October 16, 2024 – 1948 Was the Only Year Political Party Leadership Mattered in Alabama
All politics is now nationally partisan driven in most of the country and definitely in Alabama. Alabama is a one-party state when it comes to…
October 9, 2024 – The 1964 Goldwater Landslide
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Goldwaterlandslide which was the tidal wave that swept the deep south into the Republican party.…
October 2, 2024 – The Association of County Commissions Has Been Power in Alabama Politics for Close to a Century
The Alabama Association of County Commissions has been a powerful organization in Alabama politics for almost a century. County Commissioners are an…
September 25, 2024 – Dr. Marnix Heersink – Physician/Philanthropist
The Wiregrass region of our state has been known as an agricultural area for over a century. However, in recent decadesDothan, the center and heart…
September 18, 2024 – Jimmy Rane – An Alabama Legend
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…
September 11, 2024 – Remembering 9/11
It was 23 years ago on September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked our country. It was a day in infamy and a wakeup call for America. Allow me to…
September 4, 2024 – Alabama Politics has been affected by Presidential Assassination Attempts
America has a long history of presidential assassinations and assassination attempts. The two most notable, as well as history changing, were the…
August 28, 2024 – Labor was Dominant in Post-War Alabama
As we prepare for Labor Day this coming Monday, it reminds me how labor union laden Alabama was during the immediate post World War II era in our…
August 21, 2024 – Tommy Battle Reelected to Fifth Term as Mayor of Huntsville Unopposed
Over the years it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that matter, is done by the…
August 14, 2024 – Wes Allen – Worthy and Unique Secretary of State
Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State Wes Allen is doing a very good job in his first term as Secretary of State of the great State of Alabama. When he…