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Last Saturday, we began preparing for Hurricane Irma in the River Region. During that preparation we had thousands of neighbors from Florida and Georgia come to the River Region seeking shelter from the storm. Montgomery, you should be proud.
More >>Last Saturday, we began preparing for Hurricane Irma in the River Region. During that preparation we had thousands of neighbors from Florida and Georgia come to the River Region seeking shelter from the storm. Montgomery, you should be proud.
More >>A couple of weeks ago the president and first lady visited the storm-ravaged areas of Texas and Louisiana.
More >>A couple of weeks ago the president and first lady visited the storm-ravaged areas of Texas and Louisiana.
More >>Hunger is one of the greatest enemies to a person’s mental and physical health.
More >>Hunger is one of the greatest enemies to a person’s mental and physical health.
More >>Tuesday at 11:59 p.m., WSFA’s extended agreement with DIRECTV will expire and they may drop this station from their lineup.
More >>Tuesday at 11:59 p.m., WSFA’s extended agreement with DIRECTV will expire and they may drop this station from their lineup.
More >>Thousands of people in Texas and Louisiana have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey, and you may be wondering how you can help.
More >>Thousands of people in Texas and Louisiana have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey, and you may be wondering how you can help.
More >>Did you know more people get their news from local broadcaster than those big national cable outlets?
More >>Did you know more people get their news from local broadcaster than those big national cable outlets?
More >>Monday, August 28th, a historic event will occur at Montgomery’s Union Station.
More >>Monday, August 28th, a historic event will occur at Montgomery’s Union Station.
More >>Guest Editorial from Dr. Tom Mitchell, Jr., MD.
More >>Guest Editorial from Dr. Tom Mitchell, Jr., MD.
More >>It is important that families spend more time together, and one of the best times to do that is dinner time.
More >>It is important that families spend more time together, and one of the best times to do that is dinner time.
More >>If you have been watching WSFA 12 News for the past couple of weeks you know we are hosting our inaugural Made for Moms Expo Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center from 10 until 4 p.m.
More >>If you have been watching WSFA 12 News for the past couple of weeks you know we are hosting our inaugural Made for Moms Expo Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center from 10 until 4 p.m.
More >>According to the Washington Post, an average of 37 children die of heat stroke because they were left unattended in a hot car. That’s two children every week during summer.
More >>According to the Washington Post, an average of 37 children die of heat stroke because they were left unattended in a hot car. That’s two children every week during summer.
More >>Is it fair to make our senior citizens list Social Security as a taxable income benefit when Social Security is financed by tax dollars?
More >>Is it fair to make our senior citizens list Social Security as a taxable income benefit when Social Security is financed by tax dollars?
More >>Summer is winding down and for many school starts back up at the end of this week and next week.
More >>Summer is winding down and for many school starts back up at the end of this week and next week.
More >>My editorial on marijuana last week generated a big response on Facebook. Those in favor of legalizing marijuana came out in full support of weed, while also noting their negative opinions of me.
More >>My editorial on marijuana last week generated a big response on Facebook. Those in favor of legalizing marijuana came out in full support of weed, while also noting their negative opinions of me.
More >>With Summer well underway you might be thinking, what fun things can we do with the kids prior to the start of school?
More >>With Summer well underway you might be thinking, what fun things can we do with the kids prior to the start of school?
More >>Pastor Ed Nettles of Freewill Missionary Baptist Church offers his opinion on American health care.
More >>Pastor Ed Nettles of Freewill Missionary Baptist Church offers his opinion on American health care.
More >>The subject of legalizing marijuana is more openly discussed these days, but I sense I will be long gone before our state ever passes such legislation.
More >>The subject of legalizing marijuana is more openly discussed these days, but I sense I will be long gone before our state ever passes such legislation.
More >>I can’t begin to thank all the people in Montgomery who went out of their way to make an outsider feel at home. In only a year and a half we have made lifelong friends, friends who we would count on with our lives and our children’s lives. But it is the South, and that is what you do.
More >>I can’t begin to thank all the people in Montgomery who went out of their way to make an outsider feel at home. In only a year and a half we have made lifelong friends, friends who we would count on with our lives and our children’s lives. But it is the South, and that is what you do.
More >>As a Republican I have made no bones about my disdain for Donald Trump, the candidate. I have said from the start that he did not belong in the presidential arena. Obviously he does. He is our next president.
More >>As a Republican I have made no bones about my disdain for Donald Trump, the candidate. I have said from the start that he did not belong in the presidential arena. Obviously he does. He is our next president.
More >>The election is coming on Tuesday. When talking about the presidential race, for many it can’t come soon enough. Don’t let the absolute mental drain that has been this presidential race keep you from exercising your right to vote.
More >>The election is coming on Tuesday. When talking about the presidential race, for many it can’t come soon enough. Don’t let the absolute mental drain that has been this presidential race keep you from exercising your right to vote.
More >>Only a few long weeks and this presidential election will finally be over. I have never been so sick of politics in my life. The question that we have to ask ourselves is, “How the heck did we get here?” How are these two the choices that we have for President of the United States.
More >>Only a few long weeks and this presidential election will finally be over. I have never been so sick of politics in my life. The question that we have to ask ourselves is, “How the heck did we get here?” How are these two the choices that we have for President of the United States.
More >>Last week I gave an editorial discussing the presidential election and my belief that the two candidates running for the most important job in the world are both poor choices. This editorial received some very heartfelt feedback. Let’s take a look.
