Tag: Bill Baxley
Steve Flowers: Alabama has a host of outstanding political leaders under...
It may appear to you and most casual observers of Alabama politics that our Alabama elected officials are old. That observation is...
Alabama Supreme Court denies new trial for death row inmate Toforest...
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday denied a new trial for a death row inmate in a case that has seen the...
John Wahl says ALGOP won’t be sitting on the sideline taking...
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl spent the weekend in Washington D.C. planning and strategy sessions for the upcoming midterm elections on November 8. The trip was...
Claiming innocence, Alabama death row inmate Toforest Johnson seeks new trial
Toforest Johnson, 49, has spent half his life on Alabama’s death row for the murder of a sheriff’s deputy, a killing he...
Steve Flowers: Bill Baxley
The 1970 Governor’s Race between George Wallace and Albert Brewer overshadowed every other political race in the state that year. However, one...
Steve Flowers: Fob James story, 1978 governor’s race
The crowded field for governor striving to oust incumbent Governor Kay Ivey includes Tim James. He has run before. In fact, this is his third...
32 Powerful and Influential Alabamians to know
It's true, the words "powerful and influential" can be vague and subjective. However, it's fair to say among the universally accepted definitions...
Inside the Statehouse: Labor Day
"The most legendary political Labor Day Barbeques have been held in the Northwest corner of the state."
Inside the Statehouse: Methodists have Dominated High Offices in Alabama History
Alabama's leading columnists discusses the respective faiths of our state's leaders.
Steve Flowers: Looking back at epic 1986 governor’s race
Since this is a gubernatorial election year, allow me to share an epic Governor’s Race with you.
The 1986 Governor’s race will be remembered as...