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Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 8/25/2010
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT. I WANTED TO GIVE THIS MAYOR AND THE COUNCIL CREDIT FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR THE CITY. I DO KNOW THE MAYOR HAS DONE SOME THINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY IN DIFFERENT AREAS. AND TO SHE TOOK MY ADVISE WHEN I ALERTED HER ON THE AMOUNT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN CITRONELLE. SHE TOOK THE BALL AND RAN WITH IT. SHE HAD NO SYSTEM FOR REPORTING THESE INCIDENTS TO HER. NOW I DON'T AGREE WITH THE DECISIONS SHE HAS MADE LATELY. BUT NOW IT SEEMS LIKE THE POLICE DEPT IS FALLING APART. THE CRIME IS UP. LIKE TONIGHT ONLY ONE OFFICER IS ON AND HE HAS BEEN RUNNING ANSWERING CALLS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON ALL DAY. THEY DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME TO PATROL THE STREETS. THEY HAVE SUCH A BIG AREA TO WATCH WHEN THEY DO.. ALL THE PORTABLE RADIOS ARE BREAKING DOWN SO PEOPLE TELL ME. THE COUNCIL VOTED TO PURCHASE CELL PHONES RATHER THAN THE PORTABLES. THEY MAY WORK FINE FOR OPERATIONS BUT THEY NEED TIGHT SECURITY BUT NORMAL OPERATIONS NO!!. NO CROSS AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OR EVENT CHANNELS. YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE CHIEF OF POLICE DOING THE HIRING. THE ONLY THING, I BELIEVE THAT OUR CHIEF IS READY FOR RETIREMENT. HE IS SET IN HIS WAYS AND MAY NOT BE STANDING UP FOR HIS OFFICERS OR TO THE MAYOR LIKE HE SHOULD. I KNOW YOU HAVE NOTICED THIS, THE POLICE DEPT. HAS ALWAYS PLAYED SECOND FIDDLE TO EVERYTHING. BUT LATELY NO FIDDLE AT ALL. SOME OF THE PATROL CARS LOOK LIKE THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT THEY MAY PURCHASE FOR THE REPLACEMENT, SCOOTERS.

Submitted By: Submitted: 8/25/2010
I read a lot of stuff about the police department and am astounded at the misinformation being posted. Facts: The population and crime is growing and the police the department is shrinking-all public record. As far as hiring good officers. Who is more qualified to hire them? A Chief with 30 plus years experience, an Assistant Chief with almost 20 years experience or a mayor without an ounce of knowledge about law enforcement. Why have a Chief if the mayor is going to run the department and order the Chief what to do without his input? Mr Williams i read your article this week and you might be on the right track. Ask the right people the right questions and your eyes will be opened.

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 8/11/2010
THIS NOTE IS TO EXPLAIN WHY I SEEM INVOLVED IN OUR POLICE DEPT. BEFORE I MOVED HERE I WAS THE LEADER OF A CIVIC GROUP IN IN THE URBUN AREAS OF THE THE CITY. WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE POLICE DEPT. DURING A POPULATION SHIFT WITHIN THE CITY WE LOST MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPT. DUE TO THE CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CHANGES OUR GROUP HAD TO WORK MUCH HARDER. THIS IS WHY I GET SO JUMPPY WHEN OUR POLICE DEPT. GETS WITHOUT ENOUGH OFFICERS. WITH THIS EXPERIENCE I CAN RECOGNIZE GOOD PERFORMANCE BY MOST ANY OFFICER AND I LIKE TO WRITE ABOUT ANY OUTSTANDING POLICE WORK.

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 8/7/2010
Dear concerned citizen. I appreciate your good advice on the mayor of citronelle. I have met with the same advice from other people. From your comments I believe you are in a good position to know the facts. I would like to hear more from you. If you like youcan e-mail me. wb4wga@bellsouth.net

