Columbia NewsLocal news for Columbia, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Christian Coalition Of Alabama Visits Houston County- March 14, 2008 "The issue I have with them pushing the bill is that they're saying charitable bingo isn't good in our part of the state, but it authorizes it in two other parts of the state. So to me, that's a mixed message." Officials with the Christian Coalition of Alabama drove from Birmingham to stage the protest against electronic charity bingo, which is slated to be part of the multi-million dollar Country Crossing project. via WTVY Dothanhttp://www.topix.net/city/columbia-al/2008/03/christian-coalition-of-alabama-visits-housto... Is Gambling A Bad Bet- March 6, 2008 "If you look at the places that have legalized gambling there's always a great fallout of what it does to the family" Several pastors have taken a stand against electronic bingo in Houston County. Commissioners recently approved the games at Country Crossing, a resort now in the planning stages. via DothanFirst.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/columbia-al/2008/03/is-gambling-a-bad-bet?fromrss=1 |