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Drug busts, manhunt make for busy week Task Force announces 14 arrests on drug-related charges
Local lawmen help apprehend Ohio attempted murder suspect By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Alexander City Police Department helped track down and arrest an Ohio man accused
of the attempted murder of a child Thursday. The Task Force received information that 21-year-old Leon Edwards may be hiding at a residence on Rocksprings See EDWARDS • Page 11
methamphetamines, prescription drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons and cash were seized as a result of the busts, according to Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force. • Aug. 10: Four suspects were arrested Aug. 10 after the TCNTF and Alexander City Police Dept. Criminal See ARRESTS • Page 11
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The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force has seen a busy start to the month of August. The multi-agency group announced on Thursday the arrest of 14 people in the first 10 days of the month on a myriad of drug charges. In addition to the arrests,
Potts is chief for the third time in Camp Hill By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Johnny Potts is once again the Camp Hill Police Department police chief. “I make a motion to bring back Johnny Potts as police chief with a six-month probationary period,” Camp Hill Mayor Ezell Smith said at a special called Camp Hill Town Council meeting Friday morning. Council members were pleased with the idea. “I think under the circumstances, that is sensible,” Council Member Dean Bonner said. The council, including Smith, unanimously agreed to the motion. Potts had been demoted by Smith July 24 to sergeant before being reinstated by the council at their Aug. 7 meeting. Smith then terminated Potts after that meeting. Once again Potts is being brought back under a six-month probation period, something that was discussed at the Aug. 7 meeting and again Friday. Some of the things the council is considering during the probation period is behavior and following procedure. At both meetings, the council emphasized being kept informed about any and all problems wanting Smith and Potts to come back to the council at the first sign of conflict. The council also voted to offer Danny Williams the position of lieutenant and investigator at a salary of $37,500. The salary for police chief remains at $43,000. This now leaves Camp Hill with Potts as chief, Williams at lieutenant and three officers. One of those officers is Lt. Derrick Coley who was terminated by Smith July 24. Coley’s preliminary hearing was taken up at the Aug. 7 meeting but continued until the Aug. 21 meeting for more evidence to be presented. The Camp Hill Town Council also approved an ordinance to make Thompson Street one-way.
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Luther Strange, top left, Mo Brooks, top middle, and Roy Moore, top right, are considered the front-running Senate candidates for the Republican party. Doug Jones, bottom left, Robert Kennedy, bottom middle, and Will Boyd are considered the frontrunners on the Democratic ballot.
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Learn more about all of the Senate primary candidates STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Citizens across Alabama will be heading to the polls on Aug. 15 to vote in the primary for a special election to fill the Senate seat formerly occupied by Jeff Sessions. Luther Strange was appointed to the seat by former Governor Robert Bentley, who also scheduled a special election for the seat during the 2018 election cycle. This was changed by
Governor Kay Ivey, who expressed the belief that this vote should be had as soon as possible. Currently, there are 16 candidates on the primary ballot, nine Republicans and seven Democrats. Here’s a brief breakdown on the candidates and where they stand: REPUBLICANSJames Beretta: A private practice physician from Pelham, he has also held leadership roles with some of
the top hospitals in the Birmingham area. Beretta’s website states that he wants to:
1. Repeal Obamacare and the McCarran-Ferguson Act in order to make the insurance market more open, including allowing the purchase of insurance plans across state lines, as well as restructuring Medicaid. 2. Restructure taxes with a fair tax system, though with a stratified flat tax based on gross income.
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Construction begins on new DHR building By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Site clearing has already begun for the new Department of Human Resources building in Dadeville on Highway 49 South.
A drive down Highway 49 in Dadeville shows a sight many in Tallapoosa County have been waiting on for a long time. Site work is well underway for a new Department of Human Resources Building on Highway 49 in Dadeville. County Administrator Blake Beck said that work is a very welcome development in what has been a lengthy process. “It took a little while to get to this point, but seeing the actual work beginning is very encouraging,” Beck said. “I
spoke with the construction company earlier this week and they feel sure that the construction process will be completed in no more than 12 months. That means that this time next year, we should be in the building.” The need for a new building was first raised in July 2015 and the commissioners began the search for a piece of property. After one site was turned down, the focus moved to the Highway 49 parcel. After being given the thumbs-up from the state, the commissioners purchased the property in May 2016. See DHR • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: I had a baby girl with my longtime best friend, “Adam.” “April” is now 3 weeks old. I thought everything would be OK as co-parents because, even though we’re not together, we get along and almost never fight. Six weeks before April was born, Adam began seeing a girl we both knew from high school. The girl, “Jenny,” and I have a horrible past. She used to bully me. My problem with Jenny being around is she’s disrespectful. She and Adam argue all the time because she forces things that shouldn’t be a problem into becoming a problem. When I visit so Adam can see April, Jenny often interjects her own opinions about my baby as if she knows better than I do. I recently found out that Adam is planning to marry Jenny. We have been fighting because I don’t want her around my daughter. Adam believes it’s not fair to push
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as you had hoped it would. However, if Adam marries Jenny, she will be April’s stepmother. It would be unrealistic for you to expect she leave the room when you bring the baby to visit her daddy. In that case, it might be better if you accept the things you cannot change. DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Allan’s,” great-grandfather recently passed away. We lived with him, as did Allan’s mother and uncle. Allan was his full-time caregiver. My fiance’s mother is thinking about buying the house and says we should all pay rent to her. I have lived here for six years and I’m comfortable here. The one thing I’m wary about is, if it becomes her house, that she’ll start treating us like children. Allan and I are in our late 20s. I’m not comfortable walking on eggshells, and I’m afraid she will make it clear that we are living in HER
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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department August 10
• Abby Machelle Gray, 22, of Phenix City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Meadowbrook Road. • Theft was reported on Meadowbrook Road. • Harassment was reported on 9th Avenue. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on 9th Avenue. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on 10th Street East. • Trespass on a school bus was reported on Montgomery Street. • Harassing communications was reported on Court Square. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Houston Street. • Identity theft was reported on Willow Drive.
