Official: Procedures were bypassed when Valley lawmaker was hired

20 August 2008, 11:36 am

The former president of Central Alabama Community College has testified that normal hiring procedures were bypassed when state Rep.... read more

Food Stamps Use Up

19 August 2008, 11:19 am

State records show that more people in Alabama are using food stamps as the prices of groceries and other expenses go up.... read more

Lawmaker's fraud trial could last 2-4 weeks

19 August 2008, 7:03 am

DECATUR -- Potential jurors were asked Monday what kind of bumper stickers they have on their cars and how they feel about politicians as attorneys worked to select a jury to hear the fraud trial of state Rep.... read more

Statistics show Alabama incomes closer to US average

18 August 2008, 10:42 pm

Economic gains in the last 15 years in Alabama have helped narrow the state's income gap when compared to the national average.... read more

Alabama Corrections to start freeing ailing inmates

18 August 2008, 3:43 pm

Alabama corrections officials will begin releasing sick or dying prison inmates next month in order to save millions in taxpayer dollars.... read more

Alabama: county commissioner cleared of Hatch Act problems

18 August 2008, 3:27 am

A Troy Messenger report begins: After months of investigation for an alleged federal election law violation, District 3 Pike County Commissioner Jimmy Barron has been cleared to run for reelection.... read more