Even though it is not an election year, the Alabama political pot is heating up and beginning to boil as we celebrate the Fourth of July, and the summer heat settles into the Heart of Dixie.

The 2024 candidates for some open state judicial posts have been stirring around all year, and also candidates for next year’s local elections are gearing up all over the state.  

Steve Flowers served 16 years in the legislature and can be reached at www.steveflowers.us.