More >>Last week I gave an editorial discussing the presidential election and my belief that the two candidates running for the most important job in the world are both poor choices. This editorial received some very heartfelt feedback. Let’s take a look.
More >>Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced the formation of an Alabama Advisory Council on Gambling to study the issues related to gambling or lack thereof in our state.
More >>Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced the formation of an Alabama Advisory Council on Gambling to study the issues related to gambling or lack thereof in our state.
More >>Chief Justice Roy Moore was suspended for the remainder of his term nine months after instructing Alabama’s probate judges to defy federal court orders on same-sex marriage. Moore was suspended and not removed. There is a very big difference between the two.
More >>Chief Justice Roy Moore was suspended for the remainder of his term nine months after instructing Alabama’s probate judges to defy federal court orders on same-sex marriage. Moore was suspended and not removed. There is a very big difference between the two.
More >>Last week I presented an editorial discussing the prison issues that this state faces. There were many responses. Typically I would give you several of those, but today I am going to only give you one. This is only a paraphrased version of the entire response but I do think it is important enough to share.
More >>Last week I presented an editorial discussing the prison issues that this state faces. There were many responses. Typically I would give you several of those, but today I am going to only give you one. This is only a paraphrased version of the entire response but I do think it is important enough to share.
More >>I get it. We are Alabama, not Georgia, and we don’t want to be Georgia. We don’t need to be, but contrary to many peoples thinking, we must grow.
More >>I get it. We are Alabama, not Georgia, and we don’t want to be Georgia. We don’t need to be, but contrary to many peoples thinking, we must grow.
More >>After 9/11 this country was unified at a level it had not been in any of our lifetimes. We were all Americans on those days and just Americans. duncanThe events of the past twelve months and even the past month are proving that as a nation we may be more divided than we have ever been.
More >>After 9/11 this country was unified at a level it had not been in any of our lifetimes. We were all Americans on those days and just Americans. The events of the past twelve months and even the past month are proving that as a nation we may be more divided than we have ever been.
More >>How many more Alabama Correctional Officers will be injured, or now we can say killed, before we finally address the problems in our state’s prison system?
More >>How many more Alabama Correctional Officers will be injured, or now we can say killed, before we finally address the problems in our state’s prison system?
More >>The legislature passed the BP bill that will pay down debt and keep Medicaid funded fully through 2017 and partially for 2018.
More >>The legislature passed the BP bill that will pay down debt and keep Medicaid funded fully through 2017 and partially for 2018.
More >>Well it is over. The lottery bill died on Friday as the Senate voted overwhelmingly against the House version of the bill.
More >>Well it is over. The lottery bill died on Friday as the Senate voted overwhelmingly against the House version of the bill.
More >>This week the legislature gets back to town to try and at least come up with a short-term fix for our immediate budget woes.
More >>This week the legislature gets back to town to try and at least come up with a short-term fix for our immediate budget woes.
More >>After the Senate did its job and voted on a lottery bill the bill stalls in the House of Representatives.
More >>After the Senate did its job and voted on a lottery bill the bill stalls in the House of Representatives.
More >>It hasn’t even been a week since the rain began to fall in south Louisiana.
More >>It hasn’t even been a week since the rain began to fall in south Louisiana.
More >>School is in and summer fun is over for another year. For parents the end of summer is often a good thing.
More >>School is in and summer fun is over for another year. For parents the end of summer is often a good thing.
More >>On Wednesday, WSFA 12 News partnered with the Red Cross and you, the people of the River Region, to raise close to $40,000 to help flood victims in Louisiana and Mississippi.
More >>On Wednesday, WSFA 12 News partnered with the Red Cross and you, the people of the River Region, to raise close to $40,000 to help flood victims in Louisiana and Mississippi.
More >>Last week I discussed the special session and called upon lawmakers to listen to the public and at least put the lottery on the ballot. Poll after poll has shown that the overwhelming majority think it should go to a vote. Here are a few responses from you about that subject.
More >>Last week I discussed the special session and called upon lawmakers to listen to the public and at least put the lottery on the ballot. Poll after poll has shown that the overwhelming majority think it should go to a vote. Here are a few responses from you about that subject.
More >>Governor Bentley has called a special session. That is not new information for anyone. I have stood here repeatedly and complained about the costs of special sessions at the tax payers expense, but for now that ship has sailed.
More >>Governor Bentley has called a special session. That is not new information for anyone. I have stood here repeatedly and complained about the costs of special sessions at the tax payers expense, but for now that ship has sailed.
More >>In April a bill was passed, and this month the new law goes into effect allowing state school systems to place cameras on the stop arms of school buses. This will provide for the capturing of video evidence when a driver breaks the law by not stopping when these signs are displayed at stops.
More >>In April a bill was passed, and this month the new law goes into effect allowing state school systems to place cameras on the stop arms of school buses. This will provide for the capturing of video evidence when a driver breaks the law by not stopping when these signs are displayed at stops.
More >>Lost in the national news of the day, our now former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was sentenced to four years in state prison on Friday. The verdict will be appealed, but for now the first of three political embarrassments has reached a conclusion.
More >>Lost in the national news of the day, our now former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was sentenced to four years in state prison on Friday. The verdict will be appealed, but for now the first of three political embarrassments has reached a conclusion.
