Brother Bryan Statue in Vulcan Park, 1969

Brother Bryan Statue at Vulcan Park in Birmingham

I am always heartened whenever I see the statue of Brother Bryan in Birmingham, a monument to the goodness of a beloved Birmingham preacher who was known for giving the coat off his back. You can see in the postcard above (postmarked in 1969) that for a time the statue was on top of Red Mountain in Vulcan Park. The statue’s home now is the [...]

What to Expect in December's Special Session

PAC-to-PAC

Expect an announcement from the Governor’s office in the next couple of days for a special session to start next Wednesday (Dec. 8) that will address issues related to ethics reform. (Any issues that are not included in the Governor’s call for a special session cannot be considered during the special session unless two-thirds [...]

Small town political gazette – 11/30/10

The Alexander City Outlook - Water project in trouble?

The Arab TribuneAEC reaches $10,000 settlement with EPA

The Cleburne NewsWater dispute trial underway in Heflin

Ledger-EnquirerJudge rules Phenix City Council can not oust School Board members

Prattville ProgressMayor, council at odds [...]

Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 11/30/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserLove, Armistead vie for Alabama GOP chairman

Montgomery AdvertiserUS House could pass settlement for black farmers, Indians today

Montgomery AdvertiserP.E.teachers learn new ways to keep kids active

Montgomery AdvertiserAdvertiser Editorial: Help families in need at Christmas

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Daily Headlines, Monday, 11/29/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserUnpaid taxes on online purchases may cost Alabama $100 million a year

Montgomery AdvertiserMontgomery Bus Boycott’s 55th anniversary events honor new generation of leaders

Montgomery AdvertiserAdvertiser editorial: Why ethics legislation matters

Huntsville TimesBuyers aren’t rushing to buy [...]

Daily Headlines, Sunday, 11/28/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserPRINT EXCLUSIVE: Black Democrats facing loss of powerful positions in Legislature

Montgomery AdvertiserNew center provides help, hot meals for many Selma residents

Montgomery AdvertiserCampaign signs reused as building materials

Montgomery AdvertiserGirl Scouts expanding into public housing

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Small town political gazette – 11/27/10

BaldwinCountyNowCouncilman’s push to adopt ‘universal’ sewer, water line separation denied

Daily Mountain Eagle - Foul odor, taste issues continue with city water

Times-JournalNo change with Greeson’s job

Ledger-Enquirer - City council, school board feud in Phenix City truly absurd

Daily Headlines, Saturday, 11/27/2010

Coffee cup

Montgomery AdvertiserAudit leads to $30,000 state fine

Montgomery AdvertiserSiegelman case appeal date set

Montgomery AdvertiserBP funds went to senator’s company

Montgomery AdvertiserTurkey Day Classic fills Cramton Bowl, streets

Montgomery AdvertiserRants and Raves: Honor Flights [...]

Iron Bowl Wish

Alabama and Auburn football helmets

I hope your team wins today.

Unless, of course, your team is not my team.

Daily Headlines, Friday, 11/26/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserState officials make picks for Iron Bowl

Montgomery AdvertiserGulf Shores to settle with BP

Montgomery AdvertiserDrop in jobless claims good sign for Alabama

Montgomery AdvertiserSalvation Army dishes out Thanksgiving meals

Montgomery AdvertiserTurkey Day [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

Vintage Thanksgiving postcard

 May the blessings for which you give thanks be beyond number.

I am grateful for much, including for readers like you who stop by the Parlor.

This vintage postcard is reprinted with permission from this Flickr [...]

Small town political gazette – 11/25/10

The Andalusia Star-NewsCounty coffers finally flush

Cullman Times- Alcohol ordinance: ‘Training sessions’

Daily Mountain EagleCarbon Hill council reinstates city clerk

Ledger-EnquirerRussell County family file police brutality claim against county commission and sheriff

Moulton AdvertiserLawrence County superintendent Grimes warns of budget problems

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Daily Headlines, Thursday, 11/25/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserGuard unit back for Thanksgiving

Montgomery AdvertiserLeader questions special session

Montgomery AdvertiserSparks looks toward future

Montgomery AdvertiserSenators elect Bedford minority leader

Huntsville TimesAlabama Supreme Court won’t rehear appeal of woman who sued Huntsville [...]

Small town political gazette - 11/24/10

Andalusia Star NewsPeters says she will fight to reverse Common Core Standards initiative

Dothan EagleWiregrass legislators react to proposed legislative pay cut

Prattville ProgressAutauga County resident does not see eye to eye with County Engineer

St. Clair TimesOur view: Our shameful state [...]

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 11/24/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserTimes may be tough, but so are turkey farmers

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama State expands its footprint

Montgomery AdvertiserUS economy grows; jobless rate stays high

Montgomery AdvertiserAdvertiser Editorial: Air Force tanker hits another snag

Huntsville Times[...]

Legislative Dispatch

A Look from the Rearview Mirror

This Thursday will mark the last day of the legislative Session.  For some, it was a Session that seemed would never end.  For others, it was one that ended much too quickly.  It may be early, yet, to write an obit on this Session, but as we approach the finish line, some perspective may be in order.

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Putting Students First

As you know, a very important piece of legislation will be presented for our consideration in the House tomorrow in Montgomery – Senate Bill 310 – the “Students First” tenure and fair dismissal reform bill. Like me, many House members have been inundated with phone calls and emails from opponents of this bill, and some have been [...]

Legislative Transparency

There are a lot of issues to debate before we begin the final days of this session. In fact, I am quite certain there will be some comments on this post debating many of them. Before we get into the last seven day of the session I wanted to bring up a topic that [...]


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