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Area schools get mixed report card By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
A recent federal report released by the Alabama Department of Education details findings on how proficient students across the state are in three key subject areas: reading, mathematics and science. For Benjamin Russell High School and the high schools in the county system, these numbers paint a somewhat disheartening
picture. According to this release, only 23.45 percent of Benjamin Russell students scored a proficient score in reading, 12.39 percent in math and 17.81 percent in science. In the county, 32.84 percent of students scored proficient in reading, 17.48 percent in math and 23.86 percent in science at Dadeville High School, 30.79 percent in reading, 32.64 percent in math and 33.69 percent in science at
Horseshoe Bend, and 33.11 percent in reading and math and 20.42 percent in science at Reeltown High School. Nearby systems show somewhat similar numbers. At Central High School of Clay County, 31.85 percent of students in reading, 14.56 percent in math and 25.32 percent were rated proficient in science. Meanwhile, at Central High School in Coosa County, 29.69 percent were proficient in reading, 7.81 percent in
math and 10.94 percent in science. Following this release, Alexander City Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper and Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle weighed on these numbers. “This is a mixed bag of results,” Cooper said. “The ACT Aspire did not match our state standards. It is designed to give you an idea on what students See SCORES • Page 3
Local pair jailed for burglaries
Robinson Iron helps restore Texas landmark
Elmore County arrest linked to lake area incidents in 3 counties
Company recreates Waco’s revered Themis statue
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Elmore County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of two men allegedly behind the burglaries of roughly 30 lake homes across three counties, done to feed their “crack” habits. That account is what Sheriff Bill Franklin said one of the men apprehended Wesson last Friday told ECSO investigators. Franklin described the arrest, saying both Allen Wesson, 58, and George Mehan, 24, were found after they were caught by a homeowner’s alarm system. Mehan The owner, he said, was watching the men through remote See BURGLARS • Page 2
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Employees with Lorena, Texas-based Montgomery Construction prepare to install a massive statue of Themis, the Goddess of Justice, high above the McLennan County Courthouse in Waco. Alexander City’s Robinson Iron recreated the original 117-year-old statue that was badly damaged.
A 117-year-old Waco, Texas landmark is again complete thanks to the incredible work of Alexander City’s own Robinson Iron. A brand-new statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of divine law, which was recreated from a badly damaged one that was taken down last July, made the trip back to the McLennan County Courthouse in Waco last week. Saturday it was raised to its 168-foot high perch and is now drawing rave reviews. The new exact replica of what was a massive zinc statue that had been damaged by high winds a few years ago. The new Themis is much stronger than the original having been made from cast aluminum and reinforced See STATUE • Page 3
Committee aims to keep King’s dream alive with parade and other events
County schools hear updates on tech center By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Several special guests made presentations to the Tallapoosa County Board of Education during Monday night’s meeting, including representatives from the Edward Bell Career Tech Center and the alternative learning programs offered by the county school system. Fred Ford from the tech center, along with Principal Chad McKelvey and teacher Dalton Nabors talked about how the tech center has been growing and See SCHOOLS • Page 9
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Committee members and area residents march in last year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Alexander City. This year’s parade will be on Monday.
A few things have changed since the first Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Alexander City 28 years ago but it all is meant to honor the memory of Dr. King. “We tried to keep the traditions alive,” said Alexander City Martin Luther King Jr. Committee member Ouida Maxwell. “But time brings about change. We now have antique cars and four wheelers.” Monday will be the 28th annual parade in Alexander City and the committee is proud for it to still be going on but is looking for help for it to continue. “It means a lot to the committee for it to be going on this long,” said Maxwell, who was one of the founding members of the committee. “In the first few years we heard comments that it wouldn’t last. We have struggled but we See PARADE • Page 9
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Obituaries Gayle McGuire Mallory Graveside funeral service for Ms. Gayle Mallory of Alexander City will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until 10:30 a.m. at Wright’s Funeral Home. Ms. Mallory passed away Monday, January 9, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Tallapoosa County on September 15,
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1930. Ms. Mallory is survived by her children Marty ( Connie) Mallory, Carol (Johnnie) Marable. Brother, Bobby (Mary) McGuire. Grandchildren Jody (Amanda) Marable, Kyle (Amber) Marable and Claire Mallory and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Morris Allen Mallory and Son Mike Mallory.
Mr. Jerry Lewis Thomas Mr. Jerry Lewis Thomas of Goodwater, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
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DEAR ABBY: My husband, to whom I’ve been married since July of 2016, has recently caved in to pressure from friends to participate in “swinger” behavior. He wants me to be included, but I really don’t want to. The other female has lesbian tendencies that make me uncomfortable. Her boyfriend is juggling two partners at once, alternating nights for each one. My husband has told him he can do whatever he wants in front of us, which I find awkward and embarrassing. I don’t want to be a spoilsport, but I feel he is being unfair to me. How do I put the genie back in the bottle without ruining my marriage and friendships? We’ve lived together since 2005, and the pressure is getting worse now that we’re married. -- NOT TO SWING IN THE USA DEAR NOT TO SWING: If your vision of marriage is a union between two people only, then the man you married is not someone with whom you should spend a lifetime. Do not
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allow yourself to be coerced into anything you are not comfortable with, and that includes threesomes. Much as you might wish it, you are not going to change your husband, which is why it may be time for you to revisit this subject with him and the help of a licensed marriage and family therapist. DEAR ABBY: I dated a longtime friend, “Austin,” for about four months. He had a history of drug use, but had been sober for about four years before he stopped attending meetings. I have two children from my previous marriage. He knew when we started dating that if he relapsed, the relationship was over. He did, so I ended it then and there. Austin begged me for a second chance and for my help.
