Opinion Opinion | Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45 A new generation of Alabama leaders are taking center stage in our state. Steve FlowersMarch 12, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March Make no mistake about it, this event led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Steve FlowersMarch 5, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Governor Jim Folsom Jr. has a legacy Jim Folsom Jr. definitely has a legacy as the governor who brought Mercedes to Alabama. Steve FlowersFebruary 26, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Legislator votes to abolish his own county A legendary dirty trick played on a legislator by a fellow legislator still reverberates over 60 years later. Steve FlowersFebruary 19, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate He is a solid Republican but is liked by the Democrats. Steve FlowersFebruary 6, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Jabo Waggoner: An Alabama political legend Jabo Waggoner has done a lot for Alabama, but especially for his native and beloved Jefferson County. Steve FlowersJanuary 22, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Robert Aderholt: Dean of Alabama’s congressional delegation He has represented the 4th Congressional District for 28 years, which puts him in the upper echelon of seniority in the U.S. House. Steve FlowersJanuary 15, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Richard Shelby FBI Headquarters comes to Alabama This FBI Alabama compound is appropriately named the Richard Shelby Center for Innovation and Advanced Training. Steve FlowersJanuary 8, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Two of Alabama’s legislative giants passed away in 2024 State Sen. Jimmy Holley of Coffee County and Rep. James Buskey of Mobile both passed away in November. Steve FlowersJanuary 1, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Some of Alabama’s great political leaders passed away this year My year end columns highlight the lives of legendary Alabama political figures who passed away during the year. Steve FlowersDecember 25, 2024