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Babies found buried in an Eclectic yard
Russell Retail to become event center STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Since the Russell Retail Store at the corner of Highway 280 and Elkahatchee Road was closed last fall and purchased by Russell Medical, what would become of the landmark building had been a frequent question. Next month Alexander City will have a new event center to consider when planning meetings, reunions, parties, weddings and more. The former Russell Retail property, which was acquired by Russell Medical in 2017, is currently being renovated to become what Russell Medical Foundation Executive Director Tammy Jackson hopes to be one of the most affordable event venues in the area. The iconic building is a beloved landmark in Alexander City and Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace wanted to ensure the building remained intact – so the event center idea was born. According to Jackson, there are several factors that make the unique building the perfect location for an event: ease of access, an abundance of parking and a spacious area for caters to prep - not to mention the ambiance of the space. “This is something that will be beneficial to our community. It’s conveniently located and it is an icon in our area,” Jackson said. “We felt like an event See RUSSELL • Page 3
Mother said she miscarried; full autopsy report underway to determine if babies were stillborn By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
Eclectic Police have interviewed the mother of two babies buried in the yard of a residence in the 10,000 block of Georgia Road near the Rushenville community that a preliminary report from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) says were stillborn. Chief Robert Head of the EPD said the mother was interviewed on See BABIES • Page 3
Council to consider joining lawsuit against opioid manufacturers By MITCH SNEED Editor
The impact of opioid abuse across the state and nation has been making headlines and Monday night the Alexander City City Council will consider joining several other Alabama towns and cities in a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the drugs. According to supporting documentation, the council agenda will consider a resolution to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with attorney Tom Whatley and Beasley, Allen Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. to represent the city’s interest in the lawsuit. The agreement reads in part: “Opioid manufacturers and distributors are the primary defendants in these lawsuits. There are two main litigation theories asserted against these defendants: Suing the manufacturers for promoting use of opioids for non-cancer See COUNCIL • Page 3
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Radney students enjoy school dance Top, Jiah Hunter gets down with the beat at the 2018 Radney Elementary School Winter Dance Thursday evening. Above, Arionna, Alese, Kennedi, Makenly, Cecilia, Cerynity and Zakiya groove to the music. To see more photos from the dance, see Page 10 inside today.
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State of City event to be held Feb. 22
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Members from all three campuses of the First United Methodist Church of Alexander City came together Thursday morning at the Trinity campus on Highway 280 to start cooking up food for the church’s annual Brunswick stew fellowship lunch, scheduled for today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This has been going Donald Campbell / The Outlook on since at least 1956,” Trinity campus Pastor Gary Mask, left, Chris Baker and Mike Simmons stir up a pot of pork in preparation for See STEW • Page 9 today’s Brunswick stew lunch at the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church.
The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural State of the City event Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Alabama Community College’s Betty Carol Graham Center. Local officials will take turns updating the audience on key issues facing the community and what their priorities are for See STATE • Page 9
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DEAR ABBY: I’ve recently started seeing someone, and we have shared a wealth of information about ourselves with each other. When I asked him his last name, he said it was “Erickson.” When I asked him if he had a middle name, he responded that he didn’t. Soon after, I saw his driver’s license. It had a completely different last name from the one he gave me, and it turns out he does have a middle name after all. Now I’m starting to question everything he told me, and I’m afraid he may have lied about even bigger things. What reason would he possibly have to lie about such a simple thing? And how should I confront him about it? -- JUST PLAIN CONFUSED IN GEORGIA DEAR CONFUSED: The reason someone would give false information is usually because the person has something to hide. Unless “Mr.
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way to handle this? -- LEERY FISHERMAN IN TEXAS DEAR LEERY: The way to approach it would be to tell your friend the truth. Ask if he has taken a boating safety course, and if the answer is no, suggest he do it -- or that you do it together. As to the integrity of the vessel, ask your friend if the boat was inspected at the time of purchase, and if it wasn’t, urge him -- for everyone’s safety -- to have it done. DEAR ABBY: My daughter has two children, a 7-year-old boy and a girl who is 4. They were at an event with some of her co-workers the other day. Everyone was talking to the younger child, telling her how cute she was and ignoring the older one. It was like he was invisible. He was so deflated. I remember this happening with my girls when they were little. People always seem to gravitate to the little ones and
pay no attention to the older ones. It has always bothered me. So, people, please be mindful of all the children. They are all precious. -BOTHERED GRANDMA DEAR BOTHERED: You’re right, this happens all too often. In a case like this, all it would have taken would have been for someone to have complimented your daughter on her son’s behavior and said within earshot of the boy how lucky the little one was to have such a “good boy” for an older brother. I hope you spoke up. It takes only a moment to say something nice to someone of any age who needs the attention. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Obituaries William Jones
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Mr. William Jones, 75 of Saraland, Alabama died on Thursday, February 16, 2019. in Infirmary Circle, Mobile, Alabama.
Funeral service for Mrs. Sandra Burns of New Site, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Mt. Godfrey United Methodist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.
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Alexander City Police Department February 15
• Corshunsky Rodshaun Maxwell, 28 of Alexander City, was arrested on two counts of failure to appear. • Kwinton Cortez Harrell, 18 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Ashley Michelle Davis, 34 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence, and attempting to elude a police officer. • Harassment was reported on 8th Avenue. • Theft of lost property was reported on Highway 280. • Lost property was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Oak Street West. • Structure fire was reported on Dobbs Road. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.
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• Natasha Ikeiya Leonard, 35 of Alexander City, was arrested for failure to appear. • Cody Ryan Cleveland, 24 of Alexander City, was arrested for domestic violence and two counts of failure to appear. • Laderrial Keshun Johnson, 37 of Alexander City, was arrested for theft of property third, burglary, using false identity to obstruct justice, giving false identification to law enforcement and three counts of
theft of property fourth. • Marcus Ikey Davis, 27 of Alexander City, was arrested for criminal trespass. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280. • Using false identity to obstruct justice was reported in Alexander City. • Fraudulent use of a credit/debit card was reported on Highway 280. • Assault was reported on Marshall Street. • Criminal trespass was reported on Highway 280.