I have known his family for as long as I’ve known him, which is 20 years. He swore up and down to me that he wouldn’t relapse again, but he did and died from an overdose. Austin’s family blames me for his death because I didn’t answer his calls or messages. How can I explain to them there was nothing I could do? -- FAULT ISN’T MINE DEAR FAULT: You were under no ethical or moral obligation to answer Austin’s texts or messages after his relapses. Save yourself the frustration of trying to point out the truth to his family. Austin’s relatives are in pain right now, and in denial as well. They are blaming you rather than their son because the truth -- that Austin was responsible for his own actions and his own death -- may be too hard for them to face. DEAR ABBY: I am a retired lady who often eats alone in restaurants. When I arrive, the host or hostess usually greets me and asks, “How many?” When I reply, “One,” the invari-
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he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! In the past, we would do a recap of all the happenings that we experienced during the year. However, this year, we wanted to keep it simple, to the point and get back into the swing of what is currently happing at the Active Activity Center. During 2017, we have 6,500 plus individuals that participated in an activity. There were seven new activities added to our existing activity program: Queen’s, Couple’s Outings, Picker’s, Line Dancing, Educational Days, Adopt a Veteran and Open Studio. The Group Leader’s started back meeting this past year which has certainly helped with line of communication and activity center policies. We had a growth in new memberships which is awesome! We had 70 to enroll in the outdoor aquatic exercise program and there were 69 instructed classes. There were several members who passed away in 2017. We
will continue to remember them in precious memories and in our hearts always. Our travel total for the year including overnight was 49. The attendance for monthly luncheons increased. Two new forms of exercise were introduced, Senior Boxing using punching bags and Flow Motion using ballet bars. Current members stepped up this year to volunteer during ongoing activities and special events. We are so blessed and we appreciate your help! Senior Activity Supervisor, Corley Holt attended her two yearly educational conferences. Knowledge is power to improve quality in all areas of life. Office Assistant, Lillian Howard provided good group travel leadership and helped to greatly improve the member’s health
information requirements on wavier forms. Several new programs for the New Year are in the works to hopefully to be added on to existing activities. Participation is the key! We could continue on with more fun filled events or happening that took place in 2017. However, we are greatly looking forward to making more memories, having more fun and sharing those with you in all of our upcoming weekly articles. Thank you, for taking the time to read about us, sharing our information with others and helping make the best even better! Feel free to share your thoughts by writing to us at ACPR 50+, P.O. Box 552 at Alexander City, AL 35011. You can also keep up with us on our Facebook page AlexCityParksRec50ActivityCenter. Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Departments 50+ club.
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Mrs. Ella Mae Wesson 1925 - 2018 Funeral service for Mrs. Ella Mae Wesson, 92, of Jacksons Gap, will be Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Lonnie Phillips and Rev. Charles Reaves will officiate. Burial will follow in the Eagle Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Wesson went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Brown Nursing Home. She was born on January 24, 1925 in Escambia County, Florida to George Riley Wood and Ada Mae Knowles Wood. She was a precious mother and mawmaw that loved the Lord. She worked at New Site Manufacturing and later at Chapman Healthcare Center. She is survived by her children, Bobby Wesson, Sue Pitts, Jimmy Wesson, Rita Davis (Stanley), Dorothy Lindsey and Billy Wesson (Doris); fifteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert W. Wesson; seven brothers; four sisters; one granddaughter and one great grandson. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be given to Servant’s Heart Ministries, 893 Main Street, Jacksons Gap, AL 36861. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Both men were reportedly charged with eight counts of burglary, theft of property and possession of burglar’s tools and held at a $320,000 bond each. He said after investigators interrogated Wesson he told them of the drug habit said to spur the burglaries. “Mr. Wesson was forthcoming that they are crack addicts,” Franklin said. To support that habit Franklin said Wesson admitted to taking the stolen property and pawning it. “They actually know each other. They were doing some odd jobs painting,” Franklin said. Wesson admitted to a long-standing drug habit, Franklin said, and was “much more cooperative” than Mehan, the junior of the two by nearly three decades. Now Franklin said it was up to their investigators to determine how many houses inside the county had been hit. “We’re trying to make contact and see how many victims we’re actually going to have,” Franklin said.
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Scores would make on the ACT.” He felt it was better to measure schools across a period of several years, which would paint a more accurate picture, while also stating that the Aspire test was not meant to be used as a high-stakes accountability test for school systems and also did not provide the schools with a detailed breakdown of where the strengths and weaknesses of students in each area were in order to better fix serious issues. “The Scantron tests are more of an informative assessment,” he said. “These numbers we have, I’m not confident in them.” “The problem we have is we don’t know exactly how accurate the data is, because the State of Alabama did not use the Aspire tests,” Windle said. “If the data is accurate, and we aren’t sure it is or where it came from, it does give us some indicators of where we are. “The numbers show we are progressing and
Statue with stainless steel, according to Scotty Howell of Robinson Iron. “The original was only about one-16th of an inch thick and was just pieces that had been hammered into shape and soldered together,” Howell said. “Our goal was to be historically accurate, but make it stronger so that it would not have the same problems. It was cast in aluminum with a stainless steel armature system inside. We were pretty pleased with the way it turned out.” Lorena, Texas-based Montgomery Construction was selected to handle the $428,388 project and the company’s general manager Mike Anderson said Robinson Iron’s recreation was perfect.
