Alternative news and discussion for Scottsboro, Jackson County Alabama and the Tennessee River Valley as I see it. Responsible comments to articles welcome. As always, "Watch for Snakes," particularly those wearing suits.
JAMES MADISON QUOTE - 1822
"A popular government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives."
Fair Use Rights for parody image of a public figure. Non-profit news, education and commentary. Low angle photo during "State of the Union" presentation, photo by G. Morgan.
CENSORED - Censored Images and statement by Affiliated Scottsboro, Tax Payer Supported Programs - Downtown Scottsboro, Main Street Scottsboro, Scottsboro Trade Days, in Violation of the Alabama Constitution and the U.S. Constitution - Violation of Civil Rights. Because of my posting of these images I have been blocked from posting on the mentioned City of Scottsboro affiliated sites on Facebook, but not the City of Scottsboro Facebook site. Some might say, that is not the City of Scottsboro, the address of these programs are 316 S. Broad St., that is the address of the City of Scottsboro at Scottsboro City Hall, programs have a City of Scottsboro phone number listing. The Main Street Program Director is an employee of the City of Scottsboro as Marketing Director and is directly supervised by the Mayor of the City of Scottsboro per job description.
We shall never forget. "After serving in the Air National Guard and dreaming of becoming a police officer, Brian D. Sicknick joined the Capitol Police force in 2008. He died the day after he was overpowered and beaten by rioters from the mob at the Capitol." From New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/who-died-in-capitol-building-attack.html
MeMaw says: "Look what I got at Scottsboro Trade Days"
CENSORED
Fair Use Rights for parody of a public figure. Non-profit news, education and commentary, unknown photographer, crop and image filter by G. Morgan.
Donald Trump says: "Go to Scottsboro Trade Days."
CENSORED
Fair Use of royalty free art parody of public figure Donald Trump for non-profit news, education and commentary.
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Photo of Senator Bernie Sanders who represents a specific political platform placed on the Scottsboro affiliated, tax payer supported program sites - Downtown Scottsboro, Main Street Scottsboro, Scottsboro Trade Days. The photograph of Senator Bernie Sanders was taken by a New York Times Correspondent while Senator Sanders was waiting on the Capitol Steps for the Biden Inauguration program to begin. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/us/politics/bernie-sanders-meme.html After the Senator Sanders photos a photo was placed on each comment from the above censored photographs, and the short bio from the New York times about the murder of Officer Sicknick. Senator Sanders photo was posed on various Scottsboro locations.
I have no problem with the Senator Bernie Sanders Photos and photo shop images. My problem and complaint is that of censorship of other political images and statements in violation of our State and U.S. Constitution. Should Tax Payers be supporting such programs which censor political speech of citizens while allowing political speech of the site administrators?
ALABAMA CONSTITUTION - "SECTION 4 - Freedom of speech and press. That no law shall ever be passed to curtail or restrain the liberty of speech or of the press; and any person may speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty."
Tim Guffey on Courthouse Security, attempt to hire private security firm without approval of Security Committee, Judge Holt's or Sheriff's knowledge or approval. This was September 2018, the time frame alleged that "secretive" surveillance was installed. Photo by G. Morgan
WILL GUFFEY RETURN, WILL THE GOVERNOR ACT IMMEDIATELY??
WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE ONGOING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION?
IS ALABAMA THE MOST CORRUPT STATE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?
SOME FOLKS SEEM TO HAVE FORGOTTEN, WE DO NOT ELECT KINGS, LAW IS KING, EXCEPT IN ALABAMA?
SMALL PRINT: The Jackson County Commission accepted Guffey's resignation effective immediately, NOW, back in 2020. There is case law concerning these issues. Surely the Jackson County Commission and those political officials which planned the numerous false statements regarding Mr. Guffey's actions via Press Releases, hid his resignation initially, and planned this business with conspiring to steal money from the citizens of Jackson County by paying Guffey for doing nothing while at home. In the words of Mr. Jason Venable, Acting Commission Chair to the local press, paraphrased - "There is no law which says a commission chair must show up to work." WRONG - a paid full time political official has the responsibility to show up at work, perform his sworn duties, if not, that is theft of pay and benefits. Is there is a scheme involving multiple officials to pay Guffey for not working, for what purpose? Certainly not to avoid impeachment, which has been suggested.
