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Area’s jobless rate at a 10-year low STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Tallapoosa County’s unemployment rate fell to a 10-year low in April, dropping to just 4.1 percent. The good news came Friday in a release from the Alabama Department of Labor and the numbers show that the April rate was almost a full percentage point better than the 5.0 percent jobless rate that the county had in March and in April 2016. Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors said he knew things were looking up,
“From tax revenue and people sharing the openings they had, I knew things were vastly improved, but 4.1 percent, that is great news.”
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but a number that low took him by surprise. “From tax revenue and people sharing the openings they had, I knew things were vastly improved, but 4.1 percent, that is great news,” Nabors said. “Those statistics, new businesses
opening, there is just a feeling that everything is more vibrant right now. That is very good to see.” When you consider some of the levels that the area has seen in the wake of Russell Corp’s departure, the number is even more staggering. For example,
Officers smell way to drug trafficking takedown
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Bill sets new qualifications to be sheriff If signed into law, standards would be more in line with job
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The trained olfactory skill of Alexander City Police Department patrol officers led to a drug trafficking arrest earlier this week. According to Det. Luke Silvey, officers were called to the Cornerstone Apartments on another matter, but noticed the smell of Sandlin marijuana coming from an adjacent area. “They were there on something totally different,” Silvey said. “But they noticed the smell and went to investigate and the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force were called in.” The investigation discovered a man who was not a resident of the apartment where he was
in February of 2010, Tallapoosa County had an unemployment rate of 15.3 percent. Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington said Friday that the numbers looked good statewide. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 5.4 percent, down from March’s rate of 5.8 percent, and well below April 2016’s rate of 5.8 percent. April’s rate represents 119,256 unemployed persons,
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Benjamin Russell High School valedictorian Mason Scott Sake is presented with the valedictorian medals FRiday by Principal Dr. Anthony Wilkinson during Senior Awards Day activities.
GRADUATE HONORS BRHS seniors recognized during awards day ceremony By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The auditorium at Benjamin Russell High School was packed early Friday morning with the school’s Class of 2017, along with parents and special guests for the annual Senior Awards Day ceremony. Many members of the graduating class were recognized for their multitude of scholarship offers to a wide range of colleges, including CACC, Troy, Tuskegee, Alabama and Auburn. Other scholarship
offers were officially awarded during the ceremony, such as scholarships from the Benjamin and Roberta Russell Foundation, the Kiwanis Club and the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. Another six students were noted for their enlistment into various branches of the armed forces. “Seniors, you didn’t do this by yourself,” said Benjamin Russell Principal Dr. Anthony Wilkinson, reminding them they always had someone, be it a parent, teacher, minister, See HONORS • Page 8
You would think that to serve as the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in Tallapoosa County it would require some hefty qualifications. But the truth is that the qualifications to be sheriff in Tallapoosa County have been so simple that if you had a pulse, you were pretty much allowed run. That’s a bit of a stretch, but under the current standards, all it took to be a candidate for sheriff was to be at least 18 years of age, a resident of the state for a minimum of one day, a U.S. citizen for at least day and a register voter. In an effort to beef up the requirements, the Alabama House and Senate passed a bill that could make the standards a bit more in line with the duties that a sheriff will face. House Bill 536 was introduced by Rep. Mark Tuggle (R-Alexander City) and was passed the House on May 4. The Senate followed with passage of the bill on Wednesday evening. The bill that is now waiting on the signature of Gov. Kay Ivey includes these requirements: • The person must be a citizen of the United States. See SHERIFF • Page 8
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Local law enforcement officials spent a good part of Friday policing Lee Street where a traffic pattern switch in the construction process caused drivers confusion as some feeder streets were closed. Some cars wound up in the wrong lanes.
Summer camp. The words evoke a carefree time of enjoyment and fun for children, getting away from home for a week or two, making new friendships and gaining new experiences. For children ages 7-12 in Tallapoosa and Coosa County, the local service center of the Salvation Army offers them just such an experience. For one week at the end of June, they can join others from Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana at Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, Mississippi.
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DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Ann,” abruptly ended our friendship seven years ago and I still can’t get over it. We were friends from the time we were in first grade until we were 48. We were inseparable as children; she was the maid of honor in my wedding; and though we’ve lived 3,000 miles apart for most of our adult lives, we maintained a close friendship through phone calls and yearly visits. Then Ann got mad about something I said and stopped returning calls. Finally, when I asked her what was wrong, she emailed me that our friendship “wasn’t working” for her and she “wished me well.” Around the time she stopped talking to me, she also cut ties with two other friends, and a couple of years later, stopped talking to her father. So this is a pattern with her. I have solid relationships with my husband, grown kids, co-workers and other friends.
