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As the race for our open U.S. Senate seat begins, let’s look at the lay of the land. First-of-all it will be a sprint. The race is upon us with the primaries on August 15 and the run-off six weeks later on September 26. The Republican primary victor will be coronated on December 12. We, in the Heart of Dixie, are a one party state when it comes to major statewide offices. Winning the GOP primary is tantamount to election. Therefore, our new senator will probably be elected on September 26. With...
It seems like things are just getting busier and busier. You get up in the morning and life takes over. Whether you're trying to get kids to where they need to go, both spouses are working or you travel for your job. There is always something going on or someplace you need to be. Time is precious and it feels like there is not enough of it to go around. When your day is finally over, you may only feel like relaxing before going to bed. Then you get up and do it all over again. Day after day, it...
The end of the legislative season could not come soon enough for most Alabamians. As the gavel struck sine die (without further meeting) on Friday May 19th, many legislators, lobbyists and lay people left shaking their heads, some in disbelief, others in resignation, and a few with smiles on their faces. After a historic transition of leadership at the helm of state government, many feared what might transpire in the remaining time of this legislative session. However, what may be more...
The focal point of my backyard is a ten acre pond. Before it was a pond, it was a cotton field. You can't tell it just by looking anymore, but through the woods is an antebellum home that once oversaw it. It still stands silent and majestic. Its walls don't talk at all. We could ride over to the river. We could be there within five minutes and from a secluded cliff we could look down at the sparkling Alabama River that once brought people in and carried away bales of Black Belt cotton. But the p...
Medication Disposal On Friday, March 17, 2017, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office unveiled their new drug collection unit they received as part of CVS Health's Medication Disposal for Safer Communities Grant Program. The new unit will be located at the Administrative Office of the Sheriff, at 100 South Lawrence (2nd floor lobby) and will provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medication, including controlled substances....
Sheriff Joe Sedinger invited all the County Employees and Courthouse Staff to have Lunch with the Sheriff. This was an appreciation lunch for all the employees as a thank you for supporting the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office works daily with these departments. Lunch consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, mac & cheese, chips, desert and drinks. We would like to thank Merchant Food for the utensil kits, Buffalo Rock for the drinks, Arnold's Bread for the buns, and...
Governor Kay Ivey assumed the office of Governor for the State of Alabama on April 10, 2017. Here are a few things you may not know. Governor Kay is the second woman to serve as Governor. Lurleen Wallace, wife of George C. Wallace was the first. Kay grew up in Camden (pop. 2,000), Wilcox County and worked on the family farm. (Former Senator and current U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is also from Wilcox County as well as the great baseball player Hank Aaron). She went to Auburn and was...
U.S. Representative Martha Roby’s (R-Ala.) bill to provide greater choice and increased time flexibility in the workplace passed through committee Wednesday. This was a key legislative step toward full House passage. H.R. 1180, the Working Families Flexibility Act, would give private sector employees the option to convert their accrued overtime into paid time off. This compensatory time, or “comp time,” would be completely voluntary for the employer and employee with strong worker prote...
Alabama Power Thurlow Dam Tour Quilt Show Car Show Museum Tours Original Kandu Band in Concert, Friday night 9-11 pm Local Artist performing from 6-9 Food Vendors Trophy Room 5K Run June 9th 5:50 pm. Meet at green space on South Ann Street NEW EVENT! Petting Zoo - 22 Animals Domestic & Exotic Friday 5:30 - 7:30 • Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 Receipt Reddemption for BBQ plates. See Website. www.tallasseenow.com...
Camp Show & Tell We are currently taking applications for our Show and Tell 2017 Summer Camp. This camp, hosted by Sheriff Derrick Cunningham and the staff of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will be held July 31st.–August 4th. During this camp, youth explore and enjoy a week of outdoor fun and recreation. This mentoring based camp, also offers workshops addressing bullying and the effects of bullying behaviors, substance abuse awareness and prevention and environmental safety and educatio...
