THURSDAY, MARCH 27 at 8:00PM

A Legacy of Progress - The Jim Folsom Jr. Story is an inspiring recollection of Jim Folsom Jr.’s perseverance, his unique and notable personality, and his impact on the state of Alabama. During his time in the political sphere, he served two terms on the Public Service Commission, was elected Lieutenant Governor twice, and served as Alabama governor from 1993 to 1995. On day one of the job, Folsom hit the ground running with two major items of priority; selling the state plane, and permanently removing the Confederate flag from the State Capital. In addition to making these decisions, Folsom Jr. curated what was at the time the most diverse cabinet in the history of Alabama, and played a vital role in ensuring Alabama secured the site for the newest  Mercedes-Benz factory in the United States.

A Legacy of Progress features interviews with Folsom and wife Marsha, former Alabama Finance Director James C. White Sr., Folsom’s chief of staff Charlie Waldrep, political journalist and commentator Steve Flowers, who was Alabama House Floor Leader and co-sponsor of the Mercedes incentive package.