Tim Guffey, Chair/Not the Chair, resignation accepted immediately by the Jackson County Commission, sitting at home doing nothing, getting paid until April 11, 2021. In Alabama County Elected Officials may lie to the public, scheme and sexually harass women in the work place, stay at home receive pay and benefits, do nothing, and receive no corrective or disciplinary action?? (photo by G.Morgan)
WHAT IS "EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY" MEAN?
Records disclosure reveals the resignation requested by Guffey does not take effect until April 11, 2021.
Is Alabama corrupt and inept to the extent that county elected public officials may submit a resignation for a future date to the governor, not come to work for months or longer, receive all pay and allowances, and that is ok in Alabama??
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SCOTTSBORO CITY COUNCIL, ISSUES - AUDIT REQUEST and ARBITRARY CENSORSHIP - MAIN STREET/DOWNTOWN SCOTTSBORO/TRADE DAYS
A closer ANALYISIS (image by American Board of Forensic Accounting Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary), a Forensic Audit is needed within the City of Scottsboro.
Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G.Morgan
AGENDA
RECORDS REQUEST DISCLOSURE, CENSORSHIP ISSUE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, ACCOUNTABILITY OF MAINSTREET PROGRAM/DOWNTOWN SCOTTSBORO, SCOTTSBORO TRADEDAYS
Documents (Click on any image to enlarge) All images below are public domain images, on public web sites, public social media and/or government public disclosures. Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary. In some instances alteration of images have occurred to protect individuals identity and their family.
Cover Letter, Organization and Responsibilities, Statement, Main Street which is Downtown Scottsboro
Section pertaining to censorship via this letter.
Significant statement: "Our organization (Main Street Scottsboro) cannot control censorship on a private page, and we will not be censoring political views on public sites."
Main Street Scottsboro/Downtown Sottsboro/Scottsboro Trade Days are "public sites." Their address and phone numbers are listed as and at 316 S. Broad St., Scottsboro, Alabama 35768, Scottsboro City Hall, Scottsboro, Al. Directly associated with the City of Scottsboro, Alabama. However, there is a non-profit element, 501c6, see below.
Director of the Mainstreet Program and the Events Coordinator for the City of Scottsboro was Margaret Nippers, currently it is Katie Kirkland. The Mayor of the City of Scottsboro is the Supervisor of the Events Coordinator, Main Street Scottsboro Director per Job Description. Ms. Nippers mention in this is important, it was Ms. Nippers, Scottsboro's Events Coordinator, who initiated the submission to the Alabama Secretary of State for the 501c6 approval, which was approved.
Scottsboro Main Street Program, a 501c6 organization. Articles of Incorporation cover page, and describing Purpose.
Main Street Board of Directors (addresses removed - list updated below)
I received a message from the President of the Scottsboro City Council Richard Pudge Bailey, regarding the information reflecting Main Street Board membership was in error, it has changed. Posted below is the info I received from Mr. Bailey. Thank You Pudge!
Photo by Mr. Bailey regarding updated Main Street Board Member listing (cropped to remove phone ID data). - Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.
Per statement of the Main Street Program Director, Ms. Kirkland's Cover Letter, Organization and Responsibilities, Statement; Facebook Page(s) Administrator is Ms. Kirkland, Ms. Reynolds and Mr. Cisco. Ms. Kirkland stated to me this evening she was not aware of the censorship and blocking actions of Mr. Cisco until last Monday, February 1, 2021 when I provided her, the Mayor and City Council with Mr. Cisco's actions, which raise multi-levels of concern relative to violation of Civil Rights, ref: political censorship and blocking; questionable administrative and leadership controls of the Main Street Program. I informed Ms. Kirkland that I had attempted to contact Mr. Cisco via Facebook Messenger. Mr. Cisco was sent a message asking him if he was sure he wanted to take this action, I received no reply as he blocked me from his personal page to prevent communications.
