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Murder suspects seek youthful offender status Judge set to take up motions filed for four defendants involved in three Alex City cases By MITCH SNEED and CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writers
Attorneys for O’Hennessey Dimonta Wright, Anthony Parker, Bobby Lee Ponds and Edward Rashun Thomas have filed motions for their clients to be
given youthful offender status. According to court documents, Circuit Court Judge Ray Martin is scheduled to take up the motions in his Alexander City courtroom today at 9 a.m. In Alabama, a defendant can be
Wright is also charged with attempted murder. That victim, whose name was not released, did not suffer lifethreatening injuries and was treated and released. Young’s order comes after Wright’s attorney Michelle Perez notified the court of an intent to “pursue a special plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.” Young wrote in his order: “the Court
granted youthful offender status if they are under 21 by Alabama Code 15-19-1. The status helps young offenders avoid some of the consequences of a criminal record similar and is similar to juvenile status. Wright, 18, of Alexander City is accused killing 28-year-old LaBrandon Lamar Herron of Kellyton. Reports indicate that Herron was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Oct. 30, 2016 and died from his injuries. A second victim was also shot and
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Woman arrested after allegedly running over former boyfriend By MITCH SNEED Editor
An Alexander City woman is facing charges after a man was injured in Sunday morning incident that police are calling a domestic altercation. Ware Ashley Ware, 30, of Alexander City is in custody of the Alexander City Police Department. Deputy Chief James Easterwood said the incident is still under investigation, but Ware has been charged with firstdegree domestic violence. According to reports, the incident occurred on Robinwood Drive in Alexander City and the victim and Ware were described as former “boyfriend and girlfriend.” Allegations are that the victim sustained injuries that required hospitalization after being struck by a car driven by Ware in the early morning hours Sunday. “It’s too early in the investigation to speculate on exactly what happened,” Easterwood said. “But it does appear that what did happen is something like what See ARREST • Page 9
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Navy JROTC units from southwestern Alabama and northwestern Florida, hosted by Escambia High School. “This was our 14th trip to Pensacola to compete in the Gator Games,” said NJROTC Instructor Matthew Leahey. “Our
The Alexander City City Council approved the settlement of a portion of a lawsuit it had seeking damages for roadwork from 2012 that city officials deemed substandard. After going to arbitration, a preliminary settlement of $175,000 was reached with Mid-South Paving. In May of 2012, the city had paid $111,600 for gravel for a tar and gravel road project that was done by Charles Watts of Gadsden. “This will settle the portion of the suit with Mid-South, but does not preclude the suit with Watts from advancing to court,” Alexander City City Attorney Larkin Radney said. “The way it worked is that the city purchased the stone from Mid-South and Watts did the work. This ends the legal action with Mid-South. We were unable to reach a settlement at mediation with Watts and this resolution reserves the city’s right to continue with that litigation.” Watts was paid $1,102,315.86 for the work, which was supposed to prolong the life of several city streets with a layer of tar and gravel. The city contents the gravel
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Members of the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC program compete in a tug-of-war at the Gator Games last weekend in Pensacola.
Benjamin Russell JROTC cadets travel to Pensacola for Gator Games By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Twenty-six cadets from the Benjamin Russell High School Navy JROTC loaded onto a bus early Friday morning and set off for Pensacola, Florida and the annual Gator Games competition against other
Local ladies make hats with meaning By MITCH SNEED Editor
Some very crafty local women are trying to spread the word across Alabama about a cause they have taken to heart. CLICK for Babies is a national grassroots campaign organized by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. Under the effort volunteers knit or crochet purple hats for newborns in hopes that new parents will not only have something to keep their child’s head warm, but also serve as a reminder that babies do cry and to think before they let frustration take control of them. “The most important thing is trying to raise awareness for families throughout Alabama and the nation, saying it’s normal for babies to cry, it’s normal to get frustrated,” said Cynthia Fuller. “When I saw this, I knew that I could do that and wanted to do whatever I could to help spread the word and help others.” Fuller has personal experience that gives her a unique understanding of the pressures that parents face with newborn children.