August 9
• Jose Carlos Hernandez Garcia, 33, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for domestic violence. • Thomas Charles Thompson, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance. • John Lawrence Sullivan IV, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Crystal Mask Morris, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Jessica Nicole Johns, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Michael Charles Thompson, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • James Allen Kittrell, 33, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for fraudulent use
credit/debit card. • Markeeves Antwan Neely, 22, of Equality of was arrested for attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. • George Brandon Walters, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for shoplifting. • Laura A. Gisel, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. • Brian Eugene Trammell, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Midway Lane. • Theft was reported on Dadeville Road. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Trussell Road. • Identity theft was reported on Court Square. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported on 9th Avenue. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Attempting to elude a law enforcement officer was reported on Jefferson Street. • Receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance was reported on Forrest Street.
August 8
• Tondrolicus Latrouis Golden, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Sean Jermaine Henderson Jr. 19, of Eclectic was arrested for two failure to appears. • Deatrice Laquan Stephens, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and two failure to appears. • Amanda Lynn Sandlin, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Dogs running at large was reported in the 800 block of Montgomery Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Street. • Possession of a forged
instrument was reported on Highway 280. • Burglary was reported on Robinson Road. • Assault was reported on Airport Drive. • Harassment was reported in the 100 block of Joseph Drive. • Burglary was reported on Red Bud Street. • Assault was reported on I Street.
August 7
• Luis Mota Gasper, 24, of Birmingham was arrested for domestic violence. • Chadwick Tyler Dikes, 25, of Opelika was arrested for domestic violence. • Brieon Tyriel Kelley, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Harassing communications was reported in the 1000 block of Cherokee Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Lakeland Avenue.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department August 8
• Leanelda Crayton of Dadeville was arrested on a probation violation warrant while incarcerated in the Tallapoosa County Jail. • Robert Glassburn of Alexander City was arrested on Broad Street in Alexander City on a warrant for probation violation. • A resident of Alberta Street in Camp Hill filed a report for assault.
August 7
• A resident of J Street in Alexander City filed a report for violation of a protection order. • A resident of Boone Valley Road of Jacksons Gap filed a report for unauthorized use of a vehicle.
August 6
• Kercelia Watts of Coley Creek Road in Alexander City was arrested for probation violation and failure to appear for marijuana first. • Melvin Anderson of Cole Street in Alexander City was arrested for probation violation.
Dadeville Police Department August 8
• A report for Theft of Property was filed that occurred on Aster St.
August 5
• A Dadeville man, age 38, was arrested on Freeman Drive for Domestic Violence. • A Dadeville woman, age 41, was arrested on Freeman Drive for Domestic Violence. • A 17 year old male was arrested for Domestic Violence. He was transported to Lee County Youth Development Center. • A report for Harassment was filed that occurred on Peachtree Street. • Two reports for Assault were filed that occurred on Freeman Drive. • An Alexander City man, age 37, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.
August 4
• A one vehicle motor collision occurred on Highway 280 resulting in no injuries and minor property damage. • A Dadeville man, age 42, was arrested for two charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance on Royston St. • A Camp Hill man, age 22, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Royston St.
August 3
• An Alexander City man, age 28, was arrested on three warrants for Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville man, age 41, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. August 2 • A Dadeville man, age 47, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Theft of Lost Property that occurred on Rice Ave. • A report was filed for Breaking and Entering that occurred on N Broadnax St. • A two vehicle motor collision occurred on Highway 280 resulting in no injuries and minor property damage. One driver was cited for No Driver License.
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Since that time all the hurdles and steps have been taken to get the process rolling. The county commissioners had to set up a Public Building Authority, then secure bonds using the state’s credit rating. In March, the Dadeville City Council rezoned the property so it would be appropriate for a public service building. When all is said and done, the county will actually own the building, but will lease the building back to DHR and the rent paid by the agency would repay the bonds. “It’s a lengthy process
and that adds some time,” Beck said. “Even though the building authority is technically building and will own the facility, the state is working closely with the construction company as far as design and specifications. It’s a process that DHR and other agencies with local offices have used all over the state.” Beck said that Auburnbased First Team Construction is handling the project. First Team completed a DHR building in Elmore County in 2016 and specializes in building governmental structures and schools.
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ll across Tallapoosa County and Alabama voters are asked to go to the polls Tuesday to vote in primaries and make selections that will determine the Republican and Democratic candidates for one of Alabama’s two U.S. Senate seats. This is the seat that was vacated when President Donald Trump selected Jeff Sessions to serve as the U.S. Attorney General. Luther Strange, who was then the state’s attorney general, was selected by embattled then-Gov. Robert Bentley to fill the seat until an election could be held to fill the post. In all there are eight candidates on the Democratic Party ballot: Will Boyd, Vann Caldwell, Jason Fisher, Michael Hansen, Doug Jones, Robert Kennedy, Brian McGee and Charles Nana. There are 10 candidates on the Republican primary ballot and they include: James Beretta, Joseph Breault, Randy Brinson, Mo Brooks, Dom Gentile, Mary Maxwell, Roy Moore, Bryan Peeples, Trip Pittman and Luther Strange. Though Brian McGee and Dom Gentile are on the ballots, they have both withdrawn from the race. As you can see, that is a lot of names to sort through as you determine who to vote for on Tuesday. We have all been flooded with television and radio spots and pop-up ads on websites as we use the internet with candidates telling you why they are the right choice or more likely why their opponent is not worthy of your vote. But we hope you take time to do some research rather than relying on campaign rhetoric. Today’s paper includes some background information on all of the candidates who made information available. We hope this will help you make your decision. Regardless of how you reach a decision, we ask you to please go to the polls. Voters must remember they are exercising their Constitutional rights when casting ballots. We must never forget that at one time, not all citizens in this country could vote. African Americans couldn’t vote. Women couldn’t vote. Non-property owners couldn’t vote.Current laws are designed to give every qualified citizen the right to vote. Don’t take your right to vote for granted. Have your voice heard and your vote counted in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primary. It is important to the future of our nation.
