The Lamar Countian: Recent Episodes
Will Gilmer
Conversation and commentary on issues that are relevant to Lamar County and important to her people.
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A recap of the 2026 GOP Primary Election results in Lamar County and across Alabama.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lamarcountian.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lamarcountian.substack.com
Adding a little color and behind-the-scenes information left out of Thursday’s “District Dispatch” newsletter about my ag policy conference in Washington, DC.
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Will Gilmer recaps the 2024 Super Tuesday primary election and what it means for Lamar County moving forward in this companion piece to The Lamar Countian newsletter published on March 8.
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0:00:00 - Introduction
0:01:53 - Voter Turnout
0:05:15 - Is Congressman Robert Aderholt untouchable?
0:09:20 - Could Sharon Nethery secure a second term as Probate Judge?
0:14:41 - Would voters in District 2 put an end to the drama over Kevin King’s residency?
0:17:34 - Could we be seeing a change in our county’s governance structure on the horizon?
0:23:49 - Who will Governor Ivey appoint as our next Revenue Commissioner?
0:25:42 - Reviewing Biden’s State of the Union address and Britt’s Republican response
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Listen in as The LC's Will Gilmer gives his voting recommendations for the candidates and amendments that will appear on Lamar County's general election ballots.
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This episode of the LC Update covers the following topics:
COVID in Lamar County
Abigail Crosby awarded scholarship from Lamar County Farmers Federation
Live Like 14 Foundation’s annual back-to-school backpack drive
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This episode of the LC Update covers the following topics:
Thursday evening storms and the weather outlook for the next few days;
WCBI-TV’s football previews for Sulligent, Vernon, and South Lamar; and
Sign-ups for the Hyper-Reach warning system
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New episodes of The Lamar Countian podcast will now be available on our Substack site along with our newsletters. Those of you who currently subscribe through podcast players such as Apple or Spotify shouldn’t notice any differences.
Audio narration will also be available for some editions of The Lamar Countian newsletter, beginning with the July 2, 2022 edition. This will essentially give newsletter subscribers a “read or listen” option.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lamarcountian.substack.com
Join Will Gilmer as he gives a quick rundown of state and local election results from the 2022 Republican Primary Election held on May 24.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lamarcountian.substack.com
Join The LC's host Will Gilmer as he gives his rundown of the candidates and races on the Alabama Republican Party's 2022 Primary Election ballot. Whether you agree or disagree with his endorsements and recommendations, he hopes you'll glean something from the episode that will help you be more informed when you enter your polling place to cast your ballot on Tuesday, May 24.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lamarcountian.substack.com
The latest episode of The Lamar Countian Podcast takes a look at last week's oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, how it could reverse Row vs. Wade, and what it could mean for abortion restrictions in Alabama.
The rest of the episode takes an early look at the primary election scheduled for May 24, 2022, with a focus on the local offices up for election, changes in our state house and senate districts, the governor's race, and an update on the race to become Alabama's next US Senator.