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 8/7/2010
I'VE LIVED HERE ABOUT 20 YEARS AND ENJOYED EVER DAY OF IT.ALL THIS TIME SOMETHING HAS BEEN MISSING. THERE NEVER HAS BEEN A PLACE IN CITRONELLE FOR GOOD CLEAN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL GROUPS AND AGES. IT COULD BE A PLACE FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO HANG OUT RATHER THAN HANGING OUT IN DIRT PITS AND PARKING LOTS. IF THERE IS NO ENTERPRISING PERSON IN CITRONELLE THAT WILL TAKE ON SOMETHING LIKE THIS MAYBE THE CITY OF CITRONELLE COULD. IT WOULD BE A GREAT WAY TO GENERATE REVENUE FOR THE CITY. I THINK YOU CAN FIND SOME CITIES HAVE THIS. IT SHOULD HAVE A CARNIVAL ATMOSPHERE, WITH ENTERTAINMENT ITEMS LIKE PUT PUT GOLF, BATTING CAGES,ARCHERY OR HORSE SHOES. ALL THIS COULD BE DESIGNED LIKE THE MIDWAY AT THE FAIR.

Submitted By: Bossy Lady Submitted: 8/4/2010
I'm sick of reading about all the police stuff. I want to know what can be done about businesses in town that are filthy? The floors at the Family Dollar store a so nasty I don't think they ever get swept or mopped. You better not let your children go in there without shoes. The shelves are a wreck and never stocked, SOME of the employees don't take any pride in themselves and they dress sloppy. I've been in there when employees were eating at the register, standing around talking and I've even had to walk past some of the employees smoking in the doorway. I thought this was against city policy? The sidewalks are always full of trash and the parking lot has no lighting. The potholes are as large as craters and there's no parking places striped. People even park at the door and that's supposed to be a fire lane. Clean your act up and you might get some business!!

Submitted By:   Submitted: 8/4/2010
L.E. Williams you seem very involved in this police department. But I will tell you this. You are wrong about your mayor. I agree she needs to hire good police officers but not ones that fit her agenda. If they don't, she finds a way to get rid of them. I hear she is trying to force another good cop out of here and wants the Chief to leave so she can put a chief in that will obey what she wants. Mr. Williams, I always read what u write and agree most of the time. But this time you are wrong. Quit listening to the mayor and get the real facts

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 7/28/2010
PART ONE IN OUR CITIES TODAY SOME POLICE OFFICERS STRIVE TO OBTAIN ADVANCED EDUCATION IN POLICE WORK. THIS ADVANCES AN OFFICER'S RESUME TO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF QUALIFICATION. THERE ARE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF STANDARDS IN ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION. KEEP IN MIND YOU SHOULD DURING A HIRING PROCESS LOOK AT ALL RESUMES BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY POLICE OFFICERS THAT CANNOT AFFORD THIS ADVANCED EDUCATION. THE MAIN REASON THESE MEN AND WOMEN DON'T HAVE THIS KNOWLEDGE IS BECAUSE IT IS NOT OFFERED IN ACADEMIES TODAY , ONLY BASIC LAW WHICH INCLUDES BASIC ETHICL STANDARDS. THIS IS THE STANDARDS I WAS REFERING TO. SO THERE IS GOOD STANDARDS WITHIN THESE BASIS STANDARDS I MENTIONED AND YOUR GOALS STILL REMAINS HIGH. PART TWO NEVER SHOULD THE CITY PUT A POLICE UNIFORM ON JUST ANY MAN OR WOMAN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS. IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE ONLY GOVERNMENT OFFICAL, THE POLICE OFFICER WHO HAS THE DIRECT POWER AND IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO REGULARLY DEPRIVE A CITIZEN OF THEIR LIBERTIES. THIS IS WHY A POLICE OFFICER SHOULD HAVE A GOOD KNOWEDGE OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, THE U S CONSTITUTION AND ITS BILL OF RIGHTS. PART THREE AFTER GETTING BEATUP REALY BAD I HOPE THIS EXPLAINS THE POINT I WAS TRYING TO GET ACROSS. I HAD ANOTHER PAGE I TRIED TO CUT AND PASTE TO THE CALL'S TEXT BOX BEFORE I GOT BEATUP. I GUESS IT WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE TEXT BOX AND I LOST IT. PS BY THE WAY, I THINK OUR MAYOR IS A GOOD LEADER .

