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Jan. 31, 2008
Judicial Inquiry Commission slaps circuit judge with 60-charge, 113-page ethics complaint.
The Political Round-Up: A win made for spin; Ex-prez 'Bama bound; Obama burning bright.
Even when it's over, for a politician, fundraising is never over.
Mobile next Boomtown, USA, per Forbes magazine.
Jan. 30, 2008
On the outside, the face of success both professionally and personally; on the inside, a lot of doubt and, without some serious soul-searching, likely a bumpy road toward failure ahead, until at last self-knowledge, a deeper understanding and, God willing, salvation. U.S. Senior District Judge Randy Butler tells his story to a recent CBMC luncheon here.
State Sen. Hank Sanders: Saving for a rainy day.
Steve Flowers: Don't forget to vote on Mega Super Tuesday (a/k/a Fat Tuesday in Mobile and Baldwin counties where voters can also cast their ballots today.)
Jan. 29, 2008
Could thirsty Atlantans learn from that peachy pooch Uga? Water's as close as the toilet bowl.
The Order of Myths: One take on Mobile-born filmmaker Margaret Brown's new documentary on Mobile's Mardi Gras, black and white. Another critic salutes OOM as one of Sundance Film Fest's Top Five.
Commentary by state superintendent of education reviews efforts at reducing state’s high school drop-out rate.
McCain or Romney? Florida to decide?
Jan. 27, 2008
In the Gray area: Local political consultant Jon Gray of Strategy Inc. analyzes results of the voting in Saturday's Democratic presidential primary in South Carolina.
Is economic crisis rooted in America's moral failure? Christian Coalition of Alabama Chairman Randy Brinson takes a shot at it.
Jan. 25, 2008
The Late State Gets The Worm: The unexpected ends and outs of the 2008 primary calendar.
Jan. 24, 2008
Candidates search for the trick to being real.
Steve Forbes makes a case for the Giuliani tax cut.
Bill Clinton: 'Screw it, I'm running for president.' Update in Fun & Games.
Jan. 23, 2008
Jan. 22, 2008
The New Orleans Index: Two years, five months since Katrina made landfall.
Jan. 21, 2008
Bill Clinton: I have a dream.
Jan. 19, 2008
Obama and the Gipper: Obama evokes Reagan and the Left blows a gasket.
An economic crash is far from inevitable.
Jan. 18, 2008
Local Clinton campaign headquarters to open here tomorrow.
City financial picture brightens, according to bond rating agencies, but head of City Council finance committee puzzled.
Jan. 17, 2008
Steve Flowers: Would-be successors to out-going 2nd District Congressman Terry Everett chasing fool's gold.
Jan. 16, 2008
Democrats crank up the campaign engines: Out-takes from the Mobile Area Democratic Association meeting.
State Sen. Hank Sanders: Like O.J., like Mike, like Oprah, like Tiger, Obama has 'through the roof' potential.
GOP race: Michigan, Mitt, a mess, a muddle.
Christopher Hitchens: Spanking Hillary. Ouch, that's going to leave a mark.
Mobile mutt in running for top dog honor.
Jan. 15, 2008
Bulletin: Mobile attorney Bob Sherling is Gov. Bob Riley's pick for a district court judgeship in Mobile County, the Mobile Bay Times has learned from sources close to the governor. Sherling, 61, is a former walk-on football player for Auburn and the late Head Coach Shug Jordan in the late 1960's. He has practiced law here for more than 30 years, and has been partners with Jay York for nearly 20 years. Sherling attended Cumberland Law School and was admitted to the Alabama Bar Association in April, 1975. Sherling succeeds outgoing District Judge Judson Wells who retired in order to return to a private law practice.
Sherling was in a deposition at mid-morning Tuesday and not immediately available for comment, according to a receptionist at his law office.
The governor's legal advisers Monday morning interviewed Sherling and the other two members of the local Judicial Selection Committee's short list -- Barbara Brown and Ed Blount.
Who should be hired as the new head football coach for the University of South Alabama Jaguars?
Jan. 14, 2008
Jan. 12, 2008
The Political Round-Up: Laissez les bons temps rouler, legislators!;
Judging would-be judges; A rose or #%~* by any other name ...; Pulling no punches; 24 & out; Siegelman donnybrook; Lathan falls short; Irony on the bayou. (For paid subscribers only; will be posted for non-subscribers in a week or so.)
Jan. 11, 2008
Everybody in? Okay, deal 'em: Local, state politicos assess the presidential races in the clearing smoke of the opening primary salvo.
State GOP proposes resolution ripping AEA for its 'anti-American' ties and hindering educational progress in Alabama.
Don't laugh. Huckabee's tax plan is brilliant.
Jan. 10, 2008
Jan. 9, 2008
Steve Flowers: Candidates zero in on Feb. 5.
Fox News New Hampshire Democratic primary exit polls.
Don't cry -- It's not over yet. Attack in the other direction and other history lessons.
Jan. 8, 2008
Jan. 7, 2008
Bragging Writes: Bragg Van Antwerp is a Mobile native now living in New York where he holds down "a fairly typical Wall Street job ... by day." Come night, he sheds his buttoned-down, wing-tipped look (or whatever uniform the stylist investment banker sports these days) to indulge his less remunerative passion as a presumably scruffier "amateur journalist, political commentator and political consultant." Check out Bragging Writes, an outlet for his thoughtful political and journalistic energies.
Jan. 4, 2008
The Political Round-Up: To a swear-thee well; More bench marks; Frazer by a nose; New name surfaces in USA football coaching search; Paw-Paw time; Strange goings on; Artur's prospects. Subscriber-only material.
Appeals court to defendants: Rarely wise to tell trial judge to KMA.
Jan. 3, 2008
Jan. 2, 2008
Steve Flowers: Presidential race will heat up as new year begins.
State Sen. Hank Sanders: 'I was ... filled to the brim.'
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