More >>Last Thursday I, like many of you, got the alert on my phone and immediately turned on the news to see what was going on in Dallas. The killing of police officers in Dallas, in the aftermath of the shooting deaths of two African American men in Minnesota and Baton Rouge by Police officers, made last week a very somber, disturbing week for all Americans. dun
More >>Last Thursday I, like many of you, got the alert on my phone and immediately turned on the news to see what was going on in Dallas. The killing of police officers in Dallas, in the aftermath of the shooting deaths of two African American men in Minnesota and Baton Rouge by Police officers, made last week a very somber, disturbing week for all Americans. dun
More >>Right now our country is dealing with a lot of anxiety, fear, uncertainty, anger and sadness. The people in Baton Rouge are hurting.
More >>Right now our country is dealing with a lot of anxiety, fear, uncertainty, anger and sadness. The people in Baton Rouge are hurting.
More >>I blinked and the year is half over. Time to take a deep breath and remember all the things I swore I would do this year and have not.
More >>I blinked and the year is half over. Time to take a deep breath and remember all the things I swore I would do this year and have not.
More >>The Supreme Court was deadlocked four to four on President Obama’s attempt to grant de facto amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants via executive order. The deadlock upheld a lower court’s ruling to block the attempt by the president.
More >>The Supreme Court was deadlocked four to four on President Obama’s attempt to grant de facto amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants via executive order. The deadlock upheld a lower court’s ruling to block the attempt by the president.
More >>Wednesday and deep into the early morning hours Thursday House Democrats posed a sit-in over the Speaker of the House not allowing gun control legislation to come to a vote. Similar legislation had been voted on and was defeated in the Senate earlier.
More >>Wednesday and deep into the early morning hours Thursday House Democrats posed a sit-in over the Speaker of the House not allowing gun control legislation to come to a vote. Similar legislation had been voted on and was defeated in the Senate earlier.
More >>This week the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office is rounding up delinquent fathers and mothers who are massively behind on their child support payments. District Attorney Bailey stated “I cannot force you to have a relationship with your child but I can force you to support your child.”
More >>This week the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office is rounding up delinquent fathers and mothers who are massively behind on their child support payments. District Attorney Bailey stated “I cannot force you to have a relationship with your child but I can force you to support your child.”
More >>We now have a new largest mass shooting record in the United States. The saddest part of that statement is that it is a record that will be broken. Probably sooner rather than later.
More >>We now have a new largest mass shooting record in the United States. The saddest part of that statement is that it is a record that will be broken. Probably sooner rather than later.
More >>This week marks the beginning of summer. For many of that means vacations and summer fun. For many others it means kids are home all day and extra burdens on already taxed budgets.
More >>This week marks the beginning of summer. For many of that means vacations and summer fun. For many others it means kids are home all day and extra burdens on already taxed budgets.
More >>If you have traveled through a major airport recently, you probably have noticed extra-long lines at the security check points. Luckily we do not have this issue in Montgomery, but larger airports do.
More >>If you have traveled through a major airport recently, you probably have noticed extra-long lines at the security check points. Luckily we do not have this issue in Montgomery, but larger airports do.
More >>The truth is that the most qualified are not running for president. They see what is going on in Washington and are staying far away.
More >>The truth is that the most qualified are not running for president. They see what is going on in Washington and are staying far away.
More >>Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. It is for many an opportunity to get to the beach, the lake, or even the back yard with family and friends. We should not, however, forget the true intention of the holiday, to honor those who have fallen to protect this country and the freedoms that we have.
More >>Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. It is for many an opportunity to get to the beach, the lake, or even the back yard with family and friends. We should not, however, forget the true intention of the holiday, to honor those who have fallen to protect this country and the freedoms that we have.
More >>Last week I owned up to my earlier statement that Trump could never win the Republican nomination, and now that he looks to have won the nomination, I discussed the race with Hillary Clinton that is in front of us.
More >>Last week I owned up to my earlier statement that Trump could never win the Republican nomination, and now that he looks to have won the nomination, I discussed the race with Hillary Clinton that is in front of us.
More >>I was reminded recently just how long ago Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard, was indicted by a grand jury and charged with 23 class B felonies. It was October of 2014; more than a year and a half ago. Delay after delay made me start to wonder if this trial would ever begin. Well, that time has come.
More >>I was reminded recently just how long ago Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard, was indicted by a grand jury and charged with 23 class B felonies. It was October of 2014; more than a year and a half ago. Delay after delay made me start to wonder if this trial would ever begin. Well, that time has come.
More >>A survey of more than 2,500 high school juniors and seniors conducted last year found that 79 percent of those teens surveyed said that their peers are more likely to drink and drive on graduation night.
More >>A survey of more than 2,500 high school juniors and seniors conducted last year found that 79 percent of those teens surveyed said that their peers are more likely to drink and drive on graduation night.
More >>For most of May inmates at several Alabama prisons have been on strike. On the surface they are striking because they are not getting paid for work performed while in prison. For that I say, “Get back to work.”
More >>For most of May inmates at several Alabama prisons have been on strike. On the surface they are striking because they are not getting paid for work performed while in prison. For that I say, “Get back to work.”
More >>Another legislative session is in the books, and it looks like another special session is on the way. The 2016 legislative session went on with little fanfare compared to recent years. Both budgets were passed early on, though the General Fund and the issue with Medicaid funding will probably bring legislators back in late summer.
