BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION — In recent years, healthcare has eclipsed agriculture as Dothan’s major industry. Dothan is the medical mecca for the...
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE : Furnie Johnson, pioneer doctor
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Steve Flowers Articles
University philanthropists
BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION — In the past two to three years we have had some very generous benefactors make some very magnanimous contributions to...
Inside the Statehouse
The Shorty Price Story
OPINION —Alabama has had its share of what I call “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful of all these perennial “also ran” candidates...
Inside the Statehouse
Alabama Community College Marks 60 Years
OPINION —The year 1963 was an historic and turbulent year for Alabama. The race issue was the prevalent and commanding issue in southern politics....
Inside the Statehouse
It’s Official; Alabama Will Have New Congressional Districts
BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION —It’s official and final, Alabama will elect our seven member congressional delegation under new lines next year. The...
Inside the Statehouse
Roads Vital and Political for Alabama
OPINION —Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation. This is probably true of most states; however, it has been especially true...
Inside the Statehouse Indictment Plan Has Made Trump GOP Nominee and Maybe Next President
BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION —In early April, I wrote that “Democrats give Trump a lifeline.” It was at that time that a Democratic district attorney in...
Inside the Statehouse
Of Course the Space Command Decision was Political
BY STEVE FLOWERS OPINION —In my July 19, 2023, column my prediction was that Democratic President Joe Biden would keep the heralded space command...
Alabama is in for a Congressional Shakeup
OPINION —Being elected to Congress is like having a guaranteed job for as long as you want. They serve two year terms and the reelection rate is...
