Colbert County Courthouse Security

Apparently someone in a position of authority has decided that the courthouse's metal detector needs to be relocated from the 2nd floor, where it served as a deterrent (The Deputy Sheriff manning that post is around 70 years old.) to anyone considering bringing a weapon into a courtroom, to the 1st floor. With this move, only ONE entrance (Water St.) to the courthouse will be available to the general public. 

All other formerly-accessible points of public entry will be off-limits. It remains unclear as to 'why' this decision has been made, but a LOT of people will be affected by this move. For Colbert County residents doing business in the courthouse, such as paying property taxes and renewing automobile tags, be prepared to empty your pockets, purses,and remove your belt. There is currently no information available as to whether individuals whose pants fall down will be charged with 'public indecency' or not.

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How common is the new Colbert County practice? It's done that way in Franklin County, but Lauderdale leaves front offices free from the metal detectors. We'll assume the change was initiated by the county commission, so if anyone is inconvenienced, they should contact their commissioner(s).

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From L. Stone: When UNA changes divisions will they play Electoral College?

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By request, and pardon the language (for all those fed up with their trees already):