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Thinking is the cure for youthful bad decisions
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ave you ever done something you shouldn’t have done, been places you shouldn’t be and stayed longer than you should have stayed and drank more than you should have? Who hasn’t? Fun and living for the moment was the first order of business in my teen world. When I was young — when you didn’t have to dial an area code — it was a much different atmosphere. What we did back then, if done today, would result in drastically different circumstances. In recent weeks I have been involved in stories that involved the actions of young people who made really bad decisions for various reasons. In each case, lives have been altered. Young people often don’t have the experience to look beyond the moment as they make decisions and the result is an action that comes with what can be tragic consequences. I hate to use my own youthful stupidity to drive home a message, but I see too often young lives destroyed by bad decisions made in a split second. Laugh at me for a second, and the message will come later. Consider this night from my youth, when my best friend Jeff and I made so many bad decisions, we lost count. On this night, as we searched for fun and girls who wouldn’t run as we approached, we had hit four bars and wound up at the Crystal Palace, an Atlanta all-night bar that in its day catered to the bar workers. If you weren’t in bed by 4 a.m., you went to the Palace. Nestled near Atlanta’s infamous Stewart Avenue, home of the Purple Onion and an underbelly of life most pretended didn’t exist,
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the Palace was a can’tmiss establishment where the drinks were cheap and ball caps and cutoffs were perfectly acceptable forms of attire. Despite our best efforts, we struck out, and as we headed for the door we knew we were doomed when we looked outside and realized it was already daylight. “It’s 6:30 in the morning,” Jeff said. “We’ve got to go.” I drove my Plymouth Fury, a retired DeKalb County narcotics unit car my Dad had bought for me at a government auction, as fast as I could trying not to be noticed by police as I weaved towards Jeff’s McFerrin Circle home. “Mama is gonna kill me,” Jeff said. As we pulled in the yard, Jeff turned white. His mouth was wide open as he stared at the house. I could swear I saw sweat running like a it was a wide-open faucet running down his face. “We’re in trouble,” Jeff said. “How do you know that?” I asked. “She’s probably asleep. She’ll never know.” “Just look at the house. It just looks like trouble,” he said. “What?” I replied. “It just looks ominous,” he said. I’m still not convinced he even knew what the word ominous meant, but his instincts were right. As we walked in the house his mother yelled from down the hall: “Do you want to talk about this now or later?” Jeff never missed a beat. “Later Mom, we’re in no
shape to listen right now.” I’m sure later came and there was a hefty price to pay, but it just didn’t seem to matter. Travis Tritt had a hit with a song called “10 Feet Tall and Bullet Proof,” and that was what being a teenager was back then. We didn’t think anything could go wrong. No matter what we did, we felt that everything would be fine. There was no pressure on us to be something we weren’t. No lack of love and no lack of friends. There was a security blanket of a community where everyone knew each other and looked after the young — something most can’t imagine today. We were lucky. Lucky we didn’t kill ourselves or anyone else, lucky to have parents who loved us. Lucky to have been able to enjoy life. Today, teens face a level of pressure we couldn’t even imagine, with a whole new set of temptations and choices that are far more deadly if the wrong one is made at the wrong time. There are bad people out there who will do what they can to tempt immature people into making those bad calls. The consequences are often far worse than an ominous house of an upset mother. At the risk of sounding old, like a parent or someone who is out of touch, allow me to give one word of advice. Think. If you are young — think before you act, even if just for a second. I look back so many times and wish I had. Do what I say, please not what I did. I don’t want to write about any more bad decisions. Mitch Sneed is the editor of the Outlook.
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It’s been a bad week for the global warming crowd Dear Editor, President Trump officially withdrew the U.S., Aug. 7, from the Paris Climate Accords. This comes on the heels of the initial national showing of Al Gores second global warming movie, “Inconvenient Sequel.” This movie was hyped as yet another blockbuster effort to push the warming theory on our nation. As you will recall, Gore received an Academy Award and became quite wealthy from his initial Global Warming effort and movie. Despite wild predictions of overflow crowds this week, it was not to be with his second movie. It came in at number 15th-dead last! His fans just can’t handle the failure and are claiming White House sabotage. The reason for a no show public is simple: people don’t care and are just tired of all the hype!
Regardless, the left wing media crowd just won’t let up. Today, Aug. 8, The New York Times published parts of yet another leaked government report that had not been released by the White House that cast a shadow over President Trump’s position on global warming. The document claims that no less than 13 government agencies including the EPA, endorse and concur with its findings that earth warming is much worse than we have been told and that the earth’s surface will warm an average of 1/2 degree in the next decade! This is almost comical in that virtually all the media lead by Newsweek in the April 21, 1975 issue practically guaranteed that the earth is “cooling” an average of 1/2 degree every 10 years! As you will recall, no less than 61 major newspapers and magazines including the Washington Post Jan. 11, 1970; Time June
24, 1974 and New York Times May 21, 1975, were virtually certain we were headed for a coming Ice Age. This campaigned continued into the early 1990s. So, here we go again! Are we expected to swallow the 1970s media crusade that we are doomed by a coming Ice Age or are we facing catastrophic warming of the earth that will raise sea levels flooding coastal cities? Apparently, Al Gore is not totally convinced of his own campaign since he just purchased an ocean front half million dollar home, in Florida that will soon be under water if you believe his argument! We have become a society that is much too vulnerable to a media and politics driven by profit motives and not the truth. James W. Anderson Talladega
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This weekend is August 12-13, 2017 Today’s Events
CHURCH FESTIVAL: Centerview Baptist Church County Road 89 in Camp Hill is hosting a church festival Saturday, Aug. 12 starting at 9 a.m. There will be fun, food and games for everyone. The pastor is Rev. J. Harrison. CLASS REUNION: Laurel High School Class of 1969’s 50th year reunion meeting on the second Saturday of every other month starting August 12 at 10 a.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. For any questions, please contact Abber Dean Shelton at 256-329-3234 between 6 and 9 p.m. POOL PARTY: The Camp Fire Girls are having a registration party at the city pool August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. CLASS REUNION: The Dadeville High School Class of 1977 are requested to appear at Judy’s Stagecoach Restaurant & Saloon at 8276 County Rd 34 Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. for pictures, drinks and dinner. Come as you are and stay for a picture or longer. Those wishing to have dinner, please make a reservation for “reunion” by calling 256-307-1466, or you may not have a seat. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB VOLUNTEER: The Boys and Girls
Club of the Lake Martin Area is opening its doors for Katy Perry fans to volunteer for a chance to win concert tickets. Contact Shelby Boswell at bgcoflakemartinarea@gmail.com for details. REGISTRATION FOR YOUTH SOCCER: Registration for the Alexander City Youth Soccer recreational league will be held this week at the Sportplex gym. Times to register are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The league is open to players ages 3 and up, and the cost is $60. If a child did not play last season, he or she will need a birth certificate. Games will begin after Labor Day and run through September and October. For more information, contact Josh Tucker at 256-496-2241 or visit www. alexcitysoccer.com.