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Still, I can’t shake this sense of loss. I miss Ann and think of her every day. I need closure, but don’t know how to get it. She won’t return phone calls or emails. Losing her makes me feel like every other relationship is at risk. I now live in fear of alienating or angering my other friends. How can I overcome these emotions and get on with my life? -- SUFFERING IN SAN FRANCISCO DEAR SUFFERING: You can get past this by scheduling some sessions with a therapist, or talking to your clergyperson. Surely by now you realize that Ann may have
some issues. Please don’t make them yours. Your other friends are not clones of this woman and are not likely to react in the extreme way she does. While counseling may not lessen your sense of loss, I hope it will give you a measure of peace of mind. DEAR ABBY: My daughter’s “Great Aunt Sally” sent her a high school graduation card and check a year too early. Sally is her grandmother’s sister on her dad’s side. Her dad and I are no longer together, but I’m still friendly with his mother and aunt. Her dad is not the right person to handle this, so it’s up to us. We don’t want to offend or embarrass Aunt Sally by returning the check. Should I have my daughter return it with a thank-you note explaining the error? Or should I have her keep it and send a thank-you note letting her aunt know that her thoughtful-
ness is appreciated? Since this lady has a great sense of humor, I’m leaning toward the latter, but I don’t want to keep something that isn’t yet earned. Help! -- MOM OF AN ALMOST-GRAD DEAR MOM: A gracious thank-you note is, of course, in order. Your daughter should keep the card and the check, and mention in her note that she graduates next year, because if Aunt Sally hears it from another relative, she may wonder why your daughter didn’t tell her herself. If Aunt Sally has the sense of humor you say she does, she will take the news in stride. 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.
Obituaries Mrs. Edna Lois Royals Scroggins 1925 - 2017 Funeral Services for Mrs. Edna Lois Royals Scroggins will be Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 22 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at Radney Funeral home. Mrs. Scroggins passed away Sunday, May 14 at Solaris Health Care in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was born April 1, 1925 to Louis Cleveland and Ida Mae Royals in Holmes County, Florida. She moved to Geneva Alabama at the age of 6 and then to Alexander City, Alabama
Mr. Steven Terry Presley 1967 - 2017 Mr. Steven Terry Presley, 49, of Jackson’s Gap, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Lake Martin Community Hospital. He was born on July 7, 1967 in Fairfield, California to Oscar Terry Presley and Carol Ann Johnson Oliver.
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Martha Gray Davis Boone, 78, died Thursday, May 18, 2017, at West Alabama Hospice. She was a highly accomplished businesswoman and a patron of the arts, antiques and historic preservation efforts. Gray Boone founded Antique Monthly magazine in 1967 and grew it into an international publication with over 100,000 circulation. Boone expanded her interests from antiques to arts with the purchase of Horizon magazine, an international fine arts publication, in 1978. After her exit from the publishing business, Boone moved to New York City and became a dealer of antique jewelry. In 2014 she sold her business, Gray and Davis, located in the diamond district of NYC, and retired to Capstone village, Tuscaloosa. A prominent
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upon her marriage to Rudolph Scroggins. She was a member of Calvary Heights Baptist Church and in her later years Alexander City Methodist Church. Mrs. Scroggins worked several years for Russell Corporation, and later in retail which she thoroughly enjoyed. She retired after working for Walmart for seventeen years. She enjoyed reading, traveling with her church friends, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife to Rudolph, her husband of 67 years, and a generous, loving and fun loving mother and grandmother. She especially loved her granddaughters and great grandchildren with her whole heart. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Miller (Carl) of Port Charlotte, Fl., grandchildren Melissa Wyllie (Jonathan Burns) of Tallahassee, Fl.,
Nicole Mazzoni (Keith) of Charleston SC., great-grandchildren Magnolia Gibbs, Arabella Burns, William, Jacob, Lily, and Ashley Mazzoni, sister-in-law Eleanor Still of Jacksons Gap, nieces, Edna Cowan, Frances McBride, Renee Sample, Jennifer Spraggins, Debra Camp, and nephews, Paul Royals, Jeffery Scroggins, and Steve Scroggins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son Wallace Louis Scroggins. The family will accept flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Alexander City Methodist Church. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
