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DA: 3 firings weren’t political
Published Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Two employees who were dismissed from the district attorney’s office Monday said in a written statement released Tuesday that they were terminated for political reasons, an allegation the DA has denied.
Brett Holmes and Brandy Smith, a former investigator and former secretary in the DA’s office, along with a prosecutor, Grace Jeter, were dismissed Monday morning. Jeter has declined comment.
In a written statement released late Tuesday, Holmes and Smith said, “It has been told by Greg Gambril that we were terminated because of a budget crunch caused by the loss of certain grant monies. Even though she was the most experienced prosecutor on staff, Grace Jeter was told she was being terminated because of the loss of grant funding from the Office of Prosecution Services. Grace Jeter was not paid from that grant nor from any other grant.
“Investigator Brett Holmes was the second most tenured investigator in the office and his sole responsibility was aiding in the preparation of the prosecution of all drug cases,” the statement said. “The prosecution of those drug cases is funded almost exclusively by the Byrne Grant, which was funded at 200 percent of last year’s level.
“Finally, Brandy Smith was the second most tenured member of the support staff excepting the office manager. Mrs. Smith’s salary was not tied to or connected with any grant. All three of us were advised that we were being ‘let go’ because of the loss of grant funding,” the statement said.
“In addition, the excuse offered by Greg Gambril as to our termination is not consistent with his own efforts in the funding arena. Unbeknownst to most Covington County residents, Greg Gambril recently had local legislation passed doubling court costs with 100 percent of the additional revenue going to his office. Furthermore, the office receives some of its funding from the Byrne Grant which, as stated above, was funded at 200 percent of what it was last year.”
Gambril said Tuesday night that those who were dismissed “know full well there were additional reasons” for their terminations. “I’m not going to go in to the details,” he said.
He said the increase in court costs that passed the legislature this past year would not go into effect unless it is approved as a constitutional amendment in next June’s statewide elections. The increase in grant funding, he said, is earmarked for the ZeroMeth initiative and cannot be used for salaries.
Holmes, reached at home Tuesday night, said the “other reasons” cited by Gambril ran contrary to recent actions.
“Both Brandy and I recently received raises in the past month,” Holmes said. “And about a month ago, he sent Brandy a letter stating what a fine job she was doing.”
In their statement, Holmes and Smith concluded by saying they believed that all three terminations were politically motivated.
“We are not concerned about retribution and that is not our objective in issuing this statement. We simply intend for the people of Covington County to know the truth: We were and are good friends with attorney Walt Merrell who is widely rumored to be the front runner for the District Attorney election in November 2010,” the statement said. “We were fired not because of economics, but because of self-preservationist politics.
“As such, it should be noted that our termination is not why we now speak,” the statement said. “We simply speak now because we no longer have to sit quietly and bite our tongue while another fraud is perpetrated on the public. The truth is the truth and the public deserves to know.”
Asked if the terminations were political, Gambril said, “No, not at all.”
“It was no revelation to me,” he said of the possibility that Merrell, a former assistant district attorney, would run against him. “It has not been a secret in my office for several years.”
Gambril, a first-term district attorney, said he definitely plans to seek re-election next year.
“Prosecution has been my calling since 1992 and I plan to do this for the rest of my life,” he said.
Merrell said he has been encouraged to seek the office of district attorney and is considering a run. He will not make a final decision until this fall, he said.
Comments
Posted by cco (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wake up Covington County. If you can't smell the cow $%^& on this story, you need to go see the doctor. Three of the best county employees fired within 20 minutes.... Enjoy that seat while you have it DA, won't be long now. I hope you'll be searching for a job soon.
Posted by newday (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It dont sound to me like the termination of the three employees is not "political". It sounds like someone wanted them out of sight out of mind. Some people in Covington County who own a business or have the position to terminate far to often use it to their own advantage, and this is another case of it. Do they not realize that some people have familys to provide for?
Posted by roscopcoltrane (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Not a good political move there Greg, if you wanted them gone, you should have had a good reason. Kinda strange that Brett and Brandy (brother and sister) get fired on the same day? cco when you typed "DA" did you mean DA as in dumb ass or district attorney?
Posted by lawsuit (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
well walt will not get my vote and hope no one else will either ,i will fight hard against him getting votes .
Posted by nurse (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I certainly hope and pray that we have a new DA in 2010! Greg has been playing politics since he was ADA and in my opinion, he was useless then! Kudos to Brett and Brandy for standing up for what is right and letting the citizens of this county know exactly what is going on up there in that Court House.
Posted by admin23 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh well..he'll get mine and that will cancel yours.
Posted by lo1an2go (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This whole county is all about politics. I always said it's not what you know but who you know ( I won't finish my little saying because I don't want this statement to be removed). This hasn't just started and it is not going to end. People don't realize, but it is in every town everywhere. Anywhere there is politics there is corruption.
Posted by cbrown05 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
While Nero fiddled...Rome burned!!
Posted by bob (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I always wondered why our DA in Covington Co. never did any investigation into the criminal activities of Sherrie Phillips. Could this have been a cover-up as in "you pat my back and I'll pat yours"?? Sherrie Phillips had remarked that none of the JUDGES and LAWYERS would go against her. Apparently she was right .
Posted by troyqueen (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
well, well, well, you play with the enemy and then or mad because you get fired. Good for Greg. If you are not loyal to your boss you should be fired. Greg has done a great job for our county and will continue to do so. The good people of this county need to stand up and see what is going on and vote for Greg to remain in this position. I would rather have someone who was first the Assistant DA and then the DA was knows what is going on than people who are bullies and try to force people to do what they want them to do. You better remember that there are plenty of wolves in sheeps clothing.
Posted by Tankdude (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Which is true? One set of statements says one thing, then here is another. Does the left side of his mouth know what the right side is saying?
"District Attorney Greg Gambril tells CBS 8 News he's dismissed an assistant district attorney, an investigator and an administrative assistant. Gambril says the three firings are unrelated but general personnel issues are the reason behind them.
"They were reasons that were a long time in coming. The timing was right and I did what I felt was in the best interest of the future of the district attorney's office and for the taxpayers of Covington County," he said Tuesday.
Gambril says the assistant D.A. position will not be replaced due to lack of federal funding. He says the other two positions will be filled -- he hopes by the end of September. "
From WAKA website
Way to go Brett and Brandy!!
If the general public only knew what goes on sometimes is the world of county politics!
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"(W)well, well, well, you play with the enemy and then or (are) mad because you get fired. Good for Greg. If you are not loyal to your boss you should be fired. Greg has done a great job for our county and will continue to do so. The good people of this county need to stand up and see what is going on and vote for Greg to remain in this position. I would rather have someone who was first the Assistant DA and then the DA was knows (do what?) what is going on than people who are bullies and try to force people to do what they want them to do. You better remember that there are plenty of wolves in sheeps clothing" (O-K!)
*** LBW Offers English 101, 102 and even 098 for those who need them. Try to plan what you say before you say it so it makes sense.
Posted by lo1an2go (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think there could have been a better asst. DA to let go than Grace. One won't even make eye contact when talking to you. I don't know Grace personally but she seemed to be a good advocate for children.
Posted by tired (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
People in this county need to WAKE UP. Who personally in this forum would want someone working for them that were trying to get them ousted? None of you!!! Good for Greg for standing up for himself. So the newspaper ran a story and everyone thinks they know the "truth" now....wrong! Any person in a political or executive seat would have done the same thing, even Mr. Merrill if he were DA. Mr. Merrill is already pushing his weight around and he's not even close to having the integrity that Greg has. He is a bully who tries to oust the elders of his own church. And you want this for your DA? I'm sure that his supporters are his friends, as the saying goes, "birds of a feather flock together". Political dealings are all over this county as they are throughout the nation, you will not escape it. But please become EDUCATED about the contenders of this office before making any decisions. If you do this, I am sure that you will find that Mr. Greg Gambril is plenty capable and fair.
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So why are several of you trying to make this about Walt Merrell (not Merrill)?
Asked if the terminations were political, Gambril said, “No, not at all.”
Maybe you all should tell us how you know it was......
Posted by troyqueen (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So, we have a english teacher in here. Who cares if the spellings are wrong, you obviously understood the post. What would you have said if Greg would have said it was political? The same thing. People in politics will be criticized for everything they do or say, just like Walt MERRILL if he's elected. Obviously, from the paper, others tried to make this about being friends with Walt. Just as you have the right to criticize grammar, we have the right criticize ignorance. Why is it that people can criticize Greg, but not Walt? The employees issued statements regarding Walt, that makes him involved.
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually, I didn't understand it. That is why I asked.
Posted by Andalusia_Native (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with lo1an2go. Grace was a phenomenal ADA, especially for the kids of our county!!! NO one in the DA’s office will be able to handle these extremely sensitive cases on the level that Grace did. Our victims will suffer as a direct result of her termination. Thanks Greg! And I actually agree with one of the statements made by troyqueen, ‘I would rather have someone who was first the Assistant DA…’ Being an ADA first is a beneficial prerequisite in becoming the DA and I nominate the one MOST qualified and capable…Grace Jeter-Covington County District Attorney-2010!!!
Posted by alhm (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I also would like to nominate a former ADA to be a the next DA.. Walt Merrell. Thanks for letting us know what you look for in one, troyqueen.
I think it's great the Brett and Brandy let us, the people of Covington County, know who Greg really is. I agree that this man talks out of both sides of his mouth. Wake up Covington County. Elect a new District Attorney in 2010.
Posted by Kathy052 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How right you are about Grace. She did wonders with kids and none of us will know the truth behind the firing for right now I am keeping my mouth shut and trying to figure out why TROYQUEEN has to correct what people say. I understand that us southerners are a little slow and we are known for out slang. Just stick with the story and not being the school teacher.
Posted by sweetnannie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I personally thank Gamble for making sure someone was in jail that needed to be there. No one else cared.. He made sure it happened.
Other than that Andalusia just stinks to high heaven, always has.
Posted by StayInUtah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I have known Greg Gambril since I was just a little kid. Greg is an honest, caring man. If I was stuck in a situation and needed help, I would call on Greg before and of the crew on the other side of this story! I've also known 2 of the ones that were fired for most of my life and they all stick together like a pack of wolves when something happens to any of them. It doesn't really matter who is at fault, they will ALWAYS assume "It's not my fault, wah wah wah." It's almost funny to watch. Everyone knows it and rolls their eyes when it happens. I've never seen a group of people who love to start drama more than these people. I guess it's needless to say, Greg will be getting my vote in 2010!