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• Courtney Terell Streeter, 29 of Alexander City, was arrested for failure to appear/bail jumping misdemeanor. • Roderick Derrell Kelley, 46 of Alexander City, was arrested for attempting to elude law enforcement and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Ashlyn Hunter Perrin, 18 of Alexander City, was arrested for harassment. • Criminal trespass was reported on Jefferson Street. • Theft of property was reported on Highway 63. • Possession of a controlled substance and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement were reported on Christian Street. • Criminal trespass was reported on Old Kellyton Road. • Harassment was reported on Highway 22. • Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street. • Identity theft was
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Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Feburary 15
• A report was filed for theft by deception that occurred on E. South Street.
• A resident of Griffin Shoals Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • Jerry Connell of Churchill Road in Camp Hill was arrested for domestic violence third assault.
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• Tatashawn Green of Highway 22 in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear possession of marijuana first, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. • Daniel Childress of Lake Eagle Nest Drive in Wetumpka was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Melvin Ford of Pine Street in Dadeville was arrested for resisting arrest and an outstanding warrant for failure to appear probation revocation.
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• A resident of Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville filed a report in reference to identity theft. • A resident of Walls Road in Goodwater filed a report in reference to theft. • A resident of Lovelady Road in Dadeville filed a report in reference to burglary.
Dadeville Police Department February 13
• A Dadeville woman, age 40, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. • A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on Highway 280. A Dadeville man, age 44,
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• A report was filed for breaking and entering a motor vehicle and theft of property 2nd that occurred on Green Lane. • A Dadeville woman, age 23, was arrested for two counts of theft of property and two counts of fraudulent use of a debit or credit card. • A report was filed for breaking and entering a motor vehicle and theft of property 4th that occurred on Bartlett St. • A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on E South St. • A Camp Hill man, age 48, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.
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A Camp Hill woman, age 32, was arrested for theft of property on Highway 280. A report was filed for theft of property and fraudulent use of a debit or credit card that occurred on Highway 280.
February 7
• A Dadeville man, age 22, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on Royston St. • A Dadeville man, age 19, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on Royston St. • A 17-year-old female was arrested for possession of a controlled, possession of drug paraphernalia and minor in possession of tobacco on Royston St, she was released to parental custody. • A Dadeville man, age 35, was arrested on three warrants for failure to appear. • A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on Horseshoe Bend Road. • A Dadeville man, age 46, was arrested on seven warrants for failure to appear.
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Babies Thursday prior to the department seeking a search warrant to unearth the bodies. She admitted the bodies were buried on the property and said she had miscarried. Head said his department was also told during the interview process the bodies were buried in December. Head would not name the mother, saying she faced no criminal charges at this time. “We’re waiting on the report from forensic sciences,” Head said. “At that time, we’ll turn it over to the district attorney and go from there.” The department is considering the case a “death investigation,” Head said. Head said he got word at about 5 p.m. Thursday of a tip that led authorities to the resi-
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dence on Georgia Road near the Rushenville community. The bodies were turned over to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to determine whether they were infants or fetuses. A preliminary report from the DFS indicates the babies were stillborn, meaning they died before or during birth. However, the fact of the Eclectic bodies being stillborn has yet to be fully determined, according to C.J. Robinson, assistant district attorney for Elmore County. “There’s a preliminary report that the remains that were recovered were stillborn, but we’re not assuming anything until we get a full autopsy report from DFS,” Robinson said. It could be several weeks to months before the final report is received, Robinson said.
Russell venue would be the perfect fit.” In that light, Jackson welcomes suggestions from the public on what the name should be.” The 12,000 square foot facility, which has a capacity to hold up to 499 people, is slated to be completed this month. Booking for the venue will begin in March, and a public open house will be held Tuesday, March 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to give the community a first
Council pain management and misrepresenting the addiction potential of these drugs; and suing the primary distributors for flooding the market with opioids by failing to provide required oversight in the distribution chain and to report suspicious orders.” The firms will work on a contingency basis, collecting 33 percent of any awards that result from the legal action. The council will also finalize a deal with Tallapoosa County to begin housing its inmates at the Tallapoosa County Jail, enabling the city to “get out of the jail business.” The contract calls for the city to pay a $50 book-in fee, $10 per day for meals, pay all medical costs for its inmates and provide transportation to the facility. In other items, the council will consider: • A resolution to award bid 18-04 to Samson Equipment
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Co., Inc. of Birmingham for an amount not to exceed $268,234. The contract calls for the company to supply a sewer vacuum truck that will be used in the sewer department. The item was part of the budget’s fleet line item. • A resolution to authorize the mayor to approve the issuance of a Note/Bond for the Special Care Facilities Financing Authority. • A resolution to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with EEFS Company P.C. to provide CE&I Services on the Sportplex Bridge Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $63,395. The company will serve as managers of the project and lend engineering
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glance of this much-anticipated renovation. The fee for a day rental will be $500 with weekend rental rates available. Tables and chairs to accommodate 200 guests will be provided. Proceeds from the event center will benefit the Russell Medical Foundation. The foundation offers scholarships to assist and encourage education in
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support. • A resolution to accept funds from the Tallapoosa County Commission to fund recreational programs for county youth. • A resolution to authorize the mayor to donate a permanent easement to BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Alabama across the 17-acre parcel it purchased along Lee Street earlier this year so the company can continue to provide telecommunications services. • A resolution to oppose HB110 and SB130 unless the bill includes the Alabama League of Municipalities’ Proposed Amendments. The bills deal with taxes on e-commerce sales from state residents.
