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March 09, 2010

Not too late for stew
Not too late for stew

It seems that the cold weather is never going to end, so cook up a pot of good stew, add you some corn bread and stay by the fire and enjoy.


March 05, 2010

One word descriptions for the Bluff City
One word descriptions for the Bluff City

The Winter Olympiad is history for another four years, but I still want to visit British Columbia.


February 26, 2010

They fought for equal rights through their music
They fought for equal rights through their music

February is really a great month, isn’t it?


February 23, 2010

AG King: Alabamians should vote on bingo
AG King: Alabamians should vote on bingo

It has been my privilege to work in the Office of the Governor of Alabama on two different occasions and for two different governors - Fob James and Bob Riley. 


February 16, 2010

Riley obsessed with bingo
Riley obsessed with bingo

Most folks were shocked when Gov. Riley declared that unlike every other state in the country, Alabama was not plagued by nor should we worry about the financial crisis facing our state.


February 09, 2010

On terror trials and improving cybersecurity
On terror trials and improving cybersecurity

Last week, I joined a bipartisan group of my colleagues in introducing legislation that would bar funding for the trial of suspected 9/11 terrorists in U.S. civilian courts.


February 02, 2010

Eufaula’s best ‘Buddy’ tapped for state music hall of fame
Eufaula’s best ‘Buddy’ tapped for state music hall of fame

I just got off the phone with Buddy Buie, songwriter extraordinaire, who also happens to live on scenic Lake Eufaula.


January 22, 2010

Casserole sure to ‘butter you up’
Casserole sure to ‘butter you up’

Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole


January 12, 2010

USDA approves disaster aid
USDA approves disaster aid

On Christmas Eve, the United States Department of Agriculture designated 66 out of Alabama’s 67 counties, including all counties in the Second District, as primary disaster areas.


January 08, 2010

Alabama voters should push legislature for ethics reform
Alabama voters should push legislature for ethics reform

As we enter the year 2010, senior Alabamians should resolve to improve their State.


January 05, 2010

Delicious new recipes for the brand New Year
Delicious new recipes for the brand New Year

Can you believe it? Another year has gone.


December 22, 2009

Riley overcomes defeat of tax hike proposal
Riley overcomes defeat of tax hike proposal

When Bob Riley took office in January 2003 he had just survived one of the most bruising gubernatorial elections in history.


December 18, 2009

Coach Buchanan impacted many lives
Coach Buchanan impacted many lives

I didn’t know Coach Bill Buchanan well. As I recall, I only conversed with him once. We chatted for a few minutes on the phone. I don’t remember much of the conversation, but it was a good interview. But I certainly never saw Coach Buchanan pace the sidelines of Senior Stadium as he led the Tigers to victory after victory.


December 15, 2009

Thanks for the music and memories, Motown
Thanks for the music and memories, Motown

I recently had the honor and pleasure of talking to Motown great Martha Reeves.


December 08, 2009

Dip combines artichokes and spinach
Dip combines artichokes and spinach

Spinach and Artichoke Dip


December 04, 2009

Rockers not afraid to ‘split hairs’
Rockers not afraid to ‘split hairs’

Fashion and taste have never been lost on rock ‘n’ roll.


December 01, 2009

Fob stuns Folsom
Fob stuns Folsom

When Guy Hunt won the governor’s race over Bill Baxley in 1986, it was well publicized that he was a part-time Primitive Baptist preacher.


November 20, 2009

Highland developers ignore city’s role
Highland developers ignore city’s role

Major players in the Alabama low-income housing industry have returned to town and announced that they will build a $6 million apartment complex consisting of 40 units, in six buildings on five acres between Highland and Cotton avenues.


November 17, 2009

Mrs. Threatt’s dressing is perfect holiday dish
Mrs. Threatt’s dressing is perfect holiday dish

Happy Thanksgiving, almost, and for all that have asked me to run this one more time, here it is. 


November 06, 2009

Big girls do cry when they hear these songs
Big girls do cry when they hear these songs

To quote Tom Hanks in the movie “A League of Their Own,” “There’s no crying in baseball!” Well, Tom, such is not the case in rock ‘n’ roll.


October 31, 2009

Daddy’s life was short, but meaningful

Saturday, Oct. 31, will be like many weekend days in our house.


October 30, 2009

Deerfield development is raw deal for city
Deerfield development is raw deal for city

I wouldn’t count on the Deerfield Place developers calling another public meeting - not unless they absolutely have to. 


October 27, 2009

Try these comfort food recipes
Try these comfort food recipes

These recipes were judged to be the best as determined by travelers thru the South’s local diners.


October 16, 2009

His ‘vacation’ includes new sneakers, PB&J
His ‘vacation’ includes new sneakers, PB&J

I mentioned to a good Eufaulian last week that I would be on vacation for a couple of days.


September 29, 2009

Bill helps students, saves money
Bill helps students, saves money

I (recently) voted for the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. 


September 25, 2009

Back by popular demand, more misheard lyrics
Back by popular demand, more misheard lyrics

Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your radio and sing along with your favorite songs - misheard song lyrics are back!


September 15, 2009

These burgers are ‘crabby’
These burgers are ‘crabby’

Crab Cake Burgers


September 11, 2009

She hangs out with rock stars, in her wildest dreams
She hangs out with rock stars, in her wildest dreams

I had trouble sleeping last night.


September 08, 2009

Wallace understood negative campaigning
Wallace understood negative campaigning

When talk turns to politics in Alabama it usually leads to the governor’s race.


September 04, 2009

It was a night full of dumb mistakes
It was a night full of dumb mistakes

A Montgomery-area television station airs a high school football show called “Friday Night Fever.”

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