TEAM GREG
Posted by realist (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't know two of the people who were fired very well, but I do know one of them quite well and I have a good guess as to the additional reasons the DA sited for the terminations in that specific case.
I don't pretend to know the whole situation or the climate in the DA's office, but I would definitely take this letter to the paper with a grain of salt and not be as hasty to judge Mr. Gambril as some folks seem to be.
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
He will need it.
Posted by tired (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually troyqueen didn't correct anyone. Someone corrected her. Please read all before posting.
Posted by alhm (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:47 a.m.
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Posted by tired (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Troyqueen did not correct anyone, someone corrected her. Please read all before posting.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Everyone needs to realize that Mr. Gambril has to remain much more tightlipped about his reasons for firing these employees. An employer can't just run out screaming to the world about why an employee was fired. The Holmes crew has never worried about that before, so why would we expect that to change now?
BMB
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Looks like someone has had to change their name to avoid prior statements being used against them.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nehemiah, I can only assume that you're talking about myself. I was somewhat worried about that when I chose my name. I picked up my name from the previous poster's comments. My username explains exactly how I feel and will represent my feelings on every article that I decide to post on. Furthermore, I understand the degree of stubbornness that the majority of the posters on this article represent, and fully expect you all to ramble on and on about me being StayInUtah's alias. Thankfully, I don't let people on your level phase me or my thoughts. I hope you have a great day and enjoy your lunch break!
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I, for one, am impressed but don't beleive you. Remember, what we say follows us even beyond the grave.
Posted by nurse (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, TEAM_GREG...why did Mr. Gambril air the terminations of these three people all over Channel 8 News if he has to be so tight lipped? It seems to me he was trying to cover the mess up before it hit the ceiling! And you are correct, the Holmes crew has always stuck together and will continue to stick together. They are a family and that is what families do. It just so happens that they are nice people and have a VERY LARGE extended family in law enforcement and in other areas and they too will stick together!
Posted by tired (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG, Nehemiah is only concerned with grammar and correcting other people.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mr. Gambril went to Channel 8 in an attempt to put some barracades out to stop the wild fire that was spreading throughout Covington County. This wild fire was ignited on Monday and continues to grow. This is just a typical case of bitterness. It happens too often when someone loses their job due to their own lack of performance. Blame is always put on the man in charge. Knowing Greg as I do, I can assure that the blame is not on his shoulders in this case!
Posted by No1Knows (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
well it doesn't really matter who is in there because things will never change. This county has the good ole boy system down to a fine art. At least be happy you can vote on the DA you want and other elected officals. I am a covicted felon thanks to Greg and i know what i did was wrong. But at least you have a say in who is in office i can't even leave this country. but i do get up everyday and read these comments and see how far the Ignorance in this county has spread. Also all thou a can't vote if i could it would be for greg because at least he already took of the bad business in his office
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
" I am a covicted felon thanks to Greg and i know what i did was wrong."
Congratulations, you've been awarded the "Most Contradicting Statement of the Year" award!
Posted by realist (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
No1Knows, could you clarify the last part of your last sentence, please? I don't get what you are trying to say.
Posted by tired (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Obviously you are slow KATHY 052 are you could read that troyqueen didn't correct anyone. DUH!!!!!!
Posted by alhm (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Team_Greg, y'all can't even stick together for the comments. No1Knows was on your side, which I think is also great for the cause.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tired, obviously you are slow! If you all are going to try and start this big movement against Greg Gambril, then please at least make yourselves sound intelligent enough to even have a sword in this battle. We could be talking about what color the sky is today and it would be so obvious which side we each represent. This is a typical white collar vs. blue collar war. I think we all know who will emerge in victory.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
alhm, I never claimed that he wasn't on the correct side. I just found his statement rather amusing.
Posted by alhm (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't think I understood your last comment, TEAM_GREG. Are you saying that you and Greg represent the white collar while Brandy, Brett and Grace represent the Blue collar? I think this is an entire town made of blue collars and I believe it is the blue collar that elect the white ones. Please continue with your great representation of just what Greg is. I think you are doing a fine job.
Posted by Friends2010 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You are right Team_Greg, he went to Channel 8 to attempt to stop a wildfire that he was stupid enough to start. I think it is about time that people in this county start to stand up for themselves against these so called high officals. For those of you that are so in favor of Greg, why don't you take a look at what he has really done for this county. Nothing, all he does is try to make himself look good by adding to his numbers. You all ask why is there nothing done about these people that are arrested over and over again and then put back on the streets to cause more problems. Well, here is why. If they get arrested and go before him and he pleds them down from Man. II to simple littering, they are free to go back out on the streets and Manufacture some more dope for your kids along with mine to get a hold of. But he does not care about that because he knows that they will be arrested again by the people that actually do their jobs in this county. Each time they are arrested and let go it adds one more knotch on his belt. Just adding to the numbers to make himself look good. He has given 2 different reasons now for letting these 3 individuals go. If he is such a great wonderful man, why can he not just tell the truth and quit crossing up his lies??? Why would you give 2 of them a pay raise and a letter sent to one stating what a wonderful job she has done and then turn around only a few weeks later and fire them??? Then make the comment that it has been a long time coming??? How long??? Did you decide to fire them before you gave them a raise??? Think about it people, it makes no sense. Yes, the 3 of them are very good friends and have alot of very good friends backing them, but if you were done the same way that they have been tell me you would not be upset. They were all wonderful people, they all did their jobs and exceeded all of the expectations set before them, none of them deserve what they got. All they want and the rest of us want is for him to be a man and give the real reason they were let go rather than to keep telling his lies!!! I consider them all to be family and I say WAY TO GO BRETT, BRANDY and GRACE!!!!! Don't ever lay down and be someones doormat!!!
Posted by trueandalusia (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
THIS IS PURE SH_____T . POLITICS POLITICS POLITICS
Posted by lo1an2go (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
alhm, there is not a politician in this nation that doesn't talk out of both sides of his mouth!!!!!!!! If you think there is you better get you're head out of the sand.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
alhm, don't twist my words around. I'm talking about this specific story. Your family is trying to make this out to be some big conspiracy, ie "Big guy vs Little guy." You are correct in saying that the majority of Covington County is made up of blue collar workers. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I believe that Greg represents everyone in this county equally regardless of their social or monetary status. Your ignorance is really starting to shine.
Posted by lawsuit (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
troyqueen said'if you are not loyal to your boss you should be fired" now so i guess if he tell's someone to deposit hush money from drug dealers or accept it they should ,,? what about keith hutcheson kin to gary in the da's office when he was aressted he was on 8 million dollor bond.Then faked a heart attack or something and got out i recall,and to this day he is still making meth and riding up and down union road on 4 wheelers, has his trial came up does this greg gambril keep watch on their activity when released from jail? no
Posted by alhm (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"This is a typical white collar vs. blue collar war. I think we all know who will emerge in victory."
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These are the words you typed not me. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
alhm, it's easy to take one sentence out of a paragraph and make anything look bad. Your comments really are annoying to read. Please drive on into town and find someone to proofread your mumbo jumbo.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm seriously getting a headache reading all of these disgustinginly illitereate comments. Do yourselves all a favor and hire someone to print Walt's signs in 2010. I can see you all parading around the square holding signs that read, "VOAT FUR WALT N 200010!"
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
*disgustingly*
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There will be enough money available to make sure they are spelled correctly.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
*disgustingly illiterate*
I told you all that I had a headache!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nehemiah, are you saying that Walt is going to buy this election?
Posted by swswilliam (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Until Alabama is no longer a "hire and fire at will" state, individuals can be fired for any reason, SADLY, including paranoia or political strategy. I feel certain that all three of the individuals fired were doing their jobs well. The firings were not financially motivated if Mr. Gambril intends to replace them (as per his quote to WAKA). That brings me back to paranoia and political strategy. In this difficult economic climate, three people have lost their source of income due to one individual's personal motivations and aspirations.
I had no complaints against Mr. Gambril until today. Congratulations. You're a politician.
Posted by Friends2010 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Team_Greg, YOU ARE AN IDIOT!!!! Could you read that???? It is spelled correctly!! :-) You do fit in wonderfully with Greg though, glad to know we still don't have any competition for the upcoming election. Have a great and blessed day!
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
He won't need to. I am saying enough "blue collar" people are tired of this that they will make their contrabutions to another campain to see that this joke doesn't continue. Whoever runs won't need someone else to write letters for them to ask us "blue collar" folks for our money.
Blue collar vs. White Collar, we will see won't we.
Posted by bluecollarguy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There should enough of these jobs available next year for everyone mentioned to have a chance at one in the judicial market. I've never met any of those folks being talked about but maybe Mr. Gambril having so many years under his belt should seek a 'higher' office' with his political support group, maybe Attorney General or State Represenative and move forward with his career and life and let Mr. Merrell have his chance at the DA's office for a term. They would probably BOTH win, with all the assistant's slots there'd be jobs for everybody and Covington County could work together and be positive for commerce, education, and retirement. Feedback please?
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Stubborn, stubborn, stubborn! Again, I was talking about this specific story. The election has nothing to do with Blue vs. White.
Brandy (or at least one of those Holmes), outside of your little circle of friends and family, what makes you think that you have no competition in the upcoming election? Are you going to stand outside the door and pass out pecans to people that "VOTE FOR CHANGE?"
Posted by Andalusia_Native (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Perhaps neither Greg nor Walt is the best option as DA for Covington County. I still say 'Grace Jeter-Covington County District Attorney-2010!!!'
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Brandy (or at least one of those Holmes), outside of your little circle of friends and family, what makes you think that you have no competition in the upcoming election? Are you going to stand outside the door and pass out pecans to people that "VOTE FOR CHANGE?"
Is Brett or Brandy running for anything?? I am so confused....put the pill bottle down.
Posted by sadshoper (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think everyone on here need to press the "Off" button on their computers and go outside and take a deep breath. For Goodness sakes people.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nehemiah, in her last comment she said, "You do fit in wonderfully with Greg though, glad to know WE still don't have any competition for the upcoming election."
Had you been able to read, there would have been no need in your previous comment. I was referring to the whole campaign, not Brandy or Brett as one.
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Glad that you cleared that up. I see you are still using your time wisely.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
WAULT WAULT HE BE ARE MAN IF HE CAINT DUE IT AINT NOBODY CAN!!! YEEHAW!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by Nehemiah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Glad that you cleared that up. I see you are still using your time wisely."