More >>Another legislative session is in the books, and it looks like another special session is on the way.The 2016 legislative session went on with little fanfare compared to recent years. Both budgets were passed early on, though the General Fund and the issue with Medicaid funding will probably bring legislators back in late summer.
More >>HI said last December that Trump should get out of the race. I said that he lacked diplomacy and that his outlandish comments were unfitting a president. I also said that in the end he could never win the Republican nomination. On the last statement I was obviously wrong.
More >>HI said last December that Trump should get out of the race. I said that he lacked diplomacy and that his outlandish comments were unfitting a president. I also said that in the end he could never win the Republican nomination. On the last statement I was obviously wrong.
More >>Another great weekend is shaping up in the River Region. This weekend Prattville is the place to be with the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic back in town for another year.
More >>Another great weekend is shaping up in the River Region. This weekend Prattville is the place to be with the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic back in town for another year.
More >>I have been quietly watching a piece of legislation to see if it would actually make it all the way through, and to my dismay it looks like it won’t. The legislation is designed to reform the payday loan industry.
More >>I have been quietly watching a piece of legislation to see if it would actually make it all the way through, and to my dismay it looks like it won’t. The legislation is designed to reform the payday loan industry.
More >>I often stand here and show you graphs or site statistics that show Alabama at the bottom of any particular category. Well today I am going give you some positive news about our state, the region and an industry that is showing tremendous growth.
More >>I often stand here and show you graphs or site statistics that show Alabama at the bottom of any particular category. Well today I am going give you some positive news about our state, the region and an industry that is showing tremendous growth.
More >>Earlier this week I talked about the legislature and the shortcomings of the General Fund Budget. There were several well thought out responses. Here are a few.
More >>Earlier this week I talked about the legislature and the shortcomings of the General Fund Budget. There were several well thought out responses. Here are a few.
More >>Not many people know that we have a sex trafficking super highway running right through the heart of Alabama.
More >>Not many people know that we have a sex trafficking super highway running right through the heart of Alabama.
More >>Just when you thought it couldn’t get any stranger this pops up. The Governor is accused of having an affair, though both parties deny it. The Governor has apologized for his inappropriate conversations. Whatever has happened, it seems to have been enough to cause Mrs. Bentley to stop being Mrs. Bentley. Is that enough for him to resign? It’s a debatable topic.
More >>Just when you thought it couldn’t get any stranger this pops up. The Governor is accused of having an affair, though both parties deny it. The Governor has apologized for his inappropriate conversations. Whatever has happened, it seems to have been enough to cause Mrs. Bentley to stop being Mrs. Bentley. Is that enough for him to resign? It’s a debatable topic.
More >>The Session is rolling along but the legislative bus is about to be back in the General Fund ditch. The General Fund has for many years been the thorn in the state's side and will again prove to be an enormous problem in 2016.
More >>The Session is rolling along but the legislative bus is about to be back in the General Fund ditch. The General Fund has for many years been the thorn in the state's side and will again prove to be an enormous problem in 2016.
More >>For a reason that is beyond me the vast majority of the elected leaders of this state, and many of the citizens, refuse to see that the state is not funding the basic needs of its citizens.
More >>For a reason that is beyond me the vast majority of the elected leaders of this state, and many of the citizens, refuse to see that the state is not funding the basic needs of its citizens.
More >>Don’t look now but the State Legislature is in full swing. There are some real positives coming down from the hill, but before we get too excited there are still some real challenges as well. One huge positive is the Education Fund budget getting out of committee in the House with long overdue pay raises for our teachers and administrators.
More >>Don’t look now but the State Legislature is in full swing. There are some real positives coming down from the hill, but before we get too excited there are still some real challenges as well. One huge positive is the Education Fund budget getting out of committee in the House with long overdue pay raises for our teachers and administrators.
More >>A bill filed by Rep. John Knight of Montgomery would require the City Council to develop procedures to investigate all perceived police misconduct. This would give City Council knowledge of the investigation therefore possible input on the direction of the investigation.
More >>A bill filed by Rep. John Knight of Montgomery would require the City Council to develop procedures to investigate all perceived police misconduct. This would give City Council knowledge of the investigation therefore possible input on the direction of the investigation.
More >>An African American man lost his life last week. The person that took it was a white police officer. Those two facts are public and undeniable. There are many other facts involved in this tragedy that are not public and will not be public for weeks. Some may never be.
More >>An African American man lost his life last week. The person that took it was a white police officer. Those two facts are public and undeniable. There are many other facts involved in this tragedy that are not public and will not be public for weeks. Some may never be.
More >>Statewide Amendment One, sponsored as a bill by State Senator Arthur Orr of Decatur, would do away with the supernumerary system that is in place for district attorneys and circuit clerks.
More >>Statewide Amendment One, sponsored as a bill by State Senator Arthur Orr of Decatur, would do away with the supernumerary system that is in place for district attorneys and circuit clerks.
More >>The satisfaction of getting a paycheck and working makes all us feel really good. It means you are supporting yourself, your family and are a productive member of your community. However, not everyone has a job.
More >>The satisfaction of getting a paycheck and working makes all us feel really good. It means you are supporting yourself, your family and are a productive member of your community. However, not everyone has a job.
More >>What do you say we end the debate once and for all on a state lottery and pass legislation this year up or down.
More >>What do you say we end the debate once and for all on a state lottery and pass legislation this year up or down.