Submitted By: brenda Submitted: 7/26/2010
I can't believe someone has the nerve to say the mayor or anyone else has set their standards too high!! When you don't set high goals or standards then you become complacent and you don't care. When a community stops caring it goes to pot. I do not want my children, grandchildren or any other relative or citizen protected by a man or woman who has been given a gun and their qualifications are below standards. In the past, our police department hired people who never went to the police academy and had no experience. One man's only experience was a cook at Ihop. We teach our kids to set high goals and reach for the stars. Why should we expect less from city employees? STOP HAVING THE "WE'RE LITTLE OLE CITRONELLE" ATTITUDE!! We want the best and deserve the BEST!! THANK YOU MAYOR FOR STRIVING FOR BETTER EMPLOYEES!!

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 7/24/2010
IF THE READERS THINK I NEED TO WRITE ANOTHER LETTER TO THE EDITOR ABOUT THE CPD WORK FORCE LET IT BE KNOWN. I WILL MAKE SOME CALLS TO GET THE FACTS . I WILL STEP ON SOME TOES. L E WILLIAMS

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 7/24/2010
READERS, YOU KNOW I HAVE WRITTEN SEVERAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ABOUT THE CITRONELLE POLICE DEPT. IT GOT SOME RESULTS BUT AS FAR AS HIRING NEW OFFICERS, NO. I'VI TALKED TO THE MAYOR ABOUT IT BUT SHE HAS PUT SUCH HIGH STANDARDS ON PEOPLE WHO SHE HIRES AND IT SEEMS NONE FITS HER STANDARD SHE HAS HIRED ONE I THINK, MAYBE THE EDITOR CAN FIND OUT.NOW FROM MY MEANS OF KEEPING UP WITH THE PD IT SEEMS THAT THEY ARE WORKED TO LEVELS UNHEARD OF IN GOOD MANAGEMENT THEY DO A GOOD JOB BUT THEY ARE NOT AT THEIR BEST

Submitted By: Submitted: 7/23/2010
I think Citronelle needs to hire more law enforcement officers. I see the same three officers working everytime I go out. Where are the other officers at? These officers have families too. they cant spend every waking moment working and because other officers don't want to come out and work.

Submitted By: Jerry Reeves Submitted: 7/21/2010
Hi Everyone, I collect old drink bottles. Anybody have any in your barn, shed, etc. I heard E.G. Bradley had a bottling works in Citronelle around turn of the century. I'd really like to find one of those, but I collect any kinds of bottles, but favor ones from Prichard and Mobile.

Submitted By: Patty Bedgood Submitted: 7/5/2010
Barry, On your column about separating rumors from the truth, I was really agreeing with you on most everything you were commenting about, that is until you referred to the Tea Party as mobs. The word mob does not seem complimentary to me. It refers to a group of people that are out of control. In the column, you stated that a good columnist needs to not only get his facts straight but also not use his column to poke someone in the eye. Well, that is exactly what you did. Maybe next time, someone should proof read your column before printing time as to not offend a huge growing population that believes in the values of the Tea Party.

Submitted By: joyce Submitted: 6/29/2010
THE LAW IS THE LAW! So "if" the US government determines that it is against the Law for the words "under God" to be on our money, then, So be it. And "if" that same government decides that the "Ten Commandments" are not to be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it. I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a law abiding US citizen. I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that smarter people than I are in positions to make good decisions. I would like to think that those people have the American public's best interests at heart. Since we can't pray to God, can't Trust in God and cannot post His Commandments in Government buildings, I don't believe the Government and its employees should participate in the Easter and Christmas celebrations which honor the God that our government is eliminating from many facets of American life. I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter. After all, it's just another day. I'd like the " US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter as well as Sundays." After all, it's just another day. I'd like the Senate and the House of Representatives To not have to worry about getting home for the "Christmas Break." After all it's just another day. I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved, if all government offices & services would work on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter.. It shouldn't cost any overtime since those would be just like any other day of the week to a government that is trying to be "politically correct." If this idea gets to enough people, maybe our elected officials will stop giving in to the "minority opinions" and begin, once again, to represent the "majority" of ALL of the American people. SO BE IT.......... Please Dear Lord, Give us the help needed to keep you in our country! 'Amen' and 'Amen'

Submitted By: Rebecca Submitted: 6/29/2010
why are some people too lazy to put their grocery carts in their appropriate place after using them? Come on folks, it's a priviledge to use them. Some people!! UGH

Submitted By: Patty Submitted: 4/7/2010
I hope the vandals that damaged the Golf course Area will be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. No restitution or community service. Jail time. And if they are juvenile, which we all expect, then straight to Strickland, no matter who their parents are. This has got to stop.