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here are events every day that occur where few people know anything about them. As much as we would like to think that we as a newspaper know everything and report all the news, the truth is that we can’t be everywhere. Today we would like to share three such items that show why our area is such a unique place. • First, you all saw the news of a house fire that heavily damaged the home of Barbara Sokol Thursday morning. It appears that the blaze started in the kitchen of the Dobbs Road home and our hearts go out to her during this traumatic time, but fortunately she was unharmed. But to illustrate what kind of person Sokol really is, we watched as she arrived at the scene as firefighters did their work. Obviously upset, she collected herself and was consoled by neighbors. Then she sought out each and every first responder on the scene and shook their hand or hugged their neck, thanking them for what they had done. That kind of grace in a painful time is rare and that’s why we were once again shown why Sokol is one of our community treasures. • Another interesting news item happened in Camp Hill Wednesday and if not for someone who saw it calling us, it too may have been unnoticed and unrecognized. A train rolling towards Camp Hill began having engine trouble and a gauge was giving a reading that made it appear that the train’s engine needed water to continue. The train radioed ahead and reached out to the Camp Hill Fire Department. They asked if the fire department could fill its tanker and bring water to refill the train’s tanks. Firefighters loaded up with 500 gallons and met the train near the tracks at the intersection of Slaughter and Wilson Streets. They pumped the water into the engine’s tank and had it back on its journey in short order. • Then, to show that it takes all kinds to make the world go around, we heard a scanner call on Thursday where police were called to investigate a report of a man running down the road with no pants on. We are unsure if the man was found or why he felt the need to forego part of his attire. So today, we are glad to uncover these items that show why we live in a really special place.
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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel T.C. Coley Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.
John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
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lexander City and the Lake Martin community recently had the honor of hosting the Bassmaster Elite Series fishing tournament, which served as its kickoff to the 2018 season. While pro anglers, their families and friends along with all of the B.A.S.S. support staff were in town all week, the competition was held Thursday through Sunday. Despite an ominous forecast for the weekend, I feel confident saying the tournament was an overwhelming economic and branding success for our community. Anglers, support staff and visitors raved about Lake Martin and thousands turned out each day for the weigh-ins and expo at Wind Creek State Park. The opportunity to host the Bassmaster Elite Series would not have been possible without the approval of our city leadership. All of the credit belongs to Mayor Jim Nabors and the Alexander City City Council for providing the funding that allowed the Chamber of Commerce to host this signature event. I applaud their due diligence, research and understanding
ED COLLARI Chamber president of the economic impact that comes with hosting such a significant event. Along with the city leadership, Wind Creek State Park Superintendent Bruce Adams and his team deserve a monumental amount of praise. Everyone who participated, visited or was associated with the event shared glowing reviews of the park and the receptiveness of the staff. The Chamber works very closely with the staff at Wind Creek State Park on a variety of fishing tournaments throughout the year and I can attest they are first class. So many others contributed to make the Bassmaster Elite Series a resounding success including Sonny Wilson and the Parks & Rec team who opened the doors to the gymnasium at the Sportplex for angler check-in on Sunday along with Central Alabama Community College, which hosted marshal/angler orienta-
tion on Wednesday. A special thanks to Brett Pritchard, who helped secure the event and volunteered his services along with the CACC fishing team each day of the tournament. Thanks to all of our local vendors who supported the expo over the weekend and provided a unique local flavor for the thousands of spectators who attended each day. And a very special thanks to Mitch Sneed and his team at The Outlook, who covered the event beautifully through amazing photographs and exclusive features that provided a unique perspective of the sport. I’m positive I’ve left out many others and I’m sorry, but please know you have my sincere gratitude. It was impressive to see the numerous facets of our community unite to display such a high level of class and hospitality. I’m proud to say when the spotlight of hosting a significant event was on, it was the people of Alexander City and the Lake Martin community who shined the brightest. Ed Collari is the President & CEO of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce.
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fter the tragedy in Parkland, Florida, our elected officials are screaming “If you see something, say something!” Well, after nearly 300 school shootings since 2013, with 18 this year, I’m seeing something. And I’m saying something. When a former student entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with an AR-15, smoke grenades and plenty of ammo, he killed 17 students and teachers. After learning that students and teachers were worried about him, every politician took the opportunity to say the banal “If you see something, say something!” “As reactions poured in Thursday, President Donald Trump focused on the young man’s mental health, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he wants the justice department to study how mental illness and gun violence intersect, to better understand how law enforcement can use existing laws to intervene before school shootings begin,” wrote Terry Spencer and Kelli Kennedy with the Associated Press. “‘It cannot be denied that something dangerous and unhealthy is happening in our country,” Sessions told a group of sheriffs in Washington. In ‘every one of these cases, we’ve had advance indications and perhaps we haven’t been effective enough in intervening,’” the authors continued. Believe it or not, Barack Obama suggested the exact same thing after the Sandy
JOHN TURES Columnist Hook shooting. He sought permission to allow the CDC to study how mental illness and gun violence intersect, exactly what Senator Sessions called for. But in 2016, Congress extended the two-decade ban on enabling the CDC to study the causes of gun violence, including mental health. Any guesses as to how Senator Sessions voted on that? In that same AP article, the reporters wrote “Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott said he’s already told House Speaker Richard Corcoran that ‘If someone is mentally ill, he should not have access to a gun.’” Well, four years after the Sandy Hook shooting, President Obama and Congress finally reached a compromise, according to the Hartford Courant. “U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, the second-highest ranking Republican in the chamber, fought to include legislation in the bill that would require a full judicial hearing to ban someone with mental illness from buying guns.” Sure it would make it much harder for law enforcement to stop someone with mental illness from buying a gun, but it was at least something, right? Well, here’s what happened in Trump’s first month in office. “President Donald Trump quietly signed a bill
into law Tuesday rolling back an Obama-era regulation that made it harder for people with mental illnesses to purchase a gun,” according to Ali Vitali with NBC News. It was revoked by H.J. Res. 40, and supported by the NRA. In 2017, Nicholas Cruz (Nick Cruz, Nikolas Cruz) bought an AR-15. Scott’s Florida didn’t fingerprint him, require a special permit or require a waiting period, which could have helped law enforcement. “So many signs that the Florida shooter was mentally disturbed, even expelled from school for bad and erratic behavior,” tweeted President Trump. “Neighbors and classmates knew he was a big problem. Must always report such instances to authorities, again and again!” Well, I am reporting that our health officials are unable to study the effects of mental health on gun violence, and have been barred from doing so for more than 20 years. And I am reporting that a law that would keep mentally ill people from buying a gun that passed not long ago was also repealed last year. John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Ga. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange. edu. This column is in honor of Jamie Bishop, the son of Tures’ colleague and friend Michael Bishop. Jamie was killed by a mentally ill gunman at Virginia Tech, along with 31 other students and faculty on April 16, 2007.
