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Local Corrections Worker Talks To Walton Commissioners
A local corrections employee went before the Walton Commissioners and cited what he feels are reasons to stop the state effort to turn prisons over to private companies.
William Bishop told the commissioners privatization could
cost the local economy, jobs could be lost and the use of work squads could
stop. Bishop says the move to privatize is already happening in our area, not
just south
Bishop also talked about the local Walton Correctional Institute. He said it does not have any of the special populations and this makes it a target for privatization. According to Bishop, the private companies choose situations where the inmates are easier and cheaper to manage. Commissioner Larry Jones suggested Walton seek to get more of the special needs prisoners.
Teamster correctional officers, their families, their
neighbors and union officials who came to the Statehouse recently said turning
prison facilities over to for-profit companies won’t save
Former Sen. Ron Silver, attorney for Teamsters Local 2011 in
“This is yet another proposal based on empty promises of savings to the state,”
Silver said. “The thousands of families and hundreds of local communities
impacted by this proposal deserve better from their state officials. What
recourse do they have after they lose their jobs and the promised savings are
never realized? This is about real people, real families and real communities
facing irreparable harm.”
Bishop pointed out the state already has plans to close one facility in
News Segment 1
Crime Stopper
Crime Stopper of Walton County is seeking information on the
following FUGITIVES, who are wanted as of
Joseph Matthew Gainey 23 Yoa,
W/M Hight: 5'10", Weight: 170, Hair: Brown, Eyes:
Blue. This Fugitive is wanted for the following Charges Felony Violation of
Probation on the Original Charge of Grand Theft. He is also wanted on a
Misdemeanor Violation of Probation Charge.
Doyle Richardson Roan 54 Yoa W/M, Height: 6'1", Weight:
180, Hair: Brown, Eyes: Blue. This fugitive is wanted for the following charges
Felony Failure To Appear On the Original Charge of
Worthless Checks on $150.00.
News Segment 2
Prescribed Fire Week
The Florida Forest Service continues to educate the public
on the benefits of prescribed fire as next week is recognized statewide as
“Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.”
In short, prescribed fire is a safe way to apply a natural
process, ensure ecosystem health, and reduce wildfire risk. Prescribed fire
(which is also sometimes called ‘controlled burning’) is used to reduce
excessive vegetation buildup which could serve as ‘fuel’ in the event of a
hazardous wildfire. This provides increased protection to people, their
homes, and forests. Prescribed fire also provides better forage for wildlife
and livestock, returns nutrients to the soil, and helps to control certain
plant diseases.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam said
"
To report a suspicious fire, call 547-7083. For more
information about the Florida Forest Service, including wildfire information,
or recreational opportunities, visit the Florida
Forest Service website at www.fl-dof.com. The
News Segment 3
Looking for the arrest
report? http://jailpublic.co.walton.fl.us
This is the new jail search page.
Use the drop down calendar to find dates.
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The DeFuniak Springs Little League along with
the Walton Lady Braves team and coaches are putting on a softball clinic at the
Little League Park on Thursday, February 2. The clinic is free and will run
from
Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball, ages 4-14 Skills Clinic/Final Registration will be held Saturday February 4 from 1-4 and Sunday February 5 from 2-4 at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex, Fields 1-3. For more information, call Latilda at 835-2340.
Obituaries - Listen in the
morning, just after
Reverend Ottway James White, Sr.
of Point
Amy Marie Wetherell was born
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