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 4/4/2010
Can anyone tell me if there has been anymore disturbances at the appartments on hester dr.I havn't heard any calls on the police scanner. Its been 3 or 4 weeks sence i talked to the mayor about it.

Submitted By: Submitted: 3/22/2010
Why does the Call News have to put pictures of criminals in the paper. I like butterflies and birds.

Submitted By: Submitted: 3/1/2010
I know most of the police officers in Citronelle and they barely made it out of high school so please quit giving them a hard time. But for $12 an hour what do you expect?

Submitted By: Melissa J. Berger Submitted: 2/18/2010
Catfish Junction is NOT closing or relocating. We are open for business Monday through Saturday starting at 11am!

Submitted By: Submitted: 2/4/2010
I wish the city officials of Citronelle would hire more police officers and send them to training seminars. We have a tremendous amount of crime in our community and our police department is understaffed and trained. PLEASE HIRE A CHIEF FROM OUT OF TOWN WHO WILL COME IN AND CLEAN OUR COMMUNITY UP!!!!

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 2/4/2010
TALKING ABOUT LETTING YOUR CHILD URINATING IN YHE MARKET PLACE PARKING LOT, I'VE SEEN ADULT MEN DO IT THERE.

Submitted By: Submitted: 2/4/2010
I'M SURPRISED AT OUR CHIEF OF POLICE WHY HE HASN'T BROUGHT THE MATTER OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE B/4 THE CITY COUNCIL. I DON'T THINK THEY HAD THE INFORMATION. THERE IS RECORDS PROVING THAT THE VIOLENCE IS GETTING WORSE. IT'S NOT ONLY AT HESTER DRIVE IT'S ALL OVER TOWN. NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT IT EXCEPT THE POLICE DEPT AND THE PEACEFUL CITIZENS NEAR BY.

Submitted By: Jamie Submitted: 1/19/2010
To the lady who parked in the driveway of the Marketplace and let her child urinate-that's trashy. There were plenty of restrooms in the shopping center. Everyone who drove through there saw what you were doing. Where's your decency?

Submitted By: Submitted: 1/17/2010
I would like to know at what point does a citizen have rights? The apartments on Hester Drive (S&S Luxury Apartments)have become a danger to the community.There are fights over there weekly,people hollering and cussing, loud music all hours of the day and night. What once was a nice quiet neighborhood has turned into danger alley.What will be next shootings, killing,robberies?Do we sit back or do we fight for our peace and quiet again? Will our council and mayor hear our plead for help? In closing I would like to thank the police dept. for trying to help as much as possible but when you only have one officer working most night and weekends, it's hard to protect a whole town on your own.

Submitted By: Submitted: 12/15/2009
I posted these questions before; does anyone have any answers yet? Submitted By: just curious Submitted: 7/9/2009 I keep hearing that Citronelle does not have the funds for the operation of the city and the needed improvements. Question: Doesn't the city own South Alabama Utilities? Question 2: Does SAU operate in the profit or loss category? Question 3: Where does the profits earned by SAU go? Question 4: Is it possible to make a change in this & if not, why not? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Submitted By: Submitted: 11/22/2009
Congratulations to Citronelle's Peanut football team and Cheerleaders on winning the Championship!

Submitted By: Submitted: 11/16/2009
I wish businesses who allow their employees to smoke at the front door would make them stop. I am allergic to cigarette smoke and it aggravates my asthma when I come in contact with it. I don't think it's right for people to smoke right in the doorway. Go out in the parking lot so peple won't have to breath it. You're being dissrespectful and endangering the public.

Submitted By: Submitted: 11/16/2009
I watch Citronelle council meetings online when I can. The one thing I don't understand is what they are talking about. When they get to the regular part of the meeting they vote on things without telling people what they are voting on. They act like they've discussed things before hand. Isn't it illegal to discuss city business outside the regular council meeting? I don't understand the Sun Shine law but I believe all city business MUST be discussed in public.