continued from page 1 that is a goal, but they also show that we have some work to do to get a percentage of our students into that level of being high achievers. Obviously progress is the goal and we are seeing growth at all levels according to these numbers. If accurate, they would also show some of the areas that need more attention.” At the same time, Windle was happy that no letter grade had been attached to the federal numbers, as he felt doing this as the state was transitioning between tests would not have been inaccurate and unfair to school systems around the state. Data from other schools appears to back up Cooper’s and Windle’s beliefs that the data had been skewed due to the use of the Aspire test as a measuring stick. According to the report card, even some of the wealthiest school districts in the state have issues with students grasping core subject
material. For the 2016-2017 school year, Bob Jones High School in Madison found 58.5 percent of its students scored proficient in reading and 49 percent in both math and science. Homewood High School had a student proficiency rating in both reading and science of 50 percent and just over 48 and a half percent in math. Mountain Brook High School, in arguably the wealthiest school district in the state, showed student proficiency rates of 61.4 percent in reading, 65.3 percent in math and 64.1 in science. Scores across the state were relatively widely varied, from Loveless Academic Magnet Program in Montgomery (83.6 percent in reading, 82.8 percent in math and science) to Wilcox Central High School in Wilcox County (8 percent reading, 1.5 percent science and 0 percent math), though an overwhelming majority of schools across the state had proficiency grades between 0 and 59 percent in all categories. Both Cooper and
continued from page 1 “The Texas historical requirement was to have the statue duplicated to the very exact details of the original,” Anderson said. “Even the hail dents on the original statue were transferred to the new one which was created using cast aluminum at the Robinson Iron facility in Alexander City. “When the new statue was delivered back to our shop for final adjustments and mounting to the small dome perch many public officials came to our facility to marvel at the beautiful work Robinson Iron Works had done. Then when we transported it from our shop to the Courthouse there was a parade of 12-15 vehicles and about 25 sheriff’s cars escorting her back home.
Upon arrival she was met by a huge crowd of public officials and the public to witness her homecoming and installation above the courthouse.” Anderson said that welcome is just an indication of how much the statue means to the residents of the area. “This project was near to my heart as my granddad rehung the scales of justice in 1953 after a tornado tore them off, “ Anderson said. “My dad worked on the Themis dome in 1973 and my son worked on the previous Themis repairs in 2010-2011 with me. So four generations of my family have been very involved in this historic statue. We are especially proud of this project and to be a part of this historic project. Our hats are off to Robinson Iron Works for the amazing duplication of our lady ‘Themis.’”
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TESTING SCORES Using data gathered from the Alabama Department of Education, the numbers below show a comparison of testing scores from schools in the state of Alabama, Tallapoosa County and Alexander City. 2016-2017
READING: % of students scoring proficient or higher on reading test
MATH: % of students scoring proficient or higher on mathematics test
SCIENCE: % of students scoring proficient or higher on mathematics test
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38.98% 30.18% 34.41% 43.64% 28.63% 39.28% 34.72% 25.95% 26.56%
Windle believed there were other methods of measurement that showed the level of success students in the city and county systems were having in the classroom. The two pointed to the high school graduation rates steadily rising over the past several years across the board, while Cooper added that the Howell said that Robinson Iron has been a part of some big projects with historical significance, but when one touches a community like this one, it adds to the satisfaction felt with a completed project. “When you live in a community, its buildings and landmarks come to mean a lot to you,” Howell said. “To see how much this means to the folks there in Waco it makes you feel good to know that they were pleased and so excited with what you have done and return it to its place in the community. That is what makes what we do so much fun and gives us such satisfaction.” The original Themis statue will be placed on public display at a location decided by McLennan County officials.
Benjamin Russell Class of 2017 had received more than $5 million in college scholarships, more than any other class at the high school had ever been awarded. With the state report cards coming out within
the next few weeks, Cooper felt these issues would not be going away soon. “The state report cards will be based on this too,” he said. “It will be controversial.”
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Baby, it’s cold outside...and inside
mean, some things you just can’t make up. Well, technically, I guess you can, since you can make anything up, which is the whole point of being able to make things up, but, I digress. Our house has a propane tank. This is the first year I’ve ever used a propane tank. Until this point, the only experience I had with a propane tank was riding one like a horse at my grandparents’ house when I was a kid. Then, I’d take off like a spooked horse once the wasps had enough of me banging on the lid. They never got ahold of me. They were just letting me know. We had 100 gallons put in the tank back in early November just before we came home from the hospital with our baby who, raise your hand if you’ve read it before, was born seven and a half weeks early in the back of an ambulance on Friday the 13th. That, again, is one of those things that can’t be made up. She is the most precious baby you will ever see in your life. Her mom is doing a fantastic job with her, while I take care of everything else around the house, like ensuring we have enough propane in our tank. Yeah, about that. What an epic fail. So, I was working about 40 minutes away at the home place on New Year’s Eve when Lucy texted me to tell me we were out of propane. How could this be possible? I thought 100 gallons would last the entire winter. Of course, I once thought Phenix City was the capital of Georgia, too.
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I hurried home to get it figured out. Surely, there was a mistake. There was no mistake. We were out — of all days. It was not only a Sunday, but also the day before a federal holiday. To make matters worse, it’s the coldest week we’ve had in Alabama in years. I could be wrong on that, but it’s the coldest I can remember. How cold is it? Well, the proverbial well digger in Alaska immediately comes to mind. I knew we couldn’t get service that day, and if we did, it would cost me my first born, and ain’t nobody taking my first born. She is ours forever. So, I went out and bought a couple of space heaters. I found them for a really good price, and they worked really well, but I could see the dollar bills burning as they warmed our home. We can’t put a price on taking care of our family, but those things increase the power bill exponentially. We have to do what he have to do. I called our propane provider, Suburban Propane on Tuesday. The customer service representative was so kind and sweet. You could tell she was most likely someone’s perfect grandma. You could just tell. Near the end of our conversation, she said it would be 3-5 business days before they could get out to fill our tank.
I explained to her that we had a newborn at home. She said she couldn’t make any promises but that she’d do what she could. I could tell she was sincere. They were at our home first thing Thursday morning. You talk about great customer service. We could not have been happier. It took a while to light, because the tank was completely empty. It can take a while for gas to run through the line from the tank to the house. Our tank sits a good distance away from the house, too. I believe molasses would have moved faster than that gas that frigid morning. I won’t make that mistake again. Lesson learned. I’ll check my tank weekly to make sure we have an adequate supply. I encourage you to do the same. Learn from my mistake. It never was that cold inside, because we already had a couple of smaller space heaters going, but it could have been frigid in our home in more ways than one. Fortunately, we were able to get the situation resolved in a short amount of time. We also had places we could have gone. We don’t have everything we want, but we certainly have everything we need. The Good Lord is good to us. Stay warm, friends. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com
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 Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.
