Oakman NewsLocal news for Oakman, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Democrats look at extending qualifying deadline until April 4- March 28, 2008 ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 28, 2008 1:02 AM CDT The Walker County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Saturday morning to decide whether to extend the deadline on qualifying for the ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakman-al/2008/03/democrats-look-at-extending-qualifying-deadlin... Bishop, pastors to meet Monday to discuss bingo- March 23, 2008 "We don't want to regulate it. We want to eradicate it." ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 23, 2008 12:52 AM CDT Oakman Central Baptist pastor Jamie Lay, who is also head of Concerned Citizens for Christian Morality, said pastors will meet to listen ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakman-al/2008/03/bishop-pastors-to-meet-monday-to-discuss-bingo... 7 arrested during crackdown on prescription medicine abuse- March 21, 2008 "People call in tips. The Citizens for a Drug Free Walker County give us a lot of tips on illegal drug activity, and that really helps us out." MELISSA BONDS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 21, 2008 1:59 AM CDT PARRISH - Parrish police arrested seven people Thursday on charges related to the illegal distribution or possession of prescription ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakman-al/2008/03/7-arrested-during-crackdown-on-prescription-me... Pastors say negative effect starting- March 16, 2008 "They already knew how to regulate it." ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 15, 2008 12:32 AM CDT About 125 pastors and anti-bingo advocates said Thursday they are taking a tough stand against all forms of gambling in the wake of the ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakman-al/2008/03/pastors-say-negative-effect-starting?fromrss=1 Bingo vote delayed for one week- March 14, 2008 "Mr. Chairman, it is my recommendation that we not adopt this today" ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 11, 2008 1:16 AM CDT The Walker County Commission agreed Monday to delay a vote for one week on the final draft resolution of electronic bingo rules. via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakman-al/2008/03/bingo-vote-delayed-for-one-week?fromrss=1 Players forming group to keep tabs on bingo halls- March 12, 2008 "My thoughts were about the revenue the county was bringing in. Our officials are working on a shoestring budget" ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 11, 2008 1:16 AM CDT A bingo player told the Walker County Commission Monday that a new group among electronic bingo players is being formed to help keep ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakman-al/2008/03/players-forming-group-to-keep-tabs-on-bingo-ha... Oakman Elementary kicks off Read Across America- March 4, 2008 "I wanted them to see how important it is to read and that you have to read to succeed. "It was just a big day for the school." MELISSA BONDS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 04, 2008 11:13 PM CST OAKMAN - On March 2, 1904, one of America's most well-known children's book authors was born, and this week students across the ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Editionhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakman-al/2008/03/oakman-elementary-kicks-off-read-across-americ... |