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News

Shoppers urged to take advantage of tax-free holiday

Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19 will be Alabama’s 15th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Monday, July 13, 2020 11:08 pm

AP News

Mackey: All Alabama schools will reopen in the fall

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — All Alabama schools will reopen for traditional classes this fall, but they'll also offer options for virtual learning for parents who ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, June 26, 2020 11:16 am

Opinion Columnists

Why Wallace said ‘no’ to the Senate

My next book on Alabama politics will expound on who I believe have been the top 60 political leaders in Alabama over the past 60 ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, June 19, 2020 6:41 pm

Opinion

Twitter battle dominates Senate runoff

The U.S. Senate runoff between former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was put on hold by the coronavirus. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, June 12, 2020 8:36 pm

Opinion

Hubbard’s conviction finally upheld

Over the past four years during my travels and speaking events over the state, the most asked question posed to me has been, “Why in ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Saturday, May 30, 2020 6:51 am

Opinion Columnists

Remembering the legend of Rayburn

The legendary Speaker of the U.S. House, Sam Rayburn, coined a famous phrase he used often and imparted to young congressmen when they would arrive ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Friday, May 22, 2020 7:16 pm

Opinion Columnists

Young leaders play key roles in political arena

Last week I discussed Alabama’s outstanding leaders in the political arena. This week allow me to share with you some of the state’s leaders under ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:27 pm

Coronavirus

Ivey to share COVID-19 reopening plans on Tuesday

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to make an announcement Tuesday regarding the future of state closure orders because of the ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Monday, April 27, 2020 2:35 pm

Opinion Columnists

GOP senate race gets bumped to July

The GOP contest for who sits in our number two U.S. Senate seat has been delayed until July 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, March 26, 2020 7:22 pm

Opinion

Ethics ruling will affect charities

It is Christmas time, and since Alabama is one of the most charitable states in the nation, I would expect that many of us are ... Read more