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Almost four decades later, we’re still stuck fighting about books

The misguided drive to cleanse the nation’s libraries for whatever reason is commonplace.
June 13, 2023

Kay Ivey inaugural committee releases schedule of events

On Friday, the Kay Ivey Inaugural Committee announced a schedule of events for the 2019 Inauguration. “The Inaugural Committee is honored to invite Alabamians to join us as we witness and celebrate this historic moment,” said Co-Chairs Jimmy Rane and Cathy Randall. “Before our state lawmakers begin their important work, we want to take a … Continued
December 17, 2018

The plan to kill public education in Alabama is succeeding

Put the flashlights away, Jason Taylor has been located. Maybe. The Alabama State Department of Education’s $700,000 accountant is still working for the state, just not doing much — or anything, depending on who you ask — for the Montgomery Public Schools. Instead, according to ALSDE spokesman Dr. Michael Sibley, Taylor is spending the majority … Continued
September 21, 2018

Former Gov. Siegelman announces book about legal case, says he’s still innocent

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman announced he is writing a new book about his legal case, which landed him a conviction in federal prison for five years. Siegelman said this during an interview with the Alabama Political Reporter’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Britt during a live taping of the TV show … Continued
October 2, 2017

Rick Burgess making big announcement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 5, 2017 popular Greater Birmingham radio host Rick Burgess is expected to make a big announcement on his show today. Many sources expect that he will announce that he will run for Governor of Alabama in 2018. Burgess is a Republican who is very outspoken about his … Continued
June 5, 2017

George Wallace Jr. reflects on his father, family in his new book

Staff Report A man whose very name is synony­mous with Alabama politics has made his last run for office, and has entered a new chapter in his professional life — that of a self-published author. George Wallace Jr. has been busy late­ly, mailing off copies of his new book, “Governor George Wallace: The Man You … Continued
December 26, 2011