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Opinion

An intense first year of the quadrennium

This first year of the quadrennium has been an interesting mix of politics in the Heart of Dixie. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:16 pm

Opinion

Gov. Bentley’s roots in Shelby County

Shelby County, Alabama sits in the geographic center of the state and is the birthplace and childhood home of Gov. Robert Bentley. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, September 10, 2015 11:18 pm

Opinion

Alabama profits from federal dollars

It is common knowledge that the Indian casinos in Alabama and throughout the country are granted fede Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, September 3, 2015 11:31 pm

Opinion

No need for legislating social issues

Many would argue, and indeed numerous surveys indicate, that Alabama is one of, if not the most, conservative states in America. I would argue that ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, August 27, 2015 11:08 pm

Opinion

Alabama businesses create legacies

Last week we discussed the legendary story of Aflac. Three more remarkable business success stories are just as magnificent. Again, all three of these companies ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, August 20, 2015 11:10 pm

Opinion

Revisiting the junior college scandal

The junior college corruption scandal, which occurred around 2006, was one of the worst white collar crimes in Alabama’s history. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, August 13, 2015 11:13 pm

Opinion

Alabama Fire College: A great comeback story

The junior college corruption scandal, which occurred around 2006, was one of the worst white collar crimes in Alabama’s history. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, August 6, 2015 11:23 pm

Opinion

Governor’s behavior is ‘bizarre’

During the press conference three weeks ago announcing the historic BP settlement and windfall for the state, Gov. Bentley repeatedly said, “The $55 million a ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:28 pm

Opinion

A ‘bang, bang, bang’ week

The week leading up to the Fourth of July had a lot of fireworks. In fact, my guess is that when we look back at ... Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:04 pm

Opinion

Victoryland decision is justice served

Last week’s verdict that VictoryLand be allowed to reopen is justice served. Read more

by Steve Flowers, Thursday, July 2, 2015 10:42 pm

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