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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George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
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Year 2 of Trump Presidency shows great promise Dear Editor, The first year of the Trump Presidency is in the books. If the same progress is made in 2018 that was made in 2017 our country will explode with growth. President Trump did more in less than 12 months than Barack Hussein Obama accomplished in eight years. Our economy is growing at a phenomenal pace with GDP over 3.5 percent. Illegal immigration is down by 70 percent. The largest tax cut in the last 25 years was passed much to the displeasure of the Democrats who lied about who would benefit from the tax cut. The liberal media has even admitted the tax cut will benefit the middle class and reported Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer had lied and were wrong. The truth prevails!! Unemployment is lowest we have seen in ten years. Food stamp applications are down. Every aspect of our economy is moving in the right direction. Now if the Republican Congress will start to work with President Trump, which if they want to survive they will, there is no way to predict the growth this country will see. Popular support for the Democratic Party is decreasing by the day. The Doug Jones election was a flat event. The Democrats urinated away $12 million to elect a Democrat who will be marginalized in less than a year. All the forces in the universe were arrayed against Roy Moore. The Democratic Party was against Moore. The Republican Party was against Moore. The media was against Moore and even Richard “I shot
myself in the foot” Shelby was against Moore. All this anti-Moore activity and Jones won by a little over 1 percent. Not what I would call a huge victory. The Democratic Party has turned into the American Socialist Party. Socialism and Democracy are not compatible. For Socialism to gain a majority in this country the U.S. Constitution must be destroyed. That will not happen without a bloody fight. Why would any sane individual think Socialism is a good system? Show me one successful Socialist government on this planet it does not exist. Socialism is a failed system and always will be. The Democrats have yet to realize this. I have great expectation for the coming year. We may actually see the liberal media self-destruct. I think the liberal media will kill themselves if President Trump continues to succeed. Locally, Alexander City elected a new mayor and city council and a year has passed with not much in the way of campaign promises being kept. There isn’t a lot of information coming from the city. Extraordinary things could be happening in Alex City without being talked about but I don’t think so. If things were going good I think we would know. I guess we will have to wait and see. Now the only other thing I want to know is why is Gus still in Auburn. Thank you for your time. Woody Baird Alexander City De Opresso Liber
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The Adelia M. Russell Library is offering computer classes in 2018. One program is for beginners, with a separate advanced program for individuals seeking to move beyond the basics. The advanced class is aimed at anyone wanting to improve their skill set and/or enhance their employment opportunities. The basic classes will begin January 16, 2018, and the advanced classes will begin January 18, 2018; each session will last approximately one hour (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and will meet for four straight weeks. Classes will be small and the atmosphere will be relaxed. To sign up simply come by the Adelia M. Russell Library. For more information, call 256-329- 6796. There is no cost to attend. For questions call 256-329-6796 or mulated lots of old photographs relatSaturday, January 13 visit the Adelia M. Russell Library. ed to Alabama agriculture. Several BOOK SALE: The Friends of the years ago, he began organizing them Dadeville Public Library will host a and realized that these old pictures Monday, February 12 book sale on the lower level of the could actually tell the chronological HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Peggy Dadeville Library Saturday, Jan. 13 story of Alabama’s agriculture from Shores will present “Songs from the from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a grocery the Creek Indians to modern proHeart” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, bag for $5 or three bags for just $15. duction. He will share these photoFeb. 12 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST: The graphs with the Tallapoosee Historical Alexander City Board of Education. annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Society Horizons Unlimited membership breakfast will be Saturday, Jan. 13 at Please make plans to attend. The is $20 per person or $30 per couple. the Stephens Elementary Gym at 8 meeting is open to the public, there Registration for winter quarter begins a.m. Tickets are $10. is no admission fee and free refresh1 p.m. Jan. 8. FAMILY GATHERING: The Norris, ments will be served. Holley and Edwards families are gathering at the Bud Porch Building in Monday, February 26 Monday, January 22 Alexander City Saturday Jan. 13 from HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. HORIZONS UNLIMITED: E. noon to 5 p.m. James Hansen will present “Neil Paul Jones will present “Reverend Bring a dish. There will be door Armstrong” to Horizons Unlimited Maxwell” to Horizons Unlimited prizes. Contact Linda Nix for more Monday, Feb. 26 starting at 1:30 Monday, Jan. 22 starting at 1:30 information at 256-786-9279. p.m. at the Alexander City Board of p.m. at the Alexander City Board of PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Education. Education. Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hostHorizons Unlimited membership Horizons Unlimited membership ing a pancake breakfast Jan. 13 from is $20 per person or $30 per couple. is $20 per person or $30 per couple. 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry Registration for winter quarter begins Registration for winter quarter begins out for $6 a plate. 1 p.m. Jan. 8. 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
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MLK CELEBRATION: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be Monday, Jan. 15. It will start with a parade at 9 a.m. beginning at Stephens Elementary School and a program at the Stephens Elementary School gym at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, January 16
BEEKEEPING COURSE: The 2018 Beginner Beekeeping Course will start Jan. 16 and will be on Tuesdays through Feb. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. Cost is $45 for adults and $35 for students. Call the Extension Office at 256-825-1050 and the deadline for registration is Jan. 11. COMPUTER CLASSES: The Adelia M. Russell Library is offering computer classes in 2018. One program is for beginners, with a separate advanced program for individuals seeking to move beyond the basics. The advanced class is aimed at anyone wanting to improve their skill set and/or enhance their employment opportunities. The basic classes will begin January 16, 2018, and the advanced classes will begin January 18, 2018; each session will last approximately one hour (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and will meet for four straight weeks. Classes will be small and the atmosphere will be relaxed. To sign up simply come by the Adelia M. Russell Library. For more information, call 256-329- 6796. There is no cost to attend. RETIREE MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) will meet Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Alexander City City Board of Education. The program will be Pre-K Program in school.