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Fuller’s first-born was a daughter who had colic and she said if it hadn’t been for the help of her mother and others, she doesn’t know how she would have coped with the trying times that followed. “I don’t know if I could have done it without my mother,” Fuller said. “There were days when there was no sleep and no matter what you did, she just cried and cried. Back then, there was not much that could do except give them Paregoric and tell you that eventually they would grow out of it. So I know the frustration and I could see how it would get the most of some parents.” Fuller’s experience was in 1978, but it was a lesson that stuck with her over the years. “I wish someone had told me these things, but there was nothing like this,” Fuller said. “But with the hats comes information about Shaken Baby Syndrome and all sorts of resources that a parent can pull from to help. I read about this program and it hit me that I could do this and just
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Jaycees and Jaycettes hold luncheon, reunion STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Alexander City Jaycees and Jaycettes had a luncheon at Jakes Aug. 25 The Jaycees were organized in 1947. The Jaycettes were chartered in 1947. These organized to do community work for Alexander City. In 1969 and 1970 both organizations were number one in the state. The luncheon brought old friends together for the first time in years. Memories were enjoyed and shared by everyone. Twenty six attended the luncheon. They are: Rita Barry, Joan Morgan, Sandra Harris, Zadie King, Mildred Garner, Dorothy Foshee, Eugenia Maddox, Dog Lee, Ted and Barbara Sanders, Joan Clark, George and Anita Forbus, Ginny McGhee, James and Elizabeth McMillen, Clarence and Betty McMillen, John and Ellen Phillips, Renza and Gail Bowen, W.C. Bryant, Linda Moseley and Mac Mosley.
DEAR ABBY: My mother is extremely self-centered. Ever since I can remember, everything has always been about her. That’s probably why she and Dad split. You can’t have a conversation with her without her turning it around and making it about her. I’m 25. I just want to have a regular conversation with my mom without her somehow bringing the mood down by saying she has demons to deal with on her own and she can’t be positive or happy for others. Abby, there’s nothing wrong with her! She’s healthy, fit, has a wonderful job she claims to love, and friends she goes out with often and seems to have fun with. She’s out literally every weekend. I just don’t get why she never makes time for me or any of my siblings. I’m afraid I’ll never have that mother/daughter relationship. Maybe I wouldn’t care so much if I had another role model to confide in, but unfortunately,
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I have neither a mother nor a father figure in my life. My siblings and I have been cheated in the parent department -- a father who left us and a mother who thinks only of herself. Advice? -- LOST SOUL IN OHIO DEAR LOST SOUL: This may be of small comfort to you, but other readers over the years have described situations like your own. I’ll share with you what I have advised them. Because your mother apparently feels her parenting job is finished, it’s time to build a “family” of your own. Because you crave the wisdom an older woman can provide, consider doing some volunteer work for seniors, perhaps at a senior citi-
zen center. Your efforts will be valued, and in a short time you may begin building relationships with more than one person who can assuage your emptiness while you fill a need in their lives, too. DEAR ABBY: My sister asked if I would attend a women’s conference with her. I hastily agreed, and we kind of dropped it until recently. The conference is eight months away and I just found out the location and who will be the speakers. After reviewing the information, I realize I’m not all that interested in attending. When I told my sister, she became furious! I apologized for letting her down, but I don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars to attend a conference I’m not that jazzed about. She’s still mad at me, and I don’t want to dismiss her feelings, but I feel that canceling eight months in advance is OK. We hadn’t purchased tickets
or made hotel reservations yet. Can you give me some advice? -- DON’T WANT TO GO DEAR DON’T WANT TO: Your sister may have had more in mind than just the conference when she invited you to go with her. She may have wanted a bonding experience as well, which may be why she has reacted so strongly. I agree that eight months in advance is sufficient notice that you want to cancel. It may smooth her ruffled feathers if you call your sister and suggest there might be something else you can do together that would be of greater interest to both of you. 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 Mr. Wilbur Franklin Mr. Wilbur Franklin passed away Sunday, September 17 at this residence in Dadeville, Alabama. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Charles William “Billy” Wingfield Goodwater, AL - Graveside service for Charles William “Billy” Wingfield, 88, will be Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Goodwater Cemetery in Goodwater, AL with Bro. David Bailey officiating. Mr. Wingfield died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Bill Nichols Veterans Home in Alexander City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha H. Wingfield. He is survived by his two daughters, Jane (Buddy) Gilliland, and Bonnie (Bill) Riggins; son, Charles (Tammy) Wingfield; five grandchildren, Amy (Beau) Mullins, Adam Gilliland, Andrew (Rayland) Gilliland, Trace Riggins, and Todd Riggins; great-grandchild, Thomas Mullins; and brother, Alan W. (Dianne) Wingfield. Visitation will be Tuesday,
September 19, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL. In lieu of flowers and food the family asks that donations be made to the ARC, Alzheimer’s Association, or the American Cancer Society. Pallbearers will be Andrew Gilliland, Trace Riggins, Beau Mullins, Adam Gilliland, Mark Wingfield, Brian Wingfield, and Todd Riggins. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneysmith.com. Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL will direct the services.
Mr. James Rodney Hilyer 1960 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. James Rodney Hilyer, 57, of New Site, Alabama, will be Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Rocky Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Harold Cummings and Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rocky Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.
