August 16, 2023 – Big Jim’s Run for Congress

We will continue this week with the saga of Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom.  Jim Folsom, Jr. shared a story about his…


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August 9, 2023 – Friends and Lawyers

We continue this week with our series of stories about Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom.  Big Jim was a true…


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August 2, 2023 – Siegelman Meets Big Jim

We are continuing this week with our summer series on Big Jim Folsom – Alabama’s most colorful governor.  Those of us who grew up in and around…


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July 26, 2023 – Big Jim Folsom Alabama’s Most Uninhibited Governor

This week begins a four part series of stories surrounding Alabama’s most legendary colorful governor, James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Big Jim Folsom was…


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July 19, 2023 – If Alabama Loses Space Command, It Is Because We Lost Shelby

Make no mistake about it, the decision as to where the heralded National Space Command Headquarters will be located is political.  If you think…


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July 12, 2023 – Annual Legislative Session Successful

The recently completed Regular Session of the Alabama legislature was a success.  It began on a high note and ended positively.  Why?  There was…


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July 5, 2023 – Political Potpourri

Even though it is not an election year, the Alabama political pot is heating up and beginning to boil as we celebrate the 4th of July, and the summer…


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June 28, 2023 – Friends and Neighbors Politics

Last week I discussed young State Auditor Andrew Sorrell.  Recently, when I had him on my Montgomery television show, we discussed his successful…


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June 21, 2023 – Andrew Sorrell Good Start as State Auditor

Young Andrew Sorrell was sworn into office as the 41st State Auditor of Alabama in January. In the early years of Alabama statehood, the State…


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June 14, 2023 – The Alabama Community College System

Sometimes overlooked and often unsung, Alabama’s community and technical colleges are on a roll. It is time they get the recognition they deserve as…


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