Main Street Program on Facebook is now the Downtown Scottsboro Program.
Downtown Scottsboro controls the Scottsboro Trade Days; once again address Scottsboro City Hall, phone number Scottsboro City Hall.
Because of the censorship issue, violation of Alabama's Constitution and the United States of America Constitution as to responsible speech, questions must be asked regarding financial and supervisory accountability.
With all the changes in organization, where does the money go? Faces in the following web based pages are altered, names are not altered.
TRADE DAY MONEY
$35.00 fee plus late fees of $10.00 if registration is not submitted timely.
Mr. Nat Cisco is the Treasurer for the Organizations stated above. Family identification is protected.
Mr. Cisco is an Auditor working for Gant, Croft and Associates per Mr. Cisco's claim
Gant, Croft and Associates is the Auditor for the City of Scottsboro, Alabama.
Before I get to the Scottsboro City Council Video, there are several issues involved within this article: 1) Censorship by government and entities representing government regarding political speech, including those entities which by non-profit status creation attempt to circumvent accountability. Some local and state governments within Alabama have a sordid history of this activity, which is in itself another issue. 2) Accountability as to financial, administrative and supervisory. Unfortunately, government officials sometimes forget whom they work for, WE THE PEOPLE. Political officials are our stewards whom we elect to manage OUR government systems lawfully and efficiently. To insure OUR government systems are managed lawfully and efficiently, government entities audit the entity by outside auditors. Those auditors must be free of conflicts. Which brings us to the current problem within the City of Scottsboro.
Image by 24newshd.tv - Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary
Problem Resolution to decrease risk to financial, legal and supervisory accountability. It has been suggested last month by one of our esteemed City Council Members, Ms. Tolliver, that an independent forensic audit should occur by the State of Alabama. That was investigated and there was a reply that it would take forever and it would be expensive, EXCUSES rolled forth.
After examination of our sordid past history within the City of Scottsboro, there are many reasons why a Forensic Audit should take place immediately. Incidents after incidents related to accountability raise cause for concerns, the incidents have been occurring for over a decade. These multiple specific issues will be discussed at the next City Council Meeting.
Ms. Tolliver, Council Members, the Forensic Audit must occur, sooner rather than later. A civilian auditing firm, certified CPA's who are astute and experienced at Forensic Audits are available in Alabama.
MY THOUGHTS - CONDUCT THE FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSBORO AND THOSE CORPORATE ENTITIES OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSBORO WHICH THE CITY OF SCOTTSBORO HAS HAD DIRECT, CONTINUOUS FINANCIAL DEALINGS WITHIN THE PAST DECADE.
VIDEO, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, CRASH COURSE ON GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
VIDEO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
Jackson County Courthouse, North Side, photo by G. Morgan
A story about propaganda and, YOU MADE YOUR BED, NOW LAY IN IT! --- It is important to point out, once again, this is a dead issue regarding the taxation/revenue, which has not been properly dealt with within the County Commission. Before any diversion of the revenue may occur the Alabama Legislature must approve, the Legislative Delegation must be involved. The school bond issue involved an increase in "COUNTY SALES TAXES", those taxes are for school use only per legislative act. You have not adequately explained the details to the citizenry. Mr. Buckner and others, you are not placing forth a true picture until you work with the legislative delegation, not once did you mention the involvement of the State Legislature. The bottom line, you are not telling the full truth. The State Auditors already found a deficiency in your diversion of funds, which you had to pay back, remember that fiasco. If you are not aware of the auditors decision, best check on it. Mr. Porters comments about the Legislative Delegation and the school boards is an interesting problem. The bottom line is this, double talk, still no Legislative Delegation involvement. School gets money thru lawful acts delegating where tax money will be routed, now the commission wants the schools to give it back in part. M r. Venable and the commissions scheme sounds like a propaganda, diversion scheme. Venable continues with his propaganda in stating that he didn't know, not an excuse. Then you complain about the Google Tax Abatement, which you approved. Trade of Revenue vs Violation of State Law. AGAIN AND AGAIN, you must involve the Legislative Delegation, to include within your public discussion, at least a mention that you are working with them, if not, your discussions are a mute point and deceitful, unrealistic discussions. 10 years of the Jackson County Budget, including legislative issues:
WILL GUFFEY RETURN - WILL THE GOVERNOR ACT IMMEDIATELY, OR AS GUFFEY WANTS, STAY HOME AND GET PAID FOR DOING NOTHING??
