Jimmy Faulkner - Mumblings, presented by Site One on the Internet

Mumblings

James H. (Jimmy) Faulkner of Bay Minette, Alabama is a radio executive, educator, author, and former mayor, state legislator, gubernatorial candidate and newspaper publisher. Faulkner University in Montgomery - a private college - and Faulkner State Community College - a state college - in Bay Minette, are named in his honor. He has been writing his newpaper column "Mumblings" for approximately 60 years and it is featured weekly in Gulf Coast Newspapers.

Click on an item below to read Jimmy Faulkner's columns as they appeared in Gulf Coast Newspapers.

	January 27, 2005	Title Pending
	December 30, 2004	Title Pending
	December 23, 2004	Title Pending
	December 16, 2004	Selma's history comes to light with a quick tour
	December 9, 2004	The percentages tell all this election year
	December 2, 2004	We have much to be thankful for this holiday season
	November 25, 2004	Nashville would be my choice of Tennessee cities
	November 18, 2004	Nashville is full of culture, historic musical talent
	November 11, 2004	Democrats were strong, Republicans stronger
	November 7, 2004	The fate of the Presidency is already sealed
	October 28, 2004	Cast your vote in this presidential election
	October 21, 2004	At Fort Knox you are lucky to see the gold
	October 14, 2004	The Ohio River is essential to growth of industry
	October 7, 2004	The 'blue grass state' is a sight to behold
	September 30, 2004	Hurricane Ivan is one for the books
	September 23, 2004	Steam boating is a lot of fun, educational, relaxing and entertaining
	September 16, 2004	Title Pending
	September 9, 2004	Observations on the county, national political scene
	September 2, 2004	Title Pending
	August 26, 2004	Free ice water at Wall Drug Store . . . 1,629.7 miles
	August 19, 2004	Greatest city campaigns in county's political history
	August 12, 2004	Crazy Horse project makes trip worthwhile
	August 5, 2004	Custer State Park . . . where the buffalo roam
	July 29, 2004	Sturgis, South Dakota: "Motorcycle City U.S.A."
	July 22, 2004	Lots to see within 50 miles of Rapid City, S.D.
	July 15, 2004	Title Pending
	July 8, 2004	Presidential Park a South Dakota 'must see'
	July 1, 2004	The Baldwin boom and the funnel system
	June 24, 2004	Ronald Reagan . . . great President and what a funeral
	June 17, 2004	No Baldwin boom in north North Baldwin
	June 10, 2004	Siegelman, Jockisch cases hurt state's national image
	June 3, 2004	Post office, weather often subjects of complaints
	May 27, 2004	Secret to commencement address success: Brevity
	May 20, 2004	Title Pending
	May 13, 2004	Countries visited count now 101 . . . adding USA Best tourist destination of all: Florida
	May 6, 2004	Just call Mobile the mother city for Baldwin
	April 29, 2004	Mary Frances Stewart will be missed
	April 22, 2004	Alan White . . . a local success story
	April 15, 2004	Spanish Fort has come a long way since '30s
	April 8, 2004	AU now largest university in state
	April 1, 2004	Five-laning of CR27 good news
	March 25, 2004	The 'Warrior City' prosperous and progressive
	March 18, 2004	You're only as old as you feel, or look
	March 11, 2004	Presidential election turns to who will be running mates
	March 4, 2004	Most glad to see Pryor appointment
	February 26, 2004	Medical centers great in Houston, Chicago
	February 19, 2004	Big cities, like Houston, a good place to visit
	February 12, 2004	'America's Best Waterpark' located in Texas
	February 5, 2004	Visiting the German 'prince city' in Texas
	January 29, 2004	Eating Chinese food in Houston, Texas
	January 22, 2004	Circuit clerk job tough, but important
	January 15, 2004	More political predictions
	January 8, 2004	Families together for the holidays
	January 1, 2004	Predictions for the New Year
	December 25, 2003	Christmas brings good cheer
	December 18, 2003	O'Hare world's busiest airport
	December 11, 2003	London an intriguing place to visit
	December 3, 2003	A visit to the 'magic city' of Prague, Czech
	November 27, 2003	Visiting Bay Minette native, Mary Ellen Cooper, in Georgia
	November 20, 2003	Georgia is the birthplace of Stalin
	November 13, 2003	This Georgia is not in Dixie
	November 06, 2003	Vienna . . . one of the grand cities of the world
	October 30, 2003	Austria: A small, but astounding country
	October 23, 2003	Austria: one of the most beautiful countries in Europe
	October 16, 2003	Title Pending
	October 9, 2003	On the road to Istanbul, Turkey
	September 25, 2003	People in Bulgaria remarkably hospitable - Despite serious social, economical problems
	September 18, 2003	Most interesting things seeon on 15,000-mile trip ... people
	September 11, 2003	Title Pending
	September 4, 2003	Trip to Turkey completes goal of visiting 100 countries