More >>Last week I discussed the prospect of a lottery bill. As always this topic creates a lot of feedback. 95% of the feedback was pro vote but there were some well thought out comments on the lottery and the Legislature in general. Here are a few of those comments.
More >>Last week I discussed the prospect of a lottery bill. As always this topic creates a lot of feedback. 95% of the feedback was pro vote but there were some well thought out comments on the lottery and the Legislature in general. Here are a few of those comments.
More >>Each legislator has an agenda full of items that are important to their district and that work has to get done as well. I just never understood why the larger items on the agenda that are statewide don’t get done first, and then the more regional items get tackled at the end of the session.
More >>Each legislator has an agenda full of items that are important to their district and that work has to get done as well. I just never understood why the larger items on the agenda that are statewide don’t get done first, and then the more regional items get tackled at the end of the session.
More >>Monday Iowa caucused and the results on both sides of the aisle could cause a major shift in the races.
More >>Monday Iowa caucused and the results on both sides of the aisle could cause a major shift in the races.
More >>Well here we are. The State of the State speech launches the 2016 legislative session and we will be off and running. In years past the running seemed to be away from solutions to serious financial problems that face the General Fund.
More >>Well here we are. The State of the State speech launches the 2016 legislative session and we will be off and running. In years past the running seemed to be away from solutions to serious financial problems that face the General Fund.
More >>A little less than a week from now our Alabama legislative body will convene for the start of the 2016 legislative session. As always, there is much to accomplish this year.
More >>A little less than a week from now our Alabama legislative body will convene for the start of the 2016 legislative session. As always, there is much to accomplish this year.
More >>This week it was announced that Montgomery would be home to Alabama’s first, and one of only four Internet exchanges in the Southeast. Young people and those new to the area may take this kind of development for granted, but this is a big deal for Montgomery.
More >>This week it was announced that Montgomery would be home to Alabama’s first, and one of only four Internet exchanges in the Southeast. Young people and those new to the area may take this kind of development for granted, but this is a big deal for Montgomery.
More >>Big news came out of the City of Montgomery last week with the announcement that Montgomery will have an internet exchange. What the heck is an internet exchange? To be honest, I had to ask my IT guy the same question!
More >>This week a statement was released by the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee detailing a passed resolution dated Sunday, Jan. 10 calling upon Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard to “suspend his leadership position.”
More >>This week a statement was released by the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee detailing a passed resolution dated Sunday, Jan. 10 calling upon Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard to “suspend his leadership position.”
More >>Last week, I gave an editorial discussing the idea of using Maxwell Air Force Base as a place to house illegal immigrant children arriving at our Mexican border until extradition hearings are done. The topic received a lot of comments, both for and against the idea.
More >>Last week, I gave an editorial discussing the idea of using Maxwell Air Force Base as a place to house illegal immigrant children arriving at our Mexican border until extradition hearings are done. The topic received a lot of comments, both for and against the idea.
More >>My business always puts me in the same position. December is a very busy month for the media business, and there is little time to look forward to the new year and no time to reflect on the year that is about to end.
More >>My business always puts me in the same position. December is a very busy month for the media business, and there is little time to look forward to the new year and no time to reflect on the year that is about to end.
More >>Tuesday, January 5 the Montgomery City Council will vote on an ordinance that would allow Uber to operate in the city. What is Uber and why do I care you may be asking yourself? If you are under the age of 30 you probably already know, but hang in there for a second. UBER is an app-based ride sharing company. It is an alternative to calling a cab. Fees are predetermined and paid by a credit card already set up with the company. No money changes hands with the driver. ...
More >>Most of the country is finishing up the holiday season as New Year’s Eve is just a few days away. But not in Alabama. We are just getting started. Now that the preliminary events are over it’s time to get serious.
More >>Many of you will be hitting the road this weekend or early next week on your way to gather with family for the Christmas holiday.
More >>We all know that there is no simple answer, but the reality is that we do not have enough money coming in to pay for the essential needs of this state.
More >>This Saturday the second annual Raycom Media Camellia Bowl will be played here in Montgomery at the Cramton Bowl.
More >>The tragic event in San Bernardino, California is another chilling reminder that we are in the middle of a war unlike any we have ever seen.
More >>Congratulations to Alabama on a 25th SEC title and another trip to the College Football playoffs! It seems like the excitement might be diminished after all these titles but Alabama fans will tell you different.All-in-all it was a pretty good year for college football in the region.
More >>This week I gave an editorial stating my belief that Donald Trump should step aside in the race for the Republican nomination.We received what was easily the largest feedback to date.
More >>Recently I gave an editorial on the visa-free program and Gov. Robert Bentley’s efforts to keep refugees out of Alabama.
More >>Donald Trump has had his moment, but it is now time for him to step aside. I think Mr. Trump has been a valuable part of the Republican primary, and in the end it will show that his involvement in the process was very important.
More >>Here is an editorial I did back in 2012 that I think merits repeating. It’s about driving over the speed limit and why there is no rational reason to do so.
More >>Here is an editorial I did back in 2012 that I think merits repeating. It’s about driving over the speed limit and why there is no rational reason to do so.
More >>A law passed in May by the Alabama Legislature is about to go into effect that will give thousands of convicted felons in the state the right to vote.
More >>A law passed in May by the Alabama Legislature is about to go into effect that will give thousands of convicted felons in the state the right to vote.
