By Bob Howell – News Anchor, WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL -
Governor Riley picks a law and order crusader to be his new Illegal Gambling Task Force Commander – replacing former commander David Barber – who resigned after admitting he won $2,300 in a Mississippi casino. Here’s the release from the Governor’s office…check out the [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL
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Hold the phone! There’s been yet ANOTHER development in the bingo battle in southeast Alabama. Tonight, WSFA 12 News obtained a copy of a letter faxed to Governor Bob Riley from Houston County District Attorney Doug Valeska. The DA had asked the governor for assistance in [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL -
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful and current Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks blasts Governor Bob Riley and others opposed to gambling in the state. Read Sparks’ remarks regarding the resignation of the governor’s gambling task force here:
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“Just yesterday I asked Governor Riley if he were going [...]
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News, Montgomery, AL.
Governor Bob Riley has accepted the resignation of his Illegal Gambling Task force commander David Barber after he won a big payoff at a Mississippi casino. Here’s the brief statement from the Governor’s Office and an excerpt from Barber’s resignation letter.
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Bob Riley has accepted the [...]
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