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Club will be holding its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7 until 11 a.m. at the Dadeville Elementary School Cafeteria. Tickets are $6 per person and include all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, ham, coffee, juice and milk. For tickets, see any member of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club, or contact Tony Johnson at 256-825-6364 or Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415. POLAR LEAP: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a Polar Leap Saturday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. to leap into the icy waters of Wind Creek State Park. Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided for participants. The event is weather permitting
and there is a park entry fee for non-campers. 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 Feb. 17 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.
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Harold Patterson, Leah Channell, Jerry Hardy, David Willis, Scott Richardson, Willie Bell White and Thiedford Anthony are celebrating birthdays today.
Sunday’s Events
GOSPEL SINGING: The Kempters will be in concert at Hillabee Baptist Church Sunday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Haven United Methodist Church is hosting Family and Friends
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SENIORX: Deborah Jones of SenioRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber Thursday, Feb. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications. This event is sponsored by the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (Area Agency on Aging). For more information, contact Jones at 1-800-361-1636 or 256761-3575.
Saturday, February 24
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: There will be a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 6 to 11 a.m. at Faith Temple Church Gym located at 425 Franklin Street. Tickets are $6 for all-you-can-eat pancakes in house and sausage, juice and coffee. Carry out is also available. This is a fundraiser for the Faith Christian Academy’s Robotics team, which will compete in the National WWII Museum’s Robotics Challenge in New Orleans in May. Tickets are available from FCA students and at the door. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Neil Armstrong” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter began Jan. 8. ROOK TOURNAMENT: The New Site Senior Activity Center will be holding a rook tournament Feb. 26 beginning at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers, and a luncheon will be provided. All participants must register by Feb. 22. The registration fee is $5, and players must bring their own partner. For more information or to register, contact Senior Activity Center Director Jan Kennedy at 256-794-1933.
February 28 - March 2
CHURCH REVIVAL: The Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is hosting revival services Feb. 28, March 1 and March 2 at 6:30 p.m. with Evangelist Apostle W.T. Traylor. Everyone is welcome.
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brating Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor’s third anniversary Sunday, March 4. Rev. Yeasive Ware of Opelika is the featured speaker at 11 a.m. and Pastor Robert L. Harbrove III of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Alexander City is the featured speaker at 2 p.m. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton is hosting the 26th Pastoral Celebration for Pastor Jimmy Brooks Jr. and wife Patricia March 4 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Jeffrey Wilson of First Baptist Church in South Pell City.
Saturday, March 10
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting a pancake and Conecuh sausage breakfast March 10 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. Tickets are $6 and include all you can eat. Carry out is also available.
Tuesday, March 13
GREATER TUNA: Alexander City Arts is hosting “Greater Tuna,” Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. It is a hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.
March 16-17
SPORTING CLAY SHOOT: The 12th annual Ronald Koon Sporting Clay Classic benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be held March 16 and 17. Friday night there will be a Calcutta and steak dinner at the Alexander City Elks Lodge and the shoot will be Saturday at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club. If you would like to participate or sponsor a sign please contact Stacey Jeffcoat by calling 256-2344757 or emailing at staceyj1229@ gmail.com.
WELCOME HOME: The Auburn Veterans Project is celebrating and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Auburn High School auditorium. Speakers will be Joe Galloway and Medal of Honor recipients Bennie Adkins and James Livingston. Family is welcome to accompany their veteran and there will be a light reception afterwards. Visit auburnveteransproect.weebly.com/east-alabama-vietnam-veterans-welcome-home-cermony.html. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by either emailing Blake Busbin at wbbusbin@auburnschools.org or by calling Auburn High School at 334-887-2120.
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EASTER EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting an Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. Most eggs will have small prizes and prize eggs will be hidden for each age division. The age divisions are 0-2 years old, 2-4 years old, 5-8 years old and 9-12 years old. The event will take place in the north picnic area across from the beach. There is a park entry fee for non-campers.
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FULL MOON HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a full moon hike Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. The hike will begin at dark in the north picnic pavilion. There is a fee for non-campers.
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THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days April 9-10. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
Thursday, April 12
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, March 17 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry-out and is $6 a plate.
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AIN’T MISBEHAVIN: Alexander City Arts is hosting “Ain’t Misbehavin,” Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. It is a tribute to African American musicians of the 1920s and 30s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance.
