HOUSTON COUNTY-MONTGOMERY: Alabama State Representative Paul Lee was elected House Majority Leader today by his fellow State Representatives.
Paul Lee has served in the Alabma Legislature since 2010. Representative Lee previously chaired the House Rules Committee of the Alabama Legslature.
The House Majority Leader is a key leadership position elected by the majority caucus which is currently Republicans. The leader direct’s the parties legislative agenda, manage’s the floor’s business, and acts as chief spokesperson. Lee will work closely with the Speaker of the House to schedule bills, maintain party cohesion and build winning coalitions for priorities.
Today Rehobeth Mayor Kimberly Trotter was in Montgomery at the Alabama Legislature. Mayor Trotter had several meetings while in Montgomery working for her city, Rehobeth. Mayor Trotter congratulated Representative Lee.
Paul Lee is a product of Dothan education. Was raised at Southside Baptist Church. Married to the former Ellen Vice. They have one daughter, Beth. Lee began his working days with Sony and is now Executive Director of WRC. He served as D3 Dothan Commissioner until 2010 when elected to the Alabama House of Representatives.
DOTHAN: This afternoon Dothan Police and Houston County Sheriff Department were in a stand off.
This occured in the 600 block of North Lena Street.
Multiple Dothan Police and Houston County Sheriff Department were in a stand off with reports of a person with a weapon. Subject is now in custody and no one is injured.
COLUMBIA: The Columbia Masonic Lodge is always looking to support the community and the children of Columbia.
Recently the Columbia Masonic Lodge presented Houston County High School Beta Club with a check for $750 to aid on expenses to the state convention in Birmingham.
The convention is going on this week, as I understand. And because of the Masonic Lodge in Columbia assistance they are able to attend.
Houston County High School is located in Columbia. A very good school.
THANK YOU to the Columbia Masonic Lodge for investing in the children.
Mike Palmer and I are putting together a FREE youth softball clinic for girls ages 5-15.That is the city recreational ball age range.The season is about to start, and we are reminded every year of the need for better fundamentals.Our fastpitch softball organization, The Dothan Warriors, are partnering with Dothan Leisure Services to holda fundamentals clinic this Sunday the 15th from 1-3 at James Oates Park.
My daughter, Kolbi Hall, is a junior at Dothan High School and a pitcher for the Dothan High softball team.I have been helping her with an idea and passion to help the underprivileged young players.We trip over softball equipment in my garage, but the reality is there is a number of young players who show up to practices without the right equipment because of financial reasons.Kolbi has started “Together We Play Sports” to help in this manner and manners like this.I will share flyers with you and more information and details.If there is anything you can do to help us spread the word we would greatly appreciate it.We have not or will not receive a dime from any of these ventures.
WEBB:: This is a great love story. This love story is about Jamie and Norma Jean Beaudry.
It was 32 years ago that Jamie and Norma Jean met. They met on a Thursday. Then on a Friday they had a date.
The Friday night date led into another date on Saturday, The date on Saturday led into attending church on Sunday.
The weekend led to a Monday morning visit to the at 11:15 AM Probate office and they were married.
Now 32 years later they are more in love today then thier first date. And 32 years later they have 5 children and 7 grandbabies.
Mrs. Norma Jean, let me tell you. Your husband seems more excited today that you are his wife then anyone I have heard in a long time. His love is unwaivering and tremendous.
met on Thursday, date friday, date sta, chruc 11:15 mon