Submitted By: Submitted: 11/15/2009
Citronelle's peanut and tinymite teams are in the CHAMPIONSHIPS! Come show your support for this towns youth in Satsuma on Sat. Nov. 21.(times to be announced) Both of these teams are undefeated and deserve our support! Thank you to the coaches that volunteer their time to teach these kids about sportsmanship and teamwork! And thank you too cheerleaders, for cheering these boys along!

Submitted By: Submitted: 11/4/2009
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to clean up ditches, drains and street corners. However, the infrastructure (the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a city) is falling by the wayside. Stop micromanaging the city and do what's right!

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 10/14/2009
YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE MISCONCEPTION. THE CIVIC CENTER WE ARE LOOKING AT HAS ONE BIG ROOM WITH SMALLER STORAGE ROOMS. THE ONE BIG ROOM HAS TABLES AND CHAIRS THAT CAN BE MOVED IN AND OUT. I BELIEVE IT SEATS AROUND 277. WE DO NEED IT HERE IN CITRONELLE. CHATON, I BELIEVE RENTS THEIRS AROUND 300.00 DOLLARS PER DAY. BUT WHEN WE HAVE AN OPTION TO RENT A CHEAPER ONE,MUCH CHEAPER THAT IS HERE IN TOWN, WHICH WILL PEOPLE CHOOSE?.

Submitted By: Submitted: 10/13/2009
Some people are under the misconception that the civic center is going to be this big facility where you hold Mardi Gras balls or large concerts. It's not. It's a civic center. Most all towns have one. It's a NICE place large enough to hold wedding receptions, birthday and retirement parties, etc. We desperately need this in our town. Our tax dollars are leaving town and going to Satsuma and Chatom. When people need a nice place to hold these events, they have to rent down there. Most of the people who use the center will be those who live here. Needing more hotels here is not even an argument when it comes to the center. By the way, we have 2 motels in Citronelle.

Submitted By: L E WILLIAMS Submitted: 10/13/2009
what!!! no comments onthe civic center

Submitted By: Submitted: 10/11/2009
SAY THE CIVIC CENTER IS BUILT AND READY FOR BUSNESS. A GROUP IS LOOKING AT CITRONELLE AS A PLACE FOR A SEMINAR TARKETING LAND OWNERS IN 3 SORROUNDING COUNTIES.IT WILL BE A 2 DAY EVENT.THEY HAVE 4 EMPLOYEES TO FIND LODGEING FOR ONE OR MORE NIGHTS. NOW THERE IS ONLY ONE MOTEL HERE AND ITS BOOKED SOLID FOR THE NEW STEEL MILL.WHAT WILL THEY DO?.

Submitted By: Submitted: 9/28/2009
...and just how long does it take to paint a man's anatomy in the middle of Hwy 45 without a police officer catching the artist?

Submitted By: Alicia Submitted: 9/22/2009

There is a time and a place for most everything, but city employees evidently need a little guidance about how that is supposed to work. To help them out, here are a few guidelines:

WRONG TIME- uniformed police officers playing games while on duty

WRONG PLACE- same uniformed officers playing in parking lot of local business being vandalized

JUST PLAIN WRONG- city employees driving city vehicle without seatbelt

EVEN MORE WRONG- same employees smoking in same vehicle when there is an ordinance against it

Folks, you can complain that you don’t get paid enough for the job you do, but you are overpaid to do these kinds of things.


Submitted By: crystal Submitted: 9/21/2009
What do you have to do in this city to get a problem fixed. I have call the police i have called city hall.So here i am , We need more police in the mornings to watch what is going on around the bus stops, We need sings saying slow down bus stop ahead, BUT most of all Parents need to talk to there kids that are driving to tell them to slow down . My child was almost hit by a little gray car that ran off the road she was going way to fast if I wasnt there to push them kids out of the way i dont want to think what would have happen . I have lived in this town all my life and i have seen to many of the towns kids get killed from someone not driving the right way . so Please parents watch out for your kids when they are at the bus stop.

Submitted By: country grrrl Submitted: 8/28/2009
i would love for the city to have a civic center by the lake. what a great place that would be for weddings and events! however, city leaders, you need to make us confident in your ability to pay for this facility, manage its construction and then manage it well after it is built. you NEED to make this thing pay for itself, cause lord knows we don't need any more money drains in this city. we got enough trouble with drains as it is...

