Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, AL) articles from June 2000

Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, AL) archives from June 2000

Alabama Architectural Foundation Honors Architect.
June 29, 2000... Byline: Mike Sherman Jun. 29--Two decades ago Montgomery architects selected the 10 most outstanding contemporary buildings in town. They found the firm Pearson, Tittle, Narrows and Associates had designed the top four -- Blount...

New Store Just for Newborns Opens in Montgomery, Ala.
June 29, 2000... Byline: Mary Lett Jun. 29--Round cribs, cast iron baby beds, preemie clothing, even stainless steel cradles are among the dozens of items found at The Baby Station, Montgomery's newest baby store. The store, which opened June 23 in...

Montgomery Advertiser, Ala., Money Talk Column.
June 29, 2000... Jun. 29-- Money Talk always knew Selma was one of America's prettiest places. Maybe those folks at the Paint Quality Institute will see that, as well. Selma is in the running for the institute's Prettiest Painted Places in America...

Developer to Begin Building Proposed Shopping Center in Montgomery, Ala., Area.
June 29, 2000... Byline: Mike Sherman Jun. 29--Developer Jim Wilson Jr. plans to start construction of the proposed EastChase shopping center in March and have it open by Easter of 2002. Jim Wilson & Associates' joint venture with Alfa Real Estate...

Governor Speaks at Troy, Ala., Technology Learning Center Dedication.
June 29, 2000... Byline: Mike Sherman Jun. 29--Gov. Don Siegelman spoke at the dedication of the Southeast Alabama Technology Learning Center at the Lockheed-Martin facility in Troy Tuesday. The multi-use training facility will be owned by Troy State...

Mississippi Farmers to Ship Hay to Alabama Cattle Farms for Drought Relief.
June 16, 2000... Byline: Alvin Benn Jun. 16--National Guard trucks will be hauling hay from Mississippi to Alabama cattle operations by the end of the week in an effort to maintain herds during the state's worst drought in 40 years. State Agriculture...

Prattville, Ala., Market to Spotlight Area Farmers' Crops.
June 16, 2000... Byline: Allison Fleck Jun. 16--PRATTVILLE, Ala.--An outdoor farmer's produce market starting up in Prattville Saturday will provide a convenient outlet for local growers while providing another downtown community event for residents,...

Autauga County, Ala., Employees Experience Insurance Woes.
June 16, 2000... Byline: Christie K. Sellers Jun. 16--Autauga County employee Sandra Bailey has a problem. Her doctor will no longer accept her county employee medical insurance plan because the company, Direct Care, is at least six months behind in its...

Andalusia, Ala.-Based Co-Op to Buy Power, Meet Increased Demand.
June 16, 2000... Byline: Mike Sherman Jun. 16--Alabama Electric Cooperative recently agreed to buy wholesale electrical power to meet increased estimates of demand. AEC will buy from the power marketing and trading arm of the Southern Company. ...

Selma, Ala., Honda Dealership Gets New Owner, Expanded Service Department.
June 9, 2000... Byline: Mary Lett Jun. 9--Customers in the market for a new Honda automobile or a new set of tires can now have their needs met at the same Selma dealership. Along with a change of owners, Moore-Stewart Honda will now offer an...

Alabama Ethics Commission's Ruling May Affect Bids for Lawmakers.
June 9, 2000... Byline: Mike Cason Jun. 9--The state Ethics Commission might be about to set new restrictions on lawmakers doing business with state and local government bodies. State Rep. Oliver Robinson, D-Birmingham, asked the commission Wednesday if...

Elmore County, Ala., Voters Turn Down 1-Cent Sales Tax.
June 9, 2000... Byline: Christie K. Sellers Jun. 9--ELMORE COUNTY, Ala.--Financial problems will continue for Elmore County. Voters made it clear Tuesday that they do not want a 1-cent sales tax, leaving the county's current commissioners back at...