October 14, 2026 – History Portends Democrats Take the U.S. House This Year
This is a midterm election year in the United States. Most states elect their Governors and Legislators in the same year as the President. In fact,…
October 7, 2026 – The Small Town Advantage
While a student at the University of Alabama I had the opportunity to intern with the Dean of Students, Dr. Joab Thomas. A few years later Dr. Thomas…
September 30, 2026 – Jamie “Red” Etheredge – An Outstanding Alabamian
Jamie “Red” Etheredge turned 94 years old on June 15. He has been one of the most outstanding and kindhearted leaders our state has seen this…
September 23, 2026 – Spencer Bachus
Congressman Spencer Bachus served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Jefferson County for 22 years. He was an outstanding Congressman from his…
September 16, 2026 – Bill Baxley and 16th Street Baptist Church Prosecution Story
The horrendous 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, where four innocent little black girls were murdered, was one of the most horrendous and…
September 9, 2026 – Political Reassurances and Revelations in 2026
The more things change, the more they stay the same, is a very succinct adage, especially when it comes to politics. Faces and places and races…
September 2, 2027 – The Club for Growth is the King of Alabama and American Politics
Over a year ago on July 4, 2025, I was attending the famous Fourth of July Political Gala in DeKalb County known as the Ledbetter-Livingston Henagar…
August 26, 2026 – What’s Really Clogging the Pipes at Central Alabama Water?
As many readers may remember, the former Birmingham Water Works Board (“BWWB”) was synonymous with corruption, inefficiency, back-room politics, and…
August 19, 2026 – Favorites/Incumbents Win August Congressional Primaries
Voters headed back to the polls in four of Alabama’s congressional districts on August 11. The turnout was very sparse, as would be expected with one…
August 12, 2026 – Alabama’s Workforce Future Depends on Expanding Opportunity
Alabama’s economy continues to grow. New companies are choosing to locate here, existing industries are expanding, and employers across the state are…