July 16-17
THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days July 16-17. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
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Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
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
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
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 Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
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
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
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
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
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
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 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 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 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
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 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
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588 Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 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
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
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Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820 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
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081 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
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FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
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
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
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
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555
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2018. The event will feature Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors, City Council President Tommy Spraggins, Director of Public Works Gerard Brewer, Community Development Director Al Jones, Fire Chief Reese McAlister, Police Chief Jay Turner and Alexander City’s two representatives on the Tallapoosa County Commission, Steve Robinson of District 2 and T.C. Coley of District 1. City leaders said they hope the event will shed light on progress during their time in office since the 2016 elections that installed a new mayor and five of six new city council members. “We look forward to updating everyone on the state of our city next Thursday,” Alexander City City Council President Tommy Spraggins said. “I plan to highlight our city’s recent accomplishments, review key components of our $55 million spending plan and discuss the top priorities we have for 2018.” The format of the event will have each participant spending about 10 minutes apiece highlighting either overall city issues and objectives by the mayor and city council, or going in depth on departmental priorities in the public works, community development, fire and police departments. Robinson and Coley will present on responsibilities that fall under their duties as county commissioners where overlap with the city occurs. “I believe it is good for the county and city to take advantage of opportunities to concurrently speak on topics,” Robinson said. “Many people might not understand the differences and, most importantly, the synergies.” “We have very close relationships with our elected officials and city leaders,” Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari said. “Many of our initiatives at the Chamber rely heavily on their support, and we work hand-in-hand on a lot of things. “Because of that relationship, we feel plugged in to what their objectives and priorities are, but we like to help facilitate as many opportunities like this as possible so that the people of our community feel that same connection.” The event is open to the public and costs $10 to attend, which includes lunch. RSVPs should be made to the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce by Tuesday by calling 256-234-3461 or emailing kim.dunn@alexandercitychamber.com.
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Stew Mike Densmore said. “It’s a family affair, and it’s all about fellowship. Everyone gets involved.” Densmore said church members began to gather at the Trinity campus just before 4:30 a.m. Friday morning to begin preparing the food, cooking chicken and pork in large iron pots in the church’s cooking shed behind the sanctuary building. Once the meats were ready, they were taken out of the pot into the church kitchen and fellowship hall to be shredded and prepared to be put in the stew with all the other ingredients. “Brunswick stew started out using squirrel and other wild game meats. I can guarantee you that there is little to zero wild game in ours,” Densmore said. “We use top end chicken and pork roast with a secret recipe. “And before you ask, no, you can’t have the recipe,” he added with a laugh. “That’s one of the most common things we get asked, and we always have to tell everyone we can’t give it out.” In the years since starting the stew lunch, Densmore said there are some things that have changed, but other things have stayed virtually the same
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over the course of 60-plus years. “Back in the day, we cooked the meat in black pots heated with wood fires, so we had to man them all night and keep stirring the pots,” he said. “With some modernization on the shed and using natural gas, we don’t have to be here all night.” At the same time, the recipe the church uses has changed very little, and many of the children of the members who started this annual event have carried on the tradition. “There are some of us who, when we grab these sticks, remember having been doing this for years,” Densmore said. Densmore said the lunch of Brunswick stew has served as a valuable fundraiser, providing the church with much-needed money to maintain a number of the various ministries the church offers. However, he also said there was something much more important that comes from offering this to members and the public alike. “The key thing is being able to fellowship with one another,” Densmore said. “If we lose the fellowship aspect of this, the rest of it won’t matter.”
While church members from all three campuses have been key in making the Brunswick stew lunch a success, Densmore said the “stew masters,” Frank Coupland, Billie Turner and Bill Goodwin, have been among the most important in preparing the food and serving up plates and pints to guests. With the church having done this for more than 60 years, Densmore said people have had nothing but positive things to say about the Brunswick stew lunch, and church members make sure there is plenty ready for guests to eat either in the church fellowship hall or to take with them. “We usually have about 1,500 pints made up for to-go orders, and we have sold over 600 of them already,” Densmore said. “We have been taking calls from people from as far away as Gadsden interested in getting some stew.” The annual First United Methodist Church Brunswick stew lunch begins at 10 a.m. today and will run until 2 p.m. Tickets are $6, and will provide guests with either a plate or pint of stew. The plate also comes with cole slaw, bread and pound cake.
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“Stew Masters” Frank Coupland, Billie Turner and Bill Goodwin pose inside the First United Methodist Church Trinity campus Fellowship Hall Friday morning as the church prepares its annual Brunswick stew lunch. Today’s lunch begins at 10 a.m. and will run until 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 and will provide guests with either a plate or pint of stew. Plates come with cole slaw, bread and pound cake.
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Dadeville High School to produce ‘Grease: The Musical’ By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Dadeville High School Theater program will be producing “Grease: The Musical” in April and it is a trip into the past for program director Ashley Riley-Gresko. “I was in the cast for a production of it in high school,” Gresko said. “I was in eighth grade and was one of the prom victims. I remember playing it. There were two of us cast and they took us to the maintenance closet and soaked us and we went on stage dripping wet. It is a good memory.” Gresko said the “prom victims” will not be getting wet this time as they want to dance in the next scene. “We will still do something special,” she said. Gresko explained the group has wanted to do “Grease” for a while. “Our cast has been really young,” Gresko said. “We started with sixth and seventh graders a few years ago and feel like we can do it now.” Gresko said not only does “Grease” take more of a cast, but the themes are now better suited for the older students now in the program. “‘Grease’ has a more sensitive subject matter in it,” Gresko said. “We have talked to the kids and parents about it and it applies to today about real life situations that they may encounter.” “Grease” is about the working class youth of the 1950s who navigate peer pressure and politics along with love, friendship, teenage rebellion and gang violence. Gresko is pleased with the numbers now involved in the theater program and “Grease.” “We have about 40 students on stage for the production,” Gresko said. “And
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Members from the cast of “Grease: The Musical” at Dadeville High School pose for a photograph in the Wellborn Museum. Pictured from left to right are Zoe Hodge, Korey Hall, Brandon Wolfe, Carrie Thomas, Madolyn Daniel, Justin Bice, Nathaniel Capien, Moriah Henry, Cimone Presley and Dillan Ray. Performances will debut April 6 at 7 p.m. and continue April 7 at 7 p.m. and April 8 at 3 p.m. in the Dadeville High School auditorium.
a few more behind the scenes.” “Grease” is also special to Gresko and her husband Ryan. “Not only is this the 40th anniversary of ‘Grease,’ but it is the 10th anniversary of the first time we produced ‘Grease’ at Benjamin Russell,” Gresko said. The Greskos have a little something
planned to mark the occasion and hopefully make it special for the Dadeville High School students in the production. “We have invited the cast of the BRHS production to a luncheon,” Gresko said. “We want to have a meet and greet with the kids and get the
BRHS cast to the show. We think it will be something special for everyone.” The Dadeville High School production of “Grease: The Musical” will be at the Dadeville High School auditorium Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 at 3 p.m.
