
One Place Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 2018
On Friday, November 9th, I attended the annual One Place of the Shoals Volunteer Luncheon at First Methodist Church in Florence. One Place could not continue to exist without volunteers who provide valuable assistance to people who come to One Place for services. It was my honor to be asked to say a word or two of thanks at the luncheon. See more photos in our gallery.

In Memory of Trooper Jason Hewitt
A fine man lost his life on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018, when he was struck by a truck while jogging on a county road near his home. Jason Hewitt was a top flight person and an outstanding State Trooper. May he rest in peace.

Bill Signing & Parole Hearings
Hollie’s Law Bill is signed by Governor Kay Ivey, making it a capital murder to kill a parent in the presence of their child. Hollie’s Law Bill Signing: I traveled to Montgomery on October 31st to attend the bill signing of Hollie’s Law. This law is in honor of Hollie Newbury, who was murdered in front of her two small children in Lauderdale County in 2009. The law makes it a capital murder to kill a parent in the presence of their child. We were joined in Montgomery by Holli