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Democrats give nod to Bright; GOP hopefuls face July runoff Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:55:00 CST
Bobby Bright will begin his general election campaign for Congress today, but won't know his opponent for another six weeks.

Bell wins 5th SBOE term Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:37:00 CST
The numbers are in and Stephanie Bell thinks that they show that it's all about results, not money.

Ingram secures nomination Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:57:00 CST
Incumbent Reed Ingram has cleared the first hurdle in his attempt to be re-elected as Montgomery County commissioner for District 5. He will face Democrat Randy Rushton in the November general election.

Faulkner, Hicks to battle again Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:52:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Greg Faulkner missed the Republican primary victory without a runoff by about 1 percent in the Autauga County superintendent of education race.

Runoffs likely in several area races Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:44:00 CST
Several local and statewide races resulted in runoffs Tuesday night.

Porterfield wins Montgomery County BOE seat Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:54:00 CST
Robert Porterfield Jr. is the newest member of the Montgomery County Board of Education.

Chapman says turnout worse than expected Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:39:00 CST
Voting turnout for the primaries wasn't bad. It was worse than bad.

Autauga Co. Commission incumbent forced into runoff Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:52:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Incumbent Autauga County commissioner Michael Morgan finished second to political newcomer Jay Thompson in his bid for a third term in office, and political newcomer Sid Thompson won her District 1 race outright.

Ray returns for a third term as Autauga Revenue Commissioner Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:54:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Incumbent T.T. "Tommy" Ray has earned a third term as revenue commissioner in Autauga County, beating his challenger by nearly a 2-to-1 margin.

Culberson to stay on district bench Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:51:00 CST
Maura Culberson will continue to follow her passion of helping at-risk juveniles become productive citizens.

Southern White House reopens to public Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:56:00 CST
Dave and Tish Cowan traveled to Montgomery because they wanted a taste of the Deep South.

It's all smiles at Camp Sunshine Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:45:00 CST
More than 70 6- to 12-year-old girls from Montgomery are having the time of their lives this week at Camp Sunshine, now in its 20th year.

Studio offers free shots for schools' rising stars Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:10:00 CST
For soon-to-be high school graduates, the classic senior portrait has evolved in recent years from a simple scenic outdoor photo to an entire portfolio of slick, professional shots in a variety of settings and moods.

School vandalized, computers stolen Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:15:00 CST
Vandals struck a private school in Montgomery, causing considerable property damage. Several items also were reported stolen.

Thieves take air-conditioning units Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:15:00 CST
Other items:

Louisville baseball coach says no to AU Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:13:00 CST
AUBURN -- At least Auburn asked for permission this time.

ASWA SMALL COLLEGE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Tuskegee QB nabs award Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:14:00 CST
MOBILE -- Dameyune Craig played football in the Southeastern Conference, spent four years as a backup in the NFL and is now coaching on the college level.

Bicuits, Eldridge come up big against Mudcats Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:24:00 CST
A nice night from their leadoff hitter and a big fifth inning lifted the Montgomery Biscuits over the Carolina Mudcats on Tuesday.

SPORTS BRIEFS: Tuberville to address local Auburn club Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:17:00 CST
Coach Tommy Tuberville will be in town tonight as featured guest at the Montgomery Auburn Club's annual kickoff barbecue.

BISCUIT CRUMBS: Ryan Reid sweats way through Biscuits debut Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:24:00 CST
Reliever Ryan Reid fought nerves and sweat while making his Montgomery debut Monday.

Rays have five on No. 1 wish list Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:15:00 CST
Tampa Bay may be atop the American League East, but last year's majors-worst record has the Rays picking first when the annual draft starts Thursday.

Casting a ballot Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:27:00 CST
Angelita Simmons casts her ballot at a north Selma fire station Tuesday morning. The turnout was light throughout the day as voters picked Dallas County's tax assessor and collector.

Cavanaugh takes PSC race lead into runoff Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:29:00 CST
Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh finished well ahead of her two Republican opponents for president of the Public Service Commission, but did not have enough votes to avoid a runoff with Matt Chancey.

Sessions to defend U.S. Senate seat against Figures Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:29:00 CST
Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions will face Democratic state Sen. Vivian Davis Figures in the November election after the two convincingly won their respective party primaries on Tuesday.

Democrats pick Jones, four fight for GOP post on Court of Criminal Appeals Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:30:00 CST
Clyde Jones appeared headed for the Democratic Party nomination for a spot on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals while four Republican women battled down to the wire for their party's nomination.

Windom wins, Smith ahead in contest for Court of Criminal Appeals Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:29:00 CST
Republican Mary Windom is headed to November's general election in the race to replace Judge Pamela Baschab on the Court of Criminal Appeals, and her likely opponent appears to be Democrat Aimee Cobb Smith.