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RADNEY STUDENTS ENJOY MUSIC AND DANCING Photos by Donald Campbell Top right, several Radney students pose in front of a limo before jumping in to attend the dance. Top left, fifth-grader Lorenzo Crawford, Jr. breaks it down at Radney Elementary School’s annual Winter Dance Thursday night. Left top, sixth-grader Joris Thomas, center, enjoys dancing to the music with his classmates. Left, Radney Principal Dr. John Prestridge and Assistant Principal Mary Holloway show they can have just as much fun as their students. Below left, sixth-grader Ricky Chapman busts a move while another student looks on. Below, the student body came together to dance and enjoy some great music as a fun reward for their daily efforts in class.
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ROAD TO STATE BEGINS NOW Cougars compete for spot in Elite Eight on Monday By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
A trip to the Elite Eight is on the line Monday, as Central Coosa’s boys and girls basketball teams head to Alabama State for Class 3A Central Regional matchups. The girls will face Gordo at noon, followed directly by the Cougar boys against Greene County at 1:30 p.m. “It’s definitely a different environment, and at first there’s going to be jitters,” Coosa girls coach Syreeta McKinney said. “But we’re going to rely on one another and pull one another through. We’re going to go out there, and we’re going to play.” McKinney thinks Gordo will be a good matchup for her team, which boasts a pair of intensely strong guards, Eunique McKinney and Ryesha Whetstone. Adrianna Flowers has also solidified herself defensively, and both Aliona McKenzie and Shae Suttles have been doing better and better in the post. “Gordo has a really strong set of guards and we do too,” Syreeta McKinney said. “We’re going to have to focus on our strengths and our main strength that we have is our defense.” Defense has been the name
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Central Coosa girls basketball coach Syreeta McKinney, far right, is looking for a full team effort on Monday when the Cougars play Gordo in regional action.
of the game for the Cougars (17-3), as only three teams have scored more than 50 points against them and all
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three of those were either 5A or 6A squads. McKinney and Whetstone are big steal threats, as McKinney is coming
off a 10-steal sub-regional performance. But one thing coach McKinney will be looking for
this game is depth. “We have had two really good days of practice, and more of my younger players were getting involved,” she said. “I think our bench will be key for our success, and I will rely on every one of my players. I hope that they can play with confidence and when they believe that we can, we’ll get a victory.” Like the girls, Central Coosa’s boys team feels it’ll match up well with Greene County. Although boys coach Jeremy Freeman said the Tigers have a big body inside, they don’t boast a lot of height and are similarly sized to the Cougars (17-4). “One thing about them is they are a very physical team,” Freeman said. “They were similar to Southside. Offensively, they’re very meticulous in what they’re trying to get done. They take a lot of time off the clock to get a shot off. They do some things we’re very familiar with defensively. They’ll press you in the full court and go man to man in the half court, so it’s a favorable matchup.” Also like the girls, the boys are going to put the pedal to the metal defensively and will be looking to hold Greene See COOSA • Page 12
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Benjamin Russell’s Saxon Coker, top, is one of two Wildcats who are still in the hunt for a Class 6A state championship.
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reminds hunters a regulation prohibiting the importation to Alabama of whole carcasses and certain body parts of any deer from a Chronic Wasting Diseasepositive state now includes Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks recently announced a deer in that state has tested positive for CWD. Because the most likely way of CWD being introduced to Alabama is through transportation, it has been illegal for decades for live deer to be imported into Alabama. To further combat the potential threat of the introduction of CWD into Alabama, prohibition of the importation of whole carcasses and certain body parts of deer from any CWD-positive state was implemented in 2016. Parts that may be legally imported to Alabama include completely deboned meat; cleaned skull plates with attached antlers, if no visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; upper canine teeth, if no root structure or other soft tissue is present; and finished taxidermy products or tanned hides. CWD is a fatal neurological disease of white-tailed deer and other deer species, including mule deer, elk and moose. It is caused by a mutated protein called a prion. The disease is infectious, communicable, and always fatal for white-tailed deer. Once CWD arrives, infected deer serve as a reservoir for prions which will be shed into the environment in saliva, urine, blood, soft-antler material and feces. There are no known management strategies to lessen the risk of indirect transmission of CWD once an environment has been contaminated. This makes eradication of CWD very difficult, if not impossible. Wildlife Section Chief Keith Gauldin said Alabama has had a CWD surveillance program in place for whitetailed deer for many years. “Our wildlife biologists have continued to sample our deer herd throughout Alabama for CWD testing since 2001,” Gauldin said. “To date, no deer has tested positive for CWD, and we are asking the public’s help to keep Alabama CWD free.” Citizens can assist the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries with See HUNTING • Page 12
Charsha, Coker in the hunt for state titles By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
A pair of Benjamin Russell wrestlers are still in the hunt to climb atop the podium at the Class 6A State Championships in Huntsville, and they will both attempt to bring home gold today at 11 a.m.
