Gov. Bill Lee is a certified Master Plumber. He also had a degree from Auburn University. Think of it as a double major.
Auburn jokes aside, Lee ran for governor touting …
Debate nominee Barrett on issues, not religion
You’ve seen all the clips of Republican senators explaining why they wouldn’t give Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland a vote in 2016. It was an election year so the vote …
Let’s play ball downtown
From my time as managing editor of the News Sentinel to my stint as deputy to Mayor Victor Ashe I heard a lot of “pitches” seeking support for downtown development …
Country music going to the dogs? Woof, woof
I’ve heard complaints about modern country music being too much about drinking, chasing women, drinking, driving pickup trucks, drinking – well you get the picture.
Tsk. Tsk. I get nostalgic for …
‘Sources’ should step up on Trump allegations
There was a time in America when 18-year-old boys and their families had to make a decision. You could go to college or get a medical deferment or you could …
Turmoil in cities is boost to Trump
I watched Richard Nixon get re-elected (and George McGovern lose 49 states) on a “law and order” platform. It came after protesters made the Democratic convention feature a disorganized riotous …
National polling does not count what matters
What is it with right-wing grifters and yachts? Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon was arrested on a yacht owned by a Chinese billionaire. NRA chief Wayne LaPierre is accused of …
Can big-time football thrive in empty stadium?
I don’t really care for professional sports, rich mercenaries playing for even richer old men. Loyal to the team with the biggest checkbook. But when it comes to college football, …