Hyundai reports May sales record Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:45:00 CST
Hyundai reported record-setting sales in May as rising gasoline prices drove more buyers to smaller, more fuel-efficient models.

Nominees accepted for Retailer of Year Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:46:00 CST
The Alabama Retail Association is accepting nominations for the 2008 Retailer of the Year awards through June 19.

Special session should not have been necessary Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:18:00 CST
A question for voters in yesterday's primary election: At some point while you were marking your ballot, didn't you wish your state legislators were running for re-election so you could vote against them?

Got nagaimos, jack fruit? City's new farmers market does Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:17:00 CST
Before driving all the way to Atlanta to purchase chayote, Korean melons, nagaimo and other grocery items, Montgomery area shoppers should check out Capitol Farmers Market.

Now ServingBring a taste of the Islands to summer outings Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:15:00 CST
Vacation Bible School (VBS) seems to get bigger and better every year with more elaborate themes and decorations.

International recipes Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:15:00 CST
When you visit Capitol Farmers Market, you may be inspired to experiment in the kitchen. Here are some recipes to get you started:

Local lawyer elected family court circuit judge Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
Voters elected local lawyer Ray Bryan as presiding Seventh Circuit family court judge, unseating incumbent Mannon Bankson, according to Tuesday night returns.

Prosecutors drop appeal of Siegelman and Scrushy sentences Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
MONTGOMERY — Federal prosecutors are no longer seeking stiffer prison sentences for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy.

Obama appoints team to help find running mate Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama has asked a three-person team, including Caroline Kennedy, to help lead the vetting of a prospective vice presidential candidate. Kennedy has begun managing the process with high-profile Democratic insiders Jim Johnson and Eric Holder.

County-by-county primary results Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
These are the results of county races in Tuesday's primary.

Oil falls after government says gas demand is down Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
NEW YORK -- Oil prices fell below $123 Wednesday after the Energy Department said gasoline demand fell sharply last week while fuel inventories jumped more than expected.

Car bomb kills at least 16 people in Baghdad Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
BAGHDAD -- A suicide truck bomber struck near the Baghdad home of an Iraqi police general Wednesday, killing 16 people in the biggest such attack on the capital in months.

U.S. agriculture secretary: Biofuels deal possible Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
ROME -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer said Wednesday that progress is being made at a U.N. summit on determining the role that biofuels are playing in driving up food prices to the point of provoking riots in some countries.

Zimbabwean opposition leader detained by police Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- Police have detained opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai after his convoy was stopped at a roadblock, an opposition party official said Wednesday.

Obama claims Democratic presidential nomination: Illinois senator edges Clinton in historic contest Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president.

Residents embrace election tradition Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
HEFLIN -- It wasn't a high-profile trial that brought a standing-room-only crowd to the Cleburne County Courthouse late Tuesday evening. It was a long-standing community tradition.

Bell beats back education board primary challenge Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
Stephanie Bell shot down a fierce Republican primary challenge for the District 3 state Board of Education seat Tuesday, beating Skip Smithwick by nearly a 2-to-1 margin in most of the 11 counties in the district.

JPA to help fund Monteith Amphitheater Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
Renovations of McClellan's Monteith Amphitheater should start on schedule after the Joint Powers Authority voted Tuesday to help fund the project.

Heflin grocery shoppers welcome new WM store Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
HEFLIN — Being able to find the perfect ingredient may have become a little easier for Heflin residents. After three years of planning, the 22,000- square-foot WM Grocery store opened Monday with a warm reception from shoppers, even a few from out of town.

Eve Pentecost: Caring for family from afar Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
Folks nowadays live in virtual world of paying bills, banking, and earning degrees by distance. Some will even enter the virtual realm Second Life to get much of their social interaction. While people may accomplish many tasks at a distance, one area that beckons for in-person attention is caring for aging family members.

Honda building $6 million expansion Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
Honda is building a $6 million addition to its Lincoln plant that should increase its capability for power train die manufacturing. The new building will house a branch of Honda Engineering North America, Inc.

GM to close 4 plants, focus on smaller cars Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
WILMINGTON, Del. — General Motors Corp. officially blew up its old business model Tuesday, closing four pickup truck and sport utility vehicle factories, announcing a new small car that could get 45 miles per gallon and shedding 10,000 jobs in the process.

Google, Facebook disconnect: Companies differ over social networking deal Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
Google's announcement of a service to 'make the Web more social' was decidedly casual, or staged to seem that way. Standing beside a campfire, lawn chairs and toasted marshmallows, engineering director David Glazer explained how, through an agreement with Facebook and similar sites, Google's effort would serve a primal human need.

Have a (water)melon ball Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:05 CDT
In Japan they grow them square. In the Kalahari Desert, indigenous people use them as a major source of water and nutrition. In the South, we just like to hack one open and spit the seeds. But the lush, juicy watermelon can also be a centerpiece star at your next cookout.

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