Tri-City Ledger -

Social media recently erupted over Town of Excel employees shooting squirrels. A post was made by a resident of Excel alleging that a town employee was aiming a gun onto his property while a child was present.

The uproar was fast and furious.

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Enforcement Officer Lt. Daniel Boutwell investigated the complaints. He stated that one citation was issued to an employee for hunting without a license, but all other complaints did not seem to violate any game and fish regulations.

Excel Mayor Jenny Countryman wanted residents of Excel to kno...