In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled yesterday that large contributions to a judge’s political campaign can disqualify the judge from hearing a case involving that donor. This is welcome news. Judicial campaigns have been getting more and more expensive, as well as meaner, over the past decade. The pressure on a […]
We love to burn trash in the South. It’s an easy way to get rid of it. In rural areas, trash service may be expensive or hard to come by. For whatever reason, it is a common occurrence down here. The easiest way to start that fire is to give the stack a good dousing […]
Times are tough right now in Mobile. The school system is cutting jobs, there are huge inventories of houses and condos in Baldwin County and small businesses are folding. New hiring is on hold for most employers. Local charities and and social agencies face increased demand with decreased resources. As bad as it is, we […]
Understanding the ins and outs of uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage (UM/UIM) can save you a lot of financial grief if you are injured in an accident. This type of insurance is available from your own insurance company and covers you when the driver responsible for your injuries is uninsured or does not have […]