He is survived by his sons, Steven Kacie Presley of Jacksons Gap and Logan Dain Presley (Adoska Leann) of Dadeville; grandchildren, Camden Dain Presley and Clayton Lee Presley; father, Oscar Terry Presley of Panama City, FL; sisters, Belinda Carroll (Kevin) of Sylacauga and Jennifer Michelle McFaul (Russell) of Millbrook.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Ann Johnson Oliver. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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businesswoman at a time where there were few in the U.S., Boone became the first female director of South Central Bell Telephone Co. in the late 1970s. She was profiled in People magazine, appeared on the cover of Delta Airlines Sky magazine as the “First Lady of Antiques” and was featured in some of the nation’s largest newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Denver Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Houston Chronicle, The New Orleans Times-Picayune and The New York Daily News. Boone was born in Baytown, Texas, on August 27, 1938, to Martha and Edwin Davis. She attended the University of Texas and the University of Geneva, in Switzerland. While in Europe, she married her first husband, Gerhard Mertens, of Hamburg, Germany, and put her education on hold to start her family. Boone completed her bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama’s New College
in 1975. She was married to her second husband, James B. Boone, Jr., for 20 years and the couple lived in Suffolk, Va. and Tuscaloosa, Ala., before they divorced. She served as a director on a number of civic boards for the arts and antiques, including New York’s Circle Repertory Theater and the Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Society. Boone received the 1978 Gordon Gray Award given by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States. She was a vestry member of Church of the Heavenly Rest, an Episcopal Church in NYC, and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Tuscaloosa. Boone is survived by three married children, Kenneth Boone (Mary Lyman) of Alexander City, Ala., Buford Boone (Cindy) of Tuscaloosa Ala., and Martha LyttonCobbold (Henry) of Knebworth, England; and five grandchildren, Christopher Boone of Tubingen, Germany;
Mrs. Jean Bonnett Bailey 1939 - 2017
She was born on July 2, 1939 to Horace Bonnett and Kathleen Guy Bonnett. She was a longtime and active member of Chandler Mountain Baptist Church. Mrs. Jean retired from Russell Corporation after 20+ years of dedicated service. She was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Auburn Tigers. She loved to be outside working in her yard, gardening and bird watching. Mrs. Jean loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer B. Brewer (Michael)
Boone Riley Frances Boone of Jackson Hole, Wy.; James Boone of Auburn, Ala.; Morwenna Lytton-Cobbold of London, England; and Edward Lytton-Cobbold of Stockholm, Sweden; two brothers, E. Ted Davis Jr. (Sallie), of Houston, Texas; step-brother Ernest Houser (Beverley), of Baytown, Texas; two nephews and one niece. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Society or Hospice of West Alabama.
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of Lexington, SC; son, Jamie Bailey (Sabrina) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Hunter Bailey, Kaitlyn Bailey, Cooper Brewer, John Parker Brewer; and sister, Lynda Lett of Eclectic. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Bobby Bailey; son, Bruce Bailey; daughter, Pam Bailey; brother, Gordon Bonnett; and sister, Nancy Smith. 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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he Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) doesn’t play when it comes to being safe while having fun – particularly during Memorial Day weekend. This year’s official holiday travel period runs from 6 a.m. Friday, May 26, to midnight Monday, May 29. Alabama’s Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor said ALEA is serious about public safety. “Working in conjunction with our county and municipal law enforcement partners during the holiday weekend and beyond, we will work to promote public safety and reduce the number of traffic and boating crashes, injuries and fatalities,” Taylor said. In addition, he said, Troopers will create a highly visible enforcement presence and be available to assist motorists and boaters in need. He added, “While doing this, we will participate in two national safety campaigns thanks to grants from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).” Highway Patrol will focus on Click It Or Ticket, designed to enforce seat belt/ child-restraint laws from Tuesday, May 23, to Monday, June 5; and Marine Patrol will be part of National Safe Boating Week, to make the state’s waterways safer, between Saturday, May 20, and Friday, May 26, with such events as Ready, Set, Wear It! on Saturday, May 20. Taylor said cooperation from motorists and boaters of all ages is key to ensuring everyone enjoys the extended holiday weekend, as well as the summer. Taylor offered these summer safety tips: 1. Obey all traffic and boating laws. 2. Make sure everyone buckles up/wears life vests. 3. Restrict access and closely monitor teens to prevent underage consumption of alcohol. 4. Never drive or operate a boat when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 5. Avoid such distractions as texting and talking on cell phones, and focus on driving or boating. 6. Allow extra time for traveling as heavy traffic/crashes are expected, and be extra cautious in construction zones. 7. Pay attention to the weather conditions, especially when there is thunder and lightning on the water. Let’s all follow the advice of Taylor and ALEA and make this a tragedy free holiday.
