A scary episode on the Alabama Senate floor led to a long and personal battle for Sen. Vivian Figures, one which could result in having the state’s clear air law named after her. Legislation sponsored ...

How does the old saying go? If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. For state Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, maybe the saying should be: If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try, try, try, try, ...