Today’s Birthdays
Brad Denney, Glenda Sherum, Donna Carter, Agnry Knight, Rodney Kilgore, Johnny Blackmon, Linda Fuller, Lance Dudley, Chip Stanfield, Donald Dykes and Bobby Langley are celebrating their birthdays today.
Today’s Anniversaries
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Trapp celebrate their anniversary today.
Sunday’s Events
SINGING: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church is hosting the Traveling Harrells Anniversary August 13 at 3 p.m.
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CHRISTIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: New Covenant Ministries of the World, Inc. is hosting its annual Christian General Assembly themed “Principles and Doctrine for the Perfecting of the Saints,” August 14-20 at the Liberty Life Center at 243 S Street in Alexander City. Daily at 9 a.m. there will be a prayer breakfast, 11:30 a.m. a seminar on Holy Bible research and at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday will be a worship and praise service with a speaker. Sunday, Aug. 20 is is Climax Day with Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor.
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BUDGET HEARING: The Alexander City Board of Education will hold the first public budget hearing Tuesday, August 15 at 5 p.m. at 375 Lee Street in Alexander City.
August 16-18
REVIVAL SERVICES: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater will be hosting revival services Aug. 16-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. The theme is “Wake Up” with revival evangelist Pastor E. Tramaine Solomon of Springhill Baptist Church in Lineville. Melvin Ervin is pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
Thursday, August 17
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE: Senior Rx Coordinator Deborah Jones with the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind is helping to see if persons are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications August 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alex City Chamber of Commerce. Please call 1-800-361-1636 to set an appointment.
Friday, August 18
GOSPEL SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting Brian Free and Assurance Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard and bake sale Friday, August 18 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 from 6 a.m. to noon in the Family Life Center. All proceeds go to the building fund.
August 18-19
CONFERENCE: The 256-496-4017 JustWOMEN’S Believe Women’s Conference will
be Aug. 18 and 19 at Passion Church on Highway 63 North. Friday will start at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship and inspiring testimonies.
Saturday, August 19
SOAP BOX DERBY: Dadeville’s Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby Race and Festival is August 19 at 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with plans and set up. Help make this a great day for children. Deadline for entry is August 5. Call Marrell Ward at 256-496-0339 with questions. The festival will start at 10 a.m. with inflatables, musicians, vendors, bass casting, horseshoe, cornhole and more. YARD SALE: The Ladies of the Elks will host their annual yard sale August 19 from 6 to 11 a.m. MUSTER ON THE TALLAPOOSA: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a Muster on the Tallapoosa August 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Creek hunting camps, cannon firing, militia and musket drills, wool spinning and dyeing and more. There is a shaded picnic area with charcoal grills, tables and pavilions available. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on August 19 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard and bake sale Friday, August 18 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 from 6 a.m. to noon in the Family Life Center. All proceeds go to the building fund.
August 21-23
CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 21-23 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest minister will be Rev. MacArthur Moss. Edward Milner is pastor.
August 22-24
CITY WIDE REVIVAL: The Alex City Ministerial Association is hosting a city wide revival at the GAP Fellowship Church August 22-24 at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Rev. Josh Sammons of Hillabee Baptist Church, Wednesday will be Bishop W.T. Traylor of Liberty Life Christian Center and Thursday Rev. Mike Jackson of Flint Hill United Methodist Church.
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Saturday, August 26
STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park.
Sunday, August 27
CHURCH HOMECOMING: The New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 20 at 11 a.m.
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Monday, August 28
CHURCH REVIVAL: Eagle Creek Baptist church will have revival services August 20-22 at 6:30 p.m. each night. Dr.John Ed Mathison will be the revival preacher. Dr. Mathison retired after 36 years as senior Pastor of the Frazer United Methodist church in Montgomery. Under his leadership Frazer grew from 400 to over 8000 members.
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UNDERAGE DRINKING FOCUS GROUP: The East Alabama Mental Health Center at 287 North Tallassee Street in Dadeville is hosting an underage drinking and substance abuse focus group August 24 at 6 p.m. Questions can be directed to 334742-2112 or prevention@eamhc.org.
CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting a homecoming Sunday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and ‘Just One’ in concert. A love offering will be taken. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Margaret Thornton is music director and Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. Everyone is invited.
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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-5218
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
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Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834
Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
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Teachers Luncheon set for Aug. 12 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
While summer is coming to an end, the new school year is just around the corner and coordinators of the annual Beulah Baptist Teachers Luncheon are busy preparing for the upcoming event. This year’s luncheon will take place Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Dadeville beginning at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Beverly Golden, a well-known teacher from Reeltown High School. Each year a group of volunteers from Beulah Baptist Church set out to supply local teachers with the essentials needed to operate a classroom. “We have 74 teachers coming this year,” said Dottie Carnes, event coordinator. “That’s up from the 64 we had last year.” Teachers will be showered with supplies, such as cleaning supplies, office supplies, printers, paper and almost every essential item needed to operate a classroom. Teachers who participate are asked for a list of needed supplies for their classroom. Volunteers have reached out to local business for donations to assist in purchasing these items. Last year’s event raised not only
the needed supplies; it also raised enough donations to give each teacher not one, but two special gifts. “We’ll have teachers from Reeltown, Eclectic and Tallassee,” said Carnes. “We normally have teachers from Dadeville and Opelika, also,” she said. The event began seven years ago as a way to assist Reeltown teachers and since then it has become large enough to serve teachers in other surrounding towns and cities. The teachers luncheon relies heavily on local businesses who continually step-up to fill the need in the classroom. Originally, the event focused solely on Reeltown teachers. Because Reeltown High School is located in a rural area with few area businesses, it became difficult to locate enough sponsors to adequately equip a classroom until Carnes and others at Beulah Baptist coordinated the annual teachers luncheon. Last year over 120 people attended the luncheon. Many were teachers, but several were there to show support to the men and women who dedicate their lives to teaching. According to Carnes, while this luncheon is for teachers, ultimately it serves the students.
