By Steve Flowers Sometimes when I observe national politics I am enthralled by the magnificent creation of our American government. When our forefathers founded our democracy it was grounded... Read more
By Megan Miller, Editor CLAY – Clay resident for more than two decades, Ben Thackerson, has announced his run for reelection to place 3 on the Clay City Council. Thackerson has served as a m... Read more
By Steve Flowers The conviction and downfall of Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is the political story of the year. It has not been the most profound conviction of an Alabama publi... Read more
By Chip Thornton, First Baptist Church Springville A young voter asked me Sunday, “Who are you voting for in November?” Apparently a famous Christian rapper said he would not vote because th... Read more
By Steve Flowers A few Friday nights ago, a large throng of people gathered at The Club in Birmingham despite a torrential thunderstorm. The event was called Jubilee for Jabo. It was a comme... Read more
By Steve Flowers Sometimes the best thing that the legislature can do in a session is to pass very little legislation. That can be said of this year’s regular legislative session, which ende... Read more
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Last week we talked about how difficult it is to win passage of a legislative act. It does not matter if the proposed legislation is for apple pie and... Read more
By Slade Blackwell Town hall meetings have been a fixture in the American political system since the 1600s, serving as an outlet for concerned citizens to converse with elected officials abo... Read more
Guest Commentary: When did we forget how to disagree with one another?
By Kevin Small Guest Commentary It seems as if anymore, we just can’t agree to disagree. More and more often, it appears that people take the view that if you disagree with me, you mu... Read more