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e are losing our church congregations in our community because we are afraid to be uncomfortable and take matters into our own hands with divine guidance. We know who is doing different things in the community and we refuse to address it. Having another party, program or festival is not going to change anything. We must go and see the individuals that are doing wrong in our community and encourage them to change individually. During the Civil Rights movement, it took awhile to get started, not because the people were not ready to act but because the various pastors were not on board in full force. It actually wasn’t until various brave clergy died for the movement that the Selma to Montgomery March gained enough momentum to actually be completed. The question is, are we developing religious cheerleaders that only want to speak the word in a comfortable surrounding or will we develop religious foot soldiers that want to do what the word says and fight for souls and for humanity. You ask, how can you tell if you are a religious cheerleader? How about these indicators: • If you never go out into the community and interact with people that need your help and fight for the community and not just your church. • If you comfort your flock and criticize or shun those that are right outside of your building that actually needs your help. • If you are afraid of your
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humankind and others and what they might do because you don’t have a relationship with them and don’t want one. On the other hand, a religious foot soldier is willing to put themselves on the line in the community and lead the masses for the right reason and in the right direction. You don’t do it for money or fame. You do it because you truly want to do God’s work for the people. A cheerleader just talks about how good God is, a foot soldier shows you what God can do. If you want to doom our kids to a life of crime and poverty then be a religious cheerleader and continue in the silo of your church and realize that your church is destined to die. If you want to be a religious foot soldier get in the community and fight for our children and see the increase of the Lord because you are doing his work. You don’t have to leave the city limits to fight hunger and go on a mission. There is plenty of work in Alexander City or Tallapoosa County to be done. Our community is not dying because of a lack of action, but because our leaders are fearful. If you have faith don’t just talk about it. Put it to practice for the good of the community, not just yourself. The way I see it churches are either becoming Conservative or Liberal and are pitting Christians against each
other. Now if that makes sense then you are drinking the Kool-Aid. God is not Conservative or Liberal and to put it in those contexts means you are perverting the word of God. If you cannot look at a person that may not agree with you and have compassion for them as a person then you are misrepresenting your faith. Churches teach society compassion and love which currently is missing from our society in place of selfpreservation and selfishness. If you are uncomfortable when you read this then it may be time for a change in your life. If you go to a dead church with a dead leader you may need to start looking for a person that wants the community to grow and change. If you are in a place that is teaching compassion and love for your fellow man, stay because you are getting the word of God and not a message of cheerleading. Compassion and love does not mean that you have to agree on everything but it does mean that you will love your neighbor as God commands and be willing to come to an agreement on how to live in this great nation and world. The word does not say just love the neighbors that you agree with and like. By the way, some of us are cheerleaders in the congregation and need to be foot soldiers. Accountability is not just what someone else does, the question is what are you doing? Sean Bland is an Alexander City resident, a constable and an occasional columnist for The Outlook.
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cross East Alabama, brave men and women serve every day as law enforcement officers. They sacrifice daily to help protect our communities and help keep us safe. This year, May 14th – 20th is recognized as National Police Week. In Washington, I was pleased to see President Trump light the White House in blue to recognize this important week. Here in the House of Representatives, Members will vote on several bills to honor the lives of the fallen and recognize those currently serving. The Honoring Hometown Heroes Act would permit the American flag to be flown at half-staff for any local law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. The Thin Blue Line Act would add the murder of a police officer as an aggravating factor for a jury to decide on the death penalty. Congress also is striving to ensure that law enforcement has all of the tools they need to continue to serve and protect. For example, The Rapid DNA Act of 2017 would help expedite DNA analysis results to help
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law enforcement identify a suspect much quicker, The Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 would help train local officers in cyber and electronic crimes, The American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 would help prioritize hiring of our Veterans and The Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017 would allow probation officers to arrest an individual if there is probable cause. These pieces of legislation should go a long way to helping law enforcement do their jobs to keep us safe. As of writing, since I have served in Congress, the State of Alabama has lost 60 law enforcement officers – both in the line of duty and off the clock - according to the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP). According to the ODMP page which lists all fallen law enforcement by state, in East Alabama since 2003, we lost: Officer Keith Edwin Houts,
Lieutenant Dexter Holcomb, Detective Corporal Kenneth Armstrong, Police Officer Kenneth “Greg” Surles, Correctional Officer Elizabeth Franklin, Conservation Officer Nathan Benjamin Mims, Correctional Officer Rodney Kelley, Trooper Ervin Michael Hawk Johnston, II, Police Officer Joshuah Patrick Broadway, Inspector David Howell Jennings, Conservation Officer James Lansford “Lance” Horner, Jr., Deputy Sheriff James W. Anderson, Police Officer Justin David Sollohub, Sergeant Daniel Verle Davis, Investigator Jeffrey Hugh Bryant, Police Officer David Lee Colley, Correctional Officer Kenneth Levella Bettis and Lieutenant Richard Glenn Woods. Our hearts go out to the families across Alabama who have lost their loved ones. We will never forget those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and have served their communities. I salute our local law enforcement today and every day. Thank you for all you do. Congressman Mike D. Rogers represents the Third Congressional District, which includes Tallapoosa County.
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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Highway 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334-233-9852. SCHOOL REUNION: Enitahatchabee Day-Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Association 2017 Reunion Saturday, May 20 at the Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, AL Registration begins at 9 a.m. (registration required for drawing of framed Donny Finley print to be given away). Trade Day Shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends, your smiles, your camera, and your expectations for a spectacular day featuring music, food and laughter. Tell former classmates to meet you there. There will be silent auction, cake walk, 50/50. Food available for purchase with hamburger steak or chicken finger plates, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks.