More on the Guffey Affair
From the December 20, 2020 Article
When is a resignation effective?
Attorney Generals Opinion: 95-00182 Commission Chair Vacating Office - It appears, that once the governor accepts the resignation the vacancy may be filled. What is the bearing on Guffey's requested resignation date? To remain in office for 4 months once a resignation has been submitted and accepted by the County Commission, to receive pay, is that a conflict of interest, Guffey's self declaration, since there was no approval of administrative leave or medical leave by the Jackson county Commission.
The question is, has Governor Ivey accepted Guffey's resignation or not? If not, Guffey could come back, never mind his ripping the tax payers off of 4 months of pay for doing nothing. Do ethics not matter in the State of Alabama, does law not matter??
Senator Bernie Sanders Pictures on City of Scottsboro Affiliated Sites
Yes, City of Scottsboro - "Downtown Scottsboro - Main Street" - Note the Address, 316 S. Broad St., Scottsboro, Al., 35768 - That is the Address of Scottsboro City Hall.
Photo captures of Facebook posting of "Downtown Scottsboro-Main Street," (images are public domain) address City Hall, Scottsboro, Al. a site which I was censored and blocked for placing this comment after the Senator Bernie Sanders pictures: "We shall never forget. ""After serving in the Air National Guard and dreaming of becoming a police officer, Brian D. Sicknick joined the Capitol Police force in 2008. He died the day after he was overpowered and beaten by rioters from the mob at the Capitol."" . Names/photos are altered on the Facebook posting photo above to protect innocent merchants or individuals. Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.
Three images from the Downtown Scottsboro Facebook site representing Senator Bernie Sanders. These images are in the public domain.
Senator Sanders public domain photos Photos from Downtown Scottsboro - Main Street Facebook site page. Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.
Does Senator Sanders represent Downtown Scottsboro - Mainstreet Scottsboro or the City of Scottsboro? Why is it that only Senator Sanders photos are posted? No other political photos were allowed, other photos were censored, such as these 2 below.
"Trump Shouts: Come to Scottsboro Trade Days."
Royalty Free - clipart.com - Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary
"MeMaw says: Look what I found at Scottsboro Trade Days."
Unknown photographer - Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.
This statement and other photos of political persons resulted in censorship, photos and this statement removed, including blocking from posting on the City's Facebook sites listed. "We shall never forget. ""After serving in the Air National Guard and dreaming of becoming a police officer, Brian D. Sicknick joined the Capitol Police force in 2008. He died the day after he was overpowered and beaten by rioters from the mob at the Capitol."" Quote in part from New York Times article about the murdered Capital Police Officer during the Sedition and Insurrection riot in Washington, D.C. .
The sites where the political censorship and blocking occurred are associated with the City of Scottsboro Alabama in its official capacity. Trade Day is regulated and sponsored and advertised by the City of Scottsboro while the Main Street-Downtown Scottsboro is funded in part by the City of Scottsboro tax payers.
Censorship actions such as this violates Alabama's Constitution: "SECTION 4 Freedom of speech and press. - That no law shall ever be passed to curtail or restrain the liberty of speech or of the press; and any person may speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty."
Freedom of Speech on Social Media - The Unincorporated Town Concept Regarding Social Media
Congressional Research Service attorneys have linked, Marsh vs Alabama (1945) Supreme Court Decision, to the concept of speech and inappropriate censorship of speech on social media involving the "Unincorporated Town Concept:" Pg 23 https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R45650.pdf
Two Issues as mentioned below and in the records request.
