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Walton County Air One Now Equipped with Night Vision System

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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 on the bottom of the aircraft. This week Chris Clark with FLIR Systems based in Boston, Massachusetts has been working with Walton County Sheriff’s Office... »

Congressman Bright Joins in Legislation to Prevent 9/11 Trials From Being Held in the US

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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 U.S. civilian courts.  Specifically, the bill would prevent any federal funds from being used... »

An Update from Washington

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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 truly remarkable to witness one of the few Constitutionally-mandated duties that the President must... »


Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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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... »

Congressman Bright Calls for Extension of Tax Cuts

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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Congressman Bright called for an extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax rates, also known as the Bush tax cuts, today.  Joined by Rep. Michael McMahon, Bright sent... »

Accident Leaves One Dead in Holmes County

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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19-year-old James Kilgore of DeFuniak Springs died as a result of a  crash when he lost control of his 2006 Nissan Altima. The crash occured on County Road 177A and Fairway... »

Country Crossing Hearing Over – Many Questions Still Unanswered

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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9:03 am—Attorneys for both sides are now in the courtroom as is the press.  The general public–who were assigned numbers—are now entering.  John Tyson, named to head the Governor’s... »

Alabama House Passes PAC to PAC Transfer Again

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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The Alabama House has approved an election reform bill that would ban candidates from transferring campaign donations from one political action committee to another. The sponsor, Democratic Rep. Jeff McLaughlin... »

Alabama House Approves Ban on Texting While Driving

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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The Alabama House voted Tuesday to ban drivers in Alabama from sending or writing text messages while operating a vehicle on a public road. The House voted 95-3 to pass... »

Summary of the Alabama Legislature

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Tuesday, the third meeting day of the regular session: HOUSE Approved a Senate-passed resolution to rename the Acadome at Alabama State University... »