Veteran state senator Preuitt drops reelection bid
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Veteran state Sen. Jim Preuitt of Talladega is dropping his campaign for a sixth term. Preuitt had switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party to run this year....
View ArticlePreuitt releases statement on dropping out
The following is a statement released by state Sen. Jim Preuitt on deciding not to run for another term, a decision that has shocked some people after he switched parties this year and was running as a...
View ArticleBingo trial, Week 4: Quotes, comments and tidbits
Here are some more quotes, comments and tidbits from week four of the federal corruption trial: Right and wrong When asked who they should support for governor, VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor told...
View ArticleBingo trial: Quotes and tidbits from Week 6
Every week of the federal corruption trial has included quotes, comments and tidbits that did not make it into the daily stories in the Montgomery Advertiser. Since the sixth week of the trial of...
View ArticleBingo trial: Jury acquits all 6 defendants
A federal jury Tuesday acquitted six defendants of corruption charges related to legislation involving state gambling. The defendants — VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor; state Sen. Harri Anne...
View ArticleCountry legend George Jones had a short-lived life in Alabama politics, gambling
George Jones will undoubtedly be remembered for his legendary hits like “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” but late in life he ventured into Alabama business, gambling and politics. His involvement is...
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