From the monthly archives:

March 2010

Qualifying ends Friday at 5 p.m.

March 31, 2010

Candidates running on a party ticket have until 5 p.m. Friday—that’s April 2—to qualify if they wish to run in the June 1 primary election.

Geneva County arson, attempted murder suspect denied youthful offender status

March 31, 2010

A Geneva County judge denied youthful offender status on Wednesday to a 20-year-old Samson man facing charges that he set fire to his grandmother’s house while she was inside it.

Dale County judge grants new trial for death row inmate

March 31, 2010

OZARK — A Johntown community man on death row for a nearly decade-old murder in Dale County could get a new trial after a judge ruled in his favor this week.

Geneva man gets prison sentence for knife attack

March 31, 2010

A Geneva County judge sentenced a 28-year-old man to prison Wednesday for a domestic-related knife attack.

Car washers filling car washes, yards to keep pollen away

March 31, 2010

OZARK – For vehicle detailers and car washers like Adam Glanton, pollen makes the money roll in.

Gov. Bob Riley signs bill to stop pay for convicted teachers

March 31, 2010

The new law goes into effect immediately and covers Class A felonies such as murder, first-degree rape, first-degree arson, first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary. MONTGOMERY — Gov. Bob Riley has signed legislation into law that will stop pay for teachers who are convicted of major felonies or…

Dukes introduces Morgan bingo bill – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

March 31, 2010

Dukes introduces Morgan bingo bill The Decatur Daily (subscription) MONTGOMERY — A bill to close any loopholes that could allow electronic bingo in Morgan County has been introduced in the Legislature. …

Angry parents protest Oakman mayor over new school

March 31, 2010

OAKMAN, AL (WBRC) – Wednesday angry parents protested the mayor of Oakman over a dispute that has halted construction of the town's new elementary school.

Forecast: Clouds creeping back in as weekend approaches

March 31, 2010

Thursday, Friday high temperatures in low 80s. There will be sunny skies over the Birmingham area Thursday and Friday, but according to the National Weather Service clouds and the threat of rain will return Friday night. Tonight will be clear with a low around 48. Thursday’s high …

Rolling Stone article examines Jefferson County financial crisis

March 31, 2010

The article will appear in the magazine's April 15 print edition. Lisa Pack, center, is featured prominently in the article. Here she speaks with other laid off Jefferson County employees and supporters outside of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham on Sept. 3. (The Birmingham…

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