Here are some of the issues that area residents are discussing. The statements were phoned in anonymously, so the Courier does not vouch for their veracity, nor do we know what motivated the callers:

This is to the Long County tag office: You girls are awesome. Thank you for helping me out.

Thank you, Sound off, for the good amount of Sound off in Sunday’s paper. You’ve got it real good with the religion, politics and economics. You’ve gotten real good. Thank you.

You know, I do have a gun, and I do know how to protect myself and my family. And I will hold the intruder hostage until the police get there. But that’s all well and good if you’re at home. If you’re not at home, a security system would be wise.

Alabama, congratulations for winning the National Championship. LSU who?