Mr. Hilyer passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Russell Medical. He was born on April 10, 1960 in Ashland, Alabama to James Earl Hilyer and Sarah Jo Hilyer. He was an active member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Hilyer of New Site; daughters, Jami Young (Tim) and Kristi Yarbrough (Joseph) all of Alexander City; grandchildren, Brady Alford, Weston Blake Young, and Brantley Young; great-grandchild, Kyleigh Alford; in-laws, James and Diane Mahan of New Site; brothers, Henry Hilyer, Marty Hilyer, and Jamie Hilyer; sister, Kathy Alford; and sister-in-law, Kim Welch (Joe). He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Radney Funeral Home P.O. Box 99 Alexander City, AL 35011 to assist with funeral expenses. 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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didn’t adhere and the roads in some cases were worse than before the work was done. The council also approved allowing the city to continue on the current budget until they can adopt a new 2017-18 fiscal year budget. Council President Tommy Spraggins said it may be only a day or two past the Oct. 1 deadline, but wanted to make sure the city remained in compliance. “They are working very hard on the budget and feel they should be very close,’ Spraggns said. “We plan to schedule a budget work session in the next couple of weeks and could vote on it at our first October meeting. We just didn’t want to rush it and have to do something at the last minute.” The city has stepped up efforts on enforcement of the weed abatement ordinance and Monday night properties at 470 Joseph Street, 336 Valley Road and 68 S. Street were listed in a public hearing and then declared public nuisances when no one came to speak. The city will now clean up the properties and then bill the owners for the work. The clock started running on yet another property that has been cited under the ordinance. A hearing on the
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condition of property at 358 Valley Road will be held on Oct. 2. In other action, the council approved by 6-0 votes: • A resolution to award Bid 17-20, for the CIPP for the Sewer Department to Gulf Coast Underground in the amount of $216,050. This is part of the capital budget. • A resolution to award Bid 17-21, for the Sidewalk Project for the Parks and Recreation Department To Henderson and Coker in the amount of $146,288. The project will add almost of mile of sidewalks from Highway 22 towards Elkahatchee Road in the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. • A resolution to award Bid 17-22, Uniform Items for the Fire Department. Several different vendors were used to minimize the cost to the city. • A resolution to award Bid 17-23 for a pump replacement for the Waste Water Treatment Plant to Hydra Services Inc. of Warrior, Alabama in the amount of $56,400. This will handle pump work at Sugar Creek for an influent pump and a pumping station at Christian Creek. • A resolution to authorize the mayor to dispose of surplus items. A
list of the items will be advertised and then placed on the site www.govdeals. com • A resolution to authorize the mayor to execute a grant application through ADECA Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division from the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG fund. The grant could be up to $24,000 with no match required. • A resolution to authorize the mayor to execute a Home Energy Supplier Agreement with LowIncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program helps residents with financial assistance for power costs. • A request to approve the 6th Annual Cancer Walk on Oct. 7. • A request to approve the 2nd Annual Strand Park Halloween Spooktacular Nite Out on Oct. 28, at Strand Park. Last year nearly 1,000 children attended the event. • A request to approve the Homecoming Parade scheduled for Sept. 29. • A request to approve the United Way 2017 Downtown Showdown Fashion Show for Oct. 19. • A proclamation designating September as National Dyslexia Awareness Month.
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cadets did a great job at the competition.” Joining approximately 700 cadets representing nearly a dozen other Navy JROTC units, the Benjamin Russell cadets gave maximum effort on the events they competed in, such as tugof-war, a 10x100 relay, a wheelbarrow relay, a crabwalk relay and team sit-ups (all participating cadets linked arms and did sit-ups as a unit). “They were all designed to be team-building events, good camaraderie building events,” Leahey said. Despite their all-out effort, the Benjamin Russell cadets did not place in any of their events, as the NJROTC unit from Pine Forest High School in Pensacola was the overall winner and host Escambia High School claimed the runner-up slot. However, Leahey felt the unit conducted themselves well at the competition. “They gave it their all,” he said. “I was very impressed with the cadets’ appearance, behavior and sportsmanship over the weekend. They represented themselves, the unit, and Benjamin Russell very well. “They not only cheered on their teammates, but also their opponents. If another team was struggling, the crowd would gather around them and show a great deal of support for them. They stayed positive at all times.” In addition, Leahey felt this would be good preparation