While New Year Upon Us, Alabama State Leaders Must Continue to...
A new year always brings hope for a fresh start in one’s life. For Alabama state leaders, the year 2024 requires going back to...
Inside the Statehouse: Senator Katie Britt’s Amazing First Year
By Steve Flowers
As Christmas approaches, Alabama’s new senator, Katie Britt, prepares to mark one year in office. Those of us who have known her...
Birmingham DRC Graduates: Real People Celebrating Real Success
Opinion By Matthew Estes, Communications Director
Birmingham, Ala. – On Wednesday, Aug. 30, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in downtown, the Birmingham Day Reporting Center...
Rightside Way: Good Sports
By former State Senator Phil Williams
Sports has always brought out a fevered pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories, great lessons, and...
Rightside Way: Schoolhouse Rock
By former State Senator Phil Williams
In the age of streaming TV and on-demand-everything there is a something that kids these days just don’t have:...
Inside the Statehouse: 2023 Observations and Accolades
By Steve Flowers
I know we are in a new year, but allow me to look back into 2023 and share with you some observations...
Public Notices Belong In Print Newspapers
Opinion by Mike Hobson
Most states have laws requiring public notices to appear in local newspapers. These notices alert interested citizens to actions their governments...
Inside the Statehouse: Dr. Furnie Johnston, Pioneer Doctor
By Steve Flowers
In recent years, healthcare has eclipsed agriculture as Dothan’s major industry. Dothan is the medical mecca for the entire Wiregrass, as well...
Inside the Statehouse: Lister Hill, One of Alabama Greatest U.S. Senators
By Steve Flowers
We had a very distinguished congressional delegation from Alabama during the 30-year span of 1934-1964. The congressmen from the Heart of Dixie...
Inside the Statehouse: Negative Ads Work and Always Have
By Steve Flowers
Over the years many of you have lamented to me and said, “I am so tired of seeing all negative ads with...