Items available for purchase include Donny Finley prints, T-shirts, cookbooks, DVD’s including football, basketball and school days. All alumni and friends are invited to come together to remember the good old days. COMMUNITY TRADE DAY: Fellowship Baptist Church at 1731 Buttson Road Dadvillle will be hosting a Community Trade Day May 20. There will be a 5k walk/run beginning at 7 a.m. and cost to enter is $25. Vendor booths will open at 9 a.m. To reserve a booth contact Pastor Clinton Branch at 256-794-3351. Fish plates will also be available. CLASS MEETING: There will be a class meeting for the Laurel High School Class of 1969 at the Cooper Recreation Center May 20 at 10 a.m. FRIENDS AND FAMILY FUN DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Friends and Family Fun Day Saturday, May 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with games, food and fellowship.
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BACCALAUREATE SERVICE: The Benjamin Russell Baccalaureate Service for Seniors hosted by he Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be May 21 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Hollins Spring Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its 12th annual Pastoral Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Alfred J. Williams Sr. on May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister and guest church will be Rev. Larry D. Shealey of Darian Missionary Baptist Church in Alexander City. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY: Midway School will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary May 21 with a third Sunday Singing and dinner or the ground. Please bring a covered dish and join in. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Great Bethel Baptist Church will be celebrating the 28th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Melvin Ervin is the guest speaker. SOLIDARITY DAY: New Adka
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MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Alex City Area Ministerial Association meeting will be Monday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Family Worship Center located at 1676 Sewell Street, Alexander City. For more information, contact President Tony Harris at 256-794-2969.
May 22-23
PIANO RECITAL: Sandra Stark will present her piano students in recital Monday, May 22 and Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Faith Temple. The Monday recital is the Senior Recital and will feature: Mr. Buck King, Ms. Teresa Ray, Mrs. Aubrey Champion, Monique Woolfolk, Karianne Cheatham, Michael Richardson, Garrett Richardson, Christina Zou, Julio Martinez, Eli Billingsley, Valerie Tauro, Shelby Bloodworth, and graduating seniors Erica Patterson and Cambron Bice. The Tuesday recital is the Junior Recital and will feature: Ayden Miller, Seraphina Bishop, Alyssa Channell, Lolly Dye, Grace Peters, Kate Kohls, Mackenzie Deas, Kadie Stark, Chloe Jackson, Janya Smith, Hogan Chappell, Noah Long, Brian Thompson, Annie Zhang, Anna Claire Stark, Campbell Thomas, Carolina Fisher, Riley Jackson, Murphy Spurlin, and Serenity Smith. The public is invited.
May 27
MAY DAY: Cottage Grove is hosting an Old Fashioned May Day Saturday, May 27 at 7 a.m. at J.D. Thompson High School. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and
Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday May 27 . Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks. MEMORIAL DAY BBQ: The Red Hill Volunteer Fire Department will sale Boston butts and ribs Saturday, May 27 starting at 7 a.m. at the Old Red Hill Schol building at 3554 Red Hill Road Tallassee. Boston Butts will be $30 and ribs will be $25. Pre-order by calling 334-541-3855 or 256-510-2002.
May 28
PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting the 19th Pastor Appreciation Service honoring Pastor and Sister Melvin Ervin Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Brian Thomas of Paradise Mission Full Gospel Church in Goodwater. MISSION DAY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating Mission Day May 28 at 10 a.m. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Sardis Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville will observe the 26th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister William Perry Jr. Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Justin Freeman and the New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church of Camp Hill will be the special guests. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Coger Hill CME Church in Daviston is hosting Friends and Family Day Sunday, May 28 at 2 p.m. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting the 8th Appreciation Service for Pastor and Sister Michael Story Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m.
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May 30
SUMMER CAMP: The Salvation Army is hosting a free summer camp at Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, MS June 19-24 for Tallapoosa and Coosa county children ages 7-12. The Salvation Army camps provide kids an opportunity to be in a positive environment for the summer to grow, learn and be encourage while striving to meet their spiritual, social, recreational and educational needs. Activities include Bible study, swimming, fishing, arts and crafts and sports. Registration should be completed by May 30. Anyone needing more information may contact the Alexander City Service Center at 256-215-3730.
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New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
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
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater
Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748
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Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
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
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
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
House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
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
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EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
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PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191
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Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville
First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322
Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
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• Sernee Delshey McNeal Wilson, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Max Leo Truong, 39, of El Monte, California was arrested for public intoxication. • Domestic violence was reported on County Road 40. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1000 block of Montgomery Street. • Burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Wind Creek Farm Road. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Fraudulent use of a credit/debit card was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Washington Street. • Harassment was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 200 block of Mason Street.
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• Magnes Kenwaske Foster, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Nikalus Wade Presley, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • James Allen Kittrell, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. • Criminal mischief was reported on Heard Boulevard. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 900 block of Hillabee Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 400 block of Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 5700 block of Highway 63 South. • Burglary was reported on Robinson Court. • Menacing was reported in the 1200 block Kellyton Road. • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Highway 63. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1000 block of Montgomery Street. • Harassment was reported on K Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on J Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1100 block of J Street. • Assault was reported on J Street. • Public intoxication was reported on K Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Dadeville Road. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on J Street.
