. Hinton Mitchem - a veteran of more than 30 years in the Legislature - said Monday that he will not seek re-election this year.</p> Judge: Attorney general, not task force, holds legal cards<p>Alabama's attorney general has legal authority over the governor's antigambling task force and must take a position in court on its efforts to shut down electronic bingo casinos, a judge ruled on Monday.</p> Former Alabama Cop Who Faked Abduction To Be Freed<p>Faron White, the 49-year-old former supervisor of the Decatur Organized Crime Unit is completing his sentence at a prison in Oakdale, La.</p> Largest casino in Ala. reopens, judge blocks raid in latest chapter of state's gambling fight<p>Alabama's largest casino reopened Friday, shortly after a judge ruled that the governor's anti-gambling task force could not raid the gambling hall or seize any of its 6,400 electronic bingo machines.</p> Weather update: fire weather watch issued for much of central Alabama<p>The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for much of central Alabama, including Jefferson and Shelby counties, effective through 6 p.m. Monday.</p> Governor announces "Great Alabama Homecoming"<p>More than 200 towns and cities will stage "Great Alabama Homecoming" events and unveil historic markers in 2010 as part of the Year of Small Towns & Downtowns, Gov.</p> Big differences on electronic bingo among candidates for Alabama governor<p>The candidates trying to become Alabama's next governor have views on electronic bingo that run the entire spectrum.</p> Rev. Jackson Speaks For Bingo Workers<p>SHORTER, Ala. - The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he would like to see all closed casinos in Alabama reopen like VictoryLand in Shorter is planning to do.</p> US ed secretary's visit to Ala. school draws ire<p>Alabama's Legislative Black Caucus is calling on U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to cancel his appearance at Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery.</p> Alabama's largest casino reopened under a judge's protection<p>VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor says he is relived to be open for business after shuttering the place for more than a month.</p> Alabama slightly ahead of last year with refunds<p>Published: Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:50 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:50 a.m. Alabama's Department of Revenue reports that the issuance of state income tax refunds is running slightly ahead of last year, but there are processed returns waiting on money to become available for refunds.</p> Ex-Alabama Mayor Langford Sentenced to 15 Years in Sewer Bond Bribery Case<p>The former mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for taking $241,000 in bribes in exchange for giving $7.2 million in sewer-bond and derivatives business to a friend who was an investment banker.</p> Light snow possible in north Alabama<p>Forecasters say Alabama may be in for more snow. The National Weather Service says snow is possible across a wide area in north Alabama starting early Tuesday.</p> Alabama bingo sponsor says bills dead for now<p>The sponsor of electronic bingo bills in the Alabama Senate says he won't make another attempt to pass them during this year's legislative session.</p> |
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