More >>Having just celebrated the Fourth of July this week, I took the time to reflect on what this date truly represents.
More >>Having just celebrated the Fourth of July this week, I took the time to reflect on what this date truly represents.
More >>No message received or sent on your wireless device is worth putting your or other’s lives at risk.
More >>No message received or sent on your wireless device is worth putting your or other’s lives at risk.
More >>I am deeply disturbed by the continual gun violence involving juveniles that is taking place in communities in our area.
More >>I am deeply disturbed by the continual gun violence involving juveniles that is taking place in communities in our area.
More >>As we move into the heart of summer and prime vacation season – here are a couple of reminders.
More >>As we move into the heart of summer and prime vacation season – here are a couple of reminders.
More >>According to the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association, Alabama is one of 17 states with a government agency dedicated to managing liquor sales.
More >>According to the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association, Alabama is one of 17 states with a government agency dedicated to managing liquor sales.
More >>I am very grateful for the work the Montgomery Police Department does every day in doing what is necessary to keep our city safe.
More >>I am very grateful for the work the Montgomery Police Department does every day in doing what is necessary to keep our city safe.
More >>Kudos to the Alabama Department of Corrections for working to rid our state prisons of crimes being committed within the prison walls.
More >>Kudos to the Alabama Department of Corrections for working to rid our state prisons of crimes being committed within the prison walls.
More >>How far is too far when it comes to comedy? How far can one push the envelope before stepping over the line?
More >>How far is too far when it comes to comedy? How far can one push the envelope before stepping over the line?
More >>Friday is our annual Summer Fund and Food Drive to benefit the Montgomery Area Food Bank.
More >>Friday is our annual Summer Fund and Food Drive to benefit the Montgomery Area Food Bank.
More >>This coming Monday, our nation celebrates Memorial Day. The Memorial Day weekend starts after work on Friday and culminates on Monday.
More >>This coming Monday, our nation celebrates Memorial Day. The Memorial Day weekend starts after work on Friday and culminates on Monday.
More >>If I were grading the legislature, I would give them an F.
More >>If I were grading the legislature, I would give them an F.
More >>Here are few ways to keep your bank account safer...
More >>Here are few ways to keep your bank account safer...
More >>This is the final week of the Alabama Legislative Session and based on what has not been accomplished thus far might make one wonder what they still have left to do.
More >>This is the final week of the Alabama Legislative Session and based on what has not been accomplished thus far might make one wonder what they still have left to do.
More >>A couple weeks ago I provided my thoughts on tipping for service when visiting a sit-down restaurant. We received a plethora of responses.
More >>A couple weeks ago I provided my thoughts on tipping for service when visiting a sit-down restaurant. We received a plethora of responses.
More >>According to a recent Carinsurance.com study, Alabama has risen to the fifth most dangerous state for teenage drivers.
More >>According to a recent Carinsurance.com study, Alabama has risen to the fifth most dangerous state for teenage drivers.
More >>Within the Department of Public Safety, we are doing everything we know to do to respond to crime and prevent it.
More >>Within the Department of Public Safety, we are doing everything we know to do to respond to crime and prevent it.
More >>A year ago, 15-year-old Carmen Johnson lost her life due to electric shock drowning at her family's home on Smith Lake.
More >>A year ago, 15-year-old Carmen Johnson lost her life due to electric shock drowning at her family's home on Smith Lake.
More >>If you get a good look at me you will know that one of my passions is eating. I genuinely love going out to eat.
More >>If you get a good look at me you will know that one of my passions is eating. I genuinely love going out to eat.
More >>I usually am the first to say no to raising taxes, but I have a different view when it comes to a gasoline tax - especially here in Alabama.
More >>I usually am the first to say no to raising taxes, but I have a different view when it comes to a gasoline tax - especially here in Alabama.
More >>One of the most important liberties we are granted here in this great country of ours is the First Amendment, the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press.
More >>One of the most important liberties we are granted here in this great country of ours is the First Amendment, the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press.
More >>I continue to be disappointed in how our government in Washington DC doesn't function anymore.
More >>I continue to be disappointed in how our government in Washington DC doesn't function anymore.
More >>Gov. Kay Ivey will be in office through the end of 2018 and could be in office four years more should she choose to run and win re-election.
More >>Gov. Kay Ivey will be in office through the end of 2018 and could be in office four years more should she choose to run and win re-election.
More >>Gov. Robert Bentley woke up today as citizen Robert Bentley probably wondering what just happened.
More >>Gov. Robert Bentley woke up today as citizen Robert Bentley probably wondering what just happened.
More >>We have had a couple of lousy days this past week weather wise. So, it’s nice to see a wonderful forecast for this weekend because there is so much to do.
More >>We have had a couple of lousy days this past week weather wise. So, it’s nice to see a wonderful forecast for this weekend because there is so much to do.
More >>Then candidate Donald Trump had a very simple message on what he would do to make America great again.
More >>Then candidate Donald Trump had a very simple message on what he would do to make America great again.
More >>When the Legislature reconvenes on Tuesday, one of the bills they can vote on is HB277, the Child Care Safety Act.
More >>When the Legislature reconvenes on Tuesday, one of the bills they can vote on is HB277, the Child Care Safety Act.
More >>Air travel is nothing like it used to be. Back when I was much younger, not as many traveled by plane. If you did, you dressed up in your Sunday’s best...