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office participated with Law Day for many 2nd graders from Autauga County public and private schools on Friday April 7, 2017. The kids are greeted by Sheriff Sedinger and escorted to the Courtroom to watch the mock trial between Mr. Pig and the Big Bad Wolf. It is fun for all who participate and watch. The children also get to visit with Eddie Eagle and McGruff the Crime Dog, as well as get their fingerprints made, visit with the Prattville Police and Fire...
Tallassee Quarterly Summer 2017 - Small town activities and advertising!...
Celebrate an All American Weekend Montgomery, Alabama April 6 - 9, 2017 AIR FORCE THUNDER IN THE SKIES Known as the "Best Hometown in the Air Force," Montgomery's Maxwell Air Force Base will host the "Heritage to Horizons" Air Show April 8 and 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. U.S. Air Force premier aerial demonstration team the Thunderbirds, French aerial demonstration team Patrouille de France and other exciting acts will fill the skies over the River Region in a show celebrating the Air Force's 7...
When Jeff Sessions was selected to lead as Attorney General, I was hopeful that he would make defunding sanctuary cities a priority. I’m pleased to report that some of last week’s policy discussion in Washington focused on this issue. Sanctuary cities are municipalities that have implemented policies designed to help illegal immigrants avoid deportation. For instance, the city of San Francisco prohibits its police force from complying with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) age...
Congressional leaders and the President have announced their next big focus after healthcare: tax reform. It's an issue too important to get wrong, and one which will impact the bottom line for working families and small businesses across the country. That's why I am asking for your input. Do you want reforms that cut taxes for working families or close offshore loopholes? Let me know what your top priorities are when it comes to tax reform. I believe it's time for Congress to make our tax...
Sharron Smith has joined the staff of The Alabama Gazette as the Sales and Marketing Director. She comes to us with more than 20 years of newspaper experience in journalism, advertising and management. Her goal is to help The Gazette staff grow the newspaper into a weekly publication. “This is a newspaper built on Godly principles and I look forward to meeting the people of the River Region.” Smith commented. “We want to share with our readers articles about the interesting people of our area,...
Medication Disposal On Friday, March 17, 2017, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office unveiled their new drug collection unit they received as part of CVS Health's Medication Disposal for Safer Communities Grant Program. The new unit will be located at the Administrative Office of the Sheriff, at 100 South Lawrence (2nd floor lobby) and will provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medication, including controlled substances....
1. The current bill under consideration circumvents the State's bid law. Generally, public contracts fall under Ala. Code Section 41-16-20 et seq. applies to any state department, board, commission, institution, corporation, authority or office. For a detailed explanation on the many facets of the bid law, one can review on line article by Mary E. Pons, Association of County Commissioners of Alabama, titled Alabama's Competitive Bid and Public Works Law, 2016. Criminal penalties are authorized...
With February being National Career and Technical Education Month, last week I visited two emerging career tech programs in different corners of Alabama’s 2nd District. Career tech programs help prepare students for a smooth transition from the classroom to the workplace, empower young men and women from all backgrounds to find good jobs, and support local economies throughout Alabama - all at the same time. Alabama is home to a solid network of community colleges, industries and facility partne...
Spring flowers always make Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum in Elmore County a special place to visit. Usually the peak of spring bloom starts in mid-March, but the unusually warm weather in February made many flowering shrubs pop into brilliant color early. Camellias, which are Alabama's state flower, have been especially pretty with a brilliant array of flowers from the lowest to the highest branches open at once. Gardeners at Jasmine Hill commented that they had never seen the many...
Easter Egg Hunt The time is nearing for our annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 15th, from 4:00-6:00pm at Auburn Montgomery. We hope to see you all there! ~~~~~~ Firearms Familiarization Course Sign up NOW for our Firearms Familiarization Course scheduled for Saturday, March 11th, and learn how to protect yourself! We know that learning how to protect yourself is very important in today's world. The class is held at our newly dedicated Sheriff D.T. Marshall Firearms Training...