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Senate 3. Dispose of the Common Core education plan. 4. Raise the standard of living for active duty enlisted military, including a pay increase. 5. Streamline the immigration and naturalization process while also strengthening security on the national borders and all ports of entry.
Joseph Breault: Breault serves as a chaplain at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery. Beyond that, virtually nothing is known about him. His campaign has no website, no presence on social media, and the only articles about him say he has not returned any phone calls or e-mail inquiries about him or his campaign. Randy Brinson: A gastroenterologist from Montgomery, Brinson served in the Air Force, was an adviser to Mike Huckabee’s presidential campaign in 2008, and created Redeem the Vote in 2003, working to get young Americans of faith to register to vote and support candidates with similar views.
1. Having spent time working with trade missions in bringing foreign goods to the U.S. through the Port of Mobile and sending Alabama goods out to locations around the world, he wants to make sure that trade agreements are beneficial to workers in Alabama and the rest of the country. He believes further progress in supporting businesses can be made by simplifying the tax code and removing regulations on small businesses. 2. Brinson feels that the many government regulations are an undue financial burden on families and small businesses. In order to help create jobs and grow the economy, he is dedicated to getting rid of many of these regulations. 3. He is adamant about getting rid of wasteful government spending wherever he finds it, ensuring that the power of every tax dollar is maximized. 4. He wants to see true educational reform that will help prepare students for the real world, which includes ending the standards put in place by Common Core. 5. He supports a full repeal of Obamacare, allowing insurance plans to be sold across state lines and allowing patients and doctors to make the health decisions that are best for them.
Mo Brooks: Elected to the House of Representatives for Alabama’s Fifth District, Huntsville’s Mo Brooks has gained endorsements from Sean Hannity among others
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and given glowing ratings by conservative organizations like the NRA, FreedomWorks and the American Conservative Union.
1. He wants to continue putting all necessary resources into defense, protecting the country from any and all potential foreign enemies. 2. He believes that the government must work quickly and effectively to make major spending cuts in order to put the country on a path that is fiscally sustainable. 3. While Brooks takes a strong stand against military intervention in places not directly affecting the United States, he does support a tough stance against foreign powers that attack America’s national interests, either militarily or through cyber-attacks. 4. Having voted to repeal or defund Obamacare multiple times, he wants to find a logical and sustainable approach to the healthcare question. 5. He stands with President Trump in building a wall along the U.S.Mexico border, believing that illegal immigration is a direct threat to American sovereignty.
Mary Maxwell: A recent transplant to Alabama, Maxwell was born in Massachusetts and, until moving to Alabama in the late spring of 2017, has lived in Australia since 1980.
On her web page, Maxwell states she supports a strict adherence to the Constitution, states’ rights, protecting the environment, preserving the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, citizen-run grand juries, the right to marry, the right to bear arms and requiring loyalty oaths to prevent members of secret societies from running for office.
Roy Moore: The former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, the Etowah County native was removed from the bench twice, and has stated he retired from the judiciary in order to seek this seat. According to his website, Moore wants to:
1. Uphold the Constitution, making sure that all public officials conform to it, while supporting the impeachment of those who violate their oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. 2. Repeal Obamacare, allow insurance companies to offer plans across state lines to encourage competition, offer tax credits to companies who provide healthcare coverage to employees, and encourage churches and charitable organizations to help the less fortunate. 3. Keep the military strong, increase funding to develop a missile defense system, not get involved in foreign wars at the President’s whim,
and keep homosexuals from serving in the armed forces. 4. Eliminate Common Core, allow the states to develop their educational programs, and encourage charter schools, vouchers, home schooling, technical training and Christian schools. 5. Cut off funding to Planned Parenthood and any form of abortion, protect the “one man, one woman” sanctity of marriage, and supporting the freedom of worship.
Bryan Peeples: A businessman from Birmingham, Peeples is the youngest candidate in the field, but still feels he can be a positive voice in the capital.
1. Peeples’ website gives a detailed description of his four-part plan for reforming the American healthcare system, including placing a cap on the damages awarded through medical malpractice lawsuits, repealing Obamacare while allowing those who purchased insurance plans through the exchange to roll over into new affordable plans offered by insurance companies, setting limitations on the cost of medical services and placing limited regulations on the pharmaceutical industry to bring down the costs on medication. 2. His plan for a Tax Cut Bill would restructure federal income taxes, eliminate certain tax credits for a simpler system, establish a more equitable burden across the board and scale back the Internal Revenue Service. 3. He wants to restructure the tax code on small businesses, promoting economic growth through making it easier for small businesses to establish themselves. 4. Peeples wants to enact legislation that would place a cap on the number of executive orders the President could issue each year, with a clause that would allow for small, incremental increases if approved by Congress. 5. He is seeking to introduce a bill that would put term limits on members of the House and the Senate, which would then be entered into the process to become an Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Trip Pittman: Hailing from Baldwin County, Pittman is a businessman and has served in the Alabama State Senate. Pittman’s plans while in Washington include:
1. Cutting excess spending and reforming the tax code. 2. Devoting all necessary resources into national defense to ensure the military has the resources they need to be successful. 3. Reforming the Veterans Affairs to protect those who fought to keep the country safe. 4. Expanding the rights guaranteed by the Second
Amendment while protecting it from those who seek to limit gun rights. 5. Supporting the building of a wall along the southern border and prioritizing law enforcement cooperation to make sure current laws are enforced.
