HOUSTON COUNTY: On Wednesday the members of the Houston County Commission took the oath of office. Following the oath the new commission entered into a brief commission meeting.
The agenda item was the set the times and dates of the commission meetings. They will remain the same. Commission Jackson mentioned a 6 PM meeting every quarter. That was followed by Commissioner Enfinger agreeing and suggesting every quarter the 6 PM meeting being held in one of the four commission districts. There are four quarters in a year which would allow one meeting per year in each district.
The next item on the agenda was establishing rules and regulations of the commission. Chairman Brandon Shoupe wants to be the ultimate decision maker on what goes on the commission agenda. Commissioner Jackson and Commissioner Enfinger opposed and felt all commissioners should have a say in items they, as commissioners, wanted on the agenda. The vote was taken, and as expected, D2 Tracy Adams and D4 James Ivey voted the way Shoupe wanted them to vote. D1 Jackson and D3 Enfinger voted to allow all commissioners to be able to request items to be placed on the agenda. For the first time ever as Commission Chairman, Brandon Shoupe had to vote and of course Shoupe voted to give himself dictator authority to decide what goes on the agenda.
Some had hoped the registered voters in District 2 had gotten D2 Commissioner Tracy Adams attention in the past election. But it did not and he continues. in the opinion of RSN, that he is a Brandon Shoupe puppet. And his Ivey and Herring following Shoupe has gotten Houston County almost $ 14 million upside down, based on their own figures.
Commissioner Jackson, the first black female to ever serve as a Houston County Commissioner, and a Democrat, was then shut down completely by Republican Chairman Brandon Shoupe. Commissioner Jackson had made it clear from the beginning she had several items, but Shoupe basically went SHUT UP, the commission has moved on, with confusion, and ended the meeting. Totally rude, selfish and disrespectful to the new commissioner.
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HOUSTON COUNTY: Tonight at 6:00 PM the Houston County Commission and Chairman will be sworn in for a four year term of office.
D1 Letesia Jackson Daniels and D3 Ashley Enfinger are being sworn in, which replaces D1 Curtis Harvey and D3 Ricky Herring. Both are new commissioners which walk into a budget approved by D1 Curtis Harvey, D2 Tracy Adams, D3 Ricky Herring, D4 James Ivey and Chairman Brandon Shoupe. And these 5 men have gotten Houston County $ 14 million dollars upside down financially in just three of their four year term.
D1 Curtis Harvey, D2 Tracy Adams, D3 Ricky Herring, D4 James Ivey and Chairman Brandon Shoupe have been in discussion with the local legislative delegation, Senator Donnie Chesteen, Senator Billy Beasley, Representatives Paul Lee, Jeff Sorrells, Steve Clouse and Rick Rehm wanting to increase the sales tax to overcome their financial disaster.
This commission begins with two fresh faces, but with three old faces which are responsible for the $ 14 million dollar upside situation.
Tonight the commission will set rules and regulations for the operation of the commission for the next four years. Alabama law states the Chairman is to “prepare” ( type ) up the agenda and bring to the commission meeting. In 2002, Chairman Brandon Shoupe got the commission ( D1 Curtis Harvey, D2 Tracy Adams, D3 Ricky Herring, D4 James Ivey and Chairman Brandon Shoupe ) to establish only the Chairman can set the agenda. No commissioner could require something on the agenda for the commission to discuss in an open meeting and vote on.
Tonight, we are going to see what D1 Letesia Jackson Daniels and D3 Ashley Enfinger are made out of. If they are for what is right, or want to continue with the financial and administrative mismanagement of Houston County.
Tracy Adams returns as a Houston County Commissioner only because Chris Love lost by 26 votes. Adams needs to be making up and making friends with everyone who supported Chris Love. Because if Chris Love had 27 votes then Tracy Adams would not be commissioner anymore.