Submitted By: Poor Richard Submitted: 8/25/2009
I will submit that baggy articles of clothing, regardless of how distasteful or offensive they might be to the delicate sensibilities of citizens like "Shirley", are protected under the first amendment and freedom of expression, so long as the manner of dress does not constitute public exposure or lewdness.

Submitted By: Shirley Submitted: 8/24/2009
I wish the city would adopt a baggy britches ordinance. I'm tired of seeing people's underware!!

Submitted By: charlie Submitted: 8/24/2009
Mr. Landers keep up the good work. Thanks for looking after the city's best interest. Someone has to!!!

Submitted By: L E Submitted: 8/15/2009
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE ABOUT THE MAKEUP OF SOUTH ALABAMA UTILITIES. I DO KNOW THEY DID PURCHASE A NEW POLICE RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE CPD. I'M ALSO CURIOUS IF THE CITY SHARES IN THE PROFITS OF SAU.

Submitted By: Jim Submitted: 8/10/2009
Whatever happened to the Kennedy Park for children on the Freddy and Lennie Kennedy property? Seems to me that would be a good enticement to lure new residents to Citronelle.

Submitted By: BERNIE Submitted: 7/28/2009
Congratulaitons Call News staff for winning photo of the year. Your paper is known all over the state as well as other states. Citronelle citizens should be proud to have thier own newspaper.

Submitted By: jamie Submitted: 7/28/2009
The only think I've heard about the head coach is he's really big and I don't think anybody will be trying to tell him how to run a football program.

Submitted By: Submitted: 7/21/2009
Thanks Mr. Johnny Tucker for calling off the two dogs that were about to attack me while I was walking along Mobile Street. It's a shame you can't even walk our streets safely anymore. I will be glad when we get animal control in the city. It could have been someone's child walking along and Mr. Tucker may not have been there. Think about it!

Submitted By: Submitted: 7/15/2009
If the people of Citronelle were as atuned what goes on in their city they would understand that City employees and entities are under pressure. I think each citizen that has a complaint on one or more entities should have to endure one shift with any of the employees to see the stress and strain they are under. This includes volunteer and paid departments. These jobs are not the easiest in the world, both physical and mental. Do not submit my name or email on the website.

Submitted By: wildcat Submitted: 7/13/2009
Wow! The Call News has gone high-tech. Congrats on the new website and Facebook arrival. I'm going to be out of Citronelle for most of the summer so being able to log on and find out what's happening back home is a wonderful tool to have. I suppose the public forum should be called "the public gossip" section though. Let's continue to keep them (i.e. Mayor/City Council/Public Officials, etc) honest and keep Citronelle moving forward. Just one quick question: Any opinions on the new head football coach at CHS?

Submitted By: just curious Submitted: 7/9/2009
I keep hearing that Citronelle does not have the funds for the operation of the city and the needed improvements. Question: Doesn't the city own South Alabama Utilities? Question 2: Does SAU operate in the profit or loss category? Question 3: Where does the profits earned by SAU go? Question 4: Is it possible to make a change in this & if not, why not?

Submitted By: Lolanda Submitted: 7/2/2009
While traveling through Citronelle the other day I passed the horrible fire at the little shopping center. I had to sit in traffic and wait while one officer and a citizen tried to control the traffic.Why wasn't there more police officers on duty to help with traffic conjestion? That made no sense.

Submitted By: mary Submitted: 7/2/2009
Citronelle Mayor and Council needs to send the police dispatchers to classes on manors and how to properly speak to the public. There are some rude ployees who work there that don't realize that their salaries are paid for by US THE TAX PAYERS.

Submitted By: Citronelle Resident Submitted: 7/2/2009
We have roads in need of repaiar, dogs and cats roaming the streets, flooding issues, vacant buildings and other eyesores, the walking trail we have yet to add lighting to. This is only a small list of the things that need our attention. If some of these problems were dealt with in a timely fashion, the city would not have had to cancel the 4th of July celebration. I say focus on what we already have before taking on any new projects.

