Opinion Opinion | Jamie “Red” Etheredge: An outstanding Alabamian From Greenville’s City Hall to Jacksonville State’s boardroom, Etheredge built a legacy of civic devotion, business success and uncommon kindness. Steve Flowers5 hours ago
Opinion Opinion | Bill Baxley and 16th Street Baptist Church prosecution story A young law student’s vow became a landmark conviction that forced Alabama to confront a defining atrocity of the civil rights era. Steve FlowersSeptember 16, 2026
Economy Opinion | Alabama’s workforce future depends on expanding opportunity One challenge is becoming increasingly clear: Alabama needs more skilled workers. Steve FlowersAugust 12, 2026
Opinion Opinion | Jere Beasley story A legendary Alabama trial lawyer’s campaign trail memories captured the humor and humility of small-town politics. Steve FlowersJuly 29, 2026
Opinion Opinion | Republican runoff results revealing Trump’s endorsement and outside conservative money helped settle Alabama’s top GOP contests, underscoring the party’s rightward pull. Steve FlowersJune 24, 2026
Elections Opinion | Several legislative incumbents ousted in primaries ALFA flexed its political muscle across Alabama, reshaping Republican contests and proving contested legislative seats were anything but safe. Steve FlowersJune 17, 2026
Opinion Opinion | Alabama Girls State: An unparalleled legacy Alabama Girls State is more than a program. It is a tradition and its alumnae have helped shape the direction of Alabama for generations. Steve FlowersJune 3, 2026
Elections Opinion | Very few open or contested state House races There will be a strong continuity of leadership in the House of Representatives between this quadrennium and the next. Steve FlowersApril 29, 2026
Opinion Opinion | Alabama is about to be hijacked by California and China State leaders moved to expand the Public Service Commission after out-of-state groups influenced recent elections in neighboring Georgia. Steve FlowersMarch 15, 2026
Opinion Opinion | Nathaniel Ledbetter is the man of the House Ledbetter is poised and well positioned to preside as speaker of the House for the next quadrennium and probably for years after that. Steve FlowersMarch 4, 2026