I see that finally decided to proofread a post. I'm just tickled pink!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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Posted by admin23 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Full of class TEAM_GREG..just what I expected. Thank you.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh, come on now! You know you got a kick out of that.
Posted by newday (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM-GREG, You are being iggnorant and taking this a little to far,Your post are getting ridiculous and childish, the comment about the pecans shows this. I am for neither Walt or Greg, but it seems to me that Greg had no "good cause" in terminating these 3 people, whom have familys to take care of. What does it matter if they are for Greg or against him? As long as they did their jobs and did them well, and since 2 were giving raises and one a letter of what a good job she was doing then it seems to me that they were doing their jobs like they should have been. I'm sure all the people who work in the DAs office are not for Greg, or anyone else who has or will hold that position, and it shouldnt matter either way. They go to work, do their jobs to the best of their ability, make their paychecks to take care of themselves and their familys and then go home and get on with their lives. Everyone has a right to whom they choose to vote for and whom they want in office, that doesnt mean they should get terminated over their views or opinions. And I'm sure I didnt spell everything in this post right or use correct "grammar",but o-well I wasnt aware that it had to be "grammaticlly correct" to be able to post our opnions. If it needed to be I guess the Star News would have offered spell check before posting comments. And if it's giving you such a headache then why dont you stop reading the comments, and stop posting responses to us uneducated people!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:26 p.m.
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Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Uh eye buleeve teem=grub suks.Huh huh huh huh!!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Uh eye buleeve teem=grub suks.Huh huh huh huh!!"
Great attempt at humor!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lord, lord. How childish these comments are.
Sherrie Phillips JOB/REPUTATION demise started with her fireing an honest employee.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Lord, lord. How childish these comments are.
Sherrie Phillips JOB/REPUTATION demise started with her fireing an honest employee."
Lord, lord. How speculative these comments are.
Posted by hammer1 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have read all of the above statements, I would have hoped that a person could work in this County as an employee without constantly being worried about losing their job. I know that the Deputy Sheriff's have to worry every four years and that is a shame. I feel compassion for the employees that lost their jobs and hope that they will resume employment as soon as possible. I would ask the public if they would vote for a Civil Sevice Act to protect the jobs of the individuals in the future.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Some of you people sound like you are 'ACORN ' employees.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hammer: That is something to really think about.
Posted by Friends2010 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well again, Team_Greg you have shown your ignorance. I applaud you! I am not Brandy, but I am a Blue Collar citizen that is telling you to sit back and watch the snowball melt because it is going to be really ugly when you and the rest of Greg's "team" are hit in the face with the truth and reality. I would love to be present the day that he has to pack up and move his belongs out of the DA's office though. Tsk, Tsk, my friend you will wish you had let this all go then.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hi lookey:
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why would I wish that I had let it all go? I won't be phased either way! I don't even live in Covington County. I do still have interests there though. I won't be on the courthouse steps that day for you to "tsk tsk" at me. All of this will be forgotten by the time the election rolls around. Greg will still be serving Covington County for many years to come!
Posted by hammer1 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
JOB PROTECTION, FAIR PAY, EQUAL PROTECTION, and a FAIR HIRING PROCESS FOR ALL THE CITIZENS OF COVINGTON COUNTY.
VOTE FOR AND ELECT ___________________FOR THE OFFICE OF ______________OF COVINGTON COUNTY.
2010 JUST BEGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I dont think people will forget these past years of corruption in Covington County. We will see. Not a threat, just a 'FACT ' !
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Please winkie, explain these past years of corruption, specifically in the DA's office.
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree winkie people will not forget.
Posted by buddie2008 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Greg Gamble needs to be fired his self he is covering up something and I hope he dont get D.A in 20010
Posted by kbklc (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I would vote for Merrell or Jeter in 2010!
Posted by kiddie2 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I LOVE that there are some people on here that have nothing better to do with their time than mock people for their comments on a matter that obviously does not concern them. If it did then they could give a comment that ACTUALLY applied to the topic and NOT badmouth the 3 involved! (TEAM-GREG). I consider 2 of these people to be a part of my family. Certainly the best of friends. NO, we do not rally around each other and cause drama....we care for each other. There is a difference. I can't sit and read this Negative Bull**** without commenting. So, referring to the comment that they stick together like a pack of wolves....at least us wolves have friends to stick by!!!!! I love it when people choose to let their mouths drool with all the negativity b/c it makes them feel important, but if you can't come up with a worthwhile comment, KEEP YOUR IGNORANCE TO YOURSELF!!!! I will continue to stand by my friends. Waiting for 2010 and NEW CHANGES!!!!
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG wrote..." Great attempt at humor!" Thank you.I want to thank you also for all of your comments.LOL they are all very funny!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I've made plenty of comments that applied to the topic at hand. If you consider these 2 family, then you definitely fall in to the "It's never our fault, we're full of drama" crowd! I've seen it for years in school and then the police force. They're one of a kind!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Everything/every case goes through the DAs office. And where is Sherrie Philips today, and then where are some who wrote bad check's, DUI, minor in consumption, thieft of property, not to mention pot smokers, meth makers, pill pusher's? Not all are in jail. Just a select few. Certainly not the 'BIG BOY's'.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Who are these "BIG BOYS" that you refer to? Hell, I could make anything up if I didn't have to specific and give examples. Come on winkie, make me a believer. Are you just going by what you've heard from the Holmes and their little crew? Better yet, are you part of the crew? Prove your accusations.
Posted by starnewsreader (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I liked sadshoper comment. But, I see none pressed the "Off" button. So, have a better idea. Everyone involved in this discussion meet at the Fair Grounds at 5:30 p.m., have a knock down drag out....... Last person standing wins. Case closed.
I know, I don't condone violence, it was meant as a joke.
:-)
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I dont know these 3 people would not know them if I met them on the street, but if they were doing their job as well as the Lady who Sherrie fired for doing her job; I say, "Stand firm" honesty will prevail. You will be vindicated.
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG wrote..."I've made plenty of comments that applied to the topic at hand."In your defense yes you have,most were not true or hair brained.So yes I agree with you.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Do I smell an ACORN RAT? Please someone open a window, the stink is gagging me.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
winkie, how are these two cases even related AT ALL? You mentioned years of corruption. Please explain yourself. Are you just blowing smoke or do you actually have any truth behind your statement. I'm challenging you to back up what you said. Are you able to?
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Team_Greg, Covington County is well know for haveing,"The Good Old Boy System",sorry you didnt know that.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WINKIE, GIVE ME AN EXAMPLE! HOW CAN YOU CONTINUE TO SAY THAT IF YOU CAN'T EVEN BACK IT UP? DO YOU KNOW HOW STUPID IT MAKES YOU SOUND? GIVE ME EXAMPLES!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I could,but that would make you happy.
Posted by Shamrock (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Winkie, remember the Honeymooners and Ralph Cramdon and Ed Norton when got ready to go the Racoon Hall with their "secret" coontail shake. Sounds like the politicians in C.C. to me.
I say: VOTE FOR PEDRO!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yea, that makes a lot of sense. That is exactly the response that I expected. That's how this thing has gotten so big. It's just a bunch of people making empty accusations with no way of proving any of it!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You tell me why/how the County is broke and the City is in great shape?
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What does the county being broke have to do with corruption in the DA's office? I'm done responding to you. You have turned out to be a follower like everyone else. You have made accusations that you can in no way prove. That's all that I needed from you. If you decide to give any examples to back up your accusations, we can talk about those.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Shamrock: ROTFL!!! I do I do remember. pathenley didnt understand . Its funny you remembered that and its so TRUE
Posted by Shamrock (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ALHM: thanks for your 9:47 post and what you discovered stayinutah likes to post. Isn't she the one that left Andalusia and now lets us all take a peek into her diary?
Why, if it's the same gal, she can't vote in elections here.
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LOL its funny how someone would think that everything is hunky dory in Covington county,when you have the probate judge who has been CONVICTED.Then you have a commissioner who has been charged with basically stealing.
Posted by viper (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 1:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well i must say all of these comments are just wonderful. There are a few people on here today that has worked with Gambril. There is also a Holmes on here commenting. But she has no idea about what she is talking about, she just falling in suit with the rest of the family. Any Smart person would see this as a chance to better this city. I agree Gambril does not need office again. But the Holmes dosent need to be in there either. Don't get me wrong Brett has done a great job in that office. He probably is the best investigator up there. But some of the other things he has done doesn't give him the right to have that job. If i'm not mistaken an investigator with the DA's Office was fired not to long ago for doing basically the same thing. There are a lot of ethic violations going on in that office. If you ask me they should all be fired. We need change in that office. And I Also don't think that someone 2 faced like Merril doesn't need to be in there either. I promise you if they would make some of those employees in the DA's blow in one of those breath test things half of them would be drunk. Are at least one of them i know for a fact. Driving a state vehicle to a liquior store to buy liquior doesn't seem right. I think all the Case's Gambril, Brett, and Brandy has been involved with should be looked over again by a higher Office to uncover the cover ups.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
T_G: State's, County's & City's, are all in trouble because of corruption within our elected official's. I see you dont read/watch the News.
Posted by Lynne_Holmes (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am Brett and Brandy's mom. For what it is worth Brett is out of town and Brandy is at Wal-Mart so I guess if you need to belittle my kids - I can take it. There are a lot of rumors, ideas, whatever you want to call them, floating around. I certainly am not going to try to make excuses for anyone or for whatever your condemnations are of this family on here. If you would feel better getting Tony or me "told" our phone number is in the book or you can come and see us. For you see, when you talk about my child(ren) you're talking about me. Most parents are that way and it really doesn't matter how old one is.
I'm sure that the remarks that will be made about me will be hurtful and actually, I could help you with some of them ("My reputation has always preceded me", "People like you don't exist in my world" ). I've heard many so take your best shot! And don't worry about correcting my grammar or puncuation, not important.
Now to what I need to say and probably should have in the beginning...... most of you don't know alot about what is going on in all of this situation - nor truely care. It's just plain fun to argue. Others think you have "a dog in this fight" because of past issues and - maybe you do. Attacking my family won't solve the problem, albeit it may make you feel better. Greg Gambril did what he did to better his career. I would have done the same if I thought it would help me. Could I tell of things that I know about Greg or that he(Greg) has told me? Sure I could. But what purpose would that serve? Who knows what the future holds for any of us, I may need his help,he could need mine.
