Alabama NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Complaint filed against judge for praying in court- August 15, 2008 A complaint has been filed against a Covington County judge charging he violated judicial ethics rules by ordering a group in his courtroom to hold hands and pray.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/complaint-filed-against-judge-for-praying-in-court?f... Alabama advocates blast 'Tropic Thunder' movie- August 14, 2008 Some Alabamians are joining the nationwide outcry over the movie "Tropic Thunder" and its frequent use of what advocates call "the R word." Robbie Lewis, a member of People First of Alabama, said he objects to ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/alabama-advocates-blast-tropic-thunder-movie?fromrss... Georgia was dealt another setback in the water wars it has been fighting with Alabama and Florida- August 14, 2008 Federal judge Paul A. Magnuson has ruled the first question he will consider in the case of water rights of the three states is whether Georgia has any right to continue using Lake Lanier as the main water ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/georgia-was-dealt-another-setback-in-the-water-wars-... Steve Flowers: Troy's Hawkins - though noncommittal - could be the perfect gubernatorial candidate- August 13, 2008 During the summer I have been traveling around the state talking with civic clubs about Alabama politics.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/steve-flowers-troys-hawkins-though-noncommittal-coul... AL: Nightmare' complaints spur action on uncertified faith-based drug treatment programs- August 12, 2008 Nightmare' complaints spur action on uncertified drug treatment programs Tuesday, August 12, 2008 DAVE PARKS News staff writer Mental health officials are strengthening oversight of Alabama's uncertified drug ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/al-nightmare-complaints-spur-action-on-uncertified-f... Truck driver shot and killed in struggle with deputy- August 12, 2008 August 8, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ga. -- A Harris County teenager died Friday night, when the pickup truck he was driving collided with a waster water truck.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/truck-driver-shot-and-killed-in-struggle-with-deputy... Gas prices drop overnight- August 12, 2008 Finally there's good news at the gas pumps. AAA Alabama reports that the statewide average price for a gallon of regular dropped two cents overnight to $3.69 a gallon.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/gas-prices-drop-overnight?fromrss=1 Coast Radio Communication Moves Ahead- August 11, 2008 Mississippi emergency officials say work is ahead of schedule on a $221 million statewide emergency radio system.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/coast-radio-communication-moves-ahead?fromrss=1 Alabama Goes Green- August 11, 2008 The green movement is sweeping the nation: green stocks are getting a lot of attention, the government is awarding grants to train people in green-collar jobs, and now a new non-profit has set up shop in ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/alabama-goes-green?fromrss=1 Report: out-of-wedlock births tripled in Alabama since 1960- August 11, 2008 A new study shows that the percentage of children born to unmarried women in Alabama has tripled since 1960.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/08/report-out-of-wedlock-births-tripled-in-alabama-sinc... |