By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Alabama is car country. Legends have been born here. Names like Bobby Allison, Neil Bonnett and Red Farmer were all born, bred and raced in their home... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I appreciate the freedoms of assembly, association, and the freedom of speech. I have no problem with people gathering to share their thoughts and opin... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary One glance around our world can quickly give the impression that these are not stable times. The biblical reference of “wars and rumors of wars” is def... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary We have it good here in the U.S. We are a nation that literally has everything – all of our needs and way too many of our wants. Spend a little time ab... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Sports always bring out a fevered-pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories and great lessons, and can serve as a great unifier.... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I fully accept that government has a role. Government is designed to provide essential services needed for quality of life — things like roads and brid... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary I don’t want to brag or anything, but back in the day, I was one smooth operator. On one occasion I went to a local restaurant for a cup of coffee, dro... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Have you ever sat through something that just made you squirm – that awkward please-make-it-stop sensation as someone was speaking, acting, or singing?... Read more
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary My wife is so sharp. We were discussing world events recently, along with the tepid response of the Biden administration, watching them dither, equivoc... Read more
Phil Williams: Saving us from ourselves
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Is it possible that some of the movies we consider classics would never have been made if today’s cultural taboos were applied? Consider one of my all-... Read more