October 25, 2023 – University Philanthropists
In the past two to three years we have had some very generous benefactors make some very magnanimous contributions to their university alma maters in…
October 18, 2023 – The Shorty Price Story
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 was Ralph…
October 11, 2023 – Alabama Community College Marks 60 Years
The year 1963 was an historic and turbulent year for Alabama. The race issue was the prevalent and commanding issue in southern politics. White…
October 4, 2023 – It’s Official – Alabama will have new Congressional Districts.
It’s official and final, Alabama will elect our seven member congressional delegation under new lines next year. The federal court has spoken. The…
September 27, 2023 – Roads Vital and Political for Alabama
Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation. This is probably true of most states; however, it has been especially true for…
September 20, 2023 – Democrats Indictment Plan Has Made Trump GOP Nominee and maybe next President
In early April, I wrote that “Democrats give Trump a lifeline.” It was at that time that a Democratic district attorney in an overwhelmingly…
September 13, 2023 – Of Course the Space Command Decision was Political
In my July 19, 2023 column my prediction was that Democratic President Joe Biden would keep the heralded space command headquarters in Colorado,…
September 6, 2023 – Alabama is in for a Congressional Shakeup
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 96%. All…
August 30, 2023 – Summer Political Happenings
As the long hot summer ends and Labor Day approaches, let’s take a look back at what occurred over the last three summer months, politically. First…
Aug. 23, 2023 – Big Jim, “Just spell my name right!”
Alabama has never had a more colorful governor than Big Jim Folsom. He also was a brilliant politician who understood the importance of name…