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“Camp Hidden Lake is a Salvation Army sponsored camp and hosts sessions the entire summer,” said Salvation Army Service Center Manager Tabatha Glassburn. During their session week, campers from this center’s area of Tallapoosa, Coosa, Chambers and Randolph Counties can spend time engaging in typical summer camp activities with children from elsewhere in the division, including DeKalb, Walker and Lee Counties
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“It’s almost like Bible school,” Glassburn said. “We have a long bus ride back, so on the way home, the kids are telling me all about what they liked and what they enjoyed the most,” she said. “They have a great time. They make new friends and pen pals while they’re there, and they really enjoy what they do.” In fact, Glassburn said that the camp is so popular, there have been children who have signed up to attend the session at Camp Hidden Lake every year they’re allowed to attend. Running from June 19-24, there is no cost for local children to attend
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the session at Camp Hidden Lake. Potential campers will not have to worry about being put on a waiting list, as arrangements can be made to accommodate however many children want to attend. Registration must be completed by May 30 and can be completed online. However, Glassburn mentioned that those wanting to send their children to camp should also contact her at either (256)215-3730 or Tabatha. Glassburn@uss.salvationarmy.org for more information about the registration process. “It’s a great environment with children from all over our division,” she said.
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found. A search found 170 Oxycodone pills, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Silvey said. As a result of the search, Demarcus Antonio Sandlin, 23, of Goodwater was arrested on charges of drug trafficking, possession of synthetic narcotics, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. “It appeared that the apartment was set up to sell narcotics from that residence,” Silvey said. While Sandlin was the only person taken into custody at the time, Silvey said the investigation remains active.
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compared to 128,610 in March and 126,490 in April 2016. 2,088,884 people were working in April, up from 2,080,300 in March and 2,038,043 in April 2016. “50,000 more Alabamians are working now compared to last year. This represents thousands of Alabama families that now have more opportunity than before,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “I am proud they have opportunities to put their skills into action. We haven’t seen an unemployment rate this low in nearly nine years. I took office in April and these numbers from that month confirm our message that ‘Alabama is open for business’ is being heard loud and clear.” The last time the unemployment rate was at or below 5.4 percent was in May 2008, when it measured 5.2 percent. “On top of the drop in the unemployment rate, we’ve also reached a huge milestone in wage and salary employment,” said Washington. “We’ve long said that reaching the two-million jobs mark would be a true indicator of economic health. We’ve surpassed that number for the first time in almost nine years. Employers are hiring in Alabama, and it shows in these numbers.” Wage and salary employment, totaling 2,001,800 in April, grew by 10,400. Monthly gains were seen in the leisure and hospitality sector (+4,800), the professional and business services sector (+1,600), and the government sector (+1,400), among others. The last time wage and salary employment measured more than two million was in June 2008, when it measured 2,012,100. Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 22,400, with gains in the education and health services sector (+6,600), the professional and business services sector (+4,400), and the leisure and hospitality sector (+4,400), among others. “Every metropolitan statistical area and every county in the state saw their rates drop both over the month and over the year,” continued Washington. “Wilcox County, which traditionally has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state, saw its rate drop two full percentage points this month.” Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 3.3 percent, Elmore County at 3.6 percent, and Cullman County at 3.7 percent. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 11.7 percent, Clarke County at 8.5 percent, and Lowndes County at 8.1 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Homewood and Vestavia Hills at 2.9 percent, Hoover at 3.1 percent, and Alabaster at 3.2 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Prichard at 8.2 percent, Selma at 7.8 percent, and Bessemer at 6.2 percent.
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• The person must have the qualifications of an elector pursuant to state and federal law and the person has been registered to vote in the county at least one year immediately prior to qualifying. • The person must have a high school diploma or a GED equivalence. • The person must be at least 25 years of age or older prior to qualifying. • Upon election, the sheriff of the county must attend annually a minimum of 12 hours of executive level continuing education approved by the Alabama Sheriffs Association or the National Sheriffs’ Association. The local legislation comes on the heels of a failed
statewide movement by the Alabama Sheriffs Association to set more stringent requirements for the office of sheriff statewide. Due to some push back in some of the state’s rural counties, counties across the state started using local legislation to raise requirements one at a time. The Tallapoosa County requirements are not as strict as some of those who have taken action previously. Some require a bachelor’s degree and to be a certified peace officer. Should Ivey sign the bill into law, the standards would apply immediately. That would mean that during the 2018 election, the new qualifications would have to be met to run for the office.
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continued from page 1 had made a significant impact in his or her life. Teachers from across the subject board were named, as well as Sake choosing to recognize and honor his bus driver for the impact he had. Wilkinson said that this day was the culmination of several years of dedication and commitment from the students, parents and teachers at Benjamin Russell, and validated all the hard work everyone around these seniors had been trying to instill in them. “This class has been strong academically,” he said. Though he did not have an exact final count of the total dollar amount in scholarship money awarded to this year’s seniors, he did note that the Class of 2016 received over $5 million in scholarship offers, while he also hoped to continue such a trend. “We have nearly 200 seniors this year, and 60 offers alone came from the Chamber of Commerce to pay for these students to take 64 credit hours at CACC. That’s huge,” Wilkinson said.