for the unit when they go to compete in the Iron Man Competition hosted by Central Phenix City High School. “My favorite part of the Gator Games experience was the Australian Shuttle race. I felt like we came a long way as a team from being an uncoordinated mob in practice to an efficient and competitive team at Gator Games,” said Cadet Mikaylah Ray. “It was really rewarding to see the team work together and improve.” While the primary reason for the unit’s trip was to take part in the Gator Games, there was much more to their excursion than participating in athletic events alongside other cadets. “Friday was an orientation day,” Leahey said. “When we arrived, we visited the Naval Air Station Pensacola and toured their facilities.” This tour included seeing how the Navy teaches proper maintenance of their equipment, from weapons systems to the latest fighter aircraft. The cadets were also able to witness a Chiefs’ Pinning Ceremony, an event Leahey explained as being when a mid-career sailor is promoted into a senior leadership role. “This is one of the biggest celebrations each calendar year in the Navy,” he said. This ceremony fascinated the cadets who made the trip, including Cadet Matthew Jackson, who said how interesting it was to see the traditions and community-wide celebration within the Navy involved in the event. The cadets were also able to tour the Coast Guard station in Pensacola, learning about how the Coast Guard uses one of their newest pieces of equipment, the Response Boat-Medium, along with getting a tour of Pensacola Bay on the boat. With this time spent on the Coast Guard boat, all of the cadets were able to earn the NJROTC Sea Cruise Ribbon, Leahey said. Friday ended with a two and a half hour tour of the Naval Aviation Museum, with Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Geil leading the cadets on a tour of the history of naval aviation from the World War I era up to the present day. Along with the Iron Man Competition in Phenix City, Leahey mentioned other upcoming events for the NJROTC unit at Benjamin Russell, including a car wash fundraiser at Advance Auto Parts on Saturday, Oct. 7, marching in the homecoming parade and forming a sword arch at the Wildcats’ homecoming game. Leahey also wanted to express his sincere thanks to BRHS Principal Dr. Anthony Wilkinson, Alexander City Schools Cadet Lieutenant Kaylee Munsey / Special The Outlook Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper and the school Joining approximately 700 cadets representing nearly a dozen other Navy JROTC units, the Benjamin Russell cadets gave maximum board for approving the field trip for the cadets. For more information about the NJROTC unit effort on the events they competed in, such as tug-of-war, a 10x100 relay, a wheelbarrow relay, a crabwalk relay and team sit-ups (all participating cadets linked arms and did sit-ups as a unit). The Gator Games were held in Pensacola, Florida this past weekend. at Benjamin Russell High School, feel free to visit their website at brhsnavyjrotc.weebly.com.
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here was a time in the not-sodistant past when Tallapoosa County made unemployment headlines for some not so good reasons. When thousands of textile jobs were lost, the county’s jobless rate surged well into double digits and stayed there for years. But it appears that those days are behind us now. Tallapoosa County posted the lowest unemployment numbers it has seen in more than 15 years in August, as numbers released Friday show the county’s jobless rate at just 3.9 percent. That rate is a full percentage point better than the 4.9 percent the county had in July of this year and far better than the 5.5 percent unemployment the county experienced in August 2016. The good employment numbers were experienced all across the state. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in August, down from July’s rate of 4.5 percent, and well below August 2016’s rate of 5.9 percent. The comparable national unemployment rate is 4.4 percent, up slightly from July’s rate of 4.3 percent. The last time Alabama’s unemployment rate was below the national rate was in October 2013. August’s rate represents 90,913 unemployed persons in Alabama, compared to 96,158 in July and 128,413 in August 2016. The last time the number of unemployed was at or below 90,913 was in August 2007, when it measured 89,206. 2,057,109 were counted as employed, compared to 2,063,900 in July and 2,044,186 in August 2016. Alabama’s unemployment rate decrease was the largest in the nation, both over the month and over the year. Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped by 0.3 percentage points from July to August, and 1.7 percentage points from August 2016 to August 2017. While numbers do tell the story in one sense, they don’t pay tribute to the reason those numbers are so good. Leaders in Tallapoosa County, and all across Alabama, didn’t sit around and sulk as unemployment rose and jobs dried up and went away. They got to work finding creative ways to attract business and help the area reinvent itself. We celebrate the good numbers and applaud all those who played a role in bringing this area and the state back.
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Officials Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.
Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.
