Southerners

LA: Gulf of Mexico oil spill lawsuits should be consolidated, panel of federal judges is told

By The Associated Press — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:51:01 +0000

A federal judicial panel in Boise, Idaho, wrestled Thursday with perceptions of bias and conflict among both judges and geography in figuring out where to consolidate more than 300 lawsuits filed against BP PLC and other companies in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

AL: Advertiser editorial — YouTube doesn’t win your vote

By Staff — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:51:00 +0000

Alabama has been dubbed the "petri dish" of Internet political campaigning.

AL: Alabama anti-bullying policy omits sexual orientation

By The Associated Press — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:50:58 +0000

ANNISTON, Ala. -- Under an anti-harassment policy passed by the Anniston Board of Education, students are explicitly protected from bullying based on their race, gender, religion or disability.

AL: Candidate drops out of race for Alabama House seat

By The Associated Press — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:50:57 +0000

SLOCOMB, Ala. -- The Democratic candidate for an Alabama House seat in the Wiregrass region of southeast Alabama has dropped out of the race, but Democrats say they are not conceding the seat in the Republican-leaning region.

AL: Alabama companies get money to train employees

By The Associated Press — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:50:55 +0000

Seven existing Alabama companies are to receive a total of more than $158,000 to help them train existing employees in modern skills.