Bobby Charsha will represent the Wildcats in the final bout at 106 pounds, while Saxon Coker will take on the 145-pound championship round. Coker has his work cut out for him, as he wrestles Spanish Fort’s Justin Ingram, who is 75-0 on the season. Coker has as good a shot as any,
though, as he’s worked his way to three victories over the course of the state tournament. He started out with a pin over Chelsea’s Hunter Guamieri in 3:10 in the opening round, then posted another pin in the quarterfinals, flattening Opelika’s Desmond See WRESTLING • Page 12
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After going 1-2 at Class 2A South Central Regional tournament a year ago, Reeltown’s softball team has a bitter taste in its mouth. Luckily for the Rebels, they return quite a few starters and are looking to once again make a run at the postseason. Ace Ayriana Stoneback returns in the circle for her senior season, and she’ll be backed up by what was a prolific offense a year ago. Morgan McGuire (OF) was the team’s offensive powerhouse, putting up a batting average of .483, and she’ll be back this year. Katlyn Jaye (C) and Kayli Hornsby (SS), both of whom had over .400 batting
averages, will be back. Also returning are second baseman Kelsey Jaye and outfielder Ashlynn Thomas. For the baseball team, the Rebels advanced to the second round of the Class 2A playoffs before being ousted by J.U. Blackshear. Reeltown won its area and hosted an opening-round playoff series, which it dominated against Samson. The difference for the baseball team is the Rebels graduated a handful of their top players, and Horseshoe Bend will be coming for them in the area. Editor’s Note: Numerous calls to both Reeltown coaches were not returned.
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Joby Newman is one of several graduated seniors Reeltown will have to replace this baseball season.
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Coosa looks to make strides this year By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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Dadeville’s Michael Bowers and Eli Vernon placed seventh with a weight of 10.20 pounds at the Lake Jordan tournament last weekend.
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“She has kinda picked up on the speed,” Hines said. “She doesn’t have a whole lot of speed, but she’s going to get it in the strike zone. We have some pitchers that we just started developing too.” Top returning starters include Alexis Dennis (3B), Alisia Rawls (SS) and ShaDaezya Flowers (1B). Making up the outfield will be centerfielder Shania Askews, leftfielder Jamil Watts and rightfielder Graci Thrash, who will also serve as the backup pitcher. Rayley Waites also returns at catcher, and newcomer McKenzie Cardwell should compete for a starting position. Although the Cougars are young, they return a lot of experience and they have their sights set on the postseason. “Our goal and expectation this year is to make it past the area tournament,” Hines said. “We are just going to have to put out more in practice in order to meet our goals.” Central Coosa will both host season openers Tuesday; the baseball team hosts Vincent, while the softball team will take on Talladega. The boys start at 4:30 p.m. and the girls at 6.
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Despite the rainy weather last weekend, both Benjamin Russell and Dadeville’s fishing teams earned top 10 finishes at the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association on Lake Jordan. The highest local place was scored by Dadeville’s Michael Bowers and Eli Vernon, who placed seventh out of 116 boats. The pair caught just three fish, but they totaled 10.20 pounds, which was good enough for a top-10 placement. Benjamin Russell’s Rachel Sanford and Jacob Jones squeaked into the top 10, taking 10th overall with a weight of 7.04 – they were less than a half ounce from earning ninth over Thompson’s Garrett Ross and David Blair. “It was a tough day with the weather front coming in,” BRHS coach Josh Williams said. “Only two boats from (Benjamin Russell) caught any fish, but with 609 team points, we are still looking strong to qualify for the state tournament.” That struggle was a trend throughout the day, as more than 50 boats failed to catch any fish. Benjamin Russell got a 33rd place finish from Zack Phillips and Clayton Boone, who totaled 3.36 pounds, and the Wildcats finished in 12th in the team standings. Reeltown’s top finish was a tie for 34th place. Both Greg Davis and Brody Newman and Brody Ledbetter and RaRa Wright finished 34th for the Rebels with a weight of 3.33. Also for Reeltown, Cade Wood and Matt Knox caught 2.93 pounds for 42nd place. Rounding out the point scoring for the area was Dadeville’s Luke Keel and Gauge Daniel, who caught one fish for 2.43 pounds and 46th place.
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Despite having a young roster for Central Coosa’s baseball and softball teams, both coaches are looking forward to what this season and beyond could hold for the Cougars. “I actually think that youth is a real good thing for the next two years, especially,” Coosa softball coach Alexis Hines said. “We’ll probably have some growing pains, but we actually have a new assistant coach from Texas, Patrick Neumann, and he’ll give us some insight that we just didn’t have last year.” Cougars baseball coach Dave Stover said, “I always like working with younger players. They’re more energetic, and they want to be out there. We have a very positive group of boys, and they’re really stepping it up this year. I’m excited about this year more than I have been in a while.” The baseball team has just four seniors, but all four should play a big role. Bailey Harris looks to be the No. 1 pitcher, while Caleb McCain will catch and do some pitching. Jay Hunt will anchor the outfield, and T.J. Lamberth will likely play first
base. Dawson Duncan and Ryan Payne will fill out the infield and are expected to be some of the top offensive players. “All of us pretty much can make contact, but those two are probably my strongest hitters right now,” Stover said. Rounding out the outfield will likely be Landon Meadows and Chaz Nickolson, while Bryer Murchison and Tadarius Parker will also compete for starting positions. Both Jashaslin James and Matthew Hamlet will swing between varsity and JV. “The defensive part of it is where I think we’re going to have to do what we can,” Stover said. “And we need to put the ball in play. That was one of the things that stopped us last year was just not getting the ball into play.” Central Coosa’s softball team also expects its defense to be the biggest strength, as well as aggressive baserunning. Top pitcher Kera Dunham is just a freshman but has an entire varsity season under her belt, as does the entire team. The Cougars did not graduate any from last year’s squad.
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Shuman in just 2:20. Coker then eked out a 4-1 victory over Pinson Valley’s Tracy Reed to advance to the final bout. For Charsha, his journey to the championship has been equally as dominating. Charsha didn’t have a point scored against him in the first two rounds, as he posted a 10-0 major over Decatur’s Malik Nelson and a 6-0 against Gardendale’s Alex Webb in the quarterfinals. His semifinal opponent was then disqualified, giving Charsha a shot at the title. Charsha is 56-9 on the season, while his final opponent, Pinson Valley’s George Vazquez, is 31-3.
