 01/24/10 By M.J. Ellington, Montgomery Bureau The battle over bingo continues to rage with two north Alabama House members in the center of the debate on whether the Legislature should enter the fray. Electronic bingo is at the heart of a fight between forces - those who consider it a sin and illegal by Alabama law and those who say it is a source of entertainment and employment.
 01/22/10 The Wetumpka City Council this week approved repairs for the loader at the city landfill that will cost $17,969. The loader, a critical piece of equipment at the landfill, is currently inoperable. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management requires that the loader be operational when the city begins using a planned new cell at the city's construction and demolition landfill.
 01/22/10 Carly Jackson and Maleah Gilchrist combined for 28 points as the LAMP girls knocked off Alabama Christian 51-45 on Thursday. The Golden Tigers (12-9) beat ACA for the first time, 42-38, on Dec. 1.
 01/21/10 A bill that would legalize some electronic bingo operations in Alabama cleared its first hurdle Wednesday in the Alabama House. The House Tourism and Travel Committee approved the bill by voice vote with most committee members appearing to vote for it, but several "no" votes were heard. The bill would temporarily legalize electronic bingo games that were in operation as of Dec. 1. The bill now ...
 01/21/10 A bill that would legalize some electronic bingo operations in Alabama cleared its first hurdle Wednesday in the Alabama House. The House Tourism and Travel Committee approved the bill by voice vote with most committee members appearing to vote for it, but... Alabama - United States - Voice vote - Business and Economy - Government
 01/21/10 A bill that would legalize some electronic bingo operations in Alabama cleared its first hurdle Wednesday in the Alabama House.
 01/21/10 The Dec. 29 shooting in which 20-year-old Michael McIntyre of Tallassee was killed was his third run-in with ...
 01/17/10 By Andy Powell Times Staff Writer The Etowah County Commission is working with the Federal Highway Administration to find a new home for the Hokes Bluff ferry.
 01/17/10 Large lots, abundant trees and a nearby pond combine to create an attractive country atmosphere for the Sandy Springs neighborhood along Alabama 14 on the outskirts of Wetumpka.
 01/17/10 In the early history of the Mystic Order of Revelry's annual New Year's Eve Ball, the Montgomery Advertiser held its presses to include the magic of the occasion as the city's oldest mystic society of men heralded the last hours and minutes of the year.
 01/17/10 Employees in city parks and recreation departments are serious about their role in encouraging fitness and cutting obesity, said Lindsay Wright, executive director of the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association.
01/15/10 By Ashley Boyd Staff Writer The Women's Resource Center at the University of Alabama commemorated Women in Prison Awareness Week with a letter-writing campaign to incarcerated women, a prison demonstration on the Quad, a movie and panel discussions.
 01/14/10 Advertiser reporter Wesley Lyle steps on the mat with Wetumpka wrestler Josh McTier:
 01/14/10 Many Florala residents say electronic bingo would be a welcome economic boost to a city that has fallen ...
 01/11/10 Elmore County officials will soon see a quarter million dollars come their way as part of a grant to help in the fight against drugs.
 01/10/10 Junior Kenny Davison scored 34 points, set a Catholic record with eight 3-pointers and grabbed eight rebounds, leading the Knights to an 81-64 victory over St. James on Saturday.
 01/07/10 After 35 years in public office, state Sen. Larry Dixon, R-Montgomery, has decided to call it quits.
 01/03/10 A new year, a new beginning -- particularly for the congregation of Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka.
 01/02/10 An early morning crash claimed the life of an Elmore County woman and injured an Elmore County man.
 12/29/09 An early morning crash claimed the life of two Elmore County men and injured an Elmore County woman. |