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Recent Blog Posts
Alabama foreclosure filings on the decline by AnnistonStar
Feb 11, 2011 | 
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Foreclosure filings in Alabama continue to decline, according to data released Thursday by foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac.
RealtyTrac’s data shows there were 1,642 foreclosure filings in Alabama in January. The company describes a foreclosure filing as a default notice, scheduled auction ... | 7 |
1 million fewer people visited Alabama beaches after oil spill, figures show by AnnistonStar
Feb 11, 2011 |
Alabama’s beaches saw a million fewer visitors in 2010 than the year before, according to the latest state tourism figures, and the impact reverberated across the state.
Many people who visited after the record-setting BP PLC oil spill were attracted by huge discounts.
Read the full story ... | 6 |
UA reacts to second racial language incident of month by AnnistonStar
Feb 10, 2011 |
The University of Alabama is dealing with a second incident of racially insensitive language on its campus in less than a week.
Wednesday afternoon, UA vice president Mark Nelson sent an e-mail to students, faculty and staff addressing the chalking of words “that disparaged members of vario... | 7 |
Gambling interests spent $6.3M in 2010 elections, analysis shows by AnnistonStar
Feb 10, 2011 |
Gambling interests, including some headed by operators now under indictment, pumped nearly $6.3 million into Alabama's 2010 elections.
An analysis by The Birming ham News showed that 144 political action committees handled contributions originating from the Poarch Band of Creek Indian... | 6 |
Report: More Alabama students taking AP courses by AnnistonStar
Feb 10, 2011 |
A growing number of Alabama students are taking and excelling in Advanced Placement courses, according to a national report released Wednesday.
The seventh annual “AP Report to the Nation,” released by The College Board, shows a marked increase in Alabama students’ participation and success i... | 6 |
Abbeville man on trial for solicitation to kill two deputies by AnnistonStar
Feb 10, 2011 |
A jury will determine the fate Thursday of an Abbeville man charged in an alleged plot to kill two Henry County Sheriff’s investigators and a police informant. William “Scottie” Lindsay Jr., 51, of Columbia Road, went to trial on three felony solicitation to commit murder charges in front ... | 6 |
Woman arrested while counting stolen money by AnnistonStar
Feb 09, 2011 |
A woman who police say stabbed a man and then took his wallet was arrested while she was counting the stolen loot, authorities said today. Tyeisha King, 27, is charged with first-degree robbery. She is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on $30,000 bond.
Read the full story from The B... | 6 |
Weaver Mayor Garry Bearden is finally trying to do something to support the Weaver community. Bearden proposed and pushed through a resolution to support keeping the Weaver Post Office fully staffed. But WAIT! doesn't Bearden's wife work at that post office. Once again, Garry Bearden is doing what best suits his needs. by wakeupweaver
Feb 09, 2011 |
Weaver Mayor Garry Bearden is finally trying to do something to support the Weaver community. Bearden proposed and pushed through a resolution to support keeping the Weaver Post Office fully staffed. But WAIT! doesn't Bearden's wife work at that post office. Once again, Garry Bearden is doing... | 6 |
Sen. Beason defends call to 'empty the clip' by AnnistonStar
Feb 09, 2011 |
An Alabama legislator who told a Republican audience it was time to "empty the clip" when addressing illegal immigration said Tuesday he wasn't advocating violence, but others found his remarks frightening and reckless after a deadly Arizona rampage.
Sen. Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, said he... | 7 |
Proration predicted this year, layoffs next by AnnistonStar
Feb 09, 2011 |
Proration is probable for at least one of two state budgets for the remainder of the year, and state layoffs are probable next year due to the economy’s continued effect on Alabama, Finance Director David Perry said Tuesday.
“We have had most agencies tell us what they would cut,” Perry sa... | 8 | Follow Us
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