CACC softball falls just short
Despite leading by three runs heading into the final inning Friday, Central Alabama Community College’s softball team fell to Jones County, 5-4. Emily Robinson was the hero for Jones County with a three-run home run in the final frame to earn the victory. For CACC, Shatima Smith led the way with two hits, while Sierra Easterwood and Ashton Fielding each had a single and RBI. Although she took the loss, Amber Parker gave up just six runs and four earned runs in the complete-game effort. She struck out three but walked four.
Trojans defeated in series opener
In a highly-charged offensive game, Central Alabama Community College’s baseball team out-hit Coastal Alabama, 14-11, but lost the weekend series opener, 10-8. Pryce Fletcher racked up three hits, including two doubles, while Emilio Morales-Bello had two hits and two RBIs. Garrett Takamatsu, Turner Banks and Jeremy Almaguer had two hits apiece. CACC struggled with three errors, giving up three unearned runs that ultimately made the difference.
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County under the 50-point mark. “A lot of people think that it takes a lot of points to score down there, but if I hold them down, then I don’t have to score as much,” Freeman said. “We’re also hoping we can sustain, because the court adds 10 more feet because of the college level, so that right there, they’re going to have to get adjusted to.” But the Cougars will be in familiar territory. Despite being so young — boasting a starting lineup of three juniors, a sophomore and a freshman — Central Coosa has been on this stage before, and it’s out for revenge. “It’s real exciting; we’ve got a charter bus going down there, and I’m happy for that,” Freeman said. “But, like I told the guys, we’re not going on a field trip. This is a business trip for us. You can get caught up in it, and we’ll be right back at home. We’re not File / The Outlook going down there to lay an egg. Central Coosa’s Noel Jones, left, is the leading scorer for the Cougars this season and will look We did that last year, and we’re to help them in Monday’s regional game against Greene County. not doing it again.”
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CACC to host spring baseball camp
Central Alabama Community College baseball coach Larry Thomas will be hosting a spring baseball camp for kids. The camp is open to anyone ages 4 to 13 and will be chance to learn baseball fundamentals
from former MLB players and coaches. Campers will learn base running, fielding, hitting, pitching, game strategy and more. The camp will be held Saturday, March at CACC’s baseball field. Registration cost $60 and will be held at the field. For more information, contact Thomas at 251533-4059.
LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, Feb. 17 College baseball Coastal Alabama South at Central Alabama, 1 p.m. College softball Central Alabama in Sun Chief Classic at Gulf Shores, TBA College golf Central Alabama in Liz Kling Invitational at Rock Creek Country Club (Fairhope) College tennis Meridian at Central Alabama, TBA Huntingdon at Central Alabama, TBA
Horseshoe Bend at Sylacauga, 4:30 p.m. Dadeville at Beauregard, 4:30 p.m. Talladega at Central Coosa, 6 p.m. High school girls golf Benjamin Russell at Auburn Invitational, TBA High school tennis Benjamin Russell at Sylacauga, 4:30 p.m. College softball Lurleen B. Wallace at Central Alabama, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 18 College golf Central Alabama in Liz Kling Invitational at Rock Creek Country Club (Fairhope)
Wednesday, Feb. 21 High school baseball Beulah at Reeltown, 6:30 p.m. High school boys soccer Benjamin Russell at Smiths Station, 7 p.m. High school girls soccer Benjamin Russell at Smiths Station, 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 19 High school boys basketball Class 3A Regional Semifinal Central Coosa vs. Greene County at Alabama State, 1:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Class 3A Regional Semifinal Central Coosa vs. Gordo at Alabama State, noon High school baseball Valley at Benjamin Russell, 11 a.m. Dadeville vs. Valley at Benjamin Russell, 1 p.m. Dadeville at Benjamin Russell, 3:30 Prattville at Horseshoe Bend, 1 p.m. Reeltown at Alabama Christian, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 High school baseball Horseshoe Bend at Elmore County, 4 p.m. Vincent at Central Coosa, 4:30 p.m. High school softball Benjamin Russell at Tallassee, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 22 High school baseball Central Coosa at Fayetteville, 4 p.m. High school softball Chelsea at Benjamin Russell, 5 p.m. Trinity at Reeltown, 4:30 p.m. Winterboro at Central Coosa, 6 p.m. High school boys soccer Benjamin Russell at Trinity, 7 p.m. High school girls soccer Trinity at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. College softball Central Alabama at Coastal Alabama North, 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 High school baseball Randolph County at Horseshoe Bend, 4 p.m.
High school softball Central Alabama Classic at BRHS Pool A Benjamin Russell vs. Dadeville, 4 p.m. Eufaula vs. Valley, 5:30 p.m. Dadeville vs. Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m. Benjamin Russell vs. Valley, 7 p.m. Eufaula vs. Horseshoe Bend, 8:30 p.m. Pool B Reeltown vs. Tallassee, 4 p.m. Cleburne County vs. Sylacauga, 5:30 p.m. Tallassee vs. Sylacauga, 7 p.m. Reeltown vs. Cleburne County, 8:30 p.m. High school baseball Benjamin Russell at Stanhope Elmore (2), 3:30 College baseball Rend Lake at Central Alabama, 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 High school baseball Fyffe at Horseshoe Bend, 11 a.m. B.B. Comer at Horseshoe Bend, 3 p.m. Dadeville at Beauregard, 4 p.m. Reeltown at Park Crossing, 2 p.m. High school softball Central Alabama Classic at BRHS Pool A Benjamin Russell vs. Horseshoe Bend, 9 a.m. Benjamin Russell vs. Eufaula, 10:30 a.m. Dadeville vs. Valley, 10:30 a.m. Pool B Reeltown vs. Sylacauga, 9 a.m. Cleburne County vs. Tallassee, 10:30 a.m. College baseball Rend Lake at Central Alabama, 1 p.m. College tennis Central Alabama at Emory (Georgia) of Oxford, 1 p.m.