More >>Air travel is nothing like it used to be. Back when I was much younger, not as many traveled by plane. If you did, you dressed up in your Sunday’s best...
More >>As we are in the middle of the Lenten season I wonder how many of us have stuck to our pledge to give up something.
More >>As we are in the middle of the Lenten season I wonder how many of us have stuck to our pledge to give up something.
More >>Over the year’s l have been confounded with the fashion style of low-hanging pants.
More >>Over the year’s l have been confounded with the fashion style of low-hanging pants.
More >>It is difficult to believe the Montgomery Biscuits baseball season is upon us and the MAX Capital City Classic with Auburn and Alabama is on March 28. With baseball in the air, I thought it timely to discuss a letter I received the other day from a young viewer named Jemarcus.
More >>It is difficult to believe the Montgomery Biscuits baseball season is upon us and the MAX Capital City Classic with Auburn and Alabama is on March 28. With baseball in the air, I thought it timely to discuss a letter I received the other day from a young viewer named Jemarcus.
More >>Alabama ranks No. 1 in the country for pain killer prescriptions.
More >>Alabama ranks No. 1 in the country for pain killer prescriptions.
More >>There is another push in the Legislature to impeach Governor Bentley
More >>There is another push in the Legislature to impeach Governor Bentley
More >>I touched about prisons and Gov. Robert Bentley's pending prison bill some weeks back.
More >>I touched about prisons and Gov. Robert Bentley's pending prison bill some weeks back.
More >>The pending purchase of Reynolds American by British American Tobacco for 49 billion dollars reminds us that smoking is still a huge business in America.
More >>The pending purchase of Reynolds American by British American Tobacco for 49 billion dollars reminds us that smoking is still a huge business in America.
More >>Like most folks, I love a good amusement park ride. Roller coasters, scramblers, and bumper cars.
More >>Like most folks, I love a good amusement park ride. Roller coasters, scramblers, and bumper cars.
More >>Immigration is a hot topic thanks in part to then candidate Donald Trump’s desire to build the wall and protect our borders.
More >>Immigration is a hot topic thanks in part to then candidate Donald Trump’s desire to build the wall and protect our borders.
More >>As the general manager of WSFA 12 News, I will tell you that we do not, nor will we ever practice in “fake news."
More >>As the general manager of WSFA 12 News, I will tell you that we do not, nor will we ever practice in “fake news."
More >>The Governor wants to build new prisons. This, of course, will not come free. In fact, it will come at a price tag of $800 million dollars.
More >>The Governor wants to build new prisons. This, of course, will not come free. In fact, it will come at a price tag of $800 million dollars.
More >>Part of the problem with the Montgomery Public Schools may not in fact be all on the school system itself. We of course will see exactly how that works out now that the state will be taking it over.
More >>Part of the problem with the Montgomery Public Schools may not in fact be all on the school system itself. We of course will see exactly how that works out now that the state will be taking it over.
More >>Late last year the USA TODAY and the Associated Press analyzed accidental shootings of minors, the results were startling.
More >>Late last year the USA TODAY and the Associated Press analyzed accidental shootings of minors, the results were startling.
More >>The 2017 legislative session has begun and I am urging our representatives to buckle down and get their work done on time.
More >>The 2017 legislative session has begun and I am urging our representatives to buckle down and get their work done on time.
More >>My first true editorial last week regarding the hateful words uttered by Madonna and Ashley Judd generated a host of negative email and a positive phone call.
More >>My first true editorial last week regarding the hateful words uttered by Madonna and Ashley Judd generated a host of negative email and a positive phone call.
More >>As we know, multiple negative issues have surrounded Gov. Robert Bentley over the past year.
More >>As we know, multiple negative issues have surrounded Gov. Robert Bentley over the past year.
More >>Is it me, or is our country more angry and hateful today than say even five years ago?
More >>Is it me, or is our country more angry and hateful today than say even five years ago?
More >>Hello, I am Mark Bunting, the new Vice President and General Manager at WSFA 12 News.
More >>Hello, I am Mark Bunting, the new Vice President and General Manager at WSFA 12 News.
More >>You’ve heard it said that it’s safer to fly than to drive in America, and statistically that’s true. Yet, while we have virtually no control over our fate in an airplane, the same is not true for an automobile.
More >>You’ve heard it said that it’s safer to fly than to drive in America, and statistically that’s true. Yet, while we have virtually no control over our fate in an airplane, the same is not true for an automobile.
More >>First steps have now been taken to repeal the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare.
More >>First steps have now been taken to repeal the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare.
More >>Something incredible is happening in Montgomery. State and local leaders are focused on making Alabama’s Capital City school system a beacon of student achievement and a shining city on the hill known for its excellent public schools.
More >>Something incredible is happening in Montgomery. State and local leaders are focused on making Alabama’s Capital City school system a beacon of student achievement and a shining city on the hill known for its excellent public schools.
More >>I think there are three distinctive groups of people disappointed over Alabama’s loss to Clemson this week.
More >>I think there are three distinctive groups of people disappointed over Alabama’s loss to Clemson this week.
More >>Former Governor Albert Brewer died on Monday. He was a notable figure in Alabama politics.
More >>Former Governor Albert Brewer died on Monday. He was a notable figure in Alabama politics.
More >>It’s that time of year again.
More >>It’s that time of year again.
More >>This holiday season you may have visited an elderly family member or friend. But did you pay close attention to their situation?
