Posted on June 1st, 2011 by Rick Journey
Her husband no longer serves as an economic development booster as governor or lieutenant governor in Montgomery, but former first lady Marsha Folsom takes on the role as the promoter with a new agribusiness.
The future for Alabama’s Black Belt Region? In a word, Marsha Folsom says… “bamboo.”
“It’s the new cotton,” Folsom told me this morning [...]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2011 by Rick Journey
Committee work picks up today in Montgomery.
This morning, AEA took the stance as the only group opposing Rep. Greg Canfield’s (R-Vestavia) “Rolling Reserve Budget” bill during a hearing. The state Department of Education backs the idea. This Huntsville Times editorial looks at the issue.
Canfield and Jefferson county Democrat, Rep. Merika Coleman react to Gov. Robert [...]
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Posted on January 31st, 2011 by Rick Journey
Attorney General Luther Strange says his court-appointed role as representative for the states at the table with private plaintiffs and the US in the BP oil spill case will be a “plus” for Alabama.
Strange, who took office two weeks ago today, appeared this morning on FOX6 News Good Day Alabama.
The Republican says he and Gov. [...]
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Posted on October 22nd, 2010 by Erin Dixon
Town of Pike Road opened its Town Hall today. Mayor says the town was 350 people in 1997. Now it's more than 5000. Huge growth. #
RSA Chief Dr. David Bronner says Amendment 3 is a bad idea for Alabama. Says it would not create jobs fast enough. ^MR #
ARBA President Billy Norrell says Amendment 3 [...]
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Posted on August 31st, 2010 by Erin Dixon
Judge won't dismiss suit over Governor legal fees
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13066591 #
$20 million verdict against former ABC agent
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13068968 #
Hiring freeze, furloughs coming to Montgomery Co. employees
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13067370 #
Alabama in last place for school funding
http://www.waff.com/Global/story.asp?S=13070077 #
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Posted on August 27th, 2010 by Erin Dixon
Thursday Football Scores in Alabama
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13016357 #
Debate held in Arab for gubernatorial candidates
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13051636 #
AL cuts nearly $2.5M in funding for Phenix City schools
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13046457 #
Alabama distribution of jobs bill money
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13051799 #
Huntsville mayor says tough times mean tough economic choices
http://www.waff.com/Global/story.asp?S=13052595 #
Moulton businesses approved for alcohol sales
http://www.waff.com/Global/story.asp?S=13052675 #
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Posted on August 26th, 2010 by Erin Dixon
Ohio aviation firm to build plant in Alabama
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13044004 #
First on WSFA 12 News: Tuskegee in hot water with IRS
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13039751 #
Selma Council chambers erupts after calls for resignation
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13039942 #
Commissioner wants investigation into sheriff's department
http://www.myfoxal.com/global/story.asp?s=13044613 #
Huntsville City Schools consider system-wide uniforms
http://www.waff.com/Global/story.asp?S=13046422 #
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Posted on August 25th, 2010 by Erin Dixon
D.A. orders illegal slot machines crushed
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13037849 #
City of Auburn sets up website for live poll results
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13038788 #
Alabama Supreme Court race gets heated over output
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13038326 #
Gulley, May in runoff for Bessemer mayor
http://www.myfoxal.com/global/story.asp?s=13039360 #
WBRC ELECTION RESULTS CENTER
http://www.myvotealabama.com/ #
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Posted on August 24th, 2010 by Erin Dixon
New poll shows Bentley with large lead over Sparks
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13029038 #
Alabama hunting and fishing licenses go on sale
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13028757 #
Alabama to begin energy-savings loans in Dec.
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13029803 #
120 rushed to hospital after S. Ala. ammonia leak
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13031010 #
Regions Tradition announced as new golf championship at Shoal Creek
http://www.myfoxal.com/global/story.asp?s=13028475 #
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Posted on August 22nd, 2010 by Erin Dixon
Alabama Unemployment Figures Released
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13018539 #
Breaking News…
Church Van Accident…
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=13022769 #
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