Well the border deal has gotten quiet for now, maybe the initial scare has passed, we just need the U S GOVERNMENT to get out of the way !! We have a new Auctioneer. Drake moved on to another job and we wish him all the best!! We have hired a young man that I think is one of the best and is a good fit for us. Dustin Doughtry is our Auctioneer and we are glad to have him !!
Slaughter classes 2 to 5 lower . Replacement bred cows steady to . Calves and feeder cattle steady to 5 lower . All buyers in attendance and good market activity!! 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 !!! Fed cattle in the West lower @ 218 to 220 with Iowa auctions to 234.
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.
Dothan City Commissioner Stock Says No to Excessive Library Spending
Yesterdays Dothan City Commission meeting had some fireworks. One budget item up for vote was for almost a Million dollars for the Dothan Houston County Library. It’s my understanding that the county gives about $300K but Dothan gives the most. Ashford may also give a little, less than $50K but I’m not 100% certain.
It’s my understanding that a lot of residents and churches got upset a couple years ago and wanted some questionable books removed. D5 Commissioner Gnatt Pierce said there wasnt evidence the library wasn’t responding to the commissions concerns…guess he wasn’t paying attention when the two concerned local ladies spoke about the sexualy explicit children’s books that are still in the library’s collection.D4 Commissioner Dave Stock spoke out against using taxpayer dollars to support a non-profit that spends its money on sexual books that target kids, leaf blowers, and video games. He said he doesn’t think thats what they should be filling the library with, and he also said their payroll and benefits are now over a million dollars a year.
Every other commissioner and the mayor voted to fund the library, but Stock stood his ground and said he supports funding the library but not if it’s gonna use tax dollars to by inappropriate children’s books, lawn equipment and video games. He doesn’t think that’s the point of a library, especially when budgets are tight and the city is wanting to raise fees for everything.
I haven’t seen theee books myself, but something tells me we haven’t heard the end of this. Stock doesn’t seem to be one to back down and he’s clearly not afraid to stand up for what he thinks is right. Even if you disagree with him on this issue, it’s kinda nice not having a commission full of yes men who are too scared to speak up on anything.
At today’s commission meeting we approved our FY-26/27 budget. We continue to operate your county government in the BLACK. We were able to fund the MAJORITY of all department requests to keep the wheels of county government turning another year. We were also able to appropriate funds to several non profit organizations again this year. And last, but certainly not least, we were able to give our valued employees a cost of living increase. We also approved our yearly transportation plan and details will be shared later. BIG shoutout to all department heads and our administrator for the great job they do day in and out managing their budgets.
Some folks sit on the sidelines or in front of a camera and talk about how they support law enforcement. Others step up, get in the game, and cast a vote to show their support.
Today, members of the Dale County Commission didn’t just talk about supporting law enforcement, they took action by investing in the men and women who serve and protect Dale County.
I want to publicly thank the Dale County Commission, Chairman Steve McKinnon, and especially County Manager Cheryl Morris Patt Ganey for passing the FY 2027 budget and making a significant investment in the people who put it on the line each and every day!
This budget includes a 4% cost-of-living raise and an additional $3/hr for our deputies.
I’m proud to say the Dale County Sheriff’s Office has been FULLY STAFFED since before I took office and that doesn’t happen by accident. That’s not because of me or any one person but the tremendous support of this community and a commission who stands behind its people 100%. We have worked hard to recruit good people, retain experienced deputies, and build a team that wants to serve this community.
Buildings, vehicles, and equipment are important but our greatest investment will always be our people.
When we invest in the men and women behind the badge, we invest in the safety and future of Dale County.
