Wounded: The Van Brocklin Story
For more photos of the Van Brocklins, please visit my Flickr. Jami Van Brocklin is exhausted this morning. She stayed up all night cleaning her cluttered three-bedroom trailer. Three hours later, she wakes up to the sweet sound of her
Wounded: The Van Brocklin Story
For more photos of the Van Brocklins, please visit my Flickr. Jami Van Brocklin is exhausted this morning. She stayed up all night cleaning her cluttered three-bedroom trailer. Three hours later, she wakes up to the sweet sound of her
Air War: Advertising files suggest Alabama is headed for cheapest Supreme Court race in years
Candidates in Alabama’s Supreme Court races spent more than $400,000 on advertising in the Birmingham broadcast television market in the primary alone this year, according to public advertising files at the five network affiliates in the Magic City. In some
Air War: Advertising files suggest Alabama is headed for cheapest Supreme Court race in years
Candidates in Alabama’s Supreme Court races spent more than $400,000 on advertising in the Birmingham broadcast television market in the primary alone this year, according to public advertising files at the five network affiliates in the Magic City. In some
Air War: Super PACs’ influence on state races dubious
This election year brought a new wrinkle in the political advertising: the so-called “super PACs.” Springing up in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, super PACs are political action committees that can raise unlimited funds to advertise
Air War: Super PACs’ influence on state races dubious
This election year brought a new wrinkle in the political advertising: the so-called “super PACs.” Springing up in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, super PACs are political action committees that can raise unlimited funds to advertise
Air War: Despite big spending, Alabama voters prove resistant to TV ads
Mitt Romney spent $70,000 on Birmingham-area advertising in the March primary, and his SuperPAC spent $253,000 more. He came in third in a race dominated by Rick Santorum, who spent far less, even when super PAC money is figured in.
Air War: Despite big spending, Alabama voters prove resistant to TV ads
Mitt Romney spent $70,000 on Birmingham-area advertising in the March primary, and his SuperPAC spent $253,000 more. He came in third in a race dominated by Rick Santorum, who spent far less, even when super PAC money is figured in.
Air War: Star project examines how political campaign money is spent for TV time
“Follow the money” has long been the rule when a journalist or anyone else tries to learn who’s paying to have a voice in the political process. It was the rule Star staff writers followed recently in an analysis of
Air War: Star project examines how political campaign money is spent for TV time
“Follow the money” has long been the rule when a journalist or anyone else tries to learn who’s paying to have a voice in the political process. It was the rule Star staff writers followed recently in an analysis of
Residents of Blue Mountain remember the former city’s glory days
BLUE MOUNTAIN— She’s known as “Trouble,” the name given for her presence within her community. Seventy-three-year old Joyce Pesnell spends most of her days inside her mill village home, which stands littered with memories of the once-bustling Blue Mountain, the
Residents of Blue Mountain remember the former city’s glory days
BLUE MOUNTAIN— She’s known as “Trouble,” the name given for her presence within her community. Seventy-three-year old Joyce Pesnell spends most of her days inside her mill village home, which stands littered with memories of the once-bustling Blue Mountain, the
Pies for life
WELLINGTON — She knew it was only a matter of time. After her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, Ruby Harden understood that she was at high risk of getting this disease. “My mother had three girls,” Harden said. “We
Pies for life
WELLINGTON — She knew it was only a matter of time. After her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, Ruby Harden understood that she was at high risk of getting this disease. “My mother had three girls,” Harden said. “We
