Seven months after Hurricane Sally came ashore in Baldwin County, fallen trees still lie in fields and blue tarps still cover many roofs. After more than a year, we are still dealing with the … more

I am enjoying the new size of The Courier. However, I’m far more impressed with the photo clarity. Even going back to my reporting days at The Fairhope Courier, circa 2005-2006, the photos were, … more

Hopefully, you participated in the census last year. It is vitally important for each state that every person is counted. One of the first premises set out by our nation’s founding fathers is … more

Masks are coming off. We know you are excited. Events are being held again. We know you are ecstatic. But after a year in isolation and living in fear, there are many in our community who are not … more

April 7, 2021: As the Regular Legislative Session evolves, I recall years past when George Wallace was governor. George Wallace was definitely a political genius and a master of the legislative … more

On April 9, many of the Safer at Home restrictions are scheduled to expire. While President Joe Biden has called on governors and mayors to extend mask mandates, Gov. Kay Ivey has indicated that she … more

March 31, 2021: Last week we alerted you to the fact that next year will be a banner year in Alabama politics. The governor, lieutenant governor and all other statewide constitutional offices are … more

A trucks-only bridge over the Mobile River and repainting the lines on the Bayway to add a third lane each way might not be the concept some had in mind when improved access across Mobile Bay was … more

All signs point to a Titanic political year in 2022. In fact, as I look back over the last six decades of my observations of Alabama politics, next year may be the most momentous. Most states … more

Safeguarding the election process from fraud is essential to preserving our democratic republic. Across the United States, honest citizens want honest elections. Preventing election fraud … more