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Sarah Palin tells all in new book

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:35:58 GMT

The rumors are true, according to Sarah Palin: The McCain-Palin campaign was not a happy family.

2010 Ala. Gubernatorial Candidates Forum

Renee Dials — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:47:53 GMT

Eight gubernatorial candidates for governor of Alabama took the stage at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear Saturday to present their view for the future.

Ala. lawyer nominated federal judge

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:47:11 GMT

President Barack Obama has nominated a black Birmingham lawyer to fill the seat of the first black federal judge in Alabama.

Hubbard is 2nd term GOP chairman

Catherine DuBose — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:19:01 GMT

State Rep. Mike Hubbard has been elected to serve a second two-year term as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.

Davis seeks Ala. 1st black Governor

Catherine DuBose — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:41:30 GMT

Congressman Artur Davis is running to become Alabama's first black governor.

Lawsuit helps Independent Candidates

Catherine DuBose — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:56:09 GMT

Man files a lawsuit to change third party and independent candidate requirements. The federal lawsuit would no longer require a candidate acquire a number of signatures to appear on a voter's ballot.

Economic aid unlikely before Obama

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:33:09 GMT

Congressional Democrats said Sunday that President-elect Barack Obama probably will have to wait until next month before getting the chance to sign an economic aid bill his team once hoped would be on his desk by his swearing-in Jan. 20.

Bill may allow Internet voting overseas

Liz Nelson — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:41:38 GMT

Legislation will be introduced in the upcoming session of the Alabama Legislature to authorize voters overseas to cast ballots using the Internet.

Obama victory to be formally sealed

Liz Nelson — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:02:54 GMT

Florida's members of the Electoral College are meeting to cast their votes for president-elect Barack Obama.

Pensacola city council runoff

Liz Nelson — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:37:53 GMT

Voters in Pensacola will head back to the polls Tuesday. There's a run-off election for city council, districts four and seven.

Pensacola City Council run-off info

Liz Nelson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:46:18 GMT

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford wants to remind voters in Pensacola about the City Council Districts 4 and 7 run-off on November 25.

Too many inauguration tickets requested

Liz Nelson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:20:37 GMT

Alabamians are seeking far more tickets to President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration than will be available.

Obama's spokesman grew up in Alabama

Liz Nelson — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:00:41 GMT

President-elect Barack Obama's longtime spokesman Robert Gibbs grew up in Alabama and cut his teeth in politics by working for an Alabama congressman.

Record setting election numbers

Charissa Cowart — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:29:23 GMT

The number of Mobile residents casting votes in Tuesday's general election set an all-time record, according to the first, unofficial tally by Mobile County Probate Court. Despite the record number of voters, the election and vote tabulations went smoothly and no major glitches were reported.

Miss. breaks own voter-turnout record

Liz Nelson — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:35:35 GMT

Mississippians turned out in record numbers for the presidential election this week. Unofficial results show just over 1.2 million people voted in the state.

Local churches react to Election

Derica Williams — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:36:15 GMT

President-Elect Barack Obama's victory was felt by millions in our country and overseas. This historical election had a victory that will change the face of America.

Students react to historical election

Chasity Byrd — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:36:05 GMT

The election was the talk everywhere, from offices, to lunch breaks, and even high schools. Those who aren't even old enough to vote got caught up in election fever.

How Obama won the White House

Hubert Tate — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:33:49 GMT

So how did Obama do it? The democrat rose from freshman illinois senator to president in just a short period of time. Analysts say Obama had a plan.

Gulf Coast election numbers

Liz Nelson — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:30:18 GMT

Gulf Coast election numbers by county

License Commissioner results

April Douglas — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:54:31 GMT

There were two headlining races in Mobile County. One for county commissioner and one for license commissioner. First up, license commissioner. Kim Hastie got 56 percent of the vote, to Elizabeth Edwards' 44 percent.

For the Mobile County commissioner race incumbent Mike Dean beat his opponent Brad Warren. Dean got 61 percent of the vote.

Pensacola Obama reaction

Hubert Tate — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:34:19 GMT

Senator Barack Obama supporters gathered in downtown Pensacola for the victory rally.

Escambia County, Fla. races

Christina Leavenworth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:26:23 GMT

It was a busy and interesting night in local elections as well. Folks in Escambia County were glued to their TV's, intensely watching what was going to happen.

Sen. Jeff Sessions celebrates win

Renee Dials — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:10:49 GMT

Celebrating victory here on the Gulf Coast this morning is U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions. Sessions beat his challenger, Vivian Davis Figures handily in Tuesday's election.

National Campaign Issues

Cary Chow — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:04:26 GMT

The next president of the United States is just one reason voters are turning out in record numbers, several controversial topics are also propelling people to the polls. Name some of the more divisive topics in the country, and voters are deciding on them. Same sex marriage, illegal immigration, and abortion - they're all on ballots.

Live from Pensacola

Christina Leavenworth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:50:38 GMT

Christina Leavenworth was live in Northwest Florida covering the races. She has reaction to some of
the results. Click in for a look at election updates.

Live in Mobile, Hastie wins

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:47:27 GMT

April Douglas was live in Mobile earlier where local Republicans were gathering at the Henderson Museum
on Highway Ninety. Click in for a look at election updates.

Voter turnout in Pensacola

Hubert Tate — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:27:37 GMT

Hubert Tate is still live in Pensacola, where lots of democrats are getting together. Click in for a look
at voter turnout in that area and also an interview with Erica Richards, volunteer campaign captain for Obama.

Obama is the new President

Charissa Cowart — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:07:42 GMT

Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president Tuesday night in a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself.

Democratic Party in SeVille Quarter

Christina Leavenworth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:25:56 GMT

Christina Leavenworth was live at the Democratic Party in SeVille Quarter and snapped this photo of people watching closely to see if their candidate of choice is ahead.

Dem. Headquarters in Fla. update

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:12:43 GMT

Hubert Tate was live just a little while ago at the Democratic Headquarters in Pensacola. Take a look at the updates; also included are other highlights: