Steve Flowers Articles

Inside the Statehouse | Oct. 10, 2024

The 1964 Goldwater Landslide OPINION — This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Goldwater landslide, which was the tidal wave that swept the deep south into the Republican party.Alabama and the South had voted solidly Democratic in presidential elections for...

Inside the Statehouse | Sept. 26, 2024

Dr. Marnix Heersink — Physician/Philanthropist OPINION — The Wiregrass region of our state has been known as an agricultural area for over a century. However, in recent decades Dothan — the center and heart of the Wiregrass — has become a medical mecca for southeast...

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Jimmy Rane: An Alabama legend OPINION — Abbeville’s Jimmy Rane has been heralded as the richest man in Alabama. Indeed, his wealth status has been documented in the “Business Bible” — Forbes Magazine. He is a legitimate billionaire. Forbes estimates his net worth at...

Inside the Statehouse | Sept. 12, 2024

Remembering 9/11 OPINION — It was 23 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked our country. It was a day in infamy and a wakeup call for America. Allow me to share some memories from that day from famous Alabama political figures.The legendary Alabama...
Inside the Statehouse | June 6, 2024

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Roads are important and political OPINION — Many of you took to the roads to travel over Memorial Day. I am sure this resulted in rumblings and...

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Liberal Democrats in Washington fear Katie Britt OPINION — Sen. Katie Britt has quickly established herself as one of the most effective,...

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Primary runoff is this week

OPINION — Those of you who live in the new 2nd congressional district have runoffs this coming Tuesday, April 16. This is the most interesting and...

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