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ull disclosure: My mom is named Irma. I know. Not a storm or a name you’d wish on anyone. With the 24-hour media breathlessly rushing to report impending doom on their global warming narrative, Irma turned out to be not as bad as predicted. Reporters stood outside in the wind and rain to tell us never to stand outside in the wind and rain. Irma rolled through Kentucky and stopped at Illinois. Not even hurricanes will go there. Irma seemed to know where she was going because she was named after a woman. Harvey, the male hurricane, seemed to go in circles, lost. He would not ask for directions, left a huge mess and then left town. Clearly a man. Irma did not do too much damage in the Bahamas as residents hid in their tax shelters. Behind Irma, we were warned, was Jose. But no worries there. If he comes to the U.S. border, Trump will instinctively deport him. Trump handled it well. You “did a heckuva job, Orange-ie.” The media could not find much negative on Trump, especially after he donated $1 million of his own money to Hurricane Harvey victims. After the hurricane in Texas got old, Trump, true to form, moved on to Irma — a younger storm in Florida. Facing winds so strong that National Weather Service experts say they could have moved his hair part from one side of his head to the other, Trump gave sound advice. He urged fellow Floridians to use some of their Net Jet hours and wait this thing out at their second or
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third homes on Martha’s Vineyard. Next week Trump may visit with brave first responders who were first on the scene at Club Mar-a-Lago to secure beach umbrellas and cover putting greens. The inconvenient truth for global warming pushers is that we have had fewer and less powerful hurricanes over the past few years. We were due. The last major one was Katrina 12 years ago. With 40 percent of the country now living in coastal areas, hurricanes do financially affect more people. Feds encourage bad building habits with subsidized insurance; the article of faith that they will bail you out if you build at or below sea level increases the problem. The left will blame this on global warming, and the right will blame it on gays marrying. Mike Pence did what he thought best with the floods coming, gathering two of every animal. The reality is, this is normal weather. We’ll be fine. Trump had to do a “deal with the devil,” Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer, to get federal money to Harvey victims. Gov. Christie of New Jersey, a guy you want on your side (unless you are in a small lifeboat), and Texas politicians feuded over getting Congress to act. Sen. Ted Cruz said that Congress was doing nothing for Texans. But to be fair, Congress really does nothing for anyone. After Harvey, and
certainly post-Irma, preening politicians will show up, take credit if things are perceived good and blame others if bad. It is foretold in the Bible and in nature that, after epic floods, the first to surface are serpents. Many Washington political fundraisers and speeches were postponed because of the flood, so something good has come of all of this. Not postponed was a relief concert/lecture in Houston by Barbra Streisand. I’m hosting a relief benefit for those who had to listen to that. As with all-important matters, citizens and not the government stepped up. Budweiser stopped making beer and canned water (or, as I think it’s normally called, Coors Lite) to send to victims. The pretty-boy, Houstonbased, televangelist dude looked bad not being very charitable until he was publicly shamed into sheltering folks. Not surprisingly, Anheuser-Busch did more for evacuees than the mega-church. The real feel-good Americana came from those good ol’ boys in bass boats, saving people — black, white, Hispanic. If they have to tear down Confederate statues, they ought to replace them with statues of those guys. Storms and floods in the South are as natural a part of our existence as corrupt mayors are in the North, yet people are still moving here in droves. Now’s a good time to visit; Confederate statues have never been cleaner. Contact Ron Hart, a syndicated op-ed humorist, author and TV/ radio commentator, at Ron@RonaldHart.com or Twitter @RonaldHart.
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City is hosting a women’s Bible study “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer Thursdays Sept. 14, 21, 28 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. For more information contact Joanne Finley at 334-332-5970 or Pastor Nolan at 256-682-3810.
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CHEESE BALLS: The UMW of First United Methodist Church are taking orders for their annual cheese ball fundraiser through Sept. 30. Orders can be placed through the church office. Four varieties are being offered from $10 to $12 each. Pick up will be Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: GAP Fellowship Church is hosting revival services Sept. 20 - Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Alvin Williams of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Adonis Thomas of Flint Hill Baptist Church and Rev. Emerson Ware of Great Bethel.
Thursday, September 21
DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party will host a meeting Sept. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn more about the Dec. 12 special election to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. The meeting will be held at the Charles Porch Center. For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432. ARTISTS ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Artists Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the senior center at the Alexander City Sportplex. President June E. Dean will give a brief history and special recognition to Martha McKnight and Dorothy Holdren. Current board members and chairmen will be introduced along with upcoming projects, workshops and calendar events. Membership dues at $35 per year.
Friday, September 22
CLASS REUNION: There will be a class reunion for the Dadeville High School Classes of 1958, 1978 and 1998 Sept. 22 with a pregame homecoming reception at the Dadeville High School Media Center. Former students and spouses will receive tickets to the football game and will be recognized at the pregame activities. Class pictures will be made for $10. HOMECOMING: Dadeville High School is celebrating Homecoming Sept. 22. The is is “Rock the Bulldogs.” Everyone is invited to he homecoming parade. Entry fee is $15 and the entry forms are located in the school office with a deadline to enter of Sept. 20. ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Alexander City Rotary Club is hosting a charity golf tournament Friday, Sept. 22 at the LakeWinds Golf Course. Registration begins at 11 a.m., lunch will be available at noon and tournament play starts at 1 p.m.
