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listened out

Friday, March 16th, 2012

The words ran slower
and slower, hanging in the
air like sonic clouds.

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egos with knives

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

The chef bellowed at
the dishwashers. The waiters
scurried for cover.

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the squash adoption

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

The motley squadron
of harvested produce waits
to fly to kitchens.

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Vote 2012: Alabama primary election results

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Vote 2012Election results from today’s primaries in Alabama and the Birmingham metro area …

More election coverage in our Vote 2012 special report.

(Updating throughout the evening.)

Update March 14: Voter turnout statewide was around 30 percent.

The runoff takes place April 24.

Democrats

(Contested races only)

Winner in red | Runoff candidates in blue

Republicans

(Contested races only)

Winner in red | Runoff candidates in blue

Tweets

This just in on Twitter …

(Or visit the TweetGrid page.)

Facebook

Visit the Birmingham, Ala., page on Facebook.

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More Vote 2012 coverage.

Vote 2012: The first Alabama winter primary is under way

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

American flag, by Kevin Dooley

Photo: Kevin Dooley (CC)

The polls are open! Vote before 7 tonight for candidates in national, state and local races.

Vote 2012Q: Where do I vote?

A: Call Jefferson County: (205) 325-5550, Jefferson County (Bessemer only): (205) 481-4105, Shelby County: (205) 669-3913.

Or Search Your Polling Place on AlabamaVotes.gov.

Wade on Birmingham:
primary election results tonight

Remember, if you have problems at your polling place:

  • Notify a poll worker immediately.
  • Call the state attorney general at 1-800-831-8814 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Wednesday or fill out this online form.
  • Call the secretary of state at 1-800-274-VOTE (8683) or visit her site, StopVoterFraudNow.com.
  • And tell the probate court for Jefferson County (205-325-5203) or Shelby County (205-669-3713).
  • E-mail us at Vote2012[at]wadeonbirmingham.com.

Q: What can I expect to see on the ballots?

A: Check out these sample ballots for each county.

You’re voting for president, U.S. Representative, state and county officials.

Q: Who should I vote for?

A: Before you hit the voting booth, check out our roundup of newspaper endorsements from across Alabama.

Video: “NBC Nightly News” interviews voters in Birmingham.

Let us know where and when you voted, and how many votes were cast before yours.

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More Vote 2012 coverage.

faster she breathes

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Their fingers touch, and
her breath quickens. Can she hear
his pulse racing, too?

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Samford making second consecutive trip to NCAA Women’s Tournament

Monday, March 12th, 2012

Samford Bulldogs win Southern Conference

Samford celebrates its second Southern Conference championship.

Samford will return to the NCAA Women’s Tournament to play No. 2 seed Duke (24-5, 15-1) on Sunday in Nashville.

The No. 15 Bulldogs earned their trip after winning its second consecutive Southern Conference championship on March 5 by beating Appalachian State 54-43. The Blue Devils are making their 18th consecutive tourney appearance, almost always as a Top 5 seed.

Samford (20-12, 12-8) exited the 2011 tourney after a first-round loss to Florida State 76-46. Duke lost to N.C. State 75-73 in the ACC tournament quarterfinals on March 2.

The game airs at 6:30 p.m. Sunday on ESPN2.

Brackets:

Video: The Bulldogs learn they’ll face
Duke in the NCAA Women’s Tournament. 

Vote 2012: A fistful of newspaper endorsements

Monday, March 12th, 2012

vote here

Photo: Rob Boudon (CC)

Vote 2012Several Alabama newspaper editorial boards have made their endorsements for primary races, including president, congressional and state offices.

Before you hit the polls Tuesday, see which candidates earned plaudits and why.

The statewide primary election is Tuesday, starting at 7 a.m.

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More Vote 2012 coverage.

five on five

Monday, March 12th, 2012

Dribble and pass, run
and shoot. Block and pick. Never
back down on the court.

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Vote 2012: Sample ballots for Jefferson, Shelby County primaries

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

See sample ballots for the 2012 general election
for Jefferson and Shelby Counties.

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Spring is still a week away, but Alabama voters are headed to the polls extra early this year to pick their party candidates.

Vote 2012To help you see the full candidate list for your district, we’ve included sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the primaries. (The Jefferson County ballots, 11 pages and 36 pages, include versions for every district.)

Also included is the Alabama Voter Guide 2012, which has information on voting procedures and frequently asked questions.

For easier viewing, you can print, download or zoom to full screen with each ballot.

Primary elections take place Tuesday across the state.

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Sample ballots for all 67 counties.

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Jefferson County: Democratic ballot

Jefferson County: Republican ballot

Shelby County: Democratic ballot

Shelby County: Republican ballot

Alabama Voter Guide 2012

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More Vote 2012 coverage.

Alabama to play Creighton in NCAA Men’s Tournament

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Alabama, Trevor Releford, JaMychal Green

Alabama’s Trevor Releford, left, and JaMychal Green
will face Creighton first in the Big Dance.

Alabama returns to the Big Dance this week. The ninth-seeded Crimson Tide (21-11, 9-7) will play No. 8 Creighton in the NCAA Men’s Tournament on Friday in Greensboro, N.C.

Alabama lost to Florida 66-63 in the second round of SEC Tournament Friday in New Orleans. In the 2011 NIT finals, Alabama lost to Wichita State 66-57.

The Bluejays won the Missouri Valley Tournament, beating Illinois State 83-79 in overtime, and finished with a 28-5 record. They face the Tide in the Midwest region.

The game airs at 12:40 p.m. Friday (time TBA) on CBS 42 TBS. [See all tipoff times.]

Brackets:

Also: Samford to face Duke in women’s tournament

ranch of the dust bunnies

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Uninhibited
and roaming freely across
the vast hardwood plains.

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leaves of clover and shoes of horses

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

Sometimes, the only
luck you need hides inside the
twinkle of an eye.

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try, then give up

Friday, March 9th, 2012

If at first you don’t
succeed, turn on the coffee
pot and drink a cup.

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Vote 2012: Here come the Republicans

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Newt GingrichMitt RomneyRick Santorum

From left, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum

Super Tuesday has come and gone without a definite frontrunner in the Republican presidential race. It has come down to the unlikeliest of election scenarios: Alabama matters.

Vote 2012And while it’s a given the Republican nominee will win the state in November, which one still remains up for grabs.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich visited Birmingham Wednesday, vowing to stay in the race despite his third place status in total delegates. The candidate from Georgia made stops at the Harbert Center and the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Update March 10: Gingirch will be at the Wynfrey Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Details on admission to be added. The event is free and open to the public.

This afternoon, Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania will appear at a rally at the Pelham Civic Center. The free event starts at 2 p.m. This morning, he’ll be at another rally at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, heading to Mobile tonight for a candidate forum. Santorum is in a distant second place.

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney will visit Friday in Tarrant. Currently leading in delegates, he will make a campaign stop at Thompson Tractor on Pinson Valley Parkway at 2 p.m.

Both Gingrich and Santorum will be back Monday for a free candidate forum at the Alabama Theatre downtown. Romney and Texas congressman Ron Paul have also been invited. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with the event starting at 5:30.

Alabama’s primary will be Tuesday, with 50 delegates to be given proportionally (not winner take all).