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Chaplain charged with rape

DOTHAN (AP) — Houston County Sheriff Andy Hughes says the office’s chaplain has confessed to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old Dothan girl. Hughes said Friday that detectives arrested … more

11/7/09 | 89 views

Hottest tickets of all

Fast cars take a back seat during tough economic times, but SEC football, barbecue, beer and the beach reign supreme in the hearts of Southerners. The verdict is still out on hunting and … more

By Paul Huggins
Staff Writer | 11/7/09 | 495 views | 1 comment

How does 15-year prison sentence almost end after 4 months?

First of two articles MONTGOMERY — When a Florence woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug distribution came up for parole four months later, people familiar with the case asked … more

By M.J. Ellington
Staff Writer | 11/7/09 | 839 views | 3 comments

Casinos gave money to Riley, ex-aide says

MONTGOMERY — A former member of Gov. Bob Riley’s Cabinet claimed Thursday that Riley received campaign contributions from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos, with the money intended to … more

By Phillip Rawls
Associated Press Writer | 11/6/09 | 293 views | 1 comment

Hoping for a business opportunity

John Conover, left, and Doug Henderson of Cerrowire with Brett Moore during the Reverse Trade Show at Calhoun Community College’s Aerospace Training Center on Thursday. People from small … more

11/6/09 | 489 views

Madison County teen found guilty in Lee High student’s 2007 death

HUNTSVILLE (AP) — A Madison County jury has found 17-year-old Michael Steger guilty of reckless murder in the 2007 shooting death of a 16-year-old girl. Steger was 14 at the time of the … more

11/6/09 | 76 views

POLICE REPORTS

Area thefts FALKVILLE: 400 block East Lacon Road, sometime before Sunday, antique John Deere tractor, $1,000 value. (Morgan sheriff) MORGAN COUNTY: Wednesday, chainsaw, impact wrench and … more

11/6/09 | 255 views

Legislature halts contract funds

MONTGOMERY — The battle over an unbid $13 million computer contract is beginning to have an impact on how other state contracts are awarded. The Legislature’s Contract Review Committee … more

11/6/09 | 58 views

BUSINESS BRIEFS

October sales offer relief to merchants NEW YORK — Stores are heading into the period with slashed inventories, determined not to have the fire sales that characterized last Christmas. But … more

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | 11/6/09 | 84 views

POLICE REPORTS

Area Thefts HARTSELLE: 50 block Kaylee Loop, Monday or Tuesday, stereo, CD/DVD player, global positioning system, speakers and 1000-watt amp, $1,900 value. (Morgan sheriff) ATHENS: Interstate … more

11/5/09 | 268 views