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South Alabama Democrats unhappy with redistricting proposal

May 23, 2012

MONTGOMERY — Senate District 22 would be shifted to put the largest part of the district’s population in Baldwin County, possibly jeopardizing the chances that current Sen. Marc Keahey of Grove Hill or another Democrat could win the seat, under the redistricting plan passed by the Senate Tuesday evening.

Huntsville school district to lease 11,000 laptops for students

May 22, 2012

The contract will allow the district to speed up plans to put personal computers or tablets in the hands of all students.

Catholic Diocese of Biloxi files lawsuit against federal government

May 21, 2012

The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi filed suit today in the U.S. Southern District Court in Gulfport against the federal government regarding the recent Department of Health and Human Services mandate that would force employers to provide contraception, sterilization and abortifacient drugs for employees.

Investigators ask heated questions in meeting about Stephen Nodine murder case

May 21, 2012

In a heated meeting, Baldwin County District Attorney’s investigators on the Stephen Nodine murder case repeatedly questioned and yelled at a medical examiner about why the doctor had ruled Angel Downs’ death a suicide, according to testimony this morning.

Sam Jones campaign receipts show spending on food, gifts; District Attorney mum on investigation

May 18, 2012

MOBILE, Alabama — An attorney for Mobile Mayor Sam Jones’ campaign has confirmed that the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the mayor’s campaign finances.

Huntsville school district settles appeal of former longtime employee

May 17, 2012

Marc Seldon, who has worked for the district for 23 years, was scheduled for an appeal hearing before the school board on Monday. The board Thursday night approved an agreement that brings the appeal to an end.

Huntsville school district settles appeal of former longtime employee

May 17, 2012

Marc Seldon, who has worked for the district for 23 years, was scheduled for an appeal hearing before the school board on Monday. The board Thursday night approved an agreement that brings the appeal to an end.

Baldwin County teen shooting case sent to grand jury

May 17, 2012

On Thursday morning, District Judge Jody Bishop ordered the case sent to the grand jury.

Watchdog Report: Madison County superintendent made reporting errors in Missouri district

May 17, 2012

Dr. David Copeland held his previous job in Missouri for just seven months, but in that time made mistakes that caused the district to wrongly receive nearly $200,000 in state funding.

Thomas to run for mayor in Northport

May 16, 2012

Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon won’t be running uncontested in August in the city’s municipal election. Former Northport City Councilman Robert Thomas has announced he intends to run for mayor and will run against Herndon and former Northport Mayor Harvey Fretwell. Thomas, …