As for Walt Merrell, he's my friend as well as Hannah his two little girls and another on the way. Will he run for the DA's job? I don't know. Will someone else - again don't know.
Will we pass out pecans as political favors, probably not. However, when I was little I got them as Trick or Treat items! Blue Collar/ White Collar, oh I guess blue, we have to work for our money and make ends meet. We wouldn't know any other way to live. And oh, pecan people are good folks, it's just a way the Lord provided a little extra money at the right time of year for folks that don't mind working. Ever thought about that before? land taxes, Christmas. Ask older folks and they will tell you so don't make fun of these people.
In conclusion, I hope that before this gets worse please think about the words you use, the people being hurt, and is it really worth it to you - whoever you are. Opinions are great, we grow from our differences. I don't, nor can't, believe that this event was ever meant to become a personal vendetta. If so, I can assure all of you - it didn't start here.
Thank you
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey how much will I get for Eliots this year?
Posted by viper (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mrs. Holmes i think You are a wonderful woman for making that comment. Brett and Brandy are blessed to have a mom like you. Its like this, if everone cared about this community, and the welfare of this county, instead of their politics. We wouldn't have these problems. everyone has faults, as do Brett, Brandy, Myself, and everyone else, but to be done the way Gambril did. Thats just low. If it needed to be done and from seeing the things that i seen, it needed to be, it should have been done a different way. People don't care about other people anymore, thats what is wrong with this place.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lynne, I find it rather amusing that you take offense to people talking about your family! Some members of your family have been running around town for the last 2 days saying horrible things about Greg. How is this any different. My niece is a friend of your daughters on facebook. She referred to Greg as "Pineapple Head." There are many other hurtful things being spread across facebook by your family and others. Again, please explain how this is different. I've sat in your living room before and heard y'all ramble on about others. Now, it's your family...it's somehow different? By the way, about the pecans...I love them. No problems with that line of work either.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
viper, have you sat down and had a meeting with Greg about why these 3 were fired or are you just speculating and jumping on the wagon with everyone else?
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Your right Viper. Mrs. Holmes, please forgive me if I've said anything to offend.
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hahah! Pineapple head Hahah! so somebody called another person pineapple head.Uh get over it!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm Outaaaa here........................... family/friendship feud
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wasn't offended. What offends me is when Lynne gets on here whining about people talking about her children. I'D BE WILLING TO BET that each one of her children have said something bad about Greg Gambril within the last 15 minutes. That goes for her as well!
Posted by Shamrock (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lynne Holmes: Very well presented, and I hope very well received. You have a great attitude.
An old French expression of my grandmother's (it translates better in the French) "Some people are born to have a large loaf, and some are born with a small loaf." You can apply many meanings from that saying.
God bless your family.
Posted by admin23 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG..have you sat down and had a meeting with Greg? If so, I would certainly like to know what was told to you. If it is not the two stories he has already given. I personally appreciate the respect and opinions of each one of you on this post. I am Brandy Holmes Smith. I am proud of the job I did for the citizens of Covington County and I will never say that I nor Grace nor Brett did anything but our jobs. There are many others in that very office, courthouse, and in this county that will say the same. Differences of opinions, everyone will have their own. I was there. I know what was said, and as previously stated in an earlier comment by my mother, he did what he thought was right. I have no hard feelings for what was done. I will survive, it may be handing out pecans, mowing lawns, I will do what I have to do..I work for a living. I'm not ashamed of what has happened to me, I have no reason to be.
Posted by realist (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think part of the problem here is no one commenting (except probably Mrs. Holmes) knows for sure the other reasons the DA had for firing these three and whether or not they were legitimate. Unless the paper prints and interview with Gambril where he explains those reasons and gives proof to back them up or the opposite happens and they print an interview with the folks who were fired and their proof that their firings were politically motivated there is little reason to continue discussing this.
Saying Greg Gambril is a great guy or the Holmes family is a wonderful family may be generally accurate but it's not enough to conduct an argument this vehemently. Bashing the side you don't agree with is even worse, considering I haven't seen anyone post any solid evidence of how one side or the other is in the wrong. I have my opinion just like everyone else and I have reason to believe I'm right based on past experiences, but I don't know specifically what happened here so I'm going to wait and see what happens before I completely make up my mind.
Last time I checked speculation and hearsay are not enough to string anyone up, so cool your jets and wait and see what new facts are made public over the next few days. I'm sure we'll be seeing more about this in the paper and on channel 8.
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey nothing wrong with handing out pecans.Pass some my way lol.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You sure got back from Wal-Mart quickly!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I personally dont know any of these people and only they know the truth, but you can betchaa the "People"of CC will be listening and watching all elected offical's.
Posted by Shamrock (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TeamGreg: 2:30 post. "I'd be willing to bet..." AND YOU AREN'T DOING THE VERY SAME THING?
Things tend to get rather NASTY when jealousy and hatefulness is in the air.
You all need to chill out, behave like God's children should - respectfulness and patience, please.
You make me feel creepy inside the way you go on.
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yep the creepster.
Posted by bluecollarguy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
All these young lawyers are good people wih good families in town with young families still in school I suppose, and its certainly a hard job since the people that run afowl of the law live there and have families there also. Lots of the customers that run through the 'court system' settle down after a while and become workers, parents, and grandparents themselves and wind up at out at Johnson Park, groceries stores, county fairs, etc., etc., and follow small town southern life once their life is back in order once again and become productive customers for area merchants, home buyers, medical patients, and taxpayers, and yes, even voters again. I think the best man that helps as he goes, a good family man, that knows everyone in the county would be Grady Lanier. A seasoned lawyer that has helped more people mend problems right there in his office
with logic and family values whether they had the money or not. I think he should run again, or else be the family court Judge, he's just a very good fellow. And if nothing else prevails, everybody's reading this hot story it seems, just wnated to thank Mr. Lanier for his decades of family service to the people of Covington County, Alabama.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
bluecollarguy, is this Grady?
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Judge Joe Brown is on!!!
Posted by Jess04 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
At what point did this turn into a slamfest against the Holmes? So what they are a family that stands behind each other. If everyone could be as fortunate.
TEAM_GREG.. You are offeneded by a woman voicing her own opinion? You came here along with many others and voiced yours.
Posted by beigecollergal (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So to switch subjects for just a sec...anyone else notice that this article was written by a third grader? I mean, I get that the Star News is now New York Times or anything, but c'mon! I wonder what the editor thought as he sifted through notes written in purple crayon?
Basically, this whole thread of name calling is merely a symptom of bad journalism. Just pulling a few quotes from a clearly biased (not badmouthing the ones fired just noting that their position is clearly biased) letter is nothing more than rabble rousing.
Hopefully, the paper will see fit to print a piece that more thoroughly examines the problem from an objective standpoint.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Exactly Jess. I'm offended by her getting on here and bitching about people talking about her children when her children are out doing the same thing! That's how they work....BLAME, BLAME, BLAME - GOSSIP, GOSSIP, GOSSIP!!!! Of all of the things in this town that they've been involved in over the past, it's NEVER been their fault! NEVER EVER EVER!!!!
Posted by Shamrock (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
beige: I like your user name. Thanks for your post. I think the grade level of postings kept good folks out of the melee. "Au pays des aveugles les borgnes sont rois" (In the country of the blind the one-eyed men are kings)!!!!
Posted by beigecollergal (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well some good ole name calling on a message board is cathartic for some. I've seen worse out of this crew. I really love that even a couple of thousand miles away from my hometown, I can still relive HS drama via the interwebs.
Posted by Tankdude (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG, I have read your post on this blog and feel I must say this. No offence to you or anyone else on here. I have known the entire Holmes family my entire life. I have be in a few situations with Brett that were quite "harry". Brett has always been truthful and honest with anything to do with his job and law enforcement, even if it might put his butt in a sling. Always, always has been side by side with any and all fellow brothers, even if he might disagree with them. Right is right and wrong is wrong. I DO NOT KNOW what happened at the courthouse, but just plain beeing rude and hateful about one's family is wrong. I agree with Lynne 100 percent, just like I personally told Tony after her post.
If you want to comment, by all means do so, just have a little courtesy and respect in the post.
I am a parent and would not have been as nice as Lynne if it were my child(ren).
Again, no disrespect to anyone.
Posted by covingtoncountycitizen2008 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG, I guess you fall under that movie quotes "You ate to many paint chips as a kid", and "You must have live under too many power lines". Dude, you are lost as lost can be. You open your mouth and run it just like Greg and only $#%^ pours out of it. I know the whole story and obviously you don't from what I have read. I was talking to an officer the other day who told me that he was on his way to getting areested for not testifying in a case that he believed the defendant was being done wrong by Greg (yes your DA). The officer told me that Greg said "You don't know how much political pressure I am getting out of Montgomery to prosecute this kid". The officer tried to do what he felt was fair. This officer has never lied to me or any other person I know and I had heard this rumor until finally running into him the other day. So, you think that things are not politically motivated? If you do then you are gullable. Hell I am not even a police or work in that field but can find out more than some just by asking. You look at a price at the grocery store before you buy it, why not look at who you are voting for before you vote. It's that simple. I have had a couple of Dealings with Mr. Merrell, some good and some bad, but I will definitely support him for DA. Good luck to the families that lost their jobs. Their is a lot of us that are standing behind you.
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well I will say this its raining in Opp Al.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Greg is someone's child as well Tankdude. Her children brought this on THEMSELVES when they started running around town badmouthing Greg. HOW DO YOU PEOPLE NOT UNDERSTAND THAT? I've never seen such hardheaded, stubborn people concentrated in one place in my entire life!
Posted by Jess04 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG: Isn't that what any good mother would do?
Posted by 3kids (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jess04--you hit the nail on the head when you said that that about the Holmes family sticking together and about them being fortunate. If only everyone had that type of support system. But then, that is what gets to some, they have never had or known that kind of bond--and probably never will. And that my friends is when the "green-eyed" monster of jealousy rears its ugly head!
I hope that all is revealed in due time, and that the Holmes family stand fast to their beliefs and to each other.
As far as the pecan remarks, many families use "pecan money" for many things. Maybe you've never picked up pecans for a little extra money, maybe you've been very fortunate to have plenty. There's nothing wrong with that at all. With that said, good luck to all involved.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
covingtoncountycitizen2008, you're comments mean nothing to me. All you have done is make more empty accusations! If this is true, let's hear names. Otherwise, you're no different than the rest of these stubborn buffoons on here!