Saturday, January 20
TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway Darrell Brooks, Owner 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on Jan. 20 from 7 a.m. Cutting •Edging until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also Weed Eating •Mulch available.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet at the Historical Museum on the square in Dadeville on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. Dr. Charles Mitchell will be the speaker. He will present “A Pictorial History of Alabama Agriculture.” While working at Auburn, Dr. Mitchell accu-
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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: The Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Medical is starting a new support group for cancer patients. A kick-off dinner is planned for Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. If interested please make reservations by contacting Andrea Peacock at 256749-1134 or by email at andreapeacock60@gmail.com.
Monday, January 29
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Marilee Tankersley will present “Wetumpka Impact Crater” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 29 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 begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Saturday, February 3
BOSTON BUTT FUNDRAISER: Meals on Wheels is having a Boston Butt Fundraiser. They are selling tickets for a Feb. 3 deliver of a Firetruck Boston Butt at the Meals of Wheels office at Russell Medical or by calling 256-329-7382. Tickets are $35.
Monday, February 5
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Glen Willis will present “Forgotten Alabama” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 5 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 begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Wednesday, February 7
SITE REVIEW: Central Alabama Community College will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing program by the ACEN on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Building J of the Childersburg Campus. For further information go to the CACC homepage at www.cacc. edu ENGLISH LEARNER’S CLUB: The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting the English Learner’s Club starting Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration starts Jan. 3. The club will help speakers of other languages learn, develop and improve English skills, learn American slang, idioms and other useful phrases and work on fluency activities and interview questions.
Wednesday, March 29
VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME: The Auburn Veterans Project is celebrating and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans March 29 from 6 p.m. 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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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.
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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.
October 15-16
THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. 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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few months back the Jefferson County Republican Party honored our Senior U.S. Senator, Richard Shelby. It was held at The Club in Birmingham. The view from atop Red Mountain from this elegant club is spectacular, especially at night from the ballroom. The glass enclosure allows you to see the grandeur of the Birmingham skyline. As you glimpse at the scene you can see many of the buildings that are the heart of the University of Alabama Birmingham. As the tribute to Shelby began, I looked out over the night sky and caught a glimpse of the $70 million Shelby Biomedical Research building. I thought how appropriate that they were honoring a living legend in Alabama political history. Senator Shelby has been an integral part of the growth and expansion of UAB. The UAB Medical Complex and Research Center is now Jefferson County’s premier economic engine and employer. In fact, UAB and the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville are Alabama’s crown jewels now and for the future. It could be said that UAB and the Redstone Arsenal have flourished because of Richard Shelby and his prowess at bringing home the bacon to Alabama over the past 30 years. In my book, “Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories,” which was published several years ago, I have a chapter devoted to and entitled “Alabama’s Three Greatest Senators.” Two of those Senators served as a tandem in Washington during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Lister Hill and John Sparkman were powerful and revered statesmen. Hill, a Montgomerian, served in the U.S. Senate for 30 years from 1938 to 1968. He was a congressman from the second district for 12 years prior to going to the U.S. Senate during the FDR New Deal. Prior to becoming a U.S. Senator, John Sparkman was a congressman for eight years from his native Tennessee Valley. When he retired in 1970, he had been in the Senate for 32 years ̽ the record for an Alabama U.S. Senator. Sparkman is the father of the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. In fact they ought to rename Huntsville Sparkmanville. Lister Hill whose legacy was in health care was the Father of UAB. Senator Shelby has sustained these two giant legacies. He has used his power and influence to fuel the continued growth of these two pivotal cogs in Alabama’s economic engine.
They are both reliant on Federal dollars which STEVE Shelby has FLOWERS supplied. Columnist Hill and Sparkman were both University of Alabama graduates. Law school and undergraduate. They both were Student Government Presidents. Shelby was also a product of the University of Alabama. He was a Tuscaloosa lawyer prior to going to Congress in 1978. He had served eight years in the State Senate prior to his departure for Washington. He served eight years in Congress prior to being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986. He was reelected to his sixth six-year term last year. This time next year, he will surpass John Sparkman’s 32 years in the Senate and will have the record for longevity in the U.S. Senate from Alabama. I would contend that Richard Shelby has eclipsed Hill and Sparkman in Alabama political history when it comes to power and influence in Washington. Many times it is difficult to ascertain or recognize greatness when it is current. However, history will record that Richard Shelby would arguably be considered Alabama’s greatest U. S. Senator. John Sparkman chaired banking and had a legacy with housing Americans. Lister Hill authored the Hill-Burton Act which built hospitals all over America. Richard Shelby has been Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. He has been Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. He is currently Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. Folks, what that means is that nothing becomes law in the United States or no budget or U.S. appropriation is approved without the consent of our Senior U.S. Senator. Richard Shelby has reached a pinnacle of power never before seen in Alabama political history. It really does not matter who is our Junior Senator. As long as we have Richard Shelby we do not need a second U.S. Senator. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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his new year has been extremely cold so far. Let’s hope that will accomplish good for us by killing bothersome insects. Even though I grew up with regular snowy winters and walked to school in snow, ice, and slush, winter is not my pick for weather here in the South. According to my family in England, their temperatures have been like ours, lots of snow and frost in Oxford, but none on the coast of Devon, just cold. I spoke to both my Mum’s younger sisters on New Year’s Day. They are always delighted to chat and it comforts me to still call ‘home,’ therefore being a ‘present’ for both parties. Ena, who lives on the coast of Devon, had a bad fall in her garden late last summer suffering many injuries, including broken rib, bad bruises and awful headaches. Having now had many tests, doctors said the painful headaches were caused by nerve damage to her neck during the fall and nothing can be done. So they give her pain medicine for when she needs it. Pain meds are not given so freely here. Ron has had good and bad days. He has a terrible chest/head cold that two of his physicians missed calling at the start of. Ron still has dizzy spells, so we pick the days to go to town. We are still hoping for that miracle cure. Happy Birthday to Richard Penton of Equality on the 10th and Jimmy Thomas of
