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July 31, 2007
Former President Bill Clinton will headline a fundraiser for his wife, leading Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton, in Destin, FL, Monday, Aug. 6, according to Clinton supporter Pat Edington of Mobile.
July 30, 2007
The Political Round-Up: See ya'; Power company powers the incumbents; Democratic candidates forum set; Talking bloc grants & taxi cabs; Computer crash buys time for scofflaws.
Letter to the editor from state Rep. Joseph Mitchell.
July 29, 2007
July 27, 2007
A Mobile Bay Times survey: 'Most interesting' political reads.
Shelby announces $15.6 million FEMA housing grant for Bayou La Batre.
To love, honor and obey, but that's just for starters. Check out this contract recorded at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham. With such a clear understanding of their roles in the relationship, did these lovebirds live happily ever after? Check back Friday for the answer.
July 26, 2007
Steve Flowers: Sessions' loyalty to Bush hasn't hurt him at home.
July 25, 2007
To love, honor and obey, but that's just for starters. Check out this contract recorded at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham. With such a clear understanding of their roles in the relationship, did these lovebirds live happily ever after? Check back Friday for the answer.
July 24, 2007
The Political Round-Up: One more try at ASI; Dahle exits Baldwin for Mobile; Democrat already gunning for Bonner; Mobile native joins Shelby; Soon, no more Mr. Nice Guy; New downtown restaurants; Baldwin buzz. (subscriber only, password required).
"Underwhelmed" by GOP field, Jay Cooper re-enters the political arena as a candidate.
July 23, 2007
Greg Shaw, chief judge of the Alabama Court of the Judiciary, today officially granted a continuance in the ethics trial of suspended Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas. The trial had been scheduled to begin Wednesday, but lawyers with the office of the attorney general withdrew from the case citing a "conflict of interest." Birmingham lawyer Doug Jones, a former U.S. attorney, has replaced the assistant attorneys general in prosecuting the case with the Judicial Inquiry Commission. Shaw called for a scheduling conference as soon as practical, after which a new trial date would be set.
July 22, 2007
July 21, 2007
A salute to the U.S. military.
July 20, 2007
Secrets of a Small Town: Robert Novak reflects on a half century in political journalism.
July 19, 2007
Former federal prosecutor steps in for Attorney General Troy King's office in the state Judicial Inquiry Commission's ethics investigation of suspended Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas.
Who will win the Democratic nomination to fill the vacant District 1 seat on the Mobile County Commission in the Aug. 28 special election? Who will win the GOP nomination?
From Harper's magazine, Javert's Wailings: Anyone wanting to know why 44 state attorneys general petitioned the Congress demanding an investigation into the prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman need look no further than a press release from federal authorities in Montgomery, per Harper's correspondent.
Video of U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, as he questions Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez regarding allegations of juror misconduct in Siegelman's trial. Davis's remarks about the Siegelman case come at about the 4:30 minute mark of the six-minute clip.
July 18, 2007
Gov. Bob Riley announces another 'mega project' for Alabama with an estimated investment of $350 million and 1,800 new jobs.
July 17, 2007
Prosecutors clash with Judicial Inquiry Commission over ethics investigation of suspended Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas. Trial set for July 25 may be delayed. Do the latest developments bode well or ill for the judge?
The Political Round-Up: A dry forecast gives way to a summer downpour; Now you see him, now you don't; Praise the Lord and pass the pork; Dems to hold awards banquet; County backs program for at-risk youth; School board members go to school board school.
July 16, 2007
Riley rips U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers alleging drought-stricken Alabama shortchanged 18 billion gallons of water.
Atlanta airport to test 'fast lane.' Passengers pay to avoid security hassles.
July 15, 2007
BayBears' Brett Butler living, learning, teaching the way to the big leagues.
July 14, 2007
New developments in the ethics case of suspended Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas.
July 13, 2007
Steve Flowers: With Bradley Byrne, the state's junior college system has the right man at the helm.
While five GOP candidates compete on-stage for the Baldwin County state Senate District 32 seat, the state's political pro's -- with no other game in town -- battle backstage. Who will win?
July 12, 2007
The once, the ousted and perhaps future county commissioner from District 1, Juan Chastang announces bid to win by election the appointed seat that he was forced to surrender.
Paul Finebaum interviews Mobile attorney David McDonald on the incarceration of ex-Gov. Don Siegelman.
Big transportation projects totalling almost $13 million in south Alabama get preliminary approval, says Shelby.
July 11, 2007
An analysis of the GOP primary special election in Baldwin County State Senate District 32.
State Sen. Hank Sanders: No time for justice.
July 10, 2007
Shelby announces preliminary federal funding for new federal courthouse and USA, Mitchell College of Business library/career center.
The Myth of the Rational Voter: Public rife with economic ignoramuses.
July 9, 2007
July 8, 2007
Nealz Nuze: The Boortz blast.
July, 7, 2007
City amnesty program off to good start.
July 6, 2007
The condition of Alabama's urban interstate highways ranks last in the continental U.S., according to a study by the Reason Foundation. What to make of this news?
July, 5, 2007
Special election set to fill vacant District 1 seat on Mobile County Commission.
July 4, 2007
The New York Times has questions about ex-Gov. Don Siegelman's fall. The Mobile area (mostly) legal/political community weighs in on Siegelman's sentence.
Armand DeKeyser joins the Men in the Arena.
July 3, 2007
The Political Round-Up: Proceedings advance in ethics case naming local judge; potential GOP fireworks fo' shizzle but fizzle in Baldwin County state senate race; the Silver Fox caged; MoveOn Mobile; Hot times & fast pitches out west; 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.'
July 1, 2007
Voting Rights Turnabout: A victory for disfranchised voters in Mississippi.
Inuit dinnertime: A bloody, yet heartwarming feast.
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