Posted by beigecollergal (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
@Tankdude and all who have rallied around Mrs. Holmes for her chastisement:
Remember, they brought this themselves. I am not saying whether or not they deserved to be fired, but they started the discussion. They sent the letter. They made the story happen in the first place.
Have some of the comments been over the line? Probably. Does anyone REALLY care whether some low level bureaucrats lost a job? Probably not (at least not the ones commenting here). Is it more fun just to rile up the people who do? Most certainly. (See: "troll")
Anyway, this is just what happens on the internet when a thread isn't closely moderated (which ASN apparently isn't). This is also what happens when an office place disagreement is passed off as news.
Posted by Tankdude (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I would hope Greg is someone's child. My point taken. Everyone on here is someone's child/parent. Do you have kids? Put yourself in the same situation. How would you feel? Comments are fine, but namecalling and being rude are unnecessary. Everyone has an opinion, but only a certain few know the facts. Let the facts be just that.
Again, I have not commented to offend anyone.
Posted by beigecollergal (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
@Team_Greg
http://trollcats.com/wp-content/uploads/...
:)
Posted by admin23 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope, Team_Greg, that as you make these remarks the one you're representing is aware. Because of having worked for him for three years, and I as thought I knew him, he would not have previously allowed such comments to be made.
As far "bashing" Mr. Gambril I never did. I on many occasions did acknowledge when confronted that I had a friendship with Mr. Merrell and his family. I had nothing to hide, but at the same time, I also informed Mr. Gambril he was my boss and he was who signed my checks, not Mr. Merrell. So the story of us "bashing" Mr. Gambril is very untrue. That my dear, is the rest of the story.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tankdude, you're not worth my time. You're obviously too dense to realize what is going on! Is there anyway that we can get an ignore button? IDIOT!
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Here we go again.
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG you seem like a very angry person.
Posted by Tankdude (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
When the going gets hot and close to home, let the name calling begin.
Say what you want, but everyone, (almost everyone) that has commented on the site understands what I have said.
You have taken my comment to heart because you know exactly what I said. I have not taken anyone's side one this matter except Lynne's comment about a mother standing up for HER children.
If this were My children, rest assured I would not stop, especially since you stated you had been in their home. Be a grownup and go back to THEIR home and state your mind, in a civil way. I am sure Lynne would just love that!!!
Posted by louise63 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mrs. Holmes - I'll bet Lauren's mom knows how you feel - your kids/family did a pretty good job bashing her this week end!
Sorry, I know its not subject related...just saying..
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh my, I sure hope Mrs. Gundy (Mr. Wingard) doesn't wonder upon this thread. I'm worried that he would literally drop dead in his tracks. He would be so disappointed in the horrible misuse of the English language. Brandy, you tried really hard on that one. I even noticed a few big words. The problem is, you crammed just a few too many words in a few of those sentences. Anyhow, it's getting better. As far as your family not bashing Greg's name around town, I'll be back shortly with the proof.
Posted by andy2utah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh the irony.
Glad I'm not in the spotlight anymore.
Posted by beigecollergal (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
All of my coworkers are literally rolling on the floor right now reading this. I really wish I was FB friends with all of the players in this little game so they could get a better picture.
seriously, reddit.com needs to see this
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ashley Morgan he is a pineapple head.
Brandy Smith likes this.
Ashley Morgan Just so we are all understand, Greg Gambril is making news tonight saying he fired Brett, Brandy and Grace becuase it was what it is best for the tax payers of Covington County. He did not mention his constant state of paranoia. Yesterday someone dusted off his balls and brought them to him so that he could find the courage to go thru with this. He... Read More fired them simply over a friendship they have with Walt Merrill. Wow, Greg, you were a huge mistake to the people of Covington County. "Remember Your Friends in 2010."
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh lord those liberals have arrived.
Posted by trueandalusia (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ERYAGO
Posted by andy2utah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
louise63: Yes, they did. And even though I knew exactly who they were, I kept my mouth shut.
Since I know nothing about this subject or the reasoning or politics behind it, I'm going to go eat some small children, worship Satan and call my lesbian girlfriend.
Y'all have fun.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The above quotes were taken from my niece's facebook!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lauren, HILARIOUS!
Posted by admin23 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
And your point...yes it was on Facebook. So? I did no bashing. As far as Lauren goes what she posted on the Star News allowed herself for comments...just as I did. So, good luck Team_Greg..good luck.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Brandy,
"So the story of us "bashing" Mr. Gambril is very untrue. That my dear, is the rest of the story."
You seem to be a little dishonest. Did that have anything to do with your dismissal?
Disclaimer: I'm being completely speculative and have no reason to believe that Brandy is as dishones at work as she is online.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lookeyhere: I told you there were ACORN employees in here, open a window, please
Posted by FLGIRL (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM GREG, with your less than productive life, and everyone else with there negative comments needs to back the h#$% off of Brett and his family. Has anyone besides my self noticed how this TEAM GREG has been commenting since 9 o’clock this morning? Get a freaking job and a life.
I do not know all of the Holmes family personally but I do know Brett, and have now for a while. If I could say anything about him it would be that he is a very honest and a very loyal friend to our family.
Now TEAM GREG, as far as the pecan remark and your comments on white collar/blue collar. My family has harvested pecans in this area for many, many years. BLUE COLLAR WE ARE! And I can assure I’ve had my blue collar #$% has been whipped with more money than your white #$% has ever seen.
GO TEAM BRETT!!!!!!!
Posted by bubba (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, well. How does it feel to be where you two are now Brett and Brandi?
You two, and your wife Brett, have written snide BS comments about someone else on here that is giggling his backside off right now.
But, you say the people need to know the truth. I remember when the truth didn't concern neither of you (and conin1) when you made your comments public. Didn,t care who you hurt or if it cost them their job or if their family would suffer.
But worry not buckaroos. Polictical favors are abound. You two got your last jobs that way and I'm sure you will get your next jobs the same way.
It's a political office. There is not one person who made a negative comment about Gambril that would not have the done same thing. I don't support Gambril nor Merrill. Things will never change regardless of which may win.
Posted by hammer1 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Question? will the jobs be posted in September? I wonder who will get hired? Only Questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
FLGIRL, money is dirty, I hope your ass doesn't get an infection!
Posted by admin23 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Team_Greg....I don't know you. I would have to assume you are a dishonest, untrustworthy, immoral, uneducated, low life who has nothing better to do than bash someone on the internet. This all coming from the posts you have made today. Maybe, just maybe, you will find something better to do with your time.
As far as my comments to Lauren, they were as follows:
Posted by admin23 (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 9:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I as well agree with Festus and alhm. As far as, Alabama coming out of the cave of ignorance, if the cave of ignorance that we live in is the cave of God's love and the ability to trust in our Lord, for our Lord to be able to pull us through the tough economic times that our country is in..I'll stay in my cave of ignorance. I prefer it.
Lauren, you may feel you live somewhere else and have the knowledge of the South to where you can speak of it in such a nature, you have no knowledge of the way things are, but a few. As Fetus stated before, speak with those people, just as you say the others were categorized, you have not only done the same but the same things you listed above as the emails were doing to you.
So sorry you have such a hard heart for Alabama and our beliefs in our Lord. I will pray for you tonight. God Bless
Now, if you would like to take the time to review them for yourselves in her letter to the editor, please feel free to do so.
Finally, I will say it's been fun, thanks Team_Greg for being the person I needed you to be all day today. It's been a blast.
Posted by trueandalusia (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
YOU KNOW YOU KNOW THATS WHY WE HIRED YALL.
ONLY A FEW WILL GET THIS.
Posted by FLGIRL (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let me get that last sentence correct – LOL
BLUE COLLAR WE ARE! And I can assure you I’ve had my blue collar #$% whipped with more money than your white #$% has ever seen.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
could the Mrs. Gambril be haveing a fit? No offence, just wondering.
Posted by beigecollergal (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
^I literally have no idea what you just said there
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Brandy, you avoided most of my last comment. You implied that your family hadn't been spreading bad words about Greg. Are you going to retract that statement now?
Posted by andy2utah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Brandy, don't forget this one (interesting considering you haven't even been in the same room with me since 1993 or so):
Posted on August 16 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
andy2utah...knowing you for a long time, as I have, I can say that you are not only just like you were in school but have never changed. Yes you were a bookworm, you grew up in a broken home, many times broken and that was your only source to keep your life somewhat the same, to keep your nose in a book instead of facing reality. Once you moved off you really were forgotten until you decided to send a letter to the Star News in which you "bashed" the people of Covington County. Once again, you've felt that was something you needed to do, but not only the people who send emails in Covington County but to the people in this great State as well and I personally as well as any other proud citizen in this state do take offense. I'm glad you're satisfied with your 106 comments, this one will make 108 and I'm proud to say 108 to get to tell you how sorry I am for you that your life has come to such a pathetic place you feel the need to say such about a wonderful place to live and a wonderful community of people.
Good luck in Salt Lake Lauren..you're going to need luck wherever you go with an attitude like yours.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
FLGIRL, you're not making any sense at all. Hold on, let me try saying that in another way:
FLGAL, yo contry ass dont be makin no sense gul!
There, I bet she gets it now!
Posted by FLGIRL (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
7 hours later and still no life! So very very sad! TEAM GREG you are a waist of air. But a must say this has been quit a laugh.
Posted by beigecollergal (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
did someone really just get called a nerd? on the internet? wow...they say high school never ends, but that was ridiculous
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Looks like Brandy was dishonest once again. Does anyone notice a trend?
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
so it appears that most of you know each other...why not just take this on down to the square and duke it out. hell, maybe that channel 8 camera will catch the whole thing going down and we can all watch.
basically, all i've heard all day is a bunch of whining from a bunch of people that have still not learned that life isn't fair.
you don't win all the time.
get over it.
and FLGAL, I'm pretty sure it's against the law to destroy legal tender...and if you recirculated those bills after wiping your ass with them...shame on you.
Posted by trueandalusia (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?????
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Team_Greg, you're a moron...most of what you've said today has actually employed logic. That tactic is clearly a bad one here.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
youcrazy, you may want to rephrase "duke it out!" You never know what you may see on the square with this crew! It all depends on these people interpret that!
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
AND NOW WE START WITH THE CAPS.
