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Dallas Co. authorities arrest 5 bingo hall burglary suspects

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Five men from Bessemer are arrested for burglary in Dallas County — after they’re caught inside a bingo hall — that was recently shut down by authorities. Sgt. Kenny Hardin says the incident happen at around 11 o’clock Monday night at Selma Charity Bingo. He says deputies responded to a burglary-in-progress call — and found…

Governor Bentley Announces Alabama Advisory Council on Gaming

Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued Executive Order Number 24 creating the Alabama Advisory Council on Gaming. The Council will assess the current state and local laws on gambling, as well as the taxes generated therefrom, and will evaluate the best practices in other states, including the tax revenue structures and the enabling and implementing regulations and laws, as well…