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Jan. 31, 2009
Hard times in the USA are nothing new. Here's a haunting look at life in the earlier part of the 20th century in the USA.
Jan. 30, 2009
The See-Saw: Who's up? Who's down? Politically speaking, of course. A new feature in The Mobile Bay Times.
No poll necessary, Gambling won't solve revenue crisis.
Will organized labor re-emerge as factor in the south Alabama economy? Parts 1, 2 & 3.
Jan. 29, 2009
Dow, others plan mayoral campaigns ... in Montgomery.
Proposed energy rules portray bias against South.
The New Orleans Index: In contrast to the nation, the greater New Orleans economy has grown, boosted by the large-scale rebuilding effort underway. There is a new uptick in population growth and the region's unemployment rate is a relatively low 4.9 percent.
Jan. 28, 2009
If Employee Free Choice Act passes, organized labor could rebound in Alabama.
Voracious past continues to snap at ex-Davidson basketball star.
Tuscaloosa News: Photo-ID bill would hamper exercise of voting franchise.
Jan. 27, 2009
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford delivers State of the City address, touts low unemployment, steady sales tax revenues and new city projects.
Steve Flowers: Jefferson County -- Louisiana without the bayous.
Jan. 26, 2009
Far-sighted or far-fetched? 'Sports Complex of the Americas' proposed for Irvington area.
Jan. 25, 2009
Balance of power uncertain as state Senate approaches organizational meeting.
Troy King on bingo: Sometimes it's legal, sometimes it's not.
How black is Eminem? How white is Barack?
Jan. 24, 2009
Questioning pork is vital in lean times.
Jan. 23, 2009
Dems hold largest party ID lead in over a quarter of a century, says Gallup.
Will organized labor re-emerge as factor in the south Alabama economy? Parts 1 & 2.
Jan. 22, 2009
The Life of Riley as the Teflon Guv? Or Is Turnabout Fair Play?
Jan. 21, 2009
Birmingham jury quick to convict state Sen. E.B. McClain and minister on all 48 counts in public corruption trial.
Jan. 19, 2009
The Political Round-Up: Murtha, Murtha, he's our man ...; Tanner eyes reprise; Adams honored; Best candidate not always the best nominee; Kennedy's galore: What's in a name?
Jan. 18, 2009
Jan. 16, 2009
The Political Round-Up: Go Jo dot com; Mayor Moonpie on the campaign trail; Filling a hole at USA; Hunter bidding for state Senate; Close call for corporate sponsorships of bowl games; Lt. Gov. Bob Riley?; MLK doings; Free jazz Saturday.
Jan. 15, 2009
Steve Flowers: Lt. Governor's race hinges on who runs for governor.
Budgeting for autopsy transport dead as door nail.
Unruffled, skirts still clean, Azalea Trail Maids parade on as criticism wilts.
Jan. 13, 2009
The Political Round-Up: Passing of Pat Lindsey a blow to state Dems; Many hues along the Azalea Trail nowadays;
Choices of Davis committee for federal jobs look solid;
Baldwin GOP, Mobile area Dems set Saturday meetings; Local GOP leaders elected; Reggie nears 80; Blue skies and moonpies.
Jan. 12, 2009
Judge strikes down Jefferson County's occupational tax and business license fee; collections to continue while ruling under appeal.
The chemistry of crime: UAB student study shows that as many as two out of every three dollar bills circulating in the Birmingham area may have cocaine residue.
Jan. 11, 2009
7-term state Sen. Pat Lindsey dies at 72. Lindsey most recently beat back a spirited challenge from GOP nominee John McMillan.
Oyster gardening on Alabama coast catches on.
Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate about the same amount of carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle for a cup of tea, according to new research.
Obese Americans now putting the merely fat in the shade.
Jan. 9, 2009
Alabama was once the most unionized state in the South. Now less than five percent of labor in the private sector is organized. With Austal, ThyssenKrupp, the new container terminal at the port and perhaps Airbus delivering thousands of new jobs, will unions re-emerge as a big factor in the local economy? Part 1 in a series.
Steve Flowers: Get ready, here comes the governor's race.
Artur Davis distances himself from black caucus over Roland Burris, saying opposition not necessarily based on race.
State Treasurer Kay Ivey hires pollster, lines up office space but won't commit to run for governor without first consulting voters.
Tuscaloosa News: State should end practice that gives sheriffs a personal financial stake in the feeding of inmates. NY Times weighs in on behalf of Alabama's skinny inmates.
Decatur Daily: AG Troy King kinder, gentler, neither red nor blue, in political makeover for 2010 governor's race?
Jan. 8, 2009
Alabama sheriff jailed for allegedly feeding inmates skimpy meals.
Sales of Alabama-made autos plummet.
Jan. 5, 2009
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Jan. 3, 2009
Some forecasters see fast economic recovery.
Jan. 2, 2009
'Double dipping' case finally reaches Alabama Supreme Court.
Jan. 1, 2009
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