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APT COO Charles Grantham resigns from network effective Aug. 31
State

APT COO Charles Grantham resigns from network effective Aug. 31

Weld has learned that Charles Grantham, Alabama Public Television's chief operating officer, submitted his resignation to APT Interim Executive Director Don Boomershine Wednesday morning. The…
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. Photo by Mike Disharoon.
Documents

Bingo trial judge wades into “murky field” of federal bribery law in wake of bingo trial

An opinion released last week by the federal judge who presided over the Alabama bingo corruption trial urges the U.S. Supreme Court to better define…
Alabama Educational Television Commission President Ferris Stephens
State

APT controversy continues as commission hires law firm, APT COO sends letter to governor

A special-called meeting of the Alabama Educational Television Commission on Tuesday marked the first time the commission has met since firing Alabama Public Television Executive…
Alabama School Superintendent Tommy Bice
Birmingham

We Dare Defend our Fights: Bham BOE goes to war with state, loses

he last three months have been a step-by-step escalation toward a public relations disaster for the city and a political occupation by the state.
Velma's is known as a late-night beer joint, burger joint and karaoke bar, and it might just be the oldest bar in the Birmingham area. Photo from Velma's Place's Facebook profile.
Local

Trussville landmark Velma’s asked to leave the building for new restaurant

It is, perhaps, the oldest bar in the Birmingham metro area. And it might have one of the best burgers in the area, too. But…
Medical marijuana group denied a table at Black Warrior River benefit
Birmingham

Medical marijuana group denied a table at Black Warrior River benefit

A medical marijuana advocacy organization says their application for a booth at a benefit for an environmental organization this Saturday was initially accepted, but that…
VIDEO: Witherspoon reinstated after winning restraining order against Birmingham BOE
Birmingham

VIDEO: Witherspoon reinstated after winning restraining order against Birmingham BOE

Retired U.S. District Court Judge U.W. Clemon speaks after winning a temporary restraining order for his client, Birmingham Schools Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon.
WBHM: Bham schools in crisis as board, state fight over superintendent
Birmingham

WBHM: Bham schools in crisis as board, state fight over superintendent

This week on WBHM we talk about the first legal battle over who will control Birmingham City Schools —- the state or the Birmingham BOE.
Superintendent Craig Witherspoon
Birmingham

JeffCo judge reinstates Witherspoon as superintendent, for now

Circuit Judge Scott Vowell grants temporary restraining order against Witherspoon termination. Parties will appear before Judge Houston Brown to litigate a permanent solution.
Bentley’s comments on Romney’s tax returns show up in DNC attack ad
State

Bentley’s comments on Romney’s tax returns show up in DNC attack ad

A new ad by the Democratic National Committee features a number of conservative political strategists, Republican operatives and former Republican public officials calling for Republican…
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