I LIKE TYPING IN CAPS BECAUSE IT MAKES ME LOOK IMPORTANT...no wait, it just makes me look like a petulant (rude) child
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
youcrazy, I've searched and searched my computer for a "redneck" language, but I just can't find it. I think I would be a little more well received around here if I could talk like a 3rd grade professional catfisherman.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone else get the feeling that the entire Holmes clan is sitting in a circle around the computer trying to come up with what to say next?
Posted by Tony_Holmes (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Give me a minute to say what I have to say and I'll be off of here. I'm Tony, Brett, Brandy, Amanda, and Ashley's dad.
I was not going to get in this but one of you left me no choice.
Greg did for what ever reason what he felt he had to do. I'm alright with that, not happy, but alright with it. Greg was, and I hope still is my friend I try never to burn bridges.
I do wish I could have changed the outcome but its too late for that. All of you have a right to your opinion. I don't have a problem with that either.
I do have a problem with Team_ Greg bashing my family. I don't believe you have ever been to my home or any where close but let me invite you now. If you don't want to come give me a call. If you have, then we'll talk about old times. I'm at home now 427-4418.
I'm willing to bet you won't but if you do I'll log back on and tell all the people on here you did.
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess I stumbled upon this whole thing to late to get involved...seems after everyone goes home from work nothing gets said. Maybe that kind of lackadaisical (lazy) attitude is what got these kids fired in the first place.
Posted by trueandalusia (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
GOOD LUCK TONY I DONT THINK YOU WILL GET THAT CALL
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TYPE LOUDER! I DON'T THINK HE CAN HEAR YOU!!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tony, I'll say it again. If your children had not been out dragging Greg's name throught the dirt, I feel very confident that I wouldn't be here doing the same thing to them. I've actually been VERY tame in all that I could say. For that, you should thank me. I can be reached at 617-861-3962 and I welcome your apology. Hell, we can even talk about old times if you want, ya hear?
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tony, I'm awaiting your call. I'm only going to be home for about 10 or so more minutes. Please speed it up! Are you out playing leapfrog with unicorns or something?
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A report says there is cocain residue on 95% of all paper money. I hope no one is a brown noser.
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
rather brash, brandishing (displaying) your actual home phone number on the internet...once something like that gets out there...yikes, who knows what manner of freaks and weirdos you open yourself up to.
what I teach my children is that you should never give out personal information on a forum. use the internet safely. :)
Posted by Tony_Holmes (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG, unlike yourself, I called the number listed. My number is correct. As I felt earlier by your posts you have proven yourself to be the coward I already knew you were.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
winkie, didn't I tell you to go home a long time ago? You fail everytime you attempt to be humerous. It's just NOT FUNNY winkie!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh Tony, Tony, Tony...did you at least crack a little smile (after getting over feeling like a dumbass) when you heard the recording on that number? Just curious. I hope that I brightened your day just a tad. I bet y'all are truly regretting raising such a stink about all of this aren't you?
Posted by jturner7477 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TEAM_GREG, you said you don't even live in this county. If you don't live here why should any of this concern you? Why is it ok for you to badmouth anyone you want but nobody else is allowed to badmouth Gambril? I'm pretty sure the right to free speech isn't only your right. It is obvious to me that if two of the firees were given raises and one was commeded for their work shortly before being fired then money was not the issue.
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
winkie, it's more heavily concentrated on 1's than any other and FLGAL made it clear that she was having her ass wiped with big bills...i think she's good there.
I know i've been harping on this, but jeeze, really? is that a measure of wealth? I mean, I use solid silk toilet roll personally. I find that it's just as frivolous (unnecessary) but not nearly as rough on the bunghole.
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jturner7477: read the whole thread before commenting.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jturner, my problem has been the Holmes whining about being badmouthed themselves, when in fact, they have been out badmouthing Greg. That's my problem pal. If you'd go back and read (I know that's asking a whole lot) my earlier posts, you would understand.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jturner, one more thing. I did say that I don't still live in the county, but I do still have interests in the county. That, my friend, is why I'm involved in this conversation. Hurry back to the kitchen now. You're hamburger helper is going to burn!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WAKA, if you are reading this, please feel free to use any of my quotes in your next news story!
Posted by pjcsoftball (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm glad I moved away from the 'Melting Pot' known as Andalusia. No future in this town, get out while you can, people.
Posted by drugbuster (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It seems that Grace had a heart for children with her sexual awareness program and the DA pulled the plug on that. He thought she was getting too much attention and not him. How arrogant of him to deprive the kids because of his own insecurity. What kind of DA does not let his own staff have EMail in his office? Is he afraid they will campaign against him on-line? His funding is public record. Look to see if there has been a cut of that magnitude. For the record, you won't find any. What a desperate move on his part, not to mention political suicide. He will unseat himself if given a little more rope!!!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ROTFL!! I JUST HAVE TO COME BACK AND READ T_G COMMENTS. WHAT CRAP!!!!!!!!! Please pass the money wipes
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
oh and Mr. Holmes, welcome to the 21st century...it's a wonderful and exciting place. Since you are apparently new here, we'll try and take it easy on you.
See, since the internet has become so pervasive, the whole idea of bullying has changed. Whereas used to, you could just invite someone over for a good old ass whoopin', now you are likely communicating with someone all the way on the other side of the world.
Nowadays, we denizens (inhabitants) of the world wide web have just taken to making fun of each other. It's called "Trolling" which i think beigecollergirl referred to earlier. See, likely what happened here is that Team_Greg doesn't give two sh!ts what is going on in City Hall in Andalusia, Alabama. Likely, he is sitting up in Flint, WA laughing his ass off (LHAO if you will) that he got some crazy redneck so fired up that he put his telephone number on the internet.
dude, you gotsta chillax. it's just the internet...
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
drugbuster, have you actually even looked into why the program was cut or are you just throwing out empty accusations like the rest of the clan?
Posted by WAtidefan (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
andytoutah (Lauren): you know you orchestrated this entire episode just to remove yourself from the spotlight :-) I'm kidding you!
Thanks to all (most of you anyway) for the hilarious reading. It has brought so many fond memories of life in the South. Reading this reinforces to me that there are constants in the universe.
I love the South, especially Alabama so this isn't trashing or slamming or making fun. Just enjoying the reading. Oh, and one more thing Lauren, if you really did orchestrate this...job well done.
Posted by jturner7477 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
let me tell you this team_greg. i read every comment posted and all it tells me is you are one stupid sob! you talk a big game. i would love to see you face to face. do you think you can't have your ass beat down?
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
youcrazy....You, my friend, have just been inducted into the "Post of the Day" Hall of Fame. Congratulations. Your prize is a good ol' country boy ass whoopin. Turn left past the car on blocks and stop at the 3rd pecan tree on the left to claim your prize!
Posted by andy2utah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So here's the thing.
Three people got fired--people with families, wives, children, health insurance costs, bills to pay and parents who care about them. While this story did provide me with some satisfaction after the virtual ass-beating I received last weekend, I think everyone needs to take a step back and realize these are PEOPLE we are talking about.
I haven't seen Brandy since about 1993, and I don't have a memory of Bret since probably 1998. I have no idea why either of them were fired. I do not know what they do in their spare time or what they post on Facebook. I don't even know what kind of people they are since I haven't seen them in what seems like forever.
I do, however, know what it feels like to be publicly drug through the mud for no reason. And even if Brandy and Ashley had something to do with that, their family still does not deserve this lashing.
Perhaps, as rgodwin so eloquently put it, "I have destroyed myself" since "my family didn't raise me this way." I will tell you what my family did teach me, however--the Golden Rule. You know, that rule that you should only do to others what you would wish them to do to you.
Am I angry at Brandy and her cronies for the things she said about me last weekend? Sure--who wouldn't be?! But do she and her family deserve this treatment? Probably not.
Regardless of how I feel about the Bible and its importance in my personal life, it does have some good things to say (like many of the world's other religious texts). We could probably all learn from it in situations like these. (Remember the whole thing about loving your brother and casting the first stone?)
Don't worry, Brandy, Lynne and Tony - as someone told me last weekend, this will all pass as soon as the next "big story" hits in a couple days.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jturner, please refer to youcrazy's post above. You should have been included in that.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lauren, the difference in this story and your story is that this one will not pass. These folks aren't ones to sit back and let the fire smother itself. They will continue to run around laying blame. Don't believe me, see for yourself!
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
team_greg: thanks...just doing my part to educate the masses about our new technology.
"Now you know, and knowing's half the battle!"
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Seriously, I have blogged for ever and I know T_G is actually hurting Greg with all this ye ya. Just plain makeing a fool out of her/his self. We all know this blogg has been entertainment for the homebound on a rainy day. Remember the truth will come out eventually and people wont forget and if we do then cyber space holds everything we say forever.
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
dude, seriously...the internet.
Posted by nurse (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Team_Greg (Lauren or one of her family members), you really should find something else to entertain yourself! You have posted over and over and over...and over...and over. If you knew the whole story you wouldn't be defending Greg the way you are. Yes, he fired 3 employees...that is fine, he has a job to do. No, he should not have plastered it all over the Channel 8 News. Unfortunately, people lose their jobs...but their bosses are not all over the TV telling a little story about it. I have known the Holmes' for quite sometime. I went to church with them and I was in school with Brett, Brandy, Amanda and Ashley. I wasn't any of their best friends, but I know they are kind and honest people. And, everyone is entitled to an opinion. You have expressed yours and they have expressed theirs and everyone else, like me, has put their two cents in. We all need to just let sleeping dogs lie. Nothing we say or do on this forum is going to change the outcome. The Holmes' and many others, including myself, are going to campaign against Greg...BIG DEAL! That is why we live in America, so that we can have a say in our government.
In closing, if you truly dislike this county, town, state, perhaps you should stay away and that includes the local newspaper. You have done nothing but belittle the Holmes' and the people of this community. Shame on you!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
winkiedinkie, I'm pretty sure that this isn't considered a blog! At least get your terms straight before you start rambling!
Posted by andy2utah (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can honestly say I have no idea who Team_Greg is, and in fact, I don't agree with many of his posts. Sorry.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
nurse, Greg would have never been on TV last night if the Holmes hadn't issued their statement and made sure the town and anyone would listen heard what they were saying! At least get your facts straight.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can honestly say I have no idea who andy2utah is, and in fact, I don't agree with many of his posts. Sorry.
Posted by auburn1 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lauren, let it go. I think you have said way more than enough.
Team_Greg: I really would like to know who you are. Will you post that please?
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
auburn1, absolutely not!
