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Wednesday Feb 8 | Free Republic

Alabama Rep. Alan Harper switches to Republican Party

Harper, who was selected Monday night to be Northport's economic development director, has been a Democrat throughout his time in the Legislature.

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Mon Jan 30, 2012

Business Journal

Northport still waits for hotel groundbreaking

Construction has yet to start on Northport's planned riverfront hotel, even though groundbreaking was supposed to have been six months ago.

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Sun Jan 29, 2012

Daily Mississippian

J. D. Williams Library receives $1 million surpise donation

The new year is off to a good start for the University of Mississippi's J.D. Williams Library.

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Fri Jan 27, 2012

Business Journal

Farmers won't hamper plans for Tuscaloosa market

Plans by the city of Tuscaloosa to open the new Tuscaloosa River Market in April are not expected to be delayed by further complaints from the Tuscaloosa County Truck Growers Association.

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Tue Jan 24, 2012

SouthCoastToday.com

2 die as storms pound South

The bedroom of Mark and April Kendrick is seen after strong early morning storms swept through Northport, Ala., Monday, Jan.

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Mon Jan 23, 2012

Business Journal

Tuscaloosa leaders worry bill would limit planning

Officials in Tuscaloosa are voicing their opposition to proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate that they believe could potentially eliminate local planning for major road and infrastructure projects.

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