It is two-person scramble tournament. The is cost is $100 for a two-person team or $50 for an individual player. It will benefit the Alexander City Rotary Club Foundation. Anyone interested in participating contact Dana Rickman at 256-6256392 or email dana@campascca. org. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: The Weogufka Family Worship Center is hosting its annual Women’s Conference Friday, Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring Tolie Meggs of Out of the Boat Ministries in Tuscaloosa. The Weogufka Family Worship Center is located at 20771 County Road 29/ Coaling Road.
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MUSIC WORKSHOP: The Power of Praise and Worship musical workshop with Eugene C. Brown of Baltimore Maryland will be Sept. 22 starting at 6 p.m. and Sept. 23 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Hatchett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater. Registration is Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is $20 a person.
Saturday, September 23
STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Sistas for a Cause are hosting their third annual women’s conference, “Broken but Still Blessed,” Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church on I Street in Alexander City. ALABAMA POWER OPEN HOUSE: Alabama Power is hosting a public education open house Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Square in Downtown Dadeville. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5:00 until 8:00 Saturday September 23. Five free Bingo cards to the first 10 kids age 10 and under. Game prizes and door prizes. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
Sunday, September 24
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Wayside Baptist will celebrate 70 years of ministry on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be provided by Eric and Whitney Miller and also the gospel trio Justified. The speaker will be Gerry Tapley. Everyone is invited to join with us for the service and a covered dish lunch afterward. CHURCH HOMECOMING: The Socaptoy Church Homecoming will be Sunday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Brother Pete McElrath. There will be a business to follow and dinner on the grounds at noon.
Monday, September 25
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Terry Robbins will present Merle Haggard, The People’s Poet” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.
September 28-29
CLOTHING SALE: Russell Medical Auxiliary will host a clothing sale featuring Britches and Bows on Sept. 28-29. The sale will be in the Russell Medical Community Room beginning at 7 a.m. Women’s clothing, sizes small – 3x along with boys’ and girls’ clothing will be available. Proceeds will benefit projects and services of the Russell Medical Volunteer Auxiliary.
Friday, September 29
GARDENING EXTRAVAGANZA: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service is hosting its Fall Gardening Extravaganza Friday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College. Speaking will be Chris VanCleave, Sara L. Van Beck, Felder Rushing and Carol Reese. Cost is $25 and you can register by call the extension service at 256825-1050.
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FAMILY REUNION: The Germany family reunion is Saturday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Daviston Community Center. All members of the Germany family are invited. Please bring a covered dish.
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Sunday, October 1
CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. with Diane Sherrell. SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, causal dinner. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its annual family and friends day Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jimmy Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor.
Monday, October 2
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Sarah Bliss Wright will present “Ida Quilt Project” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Oct. 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.
Tuesday, October 3
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The 34th Annual National Night Out “Light Up the Night against Crime” will be Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Alexander City Sportplex. This will showcase various public safety and emergency response agencies that operate in the Alexander City and surrounding areas including state, county, EMA, businesses church groups. All events are free and there will be hotdogs and drinks while supplies last.
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Cases has received information indicating that the Defendant may lack sufficient present ability to assist in his or her defense, by consulting with counsel, with a reasonable degree of rational understanding of the facts and the legal proceedings against the Defendant (motion for examination having been filed by Defense Attorney), and the Court finding reasonable grounds exist to question the Defendant’s competency.” Young ordered that Wright “undergo examination on an outpatient basis by a psychologist or psychiatrist under contract with or employed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to conduct a clinical evaluation as to whether the defendant has sufficient present ability to assist in his or her defense.” Wright is no stranger to Alexander City Police. On Oct. 16, 2016, just two weeks before the shooting, Wright was arrested and charged with four counts of assault. A grand jury returned indictments of charges of reckless murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle against Anthony Davon Parker. Parker, now 19, was arrested on March 30 as a result of the March 28 shooting on Robinson Road that led to the death of 18-year-old Quentavious Arrion Reese. Parker, 19, though 18 at the time of the incident, was recently indicted by a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury for reckless murder. The indictments read in part: “Parker did recklessly engage
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in conduct which manifested extreme indifference to human life and created a grave risk of death to a person other than the said Anthony Davon Parker, and did thereby cause the death of Quentavious Arrion Reese, by shooting a .45 caliber pistol into an occupied vehicle.” The incident has been a very emotional one for people in Alexander City. Both men were well known and had bright futures ahead of them. Parker was on a football scholarship to West Alabama at the time of the shooting. Nearly 300 people attended the tear-filled memorial service for Reese. It is alleged that Parker was at the home of Jeffery Bruno off Robinson Road near Alexander City and was shooting a .45 caliber handgun. Parker had been target shooting and Reese had been at the home, before leaving in a vehicle with a group of friends. A short time later the vehicle carrying Reese returned down the road towards the home and a number of shots, allegedly fired by Parker, were directed towards the vehicle. One shot struck Reese in the head as he rode in the back seat of the vehicle, according to information heard at a preliminary hearing. Reese, who was a senior at Benjamin Russell High School and had been offered a basketball scholarship, was taken to Russell Medical, then flown to the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center where he died on Wednesday, March 29.