We will see if Tracy Adams is ready to be a leader, and make where commissioners have input on the agenda, or is he going to continue as in his first four years to continue in the mismanagement of funds for Houston County and the upside down debt continue. And if Tracy Adams is going to do what is right, or what Brandon Shoupe tells him.
As RSN has no confidence in D4 James Ivey in doing anything but what Brandon Shoupe tells him.
Tonight at 6 PM, tells what direction Houston County will go, and is D3 Tracy Adams will continue to be a Brandon Shoupe puppet.
DOTHAN: Today is the day! ALIGN Network will host Advocacy Day 2026 today, Friday, Nov. 13, from 1 to 6 p.m. at The Plant, 308 N. St. Andrews St. Admission is free.
The event will bring together mental health professionals, counselors, recovery specialists, peer advocates and community organizations to help residents find support for depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, addiction and emotional exhaustion.
“These challenges affect our friends, families, coworkers, veterans and neighbors every single day,” said Stephanie Harden, ALIGN founder and president. “Far too often, people struggle in silence because they don’t know where to turn, can’t afford treatment, or are afraid of being judged. That’s why Advocacy Day is so important.”
“We’re bringing mental health professionals, counselors, recovery specialists, peer advocates and community organizations together in one place to help connect people with the support they deserve,” Harden said.
Participating organizations include:
SpectraCare Health Systems: mental health counseling, psychiatric services, crisis intervention, substance use treatment and developmental disability resources
NAMI Wiregrass: mental health awareness, family education, peer support and advocacy
Alliance Health Center: inpatient psychiatric and behavioral healthcare and substance use treatment for adolescents and adults
Let’s Talk Support Services: individual counseling, trauma-focused therapy, grief support and caregiver resources
Hearts and Homes Counseling, LLC: professional counseling and emotional wellness support
Prism Counseling & Community Services: peer support, inclusive community programs and mental health awareness
The Exchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention: counseling, trauma recovery, parenting education and family support
People Engaged in Recovery (P.E.I.R.): peer recovery support and treatment navigation
Florida Springs Wellness & Recovery Center: addiction treatment, medical detoxification, and residential and outpatient programs
New Vision Withdrawal Management: hospital-based medical stabilization and withdrawal management
Central Alabama VA Suicide Prevention Team: suicide prevention education and crisis resources for veterans
Bay County Vet Center: confidential counseling and readjustment services for eligible veterans, service members and their families
Door to Serenity & Oxford Houses of Alabama: recovery housing for people rebuilding their lives in sobriety
The Ark Dothan: faith-based residential recovery, life skills and mentorship
Harden said the event is meant for anyone unsure where to start, including people struggling with anxiety or depression, parents seeking help for a child, veterans, those supporting a loved one through addiction, and people coping with trauma, grief or loss.
“Whoever you are, whatever you’re facing, you deserve to know that help is available,” Harden said. “At ALIGN Network, we believe that asking for help should never be harder than finding it.”
Individual treatment services may have separate eligibility, appointment or payment requirements. Participating organizations will be on hand to share information and connect attendees with resources.
IF YOU NEED HELP NOW:
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. Veterans can dial 988, then press 1. SpectraCare’s 24/7 crisis support line is 1-800-951-4357.
FOLKS IT IS WITH HEAVY HEARTS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OF OUR TOP HAND AND VERY CLOSE FRIEND, KEVIN AMERSON. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY.
Slaughter classes steady. Replacement bred cows and pairs higher on a very active market . Calves and feeder cattle steady to firm with some lighter weights higher. Still good demand and activity .Market showing more strength and all buyers with good orders. The cattle numbers are still low and the BEEF demand is still very STRONG !! We need the government to get out of the way and let the MARKET WORK !!! Do something about fuel and fertilizer cost and the BEEF market will take of itself!!!
Thank you all for your business and friendship!! And remember, we are not here just to sell your cattle; we are here to do whatever it takes to get every penny we can for your cattle.