More >>This holiday season you may have visited an elderly family member or friend. But did you pay close attention to their situation?
More >>You know, there’s nothing wrong with saying “happy holidays” at this time of year. We’ve been doing it for at least 150 years in America.
More >>You know, there’s nothing wrong with saying “happy holidays” at this time of year. We’ve been doing it for at least 150 years in America.
More >>Christmas Clearinghouse, a program of HandsOn River Region, strives to help families working hard to help themselves.
More >>Christmas Clearinghouse, a program of HandsOn River Region, strives to help families working hard to help themselves.
More >>Last week it was revealed that Alabama’s huge jump in high school graduation rates between 2011 and 2015 was not accurate, to put it mildly.
More >>Last week it was revealed that Alabama’s huge jump in high school graduation rates between 2011 and 2015 was not accurate, to put it mildly.
More >>I remember many years ago my wife and I took our young children on a road trip to Disney. We all piled in the car and ten hours later we arrived at our destination tired, cranky and ready for a hot shower, a good meal, and a bed.
More >>I remember many years ago my wife and I took our young children on a road trip to Disney. We all piled in the car and ten hours later we arrived at our destination tired, cranky and ready for a hot shower, a good meal, and a bed.
More >>There will only be 41 college bowl games played this year. That Montgomery, Alabama has one of them at all is still amazing to me, and a tribute to the city, the county, the chamber of commerce, and Raycom Media among others.
More >>There will only be 41 college bowl games played this year. That Montgomery, Alabama has one of them at all is still amazing to me, and a tribute to the city, the county, the chamber of commerce, and Raycom Media among others.
More >>I once had someone ask if the holidays were the busiest time of the year for us. My response was, “Not really. Hunger doesn’t take a holiday."
More >>I once had someone ask if the holidays were the busiest time of the year for us. My response was, “Not really. Hunger doesn’t take a holiday."
More >>Facebook is a wonderful thing. It allows us to keep up with friends, to share our photos and videos with family, and even to discover fascinating things from all over the world.
More >>Facebook is a wonderful thing. It allows us to keep up with friends, to share our photos and videos with family, and even to discover fascinating things from all over the world.
More >>Sandwiched among last weekend’s Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, football rivalries and Cyber Monday was Small Business Saturday.
More >>Sandwiched among last weekend’s Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, football rivalries and Cyber Monday was Small Business Saturday.
More >>Earlier this week, I asked the WSFA staff, “What are some simple things you’re thankful for this year?”
More >>Earlier this week, I asked the WSFA staff, “What are some simple things you’re thankful for this year?”
More >>The aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s somewhat surprise victory has been so intense that I’m afraid we haven’t paid much attention to other things, such as Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
More >>The aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s somewhat surprise victory has been so intense that I’m afraid we haven’t paid much attention to other things, such as Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
More >>Here is feedback from two recent editorials.
More >>Here is feedback from two recent editorials.
More >>In our editorial after the Orlando shootings it was suggested that “assault rifles and high magazine clips have no place in the public sector” and outlawing them and only them may be the only way to “get them off the streets”. We had these responses:
More >>In our editorial after the Orlando shootings it was suggested that “assault rifles and high magazine clips have no place in the public sector” and outlawing them and only them may be the only way to “get them off the streets”. We had these responses:
More >>When I read Dr. Brown’s obit on our website on July 4th, I was reminded of the fact that we are on the verge of losing personal contact with World War II. Those who were just 18 as that war ended are now turning 90.
More >>When I read Dr. Brown’s obit on our website on July 4th, I was reminded of the fact that we are on the verge of losing personal contact with World War II. Those who were just 18 as that war ended are now turning 90.
More >>To our editorial suggesting that Governor Robert Bentley may be able to finish his term in office regardless of what happens, we got plenty of feedback, most of which was negative, but expressed from different points of view.
More >>To our editorial suggesting that Governor Robert Bentley may be able to finish his term in office regardless of what happens, we got plenty of feedback, most of which was negative, but expressed from different points of view.
More >>To our editorial suggesting that Alabama must finds ways to cut Medicaid costs, perhaps even taking it out of the governments hands, we got these responses.
More >>To our editorial suggesting that Alabama must finds ways to cut Medicaid costs, perhaps even taking it out of the governments hands, we got these responses.
More >>In the middle of a ‘wish-we-could-forget’ couple of weeks for state politics, it was a really good week for the River Region. Montgomery hosted two great events this week. While very different, they both showcased the positive and powerful direction that this city is going in.
More >>In the middle of a ‘wish-we-could-forget’ couple of weeks for state politics, it was a really good week for the River Region. Montgomery hosted two great events this week. While very different, they both showcased the positive and powerful direction that this city is going in.
More >>When it was revealed this week that three of Bentley’s cabinet members were given 80% pay raises last year, another a 45% raise and a fifth cabinet member a 32% raise, reaction from the public and from some legislators was strong.
More >>When it was revealed this week that three of Bentley’s cabinet members were given 80% pay raises last year, another a 45% raise and a fifth cabinet member a 32% raise, reaction from the public and from some legislators was strong.
More >>Last week the Alabama House passed an Education Trust Fund budget that included a pay raise for teachers, and we aired an editorial supporting the pay raise. The responses we received were about 75% in favor.
More >>Last week the Alabama House passed an Education Trust Fund budget that included a pay raise for teachers, and we aired an editorial supporting the pay raise. The responses we received were about 75% in favor.
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