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
if you want to have a discussion, go to the post office. this here is classic internet babble. seriously, i know it's been a minute since i've been back to andalusia, but we had the net down there even then. how have you people not learned to use it?
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lets stop beating the bushes!! Team_Greg, just 'WHAT' DID THE HOLMES SAY THAT GOT THEM FIRED? Come on now tell the whole story and tell what you know. I can tell you that a letter came into the Probate Office ,as a matter of fact, it was a letter of garnishment on Sherrie Phillips. The employee who recieved the letter turned it over to the proper office. Sherrie went off on her then fired her. I guess thats when she decided to steal more than a few pennies. SOoooo Why did Gambril really fire them?
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If your computer literate you know who she is.
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
winkie...don't use the word literate till you learn to use homophones.
Posted by nurse (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, Team_Greg, I know the facts. It seems you are the one who doesn't. That press conference was called before any comments were made to the newspaper by the Holmes'.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It sure wasn't called before they went running around town screaming about political corruption. Get your head out of your ass and try to have an unbiased view on this for a minute. Do you HONESTLY think that Greg would have called the press conference if he wasn't being badmouthed all over town? Dig down deep and come up with an honest answer.
Posted by youcrazy (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 5:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i really don't know how many times I can say this without someone listening...maybe i'll try trueandalusia's approach and use caps.
TROLL: DEFINITION---"In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional or disciplinary response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion."
THANKS WIKIPEDIA.
people, stop getting YOUR (notice the correct usage winkie) panties in a wad. Team_Greg is just messing with you. If the Star New Website had any moderation at all, this wouldn't have gone on for more than a minute.
so again. chillax
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Come on give the trashie corruption lies on Greg and let the bloggers decide. Youcrazy...you crazy ooooppppss illiterate,
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
DING DING DING.....WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
winkie, what in the hell did you mean by your last jumbling of words?
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If I cant get the lies on the DAs corruption in here, I'll hear it in Church.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
youcrazy: you fit the troll definition to the T
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
PLEASE ANSWER MY 5:49 PM QUESTION.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Holmes say they were fired because they were friends with Walt Merrel. Go read you moron!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thats bull S@!#
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Care to explain why you feel that way?
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Team_Greg you are the biggest MORON,all your trashing has been over bulls@#! now I'm telling you you are NOT a Friend of Mr. Gambril because you have hurt him badly. I think you are a sh!# stirer and just wont to cause anyone and everyone trouble. Get a life and leave other people alone. You are insane. Get help.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You, Mr. winkie are mistaking! I haven't harmed anyone. I'm done going back and forth with you as well. You lack the intelligence to hold a conversation with a 5th grader.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let me also clarify that I have not discussed this situation directly with Mr. Gambril and am in no way speaking for him about this matter.
Posted by jasonb602003 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't know who TEAM_GREG is either, but I would love to find out. He seems to get joy from saying mean and hurtful things towards people, trying to show his intelligence level and belittle theirs. Not only is he talking about three of my best friends, he is now going after their family. In my humble opinion, this is a very big mistake. Yes, the Holmes family sticks together, just like each and every other great family that I know. I am proud that they have taken me in as a friend and treated me like family. I will be there for them through thick and thin, just as I will be there for all of my friends. I have never heard any of them claim to be perfect or better than anyone, yet the feeling I am getting from TEAM_GREG and his posts, he feels that he is better than a lot of ther people on here. People who, just like him, came on here to state their opinion on the situation at hand. I am no professional profiler by any means, but from what I have read, he is a very shallow white male in his 40s or early 50s who thinks that the world owes him something and since he hasn't made it happen for himself, he will just get on here and get his 15 minutes of fame. He has really made me and a lot more people on here angry with his comments. We are all now a little less intelligent from having to listen to him rant and rave from a far. TEAM_GREG, anything that you have to say about my comment, go ahead and say it. I will not give you the satisfaction of commenting back. I have friends to go see and stand behind.
Posted by TD (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Team_Greg, you need a job! Maybe buying pecans. You have way to much time on your hands. If you bought pecans you would be so tired at the end of the day you would not have time to act like a spoiled child. My family has been in that same business for many years. It is an honest living. And I bet more money than you will ever see in your life. I have known this family all of my life, good people. I have known them in business and as friends, and they are not the people you describe to everyone. Honest hardworking people. You have no right speaking about them the way you have. If you love Greg so much, fine you go work for him and see how you like him then. Vote for him, no one cares who you support. But leave this family alone. You have been on all day. What is wrong with you? You will not make that call and you know it. If I were you I would quit while you are so far behind. I will tell you this we have had a good laugh off of you today, you are a very angry little person. Just makes you look silly. Have a nice day, what is left of it.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 6:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What is it with this whole pecan thing??? My only reference to pecans was when I mentioned handing them out for votes. I never degraded it at all. I love pecans!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You dont fire someone for being friends with certain people. If that be so then why do we have Obama for POTUSA when hes friends with the corrupt Acorn Org. You are full of sh!#
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you TD
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No kidding winkie! I know that you don't fire people for that reason. However, the Holmes seem to think they were fired for that reason. They've told that to many of the people around town. Ask them yourself. They feel that they were fired because of their friendship with Walt Merrel. You are more of an idiot than you orignally appeared!
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Not only have you trashed everyone on this page along with the Holmes family you have drawn attention to Mr. Gambril. You are so paranoid and that shows guilt. For whom? I dont know but I'm sure you dont wont the truth to come out. So give it up and take a breather reread your comments . Sleep well , Greg is still our DA,"no thanks to you.
Posted by TD (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Winkie, you are very welcome.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
T_G : I'm suprised Mr.Gambril would have a "potty mouth" like you for a friend.
Posted by TEAM_GREG (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
winkie, at one point I was having a good time with this. If you're the only one that I'm going to be debating with, I will grow bored very quickly. Enjoy your evening.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No my dear YOU have told the WORLD. I and others would probly have never know anything but money was short.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No, the blogg is yours. I'm tired of your bull sh!#. Have fun alone.
Posted by TD (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 7:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good going Winkie.
Posted by harts0002 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hello, hello, hello!!!! Well, let's see where I want to start, hummmm. Team-Greg, let me say you are about the most ignorant person I do believe I have ever seen in my life!!! I have to say you are also a huge coward, you come on here and talk more sh*t than I ever thought one person could do but then are too scared to make a phone call!!! You might want to run and hide back behind your momma's skirt tail, you might be safe there. You must not know very much about this small town, because when you stir the pot such as you have eventually the people you stirred it with will find out who you are and that my friend can be a bad thing. I really do hope that you never come back to this county and need any help because I do have a feeling you would be told where to go. Seeing that you know so much about this situation why don't you go back up and read the comment posted by Friends2010 and make some logical comments and see if you can answer some of those questions. You obviously do not have a job or a life so you should have plenty of time. I do want to thank you though on a job well done at burying the man that you are on here defending. I have to say you are probably one of the best players on the Walt Merrell team. You may want to go find you some lotion though, you will end up with blisters tomorrow as hard as you have worked that shovel today! :-) Now to the really important part of my post, Brandy, Brett, and Grace we all love you and support you in whatever you do! We know what kind of people you and your families are and are very proud to call all of you our friends. I will say, remember your Friends in 2010, vote Walt Merrell!!!! As for you Team-Greg, go find something more useful and satisfying to do with your hands. ;-)
Posted by drugbuster (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes TEAM_GREG I do know for a fact why Greg stopped Grace from presenting her sex awareness program and he also stopped her from talking to the press about her cases because of the attention (or credit) she was getting. You didn't address the budget issue or the email. You don't seem to deal well in facts TEAM_GREG or are you really Greg himself???
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank the good Lord.That dumbas$ team=grubworm shut the hell up,Hahah!
Posted by purelogic (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Confuscious say, "Never argue with a fool, he may be doing the same thing!"
It's a good thing TEAM_GREG is not on TEAM_CONFUSCIOUS, or poor, poor Confuscious. :(
Posted by lookeyhere (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey winkie you did all you can do.Team_Grubworm probably had to be back for roll call at Bryce Mental Hospital.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LOL, lookey!!! This has been one more day..............
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Someone will find out who this jerk was and I hope he has lots of money wipes. He might just have to wipe his nose as well as his hinny. At least we know the old dollar bill is good for something.
Posted by byside1 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 9:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You people need to grow up? Or get a life!
Posted by jturner7477 (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I would be willing to bet that drugbuster hit the nail on the head with his 8:29 post.
Posted by supprtVets (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am Proud to have worn the uniform of the United Staes Armed Forces to protect the freedoms of speech we've read here today. I challenge this reporter to publish ALL of the upcomming elected offices for 2010, to include salaries and job qualifications, from the DA to Judges, and all other offices from the local Republican and Democratic chairman in the county, usually they wait until the last two weeks to do this and thats not enough time to have a real census of the people that could really make a positive change for the community or give new people a chance at an elected office. It seems Covington County is on the move now, they want jobs, homes, careers, a future, but it seems too many people are being locked up and their rights to vote are taken away even though their healed from drugs or whatever and redeem their lives at home after their rehabilitation. Would you please touch on this subject, because this does affect many Covington County residents and their family members
in the 'now' and current times. The families of this society I speak of does vote in these elections and read your news & shop in your stores. Thank you for allowing my opnion.
Posted by blogwatcher (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can't help but laugh. However, I would like to be serious and take a poll.
How many of you people have lived here:
1-5 years
6-10
7-15
16-25
25-40
40 plus
just trying to figure out who knows what they are talking about?
Posted by Amanda (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I’m one of those Holmes’ and Andalusians and I am proud of both. I love my family dearly, and I am very proud of Brett and Brandy for standing up for what is right.
I am proud that Brett and Brandy had an opportunity to voice their opinions in the Star News (in response to Mr. Gambril) and received the rally of support from family and friends. The fly in the ointment is some outspoken boors, who were very active in their put-down politics so omnipresent in my life.
I believe it is important to note that one pitfall of our American workplace is our deceptive informality: We’re all on a friendly first-name basis, yet we’re working, not socializing. Whether we like it or not, there are status differentials in our setting. It’s worth reflecting privately whether you’ve overstepped the invisible-but-still-present bounds of your role.
For the long-term health of your career with Mr. Gambril, it pays to be slightly more formal and correct than is required, the more so when you are part of the infrastructure as Brett and Brandy were. If you work in a political office, or at least this one, you clearly cannot have different political views than the boss man.
