Gov. Bentley Keeps Large Fundraising Lead over Griffith
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is maintaining a large fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Parker Griffith.
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Food Vendor Accuses ASU of Threat
A food services company has sent a letter to the trustees of Alabama State University accusing the university’s new president of threatening to cancel the company’s contract after it wouldn’t commit to provide $20,000 in services for her inaugural.
Alabama Bureau of Investigations Looking Into Murder-Suicide
A murder-suicide across two different counties has the Alabama Bureau of Investigations searching for answers and residents in shock.
Law Enforcement Agencies and Local Businesses in South Alabama Give Back
Law enforcement and businesses from south alabama are joining forces. It’s all in the hope to help victims of child abuse and neglect
Intersection Improves In Greenville
Greenville has made improvements to one of their intersections some considered dangerous.
The intersection of Fort Dale Road and interstate drive. Just off interstate 65 on exit 130.
Study Says Outsourcing Services Could Save Schools Money
Could hiring private companies for non-academic services help school systems save money? One study says yes.
Bentley Keeps Large Fundraising Lead Over Griffith
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is maintaining a large fundraising lead over Democratic challenger Parker Griffith. The Republican incumbent has raised more than $5 million in contributions in his quest to win a second term. Campaign fundraising reports filed Wednesday show that Bentley added more than $400,000 to his campaign war chest in August. Â Griffith raised $12,920 in August. Griffith has…
Helping Montgomery Families Initiative Gets Big Donation
A special Montgomery project got a big donation earlier today.
The Helping Montgomery Families Initiative received a $50,000 check.
AG Joe Hubbard Settling a Lawsuit
Democratic Attorney General candidate Joe Hubbard is settling a lawsuit accusing him of defaming a security company. Â Hubbard represented National Security of Alabama when it filed a lawsuit last year, challenging the awarding of a legislative security contract to DSI Security Services. The suit alleged Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard had ties to DSI. DSI said no relationship…
Tallassee City Council Approves Money for Theatre Restoration Project
Efforts to renovate and reopen a historic Tallassee theatre are getting a boost from the city council.