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’ve been in Alexander City for just over a month now, and pretty much every day, I realize something new and different about how things work down south. From the seriousness of spring football to the lack of hockey fans, from the food and the Southern hospitality, it’s like a whole new world. The past two weeks, I’ve spent most of my time covering Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend’s run in the softball playoffs, and I couldn’t have been more surprised at the level of excitement surrounding softball down here. My second day at the Outlook, I covered the Rebels and the Generals in the regular season and was already impressed by the large and enthusiastic crowd. I know it’s a rivalry game and maybe pulled more fans than usual, but I covered softball for a long time in Pennsylvania and the crowd never once looked that big. State was a whole new ballgame. Here’s a big difference from back home: In Pennsylvania, noisemakers aren’t allowed at sporting events. I’ll admit my ears have a new appreciation for that rule, but I see absolutely nothing wrong with fans being fans and having a good time. In addition to the standard cowbells and airhorns, I also saw two appearances of an incessant duck call. There’s certainly something to be said for an enthusiastic crowd. While most people talk about the leverage a home-field advantage can bring, I’d argue it isn’t so much about the field itself but more about the fans. And at state, some of these softball student sections rivaled some of the best basketball and football student sections I had come to love back home. From waving huge flags to fans cheering along with their team’s singsong mantras to my all-time favorite student section hurrah, “The Roller Coaster,” I was seriously surprised at some of the fan support these teams were receiving. And for good reason. There’s nothing different about a softball team’s effort compared to a football or basketball squad, even though it is admittedly a different atmosphere. I guarantee, though, those softball teams appreciate the support just as much as any other team. One of my favorite moments of the entire state tournament was when Horseshoe Bend’s Hannah Adcock came over to the Generals’ student section, which was wearing thin in the 100-degree heat. The Generals needed their fan support, and she wasn’t afraid to ask – or really, demand – it. “If you go to Horseshoe Bend High School, get on your feet,” she yelled. “This game ain’t over yet!” Although the Generals eventually lost the game, the fans did get on their feet and gave their team a bit of a boost it greatly needed. If these are the kinds of student sections teams are drawing to softball games, I might be even more excited to see what football season will bring. Arbogast is sports editor of the Outlook.
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BRHS defense impresses in spring game loss By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
There were some things to be proud of and some things to be desired after Friday’s spring game for Benjamin Russell’s football team. Aside from one long play, it could’ve been a scoreless game with Valley, but the Rams got the best of the Wildcats once to capture a 6-0 victory. “We gave up the one long pass, and we gave up that one other long play,” BRHS coach Danny Horn said. “It was third and eight and we let that back outside, but other than that, we played well. Even the second half when we played our second and third bunch, I thought they played fairly well. We’ve gotta build some depth, and we’ve gotta get better No. 1 defensively then No. 2, we just gotta execute.” Benjamin Russell certainly had its offensive chances. From the get-go, when the Wildcats took nearly six minutes off the clock with their opening drive, the offense was moving. But a few costly plays kept them off the scoreboard all night. The Wildcats finished with four turnovers, five penalties and had four of their own fumble recoveries. “I thought we moved the ball just about all night, but we just had too many negative plays,” Horn said. “We’ve got time, though. We’re trying to put in something a little bit different, so it’s going to take awhile.” It was clear the Wildcats were trying to figure some things out Friday night. Quarterback Landon Cotney had all kinds of options in the first half on the ground.
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Valley’s Lagarian Hutchinson, above, is brought down by Quondarrious Brown (19) and Jaden Tuck (9), of BRHS, during Friday’s spring game. Below, Coach Danny Horn talks to the team after wrapping up spring.
AJ Thompson and Da’vede Herron got most of the carries, but Jimmial Harrison and Deshaun Gonzalez also had quite a few touches. “That’s why we had this game was to figure out who can be No. 1,” Horn said. “We have a lot of running backs, so we’ll sit down and study the film, so we can come back this summer and get better.” Quondarrious Brown had a big defensive play for the Wildcats. After a long Valley run gave the Rams a chance in Benjamin Russell territory, Brown recovered a key fumble. The Wildcats also had a defensive stand late in the first half. Valley recovered a fumble in the red zone and got to a first-and-goal situation with a short pass Markevious Booker. But Benjamin Russell answered the call with two tackles for a loss and held the Rams to just four yards on third and goal from the 9. Both of Valley’s field goal attempts
in Friday’s game were no good. “I could care less what the score is,” Horn said. “This is a spring game, so I don’t look at the score. I just look at us trying to get better. The goal line stand was good, but overall, I would say we still have a long way to go. We’re going to get there, though.” Booker was the workhorse for Valley, scoring the game’s only touchdown – a 53-yard pass from Eli Culpepper – and he brought down a pair of interceptions. Although there were quite a few woes in the Wildcat passing game, Horn said that was for good reason. “We really hadn’t worked much on passing yet,” Horn said. “We’ve been concentrating on trying to get this defense in. We’re going to work on (the passing) in the summer.” Benjamin Russell begins its summer program in June, and will likely devote more time to its air game during 7-on-7s.