1) Political Speech Policy on your Facebook Sites and official policy regarding Political speech related to the Main Street Program and related organizations.
2) Organizational chart of the Main Street Program and all subsidiary connections, agreements e.g. Downtown Scottsboro, and Scottsboro Trade Days.. To include your financial and organizational status relationship with the City of Scottsboro, Alabama and any other public entity connections.
This information may be provided by mail, address below, or I will be glad to pick up the documents requested at your listed address, which is the City of Scottsboro, Scottsboro City Hall, 316 S. Broad St., Scottsboro, Alabama 35768
MAIN STREET ALABAMA “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision.” - Helen Keller. VIDEO PRESENTATION, A VISION OF SCOTTSBORO'S FUTURE Presentations by the Directors of the Decatur and Ft. Payne Alabama Main Street Programs - questions and answers.
Left to Right - Chief Dawe; Senator Livingston; Representative Haynes; Officer Roney;
Officer McGhee, Capt. Godfrey (photos by G.Morgan)
According to Senator Livingston, an announcement will be made in Montgomery Thursday if Officers have been selected for the Alabama Medal of Honor for risking their lives to save the life of a woman trapped in a burning vehicle.
Senator Livingston presents award to Officer Roney.
Senator Livingston presents award to Officer McGhee
Facebook has permanently suspended my account, CENSORED, for telling the truth about Donald Trump's criminal history and disclosing facts about racial discrimination in Scottsboro and our nation. Garry Morgan : 03/15/2025
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Scottsboro Police Department Web Site
""The police are the public, the public are the police. The police are the only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties that are incumbent on every citizen in the interest to community welfare and existence." - Sir Robert Peel, 1829 https://www.scottsboropd.org/
The Sunlight Foundation uses cutting-edge technology and ideas to make government transparent and accountable. Click on image to learn more.
THE FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY
"I can say with confidence that the federal government needs a major overhaul. Don’t get me wrong, most public servants in government are highly educated and dedicated professionals who are committed to “the greater good.” At the same time, the government has become a bloated bureaucracy that is based on past conditions and in too many cases, federal programs and policies can’t demonstrate that they are generating real results that benefit the American people."
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David Walker President and CEO The Peter G. Peterson Foundation http://www.pgpf.org/ ; former, recently served for 10 years, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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NPR's story on David Walker: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124460237
"public intelligence"
"What is Public Intelligence? Public Intelligence is an international, collaborative research project aimed at aggregating the collective work of independent researchers around the globe who wish to defend the public’s right to access information." http://publicintelligence.net/
A Nuclear Engineer's Report on the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
Danger Zone: Aging Nuclear Reactors
Incident at Browns Ferry (PBS 1977)
History of nuclear power safety issues which the 1975 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant fire brought forward. This video has been censored by the nuclear industry. The trillion dollar multinational nuclear death industry prefers to keep you the citizen in the dark and feed you crap.
Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. Click on image for a tour. Left click & hold mouse to move image.
Bellefonte Efficiency and Sustainability Team/Mothers Against Tennessee River Radiation http://www.matrr.org/
"TVA at the Crossroads" a SACE Film.
"America is at an energy crossroads and the Tennessee Valley Authority has a choice to make: Will it cling to old coal power because of its historic significance or will it retire its oldest, dirtiest and least efficient plants and lead America into a clean energy future?" TVA At The Crossroads from SACE.
****************************I'm GARRY MORGAN, a Christian, U.S. Army (AMEDD) retired, Race Relations/Equal Opportunity Specialist (U.S.Army, Retired DOD-DRRI-DEOMI) a citizen of Scottsboro Alabama, a Baylor University grad-Go Bears, a political activist and a political Independent as I believe political parties divide the citizenry whom they are suppose to represent. We must learn the lessons of our history or we will surely repeat our mistakes. I think the greatest problem facing our nation is the massive national and personal debt.