Remember that you do not have to like or even respect those with whom you work. What we all must do is to behave with civility, cordiality and professionalism to all those with whom we interact; I know that Brett and Brandy did that.
Posted by Amanda (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I work as a teacher, I have an advanced degree, and I am well known externally for my contributions in my school system. Most of the time, I love my job and feel valued and appreciated for what I bring to the table. I was taught to work hard and work from my heart no matter what I did because it is God's work - we all were.
In education, where our goal is to teach and to assist students with their development into professionals, it is part of our mission to model how grown-ups in the workplace interact and in the real world; you see individuals at the top of their own fields who over-extrapolate their expertise and feel qualified to make judgments without study, evidently based on the assumption that other areas are less complex than their own are people who occupy the center of their universe and are oblivious to their effect on others; they have, shall we say, robust self-esteem, sometimes verging on the delusional (see any comments made by Team Greg for reference). These categories overlap, and before slotting someone into one of them, it’s worth double-checking your own conduct to assure that you’ve set and stay within humanistic boundaries and that you are observing the appropriate courtesies. I have yet to hear a comment by either of them that is unhumanistic.
Posted by cagriffinbdx (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LOUD NOISES!!
Posted by Amanda (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 10:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Much can be learned from this situation. The primary rule is that what you get to change is you, not the other person. Lessening the sting requires both changing how you perceive the situation (seeing a larger context) and changing how you react. This admittedly is a chicken and egg problem: how do you change how you react when it feels so bad in the moment? What if your instinct tells you that the intention behind the conduct that is painful to you is malicious and may escalate if the low-level insults don’t seem to be hitting home? Try to hear the next bit in a warm and caring tone of voice: it doesn’t really matter what motivates the conduct, the only thing you get to change is you. I believe that is what Brett and Brandy did; they responded with only the facts.
Team Greg, I will cultivate compassion for how horrible it must feel to have the need to put others down all the time. I am sorry you could not be a part of my lovely family for which you so desperately yearn. If you had been, my parents would have raised you better.
I know that letting the insults roll off without shrinking or cringing will raise us in the esteem of those who are present, and help them regroup to respond in our support. Public nastiness can leave people paralyzed and embarrassed—as well as privately worried about becoming the next target. Step back and re-frame your arguments and positions so they have a more scholarly look and feel: base your information on facts and so marshal them in ways that are meaningful to the ones who matter in your life, if anyone. I can assure you (and the rest of your family) that they don’t matter here. If you would like to discuss this further, I think you know how to contact me and I'm what you call a face-to-face kind of person. Anytime, anywhere.
Now, this wolf needs to get her sleep
Posted by blogwatcher (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
But if you are scared....say you are scared. HEHEHE
Or answer the poll!!
Posted by alhm (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry, Team_Greg, I missed all the fun today but I had things to do. I see you didn't. Since you and your "niece" that I'm sure doesn't exsist like to quote my facebook page I thought I would go ahead and share the one I posted tonight, "Ashley Morgan I still think he's a pineapple head ; )" Tomorrow if someone dusts off yours (and you know what I'm talking about) then let us all know who you are. Or hey, maybe there will be a new article we can all discuss.
Posted by blogwatcher (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm not surprised that no one would answer the poll. That actually tells me alot.
Posted by blogwatcher (anonymous) on August 19, 2009 at 11:40 p.m.
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Posted by Pamelynn (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I too have noticed that. There you have it again, an embarrassing local radio host for the news & partyline. Blaine is much better educated than that.....maybe he could teach his wife how to read and speak??
Posted by PECOS99 (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 12:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well said Amanda !! However, regrettably, I am afraid the advice offered will be ignored by the intended potential benefactor, and will therefore be rendered fruitless. Pity. But don't let this discourage you. You can lead a horse to water, but... well, you know the rest.
Posted by andalusiainquirer (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 12:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Didw any of you see the interview with the DA on WKNI awhile back when the county was talking about bingo. He went on and on in a big righteous way about how gambling was a bad thing. He said that went went to Ist Methodist and how their Book of Discipline said that we should not gamble. He told about a letter that he had written to every public official in the county telling the actions he would take if any one in Covington County approved the opening of electronic bingo facilities. Hey I am against bingo, but his letter was not entirely truthful.
This is the same guy that could not get excited about doing his job and going after the law enforcement officer that shot a man in the back who was running away in handcuffs down in Lockhart. He washed his hands of that situation like Pontius Pilate. Just like he knew who the the folks were on the county payroll who facilitated the so-called jail breaks and did nothing.
He needs to go to church next Sunday and ask for forgiveness for bearing false witness against three people in his press conference the other day.
Posted by Ineedtobeheard (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, I must say this has been entertaining to say the least. I do not know any of the parties involved personally, nor do I care to, but this is interesting....you never know what deep dark secrets lie in that courthouse....I'm sure if a willing participant dug deep enough, they could just shut the whole thing down and start over from scratch! Could NOT be any worse I don't believe.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 9:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Will we be another Jefferson County? The corruption in our Gov. didnt start with anyone who fills present job's. No, it goes way, way back. There have been thieves in our Courthouse sence 'git go', and if anyone ever tried to correct corruption they were kicked out or payed to leave. Did anyone read the artical about how many times the CC Courthouse has burned down? Take some loose time and study the history of CC as well as the Cities/people within. Time to make a 'CLEAN SWEEP'!
Posted by Imjustsaying (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I just want to say one thing and I am done. All these Holmes want to talk about corruption and this and that, but I have personally witnessed Brett Holmes do things in his Covington County Sherriffs Department uniform that would get him fired in a heartbeat. Maybe you shouldn't be helping prosecute people for things that you yourself have done while on the clock at the Sherriffs department
Posted by countrylivin (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
WHATEVER! Who cares about this political mess. Who supports (likes) who and who doen't. Boy you guys use up your time on trivial things. Who cares why they got fired. They'll survive. If Grace really has been an advocate for children, that is wonderful and she should continue to do that. She can do that outside the District Attorney's office.
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why dont you fess up and tell the public exactly what you are implying that Mr. Holmes did in uniform that was unlawful, or are you another 'Spoon' stirring up bull-sh!# ?
Posted by winkie (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Imjustsaying: If you see/saw an officer of the law doing unlawful deed's and you didnt report it to the Sheriff .........then YOU are no better than the person who broke the law.
Posted by hammer1 (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am waiting on the movie
Posted by Estragon (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It seems rather inappropriate to be commenting on an "anonymous" blog about personnel matters. I would like to note, however, several facts:
1. Greg Gambril was awarded the 2009 DA of the Year Award by the Alabama District Attorneys Association. http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/20.... That sounds to me like he is held in pretty high esteem by his colleagues throughout the State of Alabama. I have also read within the last year that he secured grants for county law enforcement and that his prosecution of crimes resulted in a number of convictions. I have never heard or read anything derogatory about the job Mr. Gambril is doing, only praise. As the head of the DA's Office, he has the right to decide the people who will be on his team. Call that "politics," but there is nothing wrong with that.
2. Brandy Holmes Smith, one of the fired employees, is Admin23 on this blog. She has posted 115 comments on the blog, a number of which had to be taken down by the site staff. Many of her comments try to personally attack other people rather than civilly address a valid difference of opinion. For example, she wrote in response to Lauren Yant's Letter to the Editor that Lauren was the product of a broken home, as if that had anything to do with Lauren's opinion that people should be more tolerant about other people's opinions. Alhm is Admin23's sister. Together, they make quite a team of trash talkers.
3. Perhaps there is a lesson here. If you are an overly opinionated person who makes it a habit to talk bad about other people, in the end you only hurt yourself.
Posted by supprtVets (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess this clears it all up now. Abraham Lincoln said "You can fool some of the people all the time, but not all the people all the time".
Posted by alhm (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Estragon, I would like to ask you to be careful what you point out as "facts". With that said it is my "opinion" that you are a quick one! I don't believe that you have ever asked me who I was. If you were just a little smarter or knew me as well as you think you do then you would know who I was. My username after all is only my intials Ashley Leigh Holmes Morgan. Wow. Anyone that can read knew that yesterday. And I'm pretty sure that Brandy said who she was also. Try to stay up.
Posted by yomama1 (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 12:57 p.m.
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Posted by supprtVets (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This local fellow one time in Andalusia was owed a couple of hundred dollars for a freezer by this gentleman south of town. The freezer was full of the summers vegatables and the air condition ran 24/7, cool, with plenty to eat. The man demanded his money for the freezer and was told no by the gentleman. The man went to see James Prestwood to seek an attorney to collect his money that was rightfully owed him. Mr. Prestwood listened gently to the story, rubbed his silver hair back and said, "I know they owe you for the freezer, but their too many of them to make mad, you know we have jury pools here and I make a living reasoning with those folks, better to just lose the two hundred dollars in the long run, instead of 'stirring up a bee's nest'. It worked, later that fall, the man was paid in due time for the freezer and also given deer sausage.
Posted by sunshine1973 (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe Ms. Jeter’s tactics has caught up with her. Apparently my family is not the only one she has railroaded. For instance, not disclosing a person’s background before they serve on a jury. Or not completely investigating the whole story; just doing whatever it takes to add another notch to her lipstick case. Or worse yet, having her clients change their story and purge themselves on the stand while pointing her finger in the face of the accused and convicting them before a jury of their peers has a chance to hear the case. In my opinion Grace Jeter got exactly what was coming to her.
Posted by lireneAL (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A prosecutor's job is to enthusiastically prosecute a crime any time. If you feel that Grace Jeter was too tough for your relative's lawyer to handle, you should take that up with his lawyer. The children of Covington County have been blessed to have such a committed advocate fighting for them, and they are the ones who will suffer from Gambril's decision. It takes a special person to handle abuse and molestation cases, and it will be hard to find another prosecutor with her dedication and sensitivity.
Also, if you meant to suggest that she has suborned perjury, you need to check your facts. That's a very serious charge (and one that I doubt the Andalusia Star wants to provide a forum for).
Posted by Andalusia_Native (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 3:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Perhaps sunshine1973 is ticked off about a friend or family member who was a defendent in a case that Mrs. Jeter was prosecuting and can't seem to come to grips with the fact that maybe, just maybe, his/her friend or family member may not be who they think they are or should be. And just in case you may have never sat in the courtroom...all a PROSECUTOR does is PRESENT a case...the persons sitting on the JURY are the ones who CONVICT the accused. Perhaps sunshine1793's friend or family member got exactly what was coming to him/her.