From the Office of the District Attorney Pro Tem In November 2020, Jessica Ventiere was appointed Lee County District Attorney Pro Tem, and requested an immediate audit by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The audit was completed on May 14, 2021. “After...

By Michelle KeyPublisher The Alabama State Senate has passed SB46, a medical cannabis bill, named the Darren Wesley ‘Ato’ Hall Compassion Act. The bill passed on May 6 with a vote of 20-9 and will now go to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. House of Representative Mike...

How Will Alabama Fare in Washington after Richard Shelby By Steve Flowers Some of you have inquired how Alabama will fare in Washington after Senator Shelby retires at the end of 2022. The answer is that it will be nothing less than devastating for the Heart of Dixie....

By Michelle KeyPublisher Lee County’s Chief Administrator, Roger Rendleman, announced his retirement during last month’s Lee County Commission meeting. Rendleman, who has worked for the county more than 20 years will retire later this fall. The commission voted during...