Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s first woman governor: Lurleen Wallace It was 55 years ago in May 1968 that Alabama's first female governor, Lurleen Wallace, passed away. Steve FlowersMay 17, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Jabo Waggoner: an Alabama political icon It would take a book to chronicle his legislative accomplishments and good deeds. Steve FlowersMay 3, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama is a big front porch Kathryn Tucker Wyndham would simply smile and agree that her adage lives on. Steve FlowersAugust 31, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Special Alabamians: Harper Lee Nelle Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, is one of the five most read and purchased books in history. Steve FlowersAugust 24, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Legendary Alabamians: Howell Heflin Most people who knew him well in Alabama and Washington simply referred to him as “Judge.” Steve FlowersAugust 17, 2022
Opinion Opinion | A tribute to the legend Bill Baxley Bill Baxley has a place in Alabama history. It is hard to believe that young Bill Baxley turns 81 this month. Steve FlowersJune 29, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Fob James’ story, 1978 governor’s race Governor Fob James' first election as governor in 1978 is one for the record books. Steve FlowersApril 6, 2022
State Willie Edwards Jr.: The Klan sought to erase his memory, his family made sure it endured Ultimately, his killers were never convicted of his murder, but Wille Edwards Jr.'s memory lives on. Liz RyanMarch 29, 2022
State 90 years on: Remembering the Scottsboro Boys Their legacy endures in several U.S. Supreme Court decisions recognizing Americans have the right to receive effective legal counsel. Liz RyanDecember 29, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th governor "He may also be one of the most profound philanthropists in Alabama history." Steve FlowersJuly 14, 2021