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No bond in Tallassee rape case By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor A Tallassee rape suspect will remain in the Elmore County Jail for the foreseeable future. Herbert Buckhannon Jr., 44, of Tallassee was arrested for first-degree rape Sept. 13. He had an Aniah’s Law hearing before Elmore County District Judge Glen Goggans last week.
The judge determined no bond was warranted at this time due to Buckhannon’s criminal history, failure to appear arrests and the BUCKHANNON JR. nature of the crime. The hearing saw witnesses connected to Buckhannon give
him favorable statements. But the victim told investigators with Tallassee Police Department she was forced to commit sexual acts at gun point in an apartment. Investigator Chase Wilks testified he spoke with the victim and the victim’s sister, who lives in the same complex where the alleged sexual
See RAPE, Page A6
In Wetumpka it’s a performing arts center. In Tallassee it’s a new track. In Eclectic and Holtville it’s a new high school.
Schools, fine arts facilities, track are on wish lists for BOEs capital plans for these types of projects. “It’s for when the Go to any school in state is discussing Elmore County or Talthings with legislators lassee City Schools and about funding,” Elmore a visitor will see or hear County Schools superof facility wants. intendent Richard DenIn Wetumpka it’s a nis said. “It allows them performing arts center. to see what the needs In Tallassee it’s a new and wants are so that track. In Eclectic and maybe we can get some Holtville it’s a new high state funding when it’s school. For almost two available.” decades the Alabama Just because a project State Department of Education has required See ARTS, Page A6 By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A NIGHT TO SHINE FOR PRIDE OF
TALLASSEE By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
T
he Pride of Tallassee High School Marching Band enjoyed the support of music lovers last week at the Elmore County Night of Bands. But the moment has been years in the making for senior drum majors Kinsley Glasscock and Amari Parker. Glasscock is entering her
third year as drum major with this being Parker’s first year. The dual drum major is something both appreciate because it allows the band to be better. “I’ve liked it because it takes, like, a load off your shoulders,” Glasscock said. “You’re not having to do everything.” Parker has been learning the role of drum major from Glasscock and relishing hav-
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Second graders from Tallassee Elementary School , back left, and Redland Elementary School, back right react as Gold E. Locks played by Nacole Baxley tries to escape the Elmore County Judicial Center during the annual Law Day Friday. Students visited with first responders to learn about their roles in the community. The students then served as jurors as Gold E. Locks was tried for theft of porridge.
ing a partner. “It just allows us to share the load equally,” Parker See PRIDE, Page B3
The Tallassee High School Marching Band took part in the Elmore County Night of Bands Tuesday night.
A case of mistaken identity in Gold E. Locks trial By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley knew he was presiding over an interesting case Friday in front of second graders from across
Elmore County. It was a mock trial for the annual Law Day created by now Alabama State Court of Civil Appeals Judge Bill Lewis. Witnesses included See IDENTITY, Page A5
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