Luther Strange (Incumbent): Born in Birmingham, Strange was elected as Attorney General of Alabama in 2010 until being appointed to the Senate seat by former Gov. Bentley on Feb. 9, 2017.
1. Strange believes in religious liberty, and has become a sponsor of the Free Speech Fairness Act, which would allow churches and non-profit religious organizations to freely speak out about religious issues. 2. Strange adamantly wants to repeal and replace Obamacare. 3. He touts the multiple convictions he had while Attorney General of Alabama, including House Speaker Mike Hubbard, and he plans on taking this fight to Washington. 4. Strange stands with the President in building a wall along the U.S.- Mexico border, cutting off sanctuary cities, and banning refugees from terrorist countries. 5. During his time so far in the Senate, he co-sponsored the Constitution Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, standing strong on protecting the Second Amendment.
DEMOCRATSWill Boyd: A doctor from Florence, Boyd previously ran for the Senate while in Illinois and is also on the Board of Directors for the Health Care Authority of Lauderdale County and the City of Florence, Alabama.
1. The best way to stimulate and grow the American economy is by creating more jobs in the private sector, offering incentives to small businesses, supporting community development organizations and supporting both the Marketplace Fairness Act and the Credit Bill of Rights, according to Boyd. 2. He is in favor of protecting Medicare and Medicaid, engaging in medical malpractice reform and finding ways to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Boyd also wants to find a way to provide affordable healthcare for all Americans, repeal the income test for Medicare Part B and prohibit mandated overtime for nurses and medical staff. 3. Boyd supports the Equality Act, adding individuals of the LGTBQ community as a protected class, while working to keep politics from interfering in the fight for equal rights and encouraging discussions on race relations, diversity and equality. 4. He is a firm believer
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in women’s rights, including equal pay for equal work, protecting those in abusive situations and providing the proper resources for women’s healthcare facilities. 5. In matters of foreign policy, he stands firm in supporting Israel, ending the threat of ISIL and nuclear weapons from Iran and North Korea, halting Russian aggression in the Ukraine and Eastern Europe, working with the United Nations against rogue states. When engaging in war, Boyd wants a clear timetable and exit strategy to be prepared before combat begins, while also providing U.S. forces the supplies and equipment they need to be successful in their mission.
Vann Caldwell: Currently a constable in Talladega County, Caldwell ran for Mayor of Talladega at the age of 19. He is a firm believer in making great schools through better funding, as education is key to building future generations; defending the Constitution; and working hard to create green jobs, finding a balance between maintaining stable economic growth and protecting the environment. Jason Fisher: Fisher resides in Orange Beach and is currently a vice president and senior consultant at the marketing firm Ruffalo Noel Levitz.
1. Fisher seeks to fix the flaws in the American healthcare system by improving policy coverage, including in underserved markets, and by providing tax incentives to companies that actively work to improve the health of their employees through benefits such as on-site fitness centers and company-sponsored health education classes. 2.In order to better support public education in the United States, Fisher is pushing for a plan where the national, state, and local governments all work together, finding the best ways to improve the quality of education. 3. Fisher wants to maintain medical research as a priority on the budget, as his belief is that, should resource investment into such research keep pace with advances in technology and knowledge, cures to many serious health issues can be found. He also wants to ensure funding for environmental research in order to better understand climate change, severe weather and other natural issues. 4. Fisher is adamant about pushing for efficient alternative energy solutions, working with other countries to combat manmade climate change, finding ways to make buildings and infrastructure more energy efficient and reduce dependence on foreign oil. 5. He stands strong on equal rights for all, including those of the LGBTQ community.
Michael Hansen: Residing in Irondale, Hansen is the executive director of a nonprofit health advocacy organization in Birmingham.
1. He wants to fight for a higher minimum wage, as well as channeling more resources for jobs in fields such as science and technology, healthcare and clean energy. 2. Hansen is a firm proponent of introducing a universal healthcare system to the country. 3. He believes that the proper resources should be provided for public education, including teacher salaries and the necessary resources. Hansen also wants to find ways to reduce student loan debt and support vocational schools and continuing education credits to assist low-skilled and displaced workers. 4. With the climate changing, Hansen stands for the development of cleaner energy sources, while reducing greenhouse gases and overhauling the national infrastructure. 5. Hansen wants to push for an Equality Act that would protect Americans of the LGBTQ community from discrimination.
Doug Jones: From the Birmingham area, Jones has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and then as the United States District
Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, helping oversee the re-opened investigation of the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in the late 1990s.
1. Jones supports raising the minimum wage to a living wage, while also finding ways to streamline the regulations to make it easier for small businesses to get started. 2. He believes that education should be a top priority, making sure that funding is guaranteed for public education at every level, while finding ways to make it easier for students to attend college without the burden of crippling student debt. 3. Having seen the effects of regulations and dropping prices on coal first-hand, Jones wants to be sure that coal miners and their families receive a safety net of both quality healthcare and job retraining, yet moving the country away from its dependence on fossil fuels and continuing to develop green energy sources. 4. Jones plans to fight for women’s rights, including funding Planned Parenthood and the many useful services they offer to those who may not be able to afford visiting a regular doctor and requiring employers to pay men and women the same amount if they are equally qualified for the same job. 5. He acknowledges the problems inherent with the Affordable Care Act, but also believes that there were some positive aspects of the law that should be kept for future healthcare legislation.
Robert Kennedy Jr.: A resident of Mobile, Kennedy served in the United States Navy and has worked in the casino and retail industries after his discharge.
1. Strongly against any form of repeal on the Affordable Care Act, Kennedy does realize there are problems and issues with the law, and that fixing these concerns while also keeping the portions of the act that do work will lead to better healthcare for all. 2. No matter where a child attends school, he is dedicated to making sure that every child in Alabama is able to receive a high-quality education. 3. He supports funding for government programs, being the product of one of these programs. However, he also feels they should be subject to regular evaluations, and those that do not meet their goals stop receiving federal funds. 4. Kennedy strongly supports the Second Amendment, but believes the focus should be kept on preventing criminals from obtaining guns, as well stopping them from being sold illegally. 5. In order to combat voter suppression, Kennedy wants to make it easier to register to vote by expanding same-day registration, as well as pushing for more polling stations and encouraging early voting so that the voices of more people could be heard.