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Kellyton Jan. 14. We lost one of our dogs on Sunday. Now Flint’s soul is in doggie heaven. Flint was our small fox-looking blind dog, who came to us from one of the shelter’s foster homes at the request of the Director, Rea Cord. Flint quickly learned his way around our place and the routine with help of the other dogs, and got housetrained, loved hugs, slept in his doll bed, and was a good ‘watchdog’ even without vision. Elmore County Humane Shelter ended 2017 caring for 133 dogs; 115 cats, and 5 guinea pigs. The numbers still grow as they took in 75 pets since Dec. 26. Luckily only one being an unwanted Christmas gift. Over 2069 of the shelter’s pets, 1263 dogs (58 percent) and 739 cats (32 percent) left the shelter for new and better lives with forever families at caring responsible homes in 2017. Money can buy a beautiful puppy, but only love can make his tail wag. I don’t remember my first puppy, but he was a Scottie dog named Rocky. My Mum told me that he got run over when I was about 3 years old, and caused such upset in the household that she vowed we would not have another. I do remember our
cat having her kittens under the kitchen table. When I was four and my brother Maurice was born, we moved from that two bedroomed prefab to the 3 bedroom two-story house. Dad went back many times to collect the cat, but, apparently she preferred the area she knew and kept going back to it. Twelfth Night was Jan. 6, It is lucky according to Victorian legends to remove Christmas Decorations on that day. Wreaths that were made with fresh fruit were then put out for the birds. Nothing was wasted. There was so much illness and doctors visits I did not decorate, but did hang my Christmas cards, which I will continue to enjoy until about Valentine’s Day. Soon the winter flowers will be in bloom and early spring bulbs will amazingly push through the cold earth. Send your news to me via e-mail, NixburgRosie@gmail. com Until next week, stay warm and keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about he events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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providing valuable opportunities to the students who participate in the center’s programs, including mock scholarship interviews, a simulated workplace model where students clock in and out when they enter and leave the classroom mimicking a time clock at a job and growing the number of students in dual enrollment programs offered in partnership through Central Alabama Community College. “We have three dual enrollment programs we offer at the tech center: welding, industrial maintenance and health science,” Ford said. “75 percent of our students are in these dual enrollment classes.” McKelvey mentioned how the tech center developed a survey asking students what they might be most interested in if the center was to add a new program category. “We offered them four choices on the survey: engineering, cybersecurity, television production and education, training them on how to be a teacher,” he said. “Engineering was the top response, and education and cybersecurity were tied for second.” “There is a lot of federal grant money available in STEM now,” Superintendent Joe Windle said. “There are a lot of opportunities through this.” “If you send them out here, we will prepare them,” Ford added. Raymond Porter updated the board on the alternative programs offered to students in the county schools, such as Odysseyware for credit recovery, the virtual academy to allow students to learn online from home and Crossroads for students who may have behavioral issues that may inhibit their ability to succeed in a traditional classroom. According to Porter,
the online class Access program has seen some growth since being introduced last school year on a limited basis at Dadeville, while Odysseyware has also helped students with ACT prep classes. At the same time, the number of students going through Crossroads has dropped considerably, and the in-school suspension program at Dadeville has seen some repeat offenders but has not had the numbers going through it that did in 20162017. The board also allowed parent Vikki Reed the chance to speak and voice concerns she has with the way the board handles certain matters, including why no copies of the school board budget are made available to those in attendance, the need for a new gym at Reeltown and no chance for any public input to be heard at meetings. “We share a lot of the same concerns,” board member Martin Johnson said. “The Reeltown gym is on our improvement plan.” Other staff from the central office said they would be happy to meet with Reed, or any interested parent, and go over things like the budget and anything else those interested might be wondering about. As January is School Board Member Recognition Month, Windle took a few moments at the start of the meeting to celebrate and honor the members of the county board. “They chose to get in the game and become members in a very important board of education,” he said. “I want to thank you, each of you, for getting in the game. You truly are a board who cares.” The following items were also discussed
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are keeping on. It is our hope for the younger generations to step up and join us. We do need their help.” Monday’s parade will start at 9 a.m. at Stephen’s Elementary School which is a significant location to members of the committee as it is the old Laurel High School some attended before desegregation. The parade will then travel to downtown before returning to the school for a program. It will include the Benjamin Russell High School Marching Band. The committee has invited Alexander City native and Tallapoosa County Commissioner T.C. Coley to be the speaker, something he is honored to do. “I am really excited for the opportunity,” Coley said. “I am really honored especially since April 4 is the 50th anniversary of his death.” But it is not the only thing the committee organizes. “We added a prayer breakfast 10 years after we started the parade,” Maxwell said. This year’s breakfast will feature a speaker, Rev. Jamal Oliver of White Street Baptist in Auburn. The breakfast will be Saturday at 8 a.m. at the
Stephens Elementary School Gym. The committee also awards two scholarships to students at Benjamin Russell High School and Central Coosa High School while trying to help others as they can. “We have helped people try to get their lives back after a fire,” Maxwell said. “We have helped youth in the past with things like cheerleading and tutoring.” The committee would like to see some of the traditions come back to the parade. “We would like to get floats back in the parade,” Maxwell said. “We also want to portray different events in Dr. King’s life.” Maxwell explained the parade is open to anyone but the committee does request registering by contacting Maxwell at 256-329-8296 or 256-872-5550 or Mary Wyckoff at 256-234-4136. Maxwell hopes those taking part and attending the parade take something to help the community. “I hope they take away the dream is still alive,” Maxwell said. “There is work still to be done. We just want to keep on improving Alex City.”
