Realtors like credit extension
Covington County Realtors are excited that Congress voted earlier this week to extend an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, as well as offer a new tax credit for people who already own a home but plan to move. Read story
EMA eyeing Ida’s path
By Monday, forecasters should know which path the now-Tropical Depression Ida will take as the storm makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico. Read story
Legislators face tough session
Alabama legislators will face tough decisions when they convene in 2010, Speaker of the House Seth Hammett told local members of Civitan Friday. Read story
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Parents have been real friends of library
Proration at 7.5 percent and then 12 percent in the Alabama state education budget means zero funding for the Andalusia Elementary School library for books and zero funding for teacher supplies.
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EMA eyeing Ida’s path
By Monday, forecasters should know which path the now-Tropical Depression Ida will take as the storm makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico. Read story
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Grover taught me a lot
To this day, I can still sing the lyrics to the opening theme of “Sesame Street,” and I’m sure a lot of you can as well. Read story