Tag: George Wallace
Steve Flowers: TV still drives the vote
After the 1960 John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon classic presidential contest, television became the medium for political campaigns.
Steve Flowers: We miss Shorty Price
The governor’s races of bygone years were a lot more fun and colorful than today. We would have 10 to 15 candidates....
George Wallace Jr.: 50th anniversary of George Wallace assassination attempt offers...
Fifty years ago, on May 15, 1972, I was a student at the University of Alabama and in my Tuscaloosa apartment when...
Alabama law awarding honorary degree to civil rights lawyer Fred Gray
A civil rights lawyer who once fought to desegregate the University of Alabama is now receiving an honorary degree from the school.
Steve Flowers: A Mo Brooks Story
Over the years, I have shared a lot of stories about Alabama’s colorful political figures. We have had some characters like Big...
Alabama lawmakers approve teacher pay raise
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday approved the largest teacher pay raise in a generation in an effort to keep experienced educators in the...
Alabama lawmakers advance historic pay raises for teachers
Alabama lawmakers are poised to approve the largest pay raises in a generation for experienced public school teachers in an effort to...
Steve Flowers: Significance of Donald Trump endorsements in Alabama races
Former President Donald Trump was a very-popular president with Alabama Republican voters. Trump was a proven conservative president. He walked the walk....
Steve Flowers: We lost some good ones in 2021
As has been my custom for 18 years, I like for my yearend column to be a remembrance of Alabama political figures...
Steve Flowers: Jim Preuitt
Jim Preuitt, a legendary House member, State Senator, and Probate Judge of Talladega County passed away in September at age 86. Jim...
