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March 07, 2010
Marching to remember: The 45th anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’
Sunday, Georgia Congressman John Lewis walked to the middle of the Edmund Pettus Bridge and remembered 45 years ago when he and other marchers were beaten on the day now known as “Bloody Sunday.”
Click here for a slideshow of Opelika-Auburn News photographer Cliff Williams’ photos from Selma on Sunday.
March 06, 2010
Hospice at EAMC celebrates anniversary
To some people, the volunteers of Hospice of East Alabama Medical Center are simply that — volunteers.
Bingo advocates rally at capitol
Laid off casino workers and supporters of legalizing bingo in Alabama marched to the capitol steps in Montgomery on Saturday for “The People’s Protest for Jobs, Justice, and the Opportunity to Vote” to try, among other things, to get Gov. Bob Riley to stop raids on casinos and to reopen gaming facilities shut down by the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling.
ELECTION 2010: The Governor’s Race/Artur Davis
This Harvard-educated United States Representative overcame his childhood shyness to enter politics, and he is definitely not shy about his agenda.
Editor’s note: This is the seventh in a series of Sunday profiles political reporter Brittany Whitley has written about Alabama’s gubernatorial candidates. In most cases, Whitley has had a full day of access to the candidates without any conditions on what could be reported. In the case of the Artur Davis campaign, Whitley was given only half a day of access. In addition, the campaign asked that certain conversations be off the record. The Opelika-Auburn News did not accept those conditions, and the campaign dropped that demand.
Next week: Democrat Ron Sparks, Agriculture Commissioner
Gays in military ruling creates dilemma for brass
A pressing legal reality for the ``don’t ask, don’t tell’‘ standard for gays serving in the military is that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has already struck down the way it’s practiced in much of the Western United States.
Alabama slightly ahead of last year with refunds
Alabama’s Department of Revenue reports that the issuance of state income tax refunds is running slightly ahead of last year, but there are processed returns waiting on money to become available for refunds.
Rev. Jesse Jackson leads pro-bingo march in Ala.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson has led a march to the Alabama Capitol to rally supporting bingo jobs in the state.
March 05, 2010
Red Cross honors local volunteer
At the first Heroes Benefit and Auction, people gathered to honor Lt. Col. Harold Decker, a World War II veteran with a lifelong relationship with the American Red Cross.
VictoryLand open: What’s next?
SHORTER — While patrons enjoyed VictoryLand’s reopening Friday afternoon, night fell with new uncertainties.
James visits Opelika school
Alabama gubernatorial hopeful Tim James might expect questions about jobs, education and gambling from constituents on their way to the polls. Friday, those same questions came from the class roll.
No word on Lockhart change of venue
The Courtney L. Lockhart trial is tentatively set for Sept. 21, pending a Lee County judge’s decision on whether to move the capital murder case to another county.
Task Force Commander John Tyson, Jr. Responds to Judge’s Order
John Tyson, Jr., Commander of the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling, today responded to a judge’s temporary restraining order that prohibits state law enforcement officers in all but one county in Alabama from enforcing state laws against illegal gambling
Judge bars task force raid on VictoryLand casino
A judge has issued an order blocking any raid at VictoryLand by the governor’s antigambling task force
VictoryLand reopens, without liquor license
SHORTER—Bingo! Patrons, some shouting “Welcome back!“ flooded the VictoryLand casino floor Friday afternoon for the first time since Feb. 4 as the electronic gaming facility opened its doors to the public.
McGregor plans to re-open VictoryLand today
A month after closing its doors, VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor said the electronic gaming facility would re-open its doors at 1 p.m. today.
Alabama’s largest casino reopening after 1 month
The owner of VictoryLand in Shorter, Milton McGregor, planned to reopen the state’s largest casino at 1 p.m. Friday despite the possibility of a raid. The commander of the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling said McGregor can expect a visit at some point.
March 04, 2010
Ala. Statehouse rally held for higher ed funding
A throng of college students and administrators waved signs and shouted slogans as bands played fight songs Thursday during a rally to push for more state funds for higher education in Alabama.
Texting bill hits Senate roadblock
A proposed bill that would establish a state-wide ban on texting while driving remains in legislative gridlock in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
VictoryLand opens doors to media
Officials at the state’s largest electronic bingo facility say the games it offers its patrons are legal and they’re willing to turn their cards face up to prove it.
Woman portrays Tutwiler to keep “Alabama” song
A history buff has portrayed Julia Tutwiler in urging the Alabama House not to replace Tutwiler’s “Alabama” as the official state song
March 03, 2010
Bedford bingo bill fails in Senate
MONTGOMERY — An electronic bingo bill sponsored by Sen. Roger Bedford failed to be brought up for debate in the Alabama Senate Wednesday after advocates were unable to reach the necessary 21 votes for further debate.
White’s mother faces charge; trial date rescheduled
White’s mother faces charge; trial date rescheduled
For Pete’s sake: Author shares first book with area students
For Pete’s sake: Author shares first book with area students
Jury finds White guilty on all counts
Noah White has been found guilty on all 8 counts.
Noah White Trial: Day 7, the jury deliberates
The case against Noah White is now in the hands of the jury.
Noah White Trial: Day 7, closing arguments start
The prosecution opened the seventh day of the Noah White trial with its closing argument.
March 02, 2010
Keep Opelika Beautiful gearing up for Citywide Cleanup Saturday
They’re cleaning up the city, one street at a time. This weekend Keep Opelika Beautiful will be conducting its Great American Cleanup event.
Cole-themed play to benefit museum
The “timeless songs” of Nat King Cole will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center as part of the play “Nat King Cole, As I know Him.”
AU senate hears PACT update
The Auburn University Senate unanimously approved two nominees to the Rules Committee and heard updates about the status of a tuition program bill moving through the Legislature at its meeting Tuesday.
Former corrections officer in court today
A former Russell County corrections officer will appear in court Wednesday.
