Stephen Boyd’s weekly Capitol Hill briefing for Alabama’s business, financial, defense and government affairs executives.
Welcome to 2023, a new Congress, and a new period of divided government in Washington thanks to a midterm election that delivered Republicans’ a slim majority in the House, but preserved the Democrats’ control of the Senate.
At state championship news conferences, winning coaches always throw out a few nice words about the runner-up, but how often do they call it an "honor” to play you? That's what St. James' Jimmy Perry did after beating Piedmont 45-28 in the 3A finals.
Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze as head football coach isn't about escort services or second chances — it's about a school willingly overlooking a pattern of transgressions that have embarrassed his employers going back to his days as a high school coach.
After beating Auburn 49-27 on Saturday, Alabama coach Nick Saban spent part of his news conference reminding his team's fan base that he has no use for "naysayers." It marked an unusual turn, because he rarely picks this forum to deliver this particular message.
Wouldn't it be nice if the College Football Playoff expansion happened this year instead of somewhere down the road?
October is a month when newspaper editors often share their thoughts with readers on the importance of a free press and balanced journalism.
Remember the name Kari Lake.
Southeastern Louisiana came to Jacksonville State with a better team than its 3-3 record would've indicated, so the Lions' 31-14 win isn't a shock. Still, if Rich Rodriguez could have a do-over, he might make a couple of different decisions.
I have been getting messages all week about the Tennessee-Alabama game.
Crystal Gayle and her sister Loretta Lynn had a complicated relationship, personally and professionally
Talladega Superspeedway’s campgrounds and corporate suites were sold out for this weekend’s NASCAR playoff races.
It was Monday, Oct. 12, 1987, and Hurricane Floyd was stirring in south Florida, where I was working overnight in The Miami News sports department.
Lengthy games and lack of action have been threatening baseball with irrelevance.
Queen Elizabeth II’s death was a great loss for the entire world, not just the United Kingdom and the 54 Commonwealth nations for whom she reigned.
I navigated a musical crossroads in 24 hours last week, featuring Lady Gaga and Lee Greenwood in separate concerts.
The final bell rang Thursday for 78-year-old Alabama native Earnie Shavers, my favorite professional boxer of all time and an instantly recognizable sports figure in the 1970s.
As my hair fades from gold to silver, I have noticed my whole world has changed for the better.
The Anniston Museum and Gardens complex offers one-of-a-kind educational and cultural experiences.
In the last decade, politicians and talk show hosts started a trend.
I met Fred Gray on July 10, 2019, and it is a highlight day in my life.
I drove across the Alabama-Georgia state line to Tallapoosa last night and bought 10 Mega Millions tickets.
There’s nothing like football season to take away the stress of hot weather, high gas prices and cranky political discourse.
The marriage between Twitter and Elon Musk already is on the rocks.
Pictures of Brittney Griner in handcuffs have been disturbing.
