Florence has a sportsplex that would be the envy of many larger towns. In the past, there has been minor controversy over killing feral hogs who see the fields as giant bowls of truffles and hometown kids v. money-throwing outsiders. Yes, real problems, but not earth shattering ones.
This week, a group of sportsplex employees contacted Mayor Andy Betterton and several Shoals news outlets concerning what they see as hostile working conditions. The workers' list of complaints enumerates COVID working conditions and shoddy management, among other things. We're not going to publish the employees' list since some could be considered libelous.
Nevertheless, the letter made us aware of just how widespread the employee discontent is. How will Handy Dandy Andy handle it?
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Here's a song that's usually considered words from an abused lover. Interesting that it could also apply to a mayor serenading the town council president: