Alabama NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Two Alabamians Report Sickness in Salmonella Case- July 11, 2008 The number of people who've been sickened by salmonella-contaminated food is growing nationwide but Alabama officials say the state has only had two reported cases.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/two-alabamians-report-sickness-in-salmonella-case?fr... AFMA Trying To Help Food Stamp Recipients- July 11, 2008 The Alabama Farmers Market Authority has launched a pilot program to allow food stamp recipients to use their electronic benefit transfer or EBT cards at three produce markets in Alabama.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/afma-trying-to-help-food-stamp-recipients?fromrss=1 Former Alabama trooper faces October trial in 1965 shooting during civil rights demonstration- July 10, 2008 A former Alabama state trooper is scheduled to go on trial in October for a slaying that occurred on darkened streets during a historic civil rights demonstration in Marion in 1965.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/former-alabama-trooper-faces-october-trial-in-1965-s... Officials Investigate 3 Alabama Counties in Voter Fraud Accusations- July 10, 2008 Federal and state authorities are looking into accusations of voting fraud in three largely black counties of Alabama, including Perry and Lowndes Counties, which played a historic role in the struggle for ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/officials-investigate-3-alabama-counties-in-voter-fr... Alabama Lawmakers Accept Tanker Re-bid Decision- July 10, 2008 Alabama will have to wait another six months before learning if it will be the U.S. manufacturing base for the next generation of Air Force refueling tankers.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/alabama-lawmakers-accept-tanker-re-bid-decision?from... Fireworks Increase The Risk Of Injury And Fire, USA- July 9, 2008 According to a report published by the National Fire Protection Association, although the Fourth of July holiday is only one day, it is the time when the most U.S. fires are reported, with fireworks accounting ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/fireworks-increase-the-risk-of-injury-and-fire-usa?f... Decision 2008: South Alabama Businessman Launches Attack Ad Against Jay Love- July 9, 2008 A south Alabama businessman is airing a new radio ad, in his words to "retaliate" against Jay Love.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/decision-2008-south-alabama-businessman-launches-att... Troy's Hawkins Considers Gubernatorial Bid- July 9, 2008 Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins says some people have been encouraging him to run for governor in 2010, and he is considering it.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/troys-hawkins-considers-gubernatorial-bid?fromrss=1 All Alabama High Schools Will Have Internet Based Learning by 2009- July 8, 2008 Governor Bob Riley announced Tuesday in Montgomery the state ACCESS Learning program will be in every public high school in the state by August 2009.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/all-alabama-high-schools-will-have-internet-based-le... Alabama Gas Prices Rise Again- July 8, 2008 No matter how you slice it, the price of gas is hurting the pocketbook. Nationally, AAA reports the average price for a gallon of regular has risen to yet another record high of just under $4.11. In Alabama, ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/alabama-gas-prices-rise-again?fromrss=1 |