Many of you may have thought that I just forgot about doing this type of thing. Wrong. I am in the process of revamping the website. When I do you will be surprised at the amount of news that you will once again be reading. It will also be no-holds-barred news! Get ready. The change is... »
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News and Notes For the Upcoming Week
A few tidbits about the upcoming week ahead… Snow showers are forecasted for Monday morning. Two snowfalls in less than a week would be a very rare occurrence for the Wiregrass. The rest of the week will be a gradual warmup with rain popping back... »
Inside the Statehouse – Steve Flowers
Most folks were shocked when Gov. Riley declared that unlike every other state in the country Alabama was not plagued by nor should we worry about the financial crisis facing our state. The governor took two minutes to dismiss the economic... »
School Closings
Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, the decision has been made to cancel all activities of Holmes County Schools and district offices on Friday, February... »
An Update from Washington- Improving Access to Capital for Small Businesses
An Update from Washington- Improving Access to Capital for Small Businesses One of the root causes of our current economic troubles is the lack of access to... »
Walton County Air One Now Equipped with Night Vision System
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter (Air One) is equipped now with the state-of-the-art night vision system. The FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) camera is less than forty-pounds and mounted... »
Congressman Bright Joins in Legislation to Prevent 9/11 Trials From Being Held in the US
Congressman Bobby Bright joined Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA) to introduce legislation that would prevent the trial of suspected 9/11 terrorists- including 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed- in... »
An Update from Washington
As you are aware, President Obama delivered his first official State of the Union address last Tuesday night. Regardless of your feelings about the President, it is... »
The Bonifay Police Department made arrests in two felony cases over the weekend. Both investigations began with anonymous calls to Holmes County Central Dispatch. On Friday afternoon, a call was... »
Inside the Statehouse – Steve Flowers
This week marks a milestone in the young 2010 Governor’s Race. The yearend campaign fundraising disclosure forms are due. Because of mailing delays the reports will begin... »
Geneva PD Creates Web Site to Assist Public
The Geneva Police Department, in Geneva, AL, requests the announcement of their new website: www.genevapolicedepartment.com The new website gives the general public access to many different features. There... »
Inside the Statehouse – Steve Flowers
The 2010 Legislative Session is underway with an ominous cloud of economic woes overshadowing every move. Other issues pale with the daunting task of crafting the 2011... »
An Update from Washington
When Massachusetts elected a Republican to the seat formerly held by Senator Ted Kennedy, they reiterated a message too often forgotten in Washington: listen to us. I’ve... »
Congressman Bright to House Leadership: Listen to the People
Congressman Bright delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives today, urging House leadership to pay close attention to the results from Tuesday’s special... »