	August 28, 2003	Warsaw offers unique cultural history at affordable price
	August 21, 2003	On the road again ... to Poland, Turkey, the Republic of Georgia and more
	August 14, 2003	Sept. 9 tax referendum: Vote no if you want to keep Alabama at bottom
	August 7, 2003	Two Mannies and Mannor played important part in area's industrial development
	July 31, 2003	We have chance to change future of state on Sept. 9
	July 24, 2003	Cherry blossom center of the South . . . Macon
	July 17, 2003	Georgia is just peachy
	July 10, 2003	Largest state east of the Mississippi River also one of the most interesting
	July 3, 2003	Title Pending
	June 26, 2003	Title Pending
	June 19, 2003	Chairman enthusiastic about Democrats' chances
	June 12, 2003	Baldwin County is full of beautiful sites
	June 5, 2003	Nothing is sure but death and taxes
	May 29, 2003	Friends like Ray Loper con't come along very often
	May 22, 2003	Numbers can be misleading
	May 15, 2003	Education funding is always a hot topic
	May 8, 2003	Ever heard of Orange County?
	May 1, 2003	California has much to see
	April 24, 2003	Looting, destruction is a sad sight
	April 17, 2003	Some citizens actions are 'disgusting'
	April 10, 2003	Don't underestimate importance of education
	April 3, 2003	Faulkner: Bronner invests state's money wisely
	March 27, 2003	March 27
	March 20, 2003	Heart of the nation is a beautiful place
	March 13, 2003	Two of the most unenviable positions
	March 6, 2003	What makes a good radio announcer?
	February 27, 2003	Mode of transportation is important in any trip
	February 20, 2003	The battle cry of brave Texans
	February 13, 2003	San Antonio has diverse economy
	February 6, 2003	Lone Star State is an interesting one
	January 30, 2003	Baldwin County is always amazing
	January 23, 2003	1948 was an eventful year
	January 16, 2003	Reflections on war and gratitude
	January 9, 2003	Taylor Wilkins Sr. served the county well
	January 2, 2003	January 2, 2003
	December 26, 2002	All-in-all, it's been a good year
	December 19, 2002	Two bits about Dennis Franchione
	December 12, 2002	One of Alabama's most interesting cities
	December 5, 2002	Baldwin's no slouch when it comes to growing industry
	November 28, 2002	Baldwin is a county full of much history
	November 21, 2002	A few thoughts on recent elections
	November 14, 2002	Two Baldwin publishers inducted into Hall of Honor
	November 7, 2002	Education is number one priority in Baldwin
	October 31, 2002	The many amendments to vote on at the polls
	October 24, 2002	Elections are heating up
	October 17, 2002	Orlando is much more than just Disney
	October 10, 2002	Good friends, old friends, good old memories
	October 3, 2002	Governor's race neck and neck
	September 26, 2002	Baldwin residents have many banking choices
	September 19, 2002	Banks abound in Baldwin
	September 12, 2002	Title Pending: Baldwin History and Fort Mims
	September 5, 2002	Title Pending: I-10 Bridge
	August 29, 2002	Reader compares phone books from then, now
	August 22, 2002	Title Pending
	August 15, 2002	World not yet ready for Men's Equality
	August 8, 2002	Title Pending
	August 1, 2002	Baldwin's growth is 'phenominal'
	July 25, 2002	Education is a hot topic at election time
	July 18, 2002	Politics dying down
	July 11, 2002	Surprising outcomes in statewide politics
	July 4, 2002	Faulkner to publish book of "Mumblings"
	June 27, 2002	Faulkner disturbed by campaigning costs
	June 20, 2002	Perfectly perusing election
	June 13, 2002	Faulkner looks forward to traveling again
	June 6, 2002	Nicaragua hosts high unemployment
	May 30, 2002	Nicaragua is poorest of countries visited
	May 23, 2002	Visit to coffee plantation proves interesting
	May 16, 2002	Taking a ride in Costa Rica's rain forest
	May 9, 2002	El Salvador boasts many good sites
	May 2, 2002	Columnist has humbling experience
	April 25, 2002	El Salvador takes its national sport seriously
	April 18, 2002	A Central American odyssey
	April 11, 2002	WMFC radio station celebrates 50 years
	April 4, 2002	Callahan receives service recognition
	March 28, 2002	Article regarding Baldwin County Airports
	March 21, 2002	Callahan's long career marked by achievements
	March 14, 2002	Columnist talks birthdays and education
	March 7, 2002	County is home to many well traveled
	February 28, 2002	There's never too much education
	February 21, 2002	Article
	February 14, 2002	California's San Diego has much to offer
	February 7, 2002	The lure of the Golden State is powerful - and here's why
	January 31, 2002	Primaries will yield many choices
	January 24, 2002	Political Arena Heats Up in Baldwin
	January 17, 2002	2002 looks bright for county and country
	January 10, 2002	Travels take winding path down river
	January 3, 2002	Article

1997 Archives
1998 Archives
1999 Archives
2000 Archives
2001 Archives

Return to Books & More