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ANDY GRAHAM
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hat started out as a nice little run through the out-of-conference schedule has turned into a legitimately exciting season for the Auburn men’s basketball program. The Tigers find themselves ranked in the Top 25 for the first time since 2003. A 12-1 record in the preconference schedule was surprising but not overwhelmingly impressive considering the competition. However, starting the SEC season 2-0 defeating two ranked opponents (No. 23 Tennessee & No. 22 Arkansas) has Auburn fans exhilarated and the rest of the country taking notice. It’s a little too early to start calling this team “special,” but at 14-1 and ranked No. 22, it’s time to start calling it impressive. I’ve been saying this for a while now, but Bruce Pearl is doing his best job of coaching since he’s been on the Plains. I suppose all the talk about him getting fired every week has been great motivation. This Auburn squad is so much different than any other team in the last decade. For one thing, it has talent across the board. The starting five can match up with pretty much anybody they play, but there’s also quality depth coming off the bench. In years past, the Tigers have usually had one or two guys who could score the basketball. This year they regularly have four or five players in double figures every night. They also rebound as a team, which is a necessity because they don’t have great size, and they actually play defense, which is incredibly refreshing. Finally, this team has the one thing you cannot coach, which is chemistry. Everyone knows their role and seems to be happy to play it in an unselfish way. This combination of talent and chemistry is making Auburn a formidable opponent that is gaining confidence with every victory. The players are obviously having a lot of fun and that translates directly to the fans having fun is well. Mustapha Heron, Bryce Brown and Jared Harper lead the team in scoring with averages of 15.9, 15.7 and 12.7 points per game, respectively, but Desean Murray is the MVP so far this season. He’s a transfer from Presbyterian College that sat out last year. With Danjel Purifoy having to sit out due to eligibility issues right now, Murray has been forced into playing the power forward position. Normally that would not be ideal for a man standing 6-foot-3, but Murray has embraced the role and flourished in it. What he lacks in height, he makes up for in bulk and tenacity. He has been a force inside taking the ball to the basket and rebounding against much taller opponents. He’s averaging 10.9 points pe game and also leads the team with 7.3 rebounds per game. There’s still a long way to go in this season, but this team is definitely the best at Auburn in quite some time. I don’t have any idea where they’ll end up, but I do know they’re a lot of fun to watch. I just finished watching the national championship game and I’ll say congratulations to Alabama. What an incredible performance by the true freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. My condolences to Georgia. Unfortunately, I know exactly how you feel. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.
Alabama wins title in overtime thriller vs. Georgia STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
A pair of freshmen played hero for Alabama on Monday night in the College Football Playoff National Championship, which the Crimson Tide won, 26-23, in overtime. After watching the Georgia Bulldogs boot a 51-yard field goal, the Crimson Tide knew exactly what they were up against in the overtime period. It didn’t look promising when on the first play from scrimmage, Alabama lined up on the UGA 25-yard line and freshman Tua Tagovailoa was sacked for 16 yards. But he quickly made up for it, as he slung a 41-yard pass to fellow freshman DeVonta Smith just outside the end zone. Smith motored in for the score and Alabama’s fifth national championship in nine years and 17th overall. Tagovailoa was named Offensive MVP after going 14-of-24 for 166 yards, three scores through the air and 27 yards on the ground, all in the second half. On defense, junior Da’Ron Payne was named the Defensive MVP with six tackles in the game. Sophomore linebacker Mack Wilson led the team with 12 tackles, including two tacklesfor-loss. Senior defensive back Tony Brown and sophomore defensive lineman Raekwon Davis each had an interception in the win. While offense finished the game, the Tide’s defense got things started. Just three plays into Georgia’s opening drive, quarterback Jake Fromm threw the ball deep down field where UA’s Tony Brown ripped the ball out of the intended receiver’s hands for the interception, setting up the Tide offense at its own 36-yard line. But a few plays later, the field goal try by Andy Pappanastos went wide leaving the game scoreless. Georgia finally broke through with a 41-yard field goal to go ahead 3-0 early in the second quarter. The field goal marked only the third time this season that Alabama allowed its opponents to score the first points of the game. After forcing Alabama to go three and out, the Bulldogs put together a fine drive but it once again ended in a field goal,
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Top: Alabama’s Bradley Bozeman (75) and Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) celebrate with head coach Nick Saban, center, after defeating Georgia, 26-23, in overtime to win the CFP National Championship. Above: Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) eludes the tackle of Georgia’s Malkom Parrish.
which extend the lead to 6-0 with 7:33 left in the half. Alabama punted twice more on consecutive drives, and Georgia finally put together a touchdown-scoring drive just before halftime, taking a 13-0 lead into the locker room. The Tide began the second half with Tagovailoa in at quarterback, and on its second drive of the third quarter, Tagovailoa started to shine. On a third and 7 from its own 47, he escaped multiple UGA defenders in the backfield and scrambled for 9 yards to keep the drive alive. Completing four straight passes, including a 6-yard score to freshman Henry Ruggs III, Tagovailoa led the Crimson Tide to the end zone to cut the deficit to 13-7. Georgia quickly responded with an 80-yard touchdown pass to put the Bulldogs up 20-7 with 6:52 remaining in the third quarter. The Bulldogs continued to gain momentum when Tagovailoa threw
an interception to a leaping Georgia defender at the UA 39-yard line, but Alabama got the ball right back when on the next play from scrimmage, the Tide grabbed an interception of their own. They capitalized on the Georgia turnover, setting up a 43-yard Pappanastos field goal to cut the deficit to 20-10. With 9:24 left in the game, Pappanastos came up big again on a 30-yard field goal to keep cutting into the deficit. Alabama forced the Bulldogs to go three and out, and on fourth and four from the UGA 7, Tagovailoa once again made magic. The true freshman scrambled around in the backfield before finding junior wide receiver Calvin Ridley in the end zone for the seven-yard touchdown. Pappanastos’ extra point sent the game into overtime. Alabama head coach Nick Saban improves to 12-0 against his former assistants with the win over UGA’s Kirby Smart.
