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By Steve Flowers If race was a major issue in 1958, being the racist candidate in 1962 was the only way to be elected governor. With this issue in hand and George Wallace’s love for campaign... Read more
By Steve Flowers The 1962 governor’s race really began in 1958. The governor’s office and the race for it was the big show in Alabama politics in that era. Being a U.S. senator was secondary... Read more
By Zack Steele Since July is Eye Safety Awareness Month, I thought I would bring up a subject I take very seriously, and that’s safety eyewear for sports. Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll... Read more
By Steve Flowers As the 1958 governor’s race dawned, the shadow of Big Jim Folsom loomed over the scene. Even though Big Jim couldn’t be on the ballot, because the Alabama Constitution prohi... Read more
By June Mathews Some mockingbirds have set up housekeeping in our front yard, and it’s not just a single family nest with a mama, daddy and kids. Apparently the aunts, uncles, cousins, grand... Read more
By David Parrish While at the beach I couldn’t help myself. As I have frequently (almost always) done in the past, I found myself thinking wouldn’t it be great if we had a home here. Do you... Read more
By Steve Flowers If you think the turnout was low for the June 3 primary, “then you ain’t seen nothing yet.” The runoff primary is Tuesday, July 15. The prognostication is for a paltry 5 per... Read more
By Steve Flowers When talk turns to politics in Alabama it usually leads to the governor’s race. It doesn’t matter if the governor’s race is four years away, political gossip starts early as... Read more
By Chesley Payne Title insurance is an insurance product sold by title insurance companies and agents in all 50 states. The purpose of title insurance is to protect the insured in the event... Read more
By Slade Blackwell The vast majority of Americans continue to grow increasingly concerned and disappointed about the direction our country is headed. The national economy is sluggish, at bes... Read more