Charles Nana: Headquartered in Birmingham, Nana’s campaign revolves around firm stances on issues such as:
1. Truth. Nana feels that those in government have lost their moral compass and willingness to tell the truth. He wants to bring back the traditions of fairness, truth and compassion to the halls of Washington, D.C. 2. The Economy. He deems it appropriate that all Alabamians working full time should be receiving a livable wage for the jobs they do. 3. Care. Nana affirms that, in order to do the right thing as a country, the less fortunate and especially veterans should not be denied the basic care so many Americans enjoy. 4. Justice. Nana wants to reform the criminal justice system, especially with regards to judicial override, where judges reject the jury’s decision on cases involving the death penalty. 5. Education. He believes that education should be free at every level, from Pre-K to college. Alabama ranks last in the country on student spending per capita, and Nana is dedicated to seeing this change, along with making sure that community colleges are used to their fullest extent.
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Investigations Division seized firearms, methamphetamine, Xanax pills and drug paraphernalia. Steven Hendrix, 38, of Alexander City, was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hendrix also had two outstanding warrants for possession of controlled substance, as well as a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. Roger Robinson, 58, of Alexander City, was charged with possession of controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drug and
possession of drug paraphernalia. Angel Baker, 30, of Lineville, was charged with possession of controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kara Hatswell, 39, of Alexander City, was charged with possession of controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Aug. 9: Two Alexander City suspects were arrested Aug. 9 following a TCNTF investigation involving a vehicle and license plate that were reported stolen. An officer with the
Alexander City Police stopped the vehicle, and afterwards two suspects were discovered to have about a gram of methamphetamine, 20 Xanax pills and other drug paraphernalia in their possession. Laura Gisel, 54, of Alexander City was charged with receiving stolen property 1st degree, two counts of possession of controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Brian Trammell, a.k.a. “Lump,” 45. of Alexander City was charged with receiving stolen property 1st degree, two counts of
controlled substance, possession of marijuana 1st degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. John Sullivan, 23, of Alexander City was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana 2nd degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. Crystal Morris, 37, of Alexander City was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana 2nd degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Aug. 4: Two Dadeville suspects were arrested Aug. 4 for possessing illegal drugs near an apartment complex following a TCNTF investigation through the Dadeville Police Department. About 10 Suboxone strips, five grams of cocaine, 34 grams of marijuana and $575 were seized by investigators and officers. Christopher Turner, 42, of Dadeville was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana 1st degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dazmon Shaw, 22, of Dadeville was charged
possession of controlled substance, illegal possession prescription drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Also on Aug. 9, three Alexander City suspects were arrested after the TCNTF was alerted to a 9th Avenue residence after Alexander City law enforcement noted illegal drug activity. While two suspects were apprehended as a full investigation was conducted, one fled the scene on foot. The search found methamphetamine and marijuana, and the release shows that three individuals were arrested. Jessica Johns, 27, of Alexander City was charged with two counts of possession of
with possession of marijuana 1st degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Aug. 2: Three suspects were arrested Aug. 2 during a suspected drug deal that others had noted was taking place at a business in the town of Jacksons Gap. Investigators monitored the business and witnessed suspicious actions among multiple individuals. Following a traffic stop, three people were arrested due to possessing of crystal methamphetamine, baggies and scales. Deanna Monroe, 23, of Dadeville, was charged with four counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Richard Ryan Haddox, 25, of Jackson’s Gap, was charged with criminal conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime and possession of drug paraphernalia. Brett Clanton, 31, of Foley, was charged with criminal conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Edwards the bullet fragments did not penetrate his brain. He was taken to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital where he remains in critical condition. The Alexander City Police Department Special Response Group and Task Force members worked most of the day Wednesday searching multiple locations before locating the suspect. Early Thursday morning, armed with information from
Force said. “We received information and checked to make sure it was valid and that led to Thursday’s arrest.” The second suspect, John Smith, 21, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon without incident near Cleveland. Marshals said tips from the community led to the arrests. U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott said, “Smith and Edwards posed a serious risk to our community. Members of our
the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Task Force, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force confirmed that Edwards was at the residence. Officers moved in and were able to arrest Edwards without incident. “We often work with U.S. Marshals in cases like this, because of our familiarity with the area,” Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task
Task Force did an excellent job working with the community to capture these violent fugitives.” Williams added in a released statement: “This partnership and the teamwork of our Task Force agencies has once again resulted in the quick arrest of these two violent fugitives, reaching far beyond our city limits to bring them to justice.”
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POTENTIAL STARTER Anfernee Jennings hopes to be starting LB for Alabama By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
When Anfernee Jennings was growing up in Dadeville, he was already a fan of the University of Alabama. Now, he has the potential to be a starter for the Crimson Tide when this season kicks off in three weeks. Jennings, a 6-foot-3, 258pound linebacker, has come a long way since his graduation from Dadeville in 2015. After a redshirt year, Jennings eventually worked his way into a linebacker rotation that boasts a lot of depth as a redshirt freshman. He totaled 19 tackles last season, including two tackles for a loss and three quarterback hurries. Jennings had some of his best performances in some of Alabama’s biggest games last year; he had three tackles including one for a loss in the 2016 season opener against USC, and he put up three tackles in the SEC Championship versus Florida. Throughout the spring and fall camp, Jennings’ body of work has continued to grow and he could be in prime position to be a starter this season. “I’ve been working really hard all summer and we’ve been working hard as a team, getting better every day,” Jennings said. “I just know I need to be consistent in what I’m doing, and when it’s my time to start, I want to be that man that there’s no question that I’m the guy for the job.” It seems Jennings could be most suited in Nick Saban’s defense as the Jack, which is a hybrid defensive end and linebacker position. At
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Dadeville, Jennings was a standout linebacker and was even invited to the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star
game as a senior. “I don’t think it’s very difficult to learn (the new position),” Jennings said.