Parker was charged with murder due to the fact that allegedly he “recklessly engaged in illegal conduct which created a grave risk of death and caused the death of another person,” police officials said at the time of his arrest. Parker is represented by Birmingham attorney Emory Anthony Jr. Testimony at the preliminary hearing indicated that Parker had been forthcoming, that he came to the police before asked and he led officers to the gun. A statement from Parker read at the hearing indicated the shooting was an accident. Ponds and Thomas are facing murder charges in the death of 27-year-old LaDarrell Lamar Hart of Alexander City in his Third Street home. Testimony by Det. George Long and statements taken from witnesses that were read at a May 9 preliminary hearing allege that Thomas was the triggerman, shooting Hart once in the chest and once in the head. Ponds helped take items from the scene and helped take evidence from the house, according to testimony. The Outlook reported shortly after the arrest of Ponds and Thomas that the two men were seen featured in a rap video entitled “Pistol In My Lap” that had been posted on YouTube. The video was shot two days before the killing and posted the day before Hart was murdered. But after the story circulated, the video was removed from the site and is no longer available.
Hats maybe we can get others to do the same. If it helps just one parent who is struggling – what a great thing that could be.” Fuller along with Nancy Miller, Jackie Carpenter Curry and Nancy Smith have been busy coordinating efforts and making purple hats of all styles and looks. Monday, they boxed up the 27 hand-made caps and shipped them to the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome where they will be distributed to hospitals and put in the hands of parents. “If you go online,
Arrest you described. We will know more as we complete the investigation.” Investigators did say that Monday the victim had been transferred to UAB hospital for continued treatment of his extensive injuries. The exact nature of his injuries were not made public for health privacy reasons. Ware remained in holding in Alexander City Monday afternoon. Bond had not been set pending her transfer to the Tallapoosa County Jail.
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you can read all about what other groups were doing and what is happening all across the country,” Fuller said. “We would love to see church groups, individuals and others here to get involved and then take it to Montgomery where Gov. Kay Ivey can help make it a statewide thing. It can happen and it can make a difference.” To learn more about the program and how you can get involved visit clickforbabies.org or the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome at dontshake.org.
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Under Alabama code, a person commits the crime of domestic violence in the first degree if the person commits the crime of assault in the first degree or aggravated stalking and the person has one of the special relationships listed above with the victim. Domestic violence in the first degree is a Class A felony and a conviction brings the possible sentence of 10-99 years or life in prison. A minimum of one year must be served in prison.
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Outlook Athlete of the Week LUKE ROBINSON Columnist
Top 6 teams are starting to emerge T
he Associated Press began publishing a preseason poll in 1950. I can only assume it was a ploy to generate a little media buzz. I also must assume fans started complaining about “which teams were ranked where” about 29 seconds after the poll was announced via word-of-mouth (which was essentially the 1950 version of Twitter). Ranking teams before the first kickoff has never bothered me, but I do understand some of the hubbub over it. A preseason poll based on nothing more than who voters think will be the best is undoubtedly arbitrary. So now that we have three weeks under our elastic waistbands (I have given up on belts due to my everfluctuating weight), I am going to rank the six best teams I have seen in order. Why only six? Because it doesn’t really matter who Nos. 7, 17 or 22 are right now. Only four teams get in the playoff and the two closest to making that championship grouping are the most discussed. This order will be determined based on what has actually been accomplished on the field and with the knowledge of player development and injuries to date. Enjoy! But if you happen to disagree, please feel free to call my sports editor Lizi Arbogast on her cell phone anytime day or night to voice your displeasure. I am sure she would love to hear from you all! 1. Clemson. Forget the fact the Tigers have two impressive wins on their resume. Forget the fact they are the defending national champs (and some people believe they should be ranked first until defeated). Clemson has simply looked like the most complete team in the country through three games. I almost ranked Clemson one spot lower only because its mascot looks like Aubie after a three- week bender. Seriously, that thing is scary. It’s the Pennywise the Clown of mascots. 2. Oklahoma State. Their schedule hasn’t exactly been the NFC South so far, but the Cowboys have handled their business quickly and efficiently every week. If there was one team I thought had the potential to beat anyone it played (yes… anyone) by double digits, it would be this squad with its all-star cast. As a side note, Oklahoma State’s mascot (and regular dude wearing a hydrocephalic, plastic cowboy head) is also creepy. I am sensing a theme here. 3. Alabama. At risk of losing my certified “Bammer Card,” I must vote with my eyes and put the Tide in the third slot. The wins have been there, but the team certainly has issues given recent injuries and the play of the inexperienced contributors forced into action. Don’t be upset, though; the Tide will roll on easy street until the LSU game in November so there will be ample opportunity to move up. 4. Oklahoma. While the Sooners have the best win so far this year (at Ohio State), the three teams ahead of them have looked better overall. But it’s close. 5. Penn State. If Oklahoma had only squeaked by Ohio State, I would have Penn State in the four slot. The Nittany Lions have just mauled their competition so far. If they get by this weekend’s game at Iowa, I would totally include them in the top four (of this poll that doesn’t matter at all). 6. USC. Southern Cal’s schedule has been tough, but in name only it seems. Texas is 1-2, Stanford just lost to San Diego State and Western Michigan isn’t on par with its 2016 version. Any College Football Playoff combination of four of these teams would be fantastic so here’s hoping it works out. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.
