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Attorney General’s Office Files Motion of Recusal for Judge Young

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter SHORTER—The sorted case that has become Luther Strange verses VictoryLand just keeps getting more unusual. Last Friday around 5:00 p.m., the State ABC Board announced final approval for a expanded liquor license for Milton McGregor’s VictoryLand. According to a report in the Montgomery Advertiser, the ABC Board said, “‘after … Continued
March 5, 2013

Alabama Supreme Court Issues VictoryLand Opinion

Staff Report From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY)— The Supreme Court of Alabama today issued a 46-page opinion explaining why Judge Tom Young of the Macon County Circuit Court was wrong to deny the State’s application for a search warrant to search and seize the gambling devices and gambling proceeds at the … Continued
March 1, 2013

No Justice, No Peace: Ford Wants Day In Court

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter TUSKEGEE— “It should be clear now to everyone, that the citizens of the majority black Macon County cannot get justice in the State of Alabama.” These are the words of legendary Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford. The Mayor has been the most vocal opposition to the closing of VictoryLand in … Continued
February 25, 2013

Alabama Political Parties Widely Divided on Gaming

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday the Alabama Attorney General’s office stormed VictoryLand near Shorter. According to most elected Alabama Democrats the facility was a bingo hall operating legally under a Macon County constitutional amendment. According to most elected Alabama Republicans the facility was a casino operating illegally in open defiance of Alabama … Continued
February 20, 2013

Tuskegee’s Mayor Johnny Ford fights for his cause

By Sable Harris Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday legendary Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford took his fight to the Alabama State house. Ford’s goal was to be arrested for civil disobedience.  “I am here and I am prepared to go to jail not for gambling but because they are violating our voting rights, our civil rights … Continued
February 20, 2013

AG Strange Announces Search Warrant Served At VictoryLand Casino in Macon County

Staff Report From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Luther Strange announced that a search warrant was served today at the VictoryLand casino in Macon County by law enforcement agents from the Attorney General’s Office and the Alabama Department of Public Safety.  This law enforcement action was taken in response to illegal … Continued
February 19, 2013

Christian Coalition and McGregor Attorney in Agreement, Sort of

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, the Christian Coalition of Alabama sent a letter to Attorney General Luther Strange asking among other things that he seek to revoke the ABC liquor licenses in all casinos owned by Indian tribes in Alabama. “Greetings from the Christian Coalition of Alabama. Thank you for your initial steps … Continued
February 5, 2013

Educators speak out on VictoryLand, politics, education and justice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gray clouds hung low over the Booker T. Washington High School on West Martin Luther King Highway in Macon County Thursday. A press conference was called by educators and leading citizens to voice thier support for the continued operations of VictoryLand. “Starting with pari-mutuel dog track, VictoryLand has been … Continued
January 11, 2013

VictoryLand Opens, Strange Hits, Espy Hits Back

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter SHORTER: After a surprise early morning announcement, VictoryLand in Macon County reopen at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. By 1:30 p.m. hundreds of people lined the sidewalk leading into VictoryLand eagerly awaiting a chance at a bingo win. When owner Milton McGregor walked through the gathered crowd, a spontaneous cheer … Continued
December 19, 2012