Feb. 26, 2019 Alex City Outlook

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Jacksons Gap investigates shooting, terminates officer By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Jacksons Gap Police Department is investigating the death of a man in the early-morning hours of Feb. 18, according to police chief B.C. Cooper. Cooper said police were called to a

residence on Point Windy Drive early that morning in response to a shooting during an argument. “One person was transported to the hospital and died en route,” he said. “The lady who lives there was having an argument with her boyfriend. The lady’s son was also there and he

the shooting and no arrests have been made. Cooper said the Dadeville Police Department and Alexander City Fire and Rescue responded to aid the Jacksons Gap Police Department.

stepped in.” Cooper said more than one gun was drawn and the son shot the boyfriend. “There were multiple shots fired,” Cooper said. “We are not sure who fired what but at least six casings were found in the process of the investigation.” Cooper said alcohol was involved in

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Waterfront camping popular at Wind Creek By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

It is not even March and campsites for the most popular weekends of the year at Wind Creek State Park are filling up, according to park superintendent Bruce Adams. Those looking for waterfront campsites for spring break, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and the festival in October need to hurry to secure a spot. “Our waterfront sites are filling up fast,” Adams said. “For Fourth of July we are already 97 percent booked for waterfront.” Adams said as of last week, 96 of 159 available waterfront sites were already reserved for the last week of March for spring break. For Memorial Day, 76 percent were already reserved, and for Labor Day 31 percent were already booked. “Labor Day is always one of the last-minute holidays they book,” Adams said. “They normally book it closer to the holiday.” Adams said the park’s popular festival in October is booking up as well. “We already have 111 waterfront sites reserved,” Adams said. “We will most definitely sell out that weekend.” For those who are worried about getting a campsite at Wind Creek, Adams said there are plenty of interior sites are left all summer and fall. “The waterfront sites are our most desirable sites,” Adams said. “There are still plenty of See CAMPING • Page 9

Central Coosa’s Quin Brooks celebrates on the bench as the Cougars defeated Tanner, 68-58, on Monday. Cliff Williams / The Outlook

STATE BOUND Central Coosa advances to Class 2A championship By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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wanted to be. The Cougars knocked off Tanner, 68-58, on Monday evening inside Legacy Arena to punch their ticket to the state championship. The Cougars will return to Birmingham at 10:30 a.m. Friday and face either Calhoun or Sacred Heart for the AHSAA Class 2A Championship.

“It’s amazing,” Cougars coach Jeremy Freeman said. “It started off as a plan and the plan is coming to fruition. For them to grab the moment, it’s just a lot. I’m really lost for words.” Read more about Central Coosa’s journey to the state championship on Page 11.

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Flor says CACC’s program is paying off in jobs

Coosa County native, former dentist enjoyed writing book about childhood

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part questionand-answer series with Dr. Doug Flor, Central Alabama Community College’s new dean of workforce and economic development.

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Dr. Doug Flor, Central Alabama Community College’s new dean of workforce and economic development, said he has identified new ways to recruit students including reaching out to churches to identify the See FLOR • Page 3

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