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Cobb’s replacement expected to be republican

As late as 20 years ago Alabama was known as the worst state in America to do business in when it came to lawsuits. We were ... Read more

It’s clear that Alabama is a red, Republican state

There is a time honored maxim that says power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. It is a fact that the Republican Party is the ... Read more

Secession led Winston County to secede state

When Alabama was being settled in the early 1800’s our first settlers were diverse in their origins. Our river regions were the most desirable lands. ... Read more

Leglislative session most productive in history

The month of June in Alabama has seen the culmination of one of the most productive legislative sessions in state history, the beginning of a ... Read more

Storyteller delights journalist

On one of my most delightful afternoons as a journalist, I sat in a living room in Alexander City, playing combs with Kathryn Tucker Windham. Read more