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Tuesday’s results show Gov. Kay Ivey will serve a full term as governor of Alabama.
Kay Ivey made history Tuesday night winning a full term of her own as governor defeating Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. Many Republicans were elected Tuesday as results rolled in. “Together, we’ve done it,” Ivey exclaimed Tuesday night at
a press conference streamed by CBS 42. “The people of Alabama have spoken today loud and clear, and we want to keep Alabama on the right track and keep Alabama working. “It is with immense gratitude that I stand before you tonight as the next governor of Alabama. I am ever so grateful for your steadfast support, your prayers and your votes. Folks, tonight, today,
together, we have made history — the first Republican woman elected governor.” Ivey, who said the odds were against her, said not only did she and her supporters finish, but they finished strong and are just getting started. Unofficial results at Tribune press time showed Ivey garnering 67 percent of the votes, while See ELECTION • Page A8
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Lt. Col. Joel Burdette was the guest speaker during past Veterans Day Ceremony held at Southside Middle School where he showed Jackson Gantt and Tsali Sixteensuns, both SMS students and members of Cub Scout Pack 59, how to demonstrate how to properly salute the American Flag.
Annual Veterans Day program to feature Sam Jones, more By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Southside Middle School’s annual Veterans Day Program is scheduled for Friday beginning at 9 a.m. and features veterans and their loved ones from Tallassee and surrounding areas. “This is one of the most well-attended veterans recognition ceremonies in the River Region,” Tallassee High School music
Groundbreaking on THS new campus could be as soon as January By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
According to Tallassee City Schools superintendent Wade Shipman, construction of the new performing arts building and the parking area at Tallassee High School could begin as soon as January. According to Shipman, the plan is to construct a new performing arts center and create new parking areas first. Once those two are complete, See GROUNDBREAKING • Page A2
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Man dead, woman hurt in stabbing, suicide A woman is recovering from serious injuries sustained Monday after police say she was stabbed by her boyfriend. Police were called to 600 block of Hudson Place just after 9 a.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, officers located a white female with multiple stab wounds. “The female advised officers that she had been involved in an altercation with her boyfriend during which time he stabbed her,” Tallassee police chief Matthew Higgins said in Tuesday’s press release. Officers made entry into the residence and located Michael Ray Thornton, 60, dead from an apparent selfinflicted gunshot. The victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital for further treatment. Her injuries are considered serious at this time. At this time, the case is still under investigation by TPD’s Detective Division.
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director Michael Bird said. “Featuring 160 fifth-grade singers, the Southside Middle School Band, guest speakers and more.” This widely celebrated program pays honor to all who serve and have served to protect America. “All veterans and their families are invited to attend,” SMS guidance counselor Natasha Sullen said. See VETERANS • Page A3
During the city board of education meeting on Oct. 16, board members agreed to allow service animals in schools. “That’s a requirement that we have that policy,” Tallassee City Schools superintendent Wade Shipman said. “In order for a student to have a service dog, we have to have that policy to regulate what we do. Almost every school in the state has a policy for service animals.” Service animals are typically dogs that have specially trained for medical assistance and intervention, and they’re trained for a variety of needs, like seizure alert, diabetic alert, wheelchair assistance, and intervention tasks for those with post-traumatic stress disorder and autism. Service dogs are trained for six months to two years depending on the age, intelligence, focus, stress temperament and maturity of the dog when it enters the training program, as well as the complexity of tasks that the dog must learn. Now that the Tallassee School System will soon have a service animal policy in place, students with these animals will soon be allowed to bring to school. “Those who are handicapped and See ANIMALS • Page A2
Tallassee City Schools superintendent Wade Shipman looks over the blueprints for the upcoming construction at Tallassee High School. During the first phase of construction, the school will add a fine arts building and reconfigure student parking. Carmen Rodgers / The Tribune
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