Just Pay the $3.00 - You'll Look Better for It

 

First, we want to thank Florence City Councilman Jimmy Oliver for explaining the July 1st date of this year's Independence Day celebration at McFarland Park. He also went on to explain that the city did not book the performers; a local radio station contracted for the lineup.

Our mail is running 9 to 1 against the date; however, at least this year the holiday will be somewhat more normal than it has been the past two years.

The lineup? Our readers are 10 to 0 in their appreciation of this year's entertainment. To each his own, and there are many other festivals within easy driving distance of Florence which may be more to your liking.

That brings us to our friend Nick Ireland who suggested a fireworks show in Huntsville. He also came up with some interesting information about one of the headliners at the Spirit of Freedom. It seems this entertainer still owes $3.00 on a 2019 domestic violence conviction.

Perhaps this "headliner" will stop by municipal court to pay off his fine before heading to McFarland. It would be the right and easy thing to do. Our other opinion? Aren't there any entertainers out there who haven't been convicted of violence against their partners? Let's try to get them next year.