“It did take a little time and more reps to learn the position, but I think it fits right with what type of player I am.” One thing that’s never changed about Jennings is his work ethic. Many scouts and media members have noticed just how hard Jennings has worked to get to where he is today. “My mom (Felecia Jennings) and my grandparents, too — they always taught me and my brother (Shawn) to work hard,” Jennings said. “They always told me to keep working and take coaching really well.” Jennings is still fondly remembered by Dadeville coach Richard White, who said the sky is the limit for his former stud. “He should be the starter, barring injuries and those type of things,” White said. “If he continues the success that he’s having and he can stay away from injuries, I think you’ll see him in the NFL one day.” And Jennings seems ready to take on that role of being a good example for current Tigers who are just like he was a few years ago and others who will be following in their footsteps. “It’s big,” Jennings said. “When I was a kid, I remember I always wanted to be in this position, and now I’m in the position and I just want to let them know it’s possible for them to be in this same position one day. You just have to stay in school, do good in school and work hard, and the field will take care of itself.”
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Left: Benjamin Hendrix (45) takes down Hezekiah Hunter during Benjamin Russell’s intersquad scrimmage on Friday. Right: Kraige Abercrubrie (42) is wrapped up by a trio of Benjamin Russell defenders.
Horseshoe Bend kick starts cross country team By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
In addition to two new head coaches at Horseshoe Bend this fall season, the Generals will also be introducing an entirely new sports team. This week, the Horseshoe Bend cross country team kicked off its inaugural first season with practice beginning this week. “We started the team because there were some kids that had an interest in something other than football and band,” Horseshoe Bend Principal James Aulner said. “We thought cross country would be a nice sport for kids that aren’t involved in something else.” When approached by several parents and students, Aulner looks at the benefits a cross country team would bring versus the cost it would take to start a new program, and he said it was an obvious yes. While Aulner, who was a former cross country coach, will mostly be active in an administrative
role, Cindy Mahan will serve as the head coach. “I’m excited to see where it goes,” Aulner said. “Ms. Mahan and (junior high coach) Emily Raspberry have both been avid runners, and they have a wealth of knowledge of running, but not necessarily cross country. We’re excited to see where the season takes us.” The response so far has been great, according to Aulner, with about 20 kids coming to non-mandatory practices throughout the summer. He is hopeful there will be both a girls and boys competitive varsity team as well as a junior high team. Because of the way cross country has changed throughout the years, teams don’t put a lot of emphasis on dual meets, but Horseshoe Bend will have both a home and away meet with Dadeville in order to get some experience for the Generals’ runners. They’ll also run in several invitationals throughout the season, but Aulner is still nailing down a final schedule.
Although the response has been strong, there have been some obstacles with starting a new team. “The biggest challenge has just been getting the kids to understand what cross country is all about,” Aulner said. “I sat down with them, and a lot of them didn’t even know how you score in cross country. We were trying to get them to understand that it is an individual sport, but it also very much has a team concept.” Cross country is scored much like golf with the lowest score being the winner. The first-place runner gets 1 point, the second 2 and so on until all runners have completed. The top five runners for each team’s scores are added up for a team total. “We’re hoping that as we go along, it will grow,” Aulner said. “Every program I’ve been a part of with cross country and track, it’s just multiplied. We might have limited success at the beginning, but when more kids get involved, it will grow more and more.”
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aise your hand if you’re excited for football season. My hand just went so high in the air it was like Michael Jordan in “Space Jam.” High school football is one of my favorite sports, and from everything I’ve been told, football in Alabama is going to be a whole new world. The air of competitiveness, the innocence of kids fighting for a game they love, the team camaraderie, the Friday night lights — it all goes into the enchanting atmosphere football season brings. This season, at the Outlook, I’m especially excited to introduce some new things to area football fans both in the newspaper and online. First of all, every Tuesday, you can expect to see an Athlete of the Week, who will be featured as the best football player of the week across all five teams in the area. With the help of the folks at The Wetumpka Herald and The Tallassee Tribune, we’ll also be introducing a TPI Regional Athlete of the Week, where we’ll ask readers to vote for the top athlete across the region. If you’re not the Athlete of the Week, don’t worry; there will still be a chance to shine. In Wednesday’s paper, we’ll have the Outlook Stars, which feature a handful of athletes, including football and volleyball players as well as cross country runners, who stood out in the previous week’s competitions. Also look out for our weekly Friday Night Forecast, where several Outlook employees as well as a few community members will make their predictions for each week’s games. Compare yourselves to us, as we’ll keep up a running count of who’s doing the best. We’re also introducing a special Pet of the Week pick each week. My biggest question is can I, knowing my history of having horrible game predictions, beat a dog or cat? I guess we’ll see. We’ll also have weekly Game of the Week previews as well as other in-depth football previews, and of course, we’ll continue with our beloved Sports Extra where fans can check in with their teams’ game results on Saturday mornings. Phew. Told you we’ve got a lot going on, and that’s not all. I’m especially enthusiastic about the digital presence we’ll be taking on this season. Join Scott Hardy and I every Friday (and sometimes Thursday) night for Inside the Lines Live, where we’ll be on the ground at one of our biggest games of the week to break down what’s on the docket for the night. Inside the Lines Live will be supplemented by a preview show every Tuesday, during which we’ll discuss what to know about the area’s matchups for the week. If you don’t want to wait until Saturday morning for in-depth coverage of the games in the paper, not to worry. I’ll have you covered with a new segment called the TwoMinute Drill, where I’ll give you a quick break down of results the night of the games from all five area teams. My goal during my first football season as the Outlook sports editor is to bring you the best coverage you’ve ever seen. But that comes with a small plea for help. If you know of something going on around the community, let me know. If you see a player have a great week and think he or she should be featured as an Outlook Star, please tell me. Also, if you’re interested in getting involved with this Class A coverage, I’m looking for you. We’re still searching for freelancers to help out with football coverage throughout the season. As always, you can find me on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook. Contact me with questions and news tips, or just follow me to be part of up-tothe-minute coverage throughout Tallapoosa County. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.