Steve Flowers

Steve Flowers served 16 years in the state legislature. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. Steve may be reached at [email protected].

Secretariat and the Wiregrass

All 21 horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby were descendants of Secretariat, whose legacy was honored no matter which descendant won.

June 11, 2025

ACCS is just what the doctor ordered for Alabama jobs

This system is the mainstay of job creation, economic development, and future economic growth for Alabama.

June 4, 2025

Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength

The days of “robbing Peter to pay Paul” came to a screeching halt under Republican leadership.

May 29, 2025

Attorney General’s race will be a good one in 2026

The attorney general’s position is a powerful job in Alabama government, and it appears to be attracting several competent competitors.

May 14, 2025

Remembering George McMillan

I never heard anyone say, “I do not like George McMillan.”

May 7, 2025

Greg Shaw: A steady mainstay, conservative judge on the Alabama Supreme Court

Alabama will have the steady, mainstay conservative judge, Greg Shaw, on the Supreme Court for the next seven years.

April 23, 2025

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.()

Political speculation and happenings

The looming question is, what does our senior U.S. senator, Tommy Tuberville, run for in the 2026 election cycle?

April 16, 2025

Hoover continues to grow and flourish under leadership of Mayor Frank Brocato

He loves his city, and it is obvious when he talks about Hoover’s amazing growth and success.

April 3, 2025

Let Alabamians vote on lottery, sports betting, and new revenue

Alabama’s legislators need to let Alabamians vote on whether they want to reap revenue from a lottery and sports betting.

March 26, 2025

Alabama has a host of prominent political leaders under 45

A new generation of Alabama leaders are taking center stage in our state.

March 12, 2025