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Is Racism Driving Obama's Crappy Primary Showings?

John Johnson — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:12:15 CDT

President Obama continued his lousy run last night in what Politico calls his "region of doom," a swath it defines as the "Upper South" that includes Appalachia. Obama's weak performances in Arkansas and Kentucky , of course, follow his close race against a felon in West Virginia. What gives? Two takes:

Standing in Way of Alabama Walmart: Slave Graves

Kate Schwartz — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:26:20 CDT

The headaches of new construction: obtaining permits, securing financing, making sure you don't disturb a slave graveyard. The New York Times reports on an unusual situation in Florence, Alabama, where Walmart has plans to open a new store. The issue is that its selected location abuts Coffee Cemetery, the final...

Feds Can't Deport Illegal Immigrant With 35 Arrests

Dustin Lushing — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:01:17 CDT

A Palestinian immigrant in Alabama has racked up 35 arrests and four felony convictions for crimes ranging from shoplifting to assault, but the feds can't deport him because no country will take him, reports the Birmingham News . Soyfan Eldani, 45, was detained yet again this week and accused of possessing...

Alabama Bans 'Dirty Bastard' Beer Over Label

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:16:14 CDT

You can buy Fat Bastard wine in Alabama, but you'll have to go elsewhere for Dirty Bastard beer. The state alcoholic beverage control agency has banned sales of the beer in the state because of the profanity on its label. The idea is to keep it away from young, innocent...

Window Washer Survives 13-Story Plunge

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:56:05 CDT

Alabama authorities say a window washer survived a 13-story plunge down the side of an Alabama hospital tower yesterday. The worker was getting onto a platform outside the building when his safety equipment malfunctioned, says the Birmingham Fire Battalion Chief, adding that the gear slowed his descent some and he...

Man Tries to Enter Plea, Gets Jailed for Saggy Pants

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:33:50 CDT

LaMarcus D. Ramsey had to appear in Alabama court yesterday to enter a plea on a charge of receiving stolen property—and was found guilty of something else entirely. Authorities say Ramsey has been given a three-day jail sentence for contempt of court for wearing so-called saggy pants. Circuit Judge...

Santorum Wins Alabama, Mississippi

Newser Editors — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:30:00 CDT

Mitt Romney may have hoped to deliver a devastating blow to Rick Santorum's campaign tonight, but voters in the South had other ideas: Santorum has won the primaries in Alabama and Mississippi, reports Politico . What's more, Romney ended up running third to Newt Gingrich in both states. A look at...

What to Watch for in Today's Primaries

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:57:00 CDT

Today's primaries in Mississippi and Alabama are playing an unexpectedly pivotal role in the GOP presidential race. What to keep an eye on, per NPR and Politico : Will Mitt finally win in the South? He's failed to take any of the southern states so far, but he's polling well in...

Half of GOP Voters in Miss., Ala. Think Obama Is Muslim

Kevin Spak — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:53:13 CDT

Despite years of assertions to the contrary, a chunk of voters continue to believe that Barack Obama is a Muslim. Mediaite noticed this nugget in this morning's Public Policy Polling survey from Alabama and Mississippi: Asked what religion the president is, a whopping 45% of GOP voters in Alabama, and...