Submitted By: Submitted: 6/26/2009
ummmm yeah....what that guy said

Submitted By: Submitted: 6/22/2009
Citronelle is proposing a business license increase of 1/2% per year over the next 5 years. This is fiscal irresponsibility since: 1) It does not reach the goal of being equal to business license fees in other Alabama cities; 2) The revenue generated will be minimal (those paying $500 per year now will pay $512.50 AFTER 5 YEARS); 3) it does not keep up with the cost of living (COLA increases for Social Security have averaged about 3% per annum over the last 10 years); and 4) it ties the hands of the next administration since 2 of the years' increases will fall after the current administration is over. This is some "feel good" legislation which only looks good but does not really do anything, just like the animal control and beautification ordinances already on the books.

Submitted By: LARRY WILLIAMS Submitted: 6/5/2009
FINALY I CAN HEAR WHATS SAID AT THE COUNSEL MEETING. THANKS WILLIE AND RHONDA

Submitted By: Larry Submitted: 6/1/2009
There is a little orange cat at the kiddy park at State and 45. She is in the family way and needs a home.

Submitted By: John Submitted: 5/29/2009
I love this city. Let's keep it beautiful.

Submitted By: Submitted: 5/29/2009
Not only does the City of Citronelle need to hire a dog catcher but they need to hire a new police department too! Macey

Submitted By: Jonathan Submitted: 5/29/2009
I can't wait for McDonald's to open in Citronelle. Welcome Golden Arches!

Submitted By: dawg mama Submitted: 5/27/2009

First, Sarah, it is NOT an invasion to record the pre-meetings of the council. Read up on the sunshine and open meetings law, and get back to me. The taxpayers have a RIGHT to know what their elected officials are doing, before, during and after council meetings!

Second, I loved the article a few weeks ago on Citronelle possibly hiring a dog catcher! I love my pets, but I am a responsible pet owner: my pets are spayed/neutered, and they are in the fence at ALL times. I feel so sorry for all the dead pets on the sides of the roads, and all the dogs wandering the neighborhoods, just waiting to get hit. People, keep your animals behind a fence, spay or neuter them, or DON'T HAVE THEM!!!

Submitted By: Linda Submitted: 5/27/2009
Willie and Rhonda I am so excited to be able to listen to the council meetings without having to wonder what is going own in the city of Citronelle. I have always thought that there has been so much "lets not discuss it" with the cummunity present. You two are doing a great job. Thank you

Submitted By: Sarah Submitted: 5/23/2009
I'm not privy to the law but isn't it invasion to record pre-meetings of the council? ~ Sarah J.

Submitted By: Billy M. Submitted: 5/23/2009
I love the videos.I've always read the paper but there's nothing like seeing and hearing with your own eyes. Keep up the hard work Call News staff.

Submitted By: Charles Submitted: 5/18/2009
Why has the city of Citronelle not done anything about the eyesores around town? The old run down buildings, houses and vacant lots have all been documented. Start enforcing the ordinances. If Prichard can do it, why can't we?

Submitted By: Lynn Submitted: 5/18/2009
All the local fire department volunteers need to be thanked for their time they devote to the community. It never fails when they are needed, they are always there ready to help. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!

Submitted By: Submitted: 5/18/2009
The flooding issues in Citronelle are not new problems. It goes back to former adminsitrations who had people in charge that didn't know what they were doing and didn't want to do anything about it. It's not going to change unless the current council quits worrying about what voters they are going to tick-off and do something about it. Stand up on your OWN! John

Submitted By: L e williams Submitted: 5/6/2009
too slow in updating this weeks edition

Submitted By: L.E. Submitted: 4/22/2009
Its great news to know we can get our local news faster. Good job all of you at the CALL. L E

Submitted By: Franklin Kirksey Submitted: 4/17/2009
Dear Willie and Rhonda, Congratulations on the online version of the Call News! It is a privilege to write the “Sound Biblical Preaching” column in the Religion Section of the Call News. Sincerely, Franklin Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey, author of Sound Biblical Preaching: Giving the Bible a Voice http://soundbiblicalpreaching.faithweb.com

Submitted By: joyce Submitted: 4/17/2009
This is fantastic!! I don't have to wait for the mail to read the paper. You guys are doing a great job keep up the good work.

Submitted By: Debra Submitted: 4/15/2009
Nice website. Great to see the progress you're making.

Submitted By: Joy McGough Submitted: 4/15/2009
Rhonda, Great job on the new website! It looks great. I will enjoy reading the Call News online! JMM

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