AL GOV. HALTS SUNDAY SALES

After experimenting with a store in Birmingham last Sunday, Alabama Gov. Rob Riley said the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will continue to keep state-owned liquor stores closed on Sundays. The governor’s decision put an end to the ABC’s plans to possibly open other state-owned liquor stores on future Sundays during events such as NASCAR. Sunday sales are legal by private stores in some parts of Alabama, including Birmingham.