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All 32 Madison County GOP candidates invited to speak at Republican Men's Club meeting

Club president Elbert Peters said each candidate will be allowed to speak "very, very briefly," at the monthly breakfast meeting on Saturday.... More

Jefferson County says it wants occupational tax bill before Legislature

Commission President David Carrington said the occupational tax is not a new tax but the commission just wants the bill properly worded and advertised.... More

U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Alabama Death Row inmate Cory Maples

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court today said Alabama Death Row inmate Cory Maples should not be blamed because of a paperwork error that led to him missing a deadline to appeal his death sentence.Cory Maples"Abandoned by counsel, Maples...... More

Former Rep. Artur Davis joins Harvard Institute of Politics

WASHINGTON -- Former U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, will return to his alma mater as a resident fellow at Harvard's Institute of Politics.Former U.S. Rep. Artur DavisHarvard University announced the seven resident fellows for the spring semester last week."Their public...... More

Baldwin County hears new appraisal of $13.1 million for Live Oak

BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- The latest appraisal ordered by Baldwin County officials values the 600-acre Live Oak Landing tract at $13.1 million — considerably higher than a valuation done in August, staff members announced Tuesday.... More

Baldwin County EMA director responds to criticism

BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- A week after sharply criticizing Emergency Management Director John Perrett, commissioners listened intently to his public response Tuesday, and his pledge to “exceed the expectations of the commission.”... More

Alabama AG readies for BP trial of the century (George Talbot)

Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is gearing up for the trial of his lifetime on Feb. 27 in New Orleans, where he will play a lead role in the litigation against the companies involved in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.... More

Madison County Commission candidate Scott Jones wants discretionary spending reform

Scott Jones, a Republican candidate for Madison County Commission District 3, wants a more orderly and transparent method for commissioners to spend discretionary money out of their budgets.... More

Marshall County Judge Howard Hawk kicked off GOP primary ballot

Hawk, who switched parties in December 2010, can appeal the state Republican Party Steering Committee's decision to the party's full executive committee, or run as an independent.... More

Late candidate challenges District 5 Commissioner Phil Riddick

Crew McKay is a property manager for McKay Properties, his family's Huntsville business.... More