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Siegelman Meets Big Jim OPINION — We are continuing this week with our summer series on Big Jim Folsom — Alabama’s most colorful governor. Those of us who grew up in and around Alabama politics have coined a descriptive term for a person who is obsessed with seeking...
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Big Jim Folsom Alabama’s Most Uninhibited Governor OPINION — This week begins a four part series of stories surrounding Alabama’s most legendary colorful governor, James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Big Jim Folsom was the epitome of unbridled candidness. Late in his second...
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If Alabama Loses Space Command, It's Because We Lost Shelby OPINION — Make no mistake about it, the decision as to where the heralded National Space Command Headquarters will be located is political. If you think otherwise, you are politically naïve. Sen. Richard...
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Annual Legislative Session Successful OPINION — The recently completed Regular Session of the Alabama legislature was a success. It began on a high note and ended positively. Why? There was plenty of money to spend. Both the General Fund Budget and the Education...
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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Aug 17, 2022

Legendary Alabamians By Steve Flowers OPINION — The longer I continue to write about Alabama politics, the more I realize that Alabama really is a...

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Aug 10, 2022

By Steve Flowers Jim Oakley OPINION — A legend in Alabama newspaper, educational and political lore, Jim Oakley Jr. of Centreville turned 87 last...

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Inside the Statehouse

Aug 4, 2022

Big Jim’s Show in 1962 Governor’s Race By Steve Flowers OPINION — The 1962 governor’s race was between George Wallace, James “Big Jim” Folsom and...

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Inside the Statehouse

Jul 27, 2022

1962 Governor’s Race By Steve Flowers OPINION — It is hard to believe it has been 60 years since George Wallace’s first victorious race for...

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Inside the Statehouse

Jul 20, 2022

By Steve Flowers State Legislature will Remain Republican Supermajority OPINION — The Alabama Legislature will remain a Republican supermajority for...

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Inside the Statehouse

Jul 6, 2022

Katie Britt won the Senate Race the Old-Fashioned Way By Steve Flowers OPINION — Katie Boyd Britt won the Republican Senate Primary the old...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 29, 2022

Bill Baxley By Steve Flowers The 1970 governor’s race between George Wallace and Albert Brewer overshadowed every other political race in the state...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jun 22, 2022

Do Campaign Ads Pander? By Steve Flowers OPINION –– During the waning days of the campaigns for governor and U.S. senator, I received an inordinate...

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