Scholarship created in Quen Reese’s honor By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Tragedy struck the Benjamin Russell Wildcat family in late March when one of their beloved passed away after a tragic shooting. Just days after the shooting, 18-year-old Quentavious “Quen” Arrion Reese was remembered by his friends, family and teammates at a prayer vigil, and on Friday, his memory was honored again. At the BRHS Senior Honors Day, a new scholarship in Reese’s name was announced. The “Long Live 15” Quen Reese Memorial Scholarship was presented by Scott Hardy to Reese’s best friend and longtime teammate Shannon Woody, who will continue his basketball career at Lawson State Community College. “After his passing, the mantra ‘Long Live 15’ became a way to celebrate Quen’s life and the legacy he left behind,” Hardy said. “Though gone, it is incumbent upon us to ensure he is not forgotten. After speaking with coach Jeff Hines, we came up with the idea of memorializing Quen with a scholarship in his name. I can’t think of a more deserving individual than Shannon Woody.” To coincide with the name, the scholarship amount was $1,500 and was endowed by several community leaders and members of the Wildcat basketball program. “I am really gracious that they did that to give another child a chance to go to college, and I’m totally speechless,” said Melissa Robbins, Reese’s mother. “When they told me about
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Former Central Coosa football player Adalius Thomas, far left, speaks about gun violence that has affected the community during a recent alumni game between the Cougars and Benjamin Russell. During the ceremony, late Coosa player Quintereal Kelley (20) and late Wildcat player Quen Reese (15) were honored. Thomas was joined by, from left, Kelley’s mother, Teresa Kelley; Reese’s father, Michael Foster; event organizer Demetrius Fleetion; former BRHS football player Scottie Vines; and Wildcat girls basketball coach Latreisha Moon. A scholarship in Reese’s name, the “Long Live 15” Quen Reese Memorial Scholarship, was presented to Shannon Woody on Friday at the BRHS Senior Awards Day.
it, it took me by surprise. I was just joyed that they did something on his behalf because he was a good child. He would’ve wanted that for Shannon to have that chance.” Woody and Reese were the best of friends; Robbins said the two couldn’t go anywhere without each other. “It was a no-brainer to give it to Shannon, to be quite honest,” Hines said. “He was Quen’s best friend, and he did lead us in scoring and rebounding this past season.” The hope is to continue the scholarship annually with the award being presented to either a male or female Wildcat basketball player each year. “It’s a blessing,” Hines said.
“This tells me and everybody else just how compassionate this community is for their kids – not only academically but athletically. It just warms my heart to know that we have people out there that are leading our community caring so much about our youth in Alex City.” Several other Wildcats were honored for receiving athletic scholarships. Jordan Chandler Alexander: Faulkner University football Jon Curbi Blake: Alabama State University cheerleading Connor Riley Brooks: Central Alabama Community College baseball Austin Connor Elliott: Pearl River Community
College baseball Logan Scott Jackson: Central Alabama Community College tennis manager Bartley Carter Jones: Union College football Jacoby Lamont Lawson: Union College football Timmy Bernard Lawson: Tuskegee University baseball NeColby DeZion Maxwell: Tuskegee University football Taylor Leigh Phillips: Central Alabama Community College softball Shannon Demetrus Woody: Lawson State Community College basketball Darby Lee Hines: Ms. Helen Baggett/Auburn University Tiger Paws
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Horseshoe Bend’s Hill signs with Monmouth College On Friday morning, Horseshoe Bend’s Drew Hill, seated center, signed his officially letter of intent to continue his football career at Monmouth College, a Division III program in Illinois. “I went to my visit up there and I liked it a lot,” Hill said of his decision. The coaches were in tune with me, and the players really took me under their wing. People will get recruited to hit me, so there will be really good linebackers and really good defensive ends. But I’m just gonna have to step my game up and realize they are really good.” Former General coach Jason Franklin think he’s up to the task. Hill was a 1,600-yard rusher during his senior year and finished his career with more than 70 touchdowns. “He’s put in the time and effort, and he’s a great worker,” Franklin said. “He’s started for us since he was a freshman, and we knew a long time ago that if ever bought into working hard and doing what he’s supposed to in the classroom, then he’d have a chance to be successful playing football. He’s just an all-around great kid, and it paid off today.” During his signing, Hill was surrounded by his mother, Robin Berry, and step-father, George Berry; back row, from left, Horseshoe Bend principal James Aulner and Franklin. Not pictured is his father, Travis Hill. Lizi Arbogat / The Outlook Many a
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