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Big buck hunting Landon Daniel killed his first deer of the season Nov. 21, 2017. It was an 11-point. For a chance to be featured on the Alexander City Outlook sports pages, send us a picture of your hunting accomplishments. Send photos to sports editor Lizi Arbogast at lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com or share them with us on Facebook.
Thursday, Jan. 11 High school boys basketball Elmore County at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Dadeville at Holtville, 5:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Woodland, 7:30 p.m. LaFayette at Reeltown, 6:30 p.m. Central Coosa at Childersburg, 7:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Elmore County at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. Dadeville at Holtville, 5:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Woodland, 5 p.m. LaFayette at Reeltown, 5 p.m. Central Coosa at Childersburg, 6 p.m.
High school wrestling Benjamin Russell at Russell County, 5 p.m. Dadeville, Reeltown, Pike Road at Tallassee, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 High school boys basketball Benjamin Russell at Opelika, 7:30 p.m. Central Coosa at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Wadley, 8 p.m. Reeltown at Beulah, 7 p.m. High school girls basketball Benjamin Russell at Opelika, 5:30 p.m. Central Coosa at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Wadley, 6:30 p.m. Reeltown at Beulah, 5:30 p.m.
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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department January 7, 2018
• Cordera Jermaine Williams, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Darrius Deysean Smickle, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for court disposition hold. • Miles Dontae McGhee, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm. • Devyn Wayne Jones, 19, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. • Dustin Lee Hardy, 23, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Markecia Renee Richardson, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Qualandon Cederick Hayes, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Market Place. • Harassment was reported on Allen Farms Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Frances Avenue. • Harassing communications was reported on Sam Street.
January 6, 2018
• Johnny Howard Spivey, Jr., 37, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Charethea Denise Benton, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Domestic violence was reported on Robinwood Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Central Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported on North Central Avenue.
January 5, 2018
• Sherresa Monique Spivey, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Harsh Pankajbhai Shah, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for simple assault. • Alicia Joyce Shah, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for menacing. • Ann Marie Stroud, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Domestic violence was reported on 6th Street.
• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Hillabee Street. • Harassment was reported on Hillabee Street.
January 4, 2018
• Wesley Allen Hardman, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Candy Sheree Jones, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. • Clyde Wayne Fincher, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, certain person forbidden to possess a firearm and domestic violence. • Fraudulent use of a credit/ debit card was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported on Laurel Street. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported in Alexander City. • Theft of property was reported on Robinson Road.
January 3, 2018
• Jermeral Lakendri Jackson, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Alisha Ann Cowart, 36, of Tallassee was arrested for public intoxication. • Brenda Lee Hallman, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for theft of property. • John Thomas Walker Jr., 65, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for public intoxication. • Harassment was reported on Celia Circle. • Possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication was reported on Highway 280. • Receiving stolen property was reported in Mill Square.
January 2, 2018
• Darmonique Nicole Young, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Cornelius Nakia Johnson, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft of property was reported on 17th Street West. • Disorderly conduct and discharging a firearm in the city was reported on Mason Street. • Forgery was reported on
11th Avenue. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on Central Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported on 10th Street East. • Theft of property was reported on 11th Avenue East. • Harassment was reported on Ann Street. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on Belle Street.
January 1, 2018
• Cory Effentis Edwards, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for simple assault. Anthony Lornell Jennings, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal possession of prescription drugs. • Leron Ferguson, 27, of Goodwater was arrested for no child restraint, driving while revoked and no mandatory insurance policy.
December 31, 2017
• James Allen Kittrell, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Shanta Quinstanna Peterson, 46, of Bessemer was arrested for possession of marijuana and tampering with physical evidence. • Harassment was reported on Old Hickory Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Eastwood Drive. • Two counts of criminal mischief was reported on Highway 22.
December 30, 2017
• Jeremy Jamonn Robinson, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Demarcus Antonio Sandlin, 24, of Goodwater was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • John Thomas Walker Jr., 65, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for public intoxication. LaDavid Quinteze Jackson, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Croneisha Sharday Foster, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for harassing communications. • Domestic violence was reported on J Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Peppers Road. • Criminal mischief was reported on Creek Circle. • Harassing communications was reported on Locust Street.
December 29, 2017
• James Edward Harris, 61, of Alexander City was arrested on two counts of failure to appear. • Joshua Ramirez Salazar, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Elver Carey Mitchell III, 28, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Jaeda Davis, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported on Forrest Road. • Theft was reported on Dadeville Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Campground Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Ripley Drive.
December 28, 2017
• Timothy James Baggett, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Vernon Eugene Pearson, 59, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Jalen Marquis Whetstone, 21, of Sylacauga was arrested for assault. • Katlyn Marie Vines, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Johnrecius Tyrone Thomas, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and two counts of burglary. • Quinborious Terrell Murphy, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Magnes Kenwaske Foster, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Jaylean Raymond Robinson, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. • Marcus Derall Smith, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for possession with to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute ecstasy, possession of a controlled substance cocaine and certain person forbidden to possess a firearm. • James Danielle Tucker, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Johnathan J. Wright, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for possession with intent to
distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute ecstasy, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. • Derrick Lamar Russell, 30, of Goodwater was arrested for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute ecstasy, possession of a controlled substance cocaine and possession of marijuana. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on J Street. • Domestic violence was reported on 9th Avenue. • Burglary and theft of property was reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Negotiating a worthless instrument was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on S Street. • Domestic violence was reported on I Street.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department January 8, 2018
• A resident of Nevins Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for theft. • A resident of West Ridge Drive in Dadeville filed a report for theft.
January 6, 2018
• A resident of Buckskin Court in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief. • Katie Arrington of Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville was arrested on a bench warrant and was transported to the county jail. • A resident of Egret Lane n Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence and theft of property.
January 5, 2018
• A resident of Deerwood Court in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
January 4, 2018
• Marisa Martin of Elkahatchee Road in Alexander City was arrested for attempting to elude law enforcement. • Jerry Connell of Churchill Road in Camp Hill was arrested for domestic violence third harassment.
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