Jerry Bosworth racks up 6 touchdowns By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
In eight-man football, it’s relatively common to see a high-scoring game. But for one player to score six touchdowns is pretty unheard of. But that’s exactly what Lyman Ward’s Jerry Bosworth accomplished on Thursday night in a 54-42 win over People’s Baptist, and he is the Outlook Athlete of the Week. “I’ve scored some touchdowns, but I’ve never scored six in a game,” Bosworth said. Bosworth, a transfer from Vestavia Hills, had an obvious connection with Fighting Ranger quarterback Garrett Davison. The two hooked up five times, and four of those were for touchdowns. “The thing with eight-man football is if you can get past someone’s secondary, you’re going to score a lot of touchdowns,” Lyman Ward coach John McNeal said. “It’s not uncommon per say, but it was definitely something that I don’t think this school has ever seen.
JERRY BOSWORTH, LYMAN WARD Grade and position: Junior wide receiver Measurements: 5-foot-10, 185 pounds Parents: Jerry Bosworth and Andrea Moore Other interests: Bosworth also plays basketball. Favorite team: University of Alabama. Athlete most admired: Jay Barker, Bosworth’s uncle who was also a national champion quarterback at UA. Statistics: Bosworth scored six touchdowns in Lyman Ward’s victory on Thursday night, including four receiving and two rushing. He totaled 214 receiving yards and had two tackles for a loss. It’s going to be something that we look to do more now that I know they can do it.” Bosworth had receiving scores of 50, 45, 72 and 37 yards. He also punched in two more touchdowns on the ground from 1 and 7 yards out. “He’s not my first go-to guy on running plays just because I have a couple guys that are more on my lookout list,” McNeal said. “But after Friday night, I might look to him a little bit more as a strong secondary runner.” Bosworth said, “I feel like as a player, my best attribute is my speed and quickness.
Davison was putting all my passes right on the money, so I was able to get around the defense pretty well.” Since he started playing football, Bosworth has been playing 11-man, but getting adjusted to the eight-man game hasn’t been as difficult as one would expect. “It’s really not that much different,” he said. “There are just less offensive linemen, but there’s not that much difference. I think it’s easier to get bigger plays, but I don’t think it’s easier as a whole. It’s a lot easier to play defense in 11-man, but it’s maybe easier to play offense in eight-man.”
Because Lyman Ward has such a small roster, Bosworth also played on defense for quite a bit of the game and added two tackles for a loss to his name. Although Bosworth wasn’t a part of last year’s winless season, he still knows how important getting the victory over People’s Baptist was for the Fighting Rangers. “It’s huge,” Bosworth said. “This is the first year that the team has had a coaching staff that really cared, so I give a lot of props to coach McNeal, and I think we’re going to win some more.”
BRHS goes 3-2 at Calera Tournament By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
After losing a pair of matches on Thursday, Benjamin Russell’s volleyball team turned around and had a strong showing Saturday at the Calera Tournament. The Wildcats (8-8) started off the day with a solid victory over Wenonah, 25-19, 25-21. Jakorria Glenn and A’niah Ford split five kills evenly, while Glenn added three blocks to her resume. Shay Johnson also had three blocks. In a 25-16, 25-23 loss to Calera, the Wildcats had a widespread offensive showing. Ford once again led the way with four kills, but Glenn, Timira Lawson, Breanna Smith and Baylee Adkins added two apiece. Tayla Stowes led the defense with four digs, while Adkins and Jayme Marbury dug three balls. Benjamin Russell responded to its first loss of the tournament with a hardfought victory over Northridge. After losing 25-21 in the first set, the Jaguars evened the set count with a 25-18 win. But the Wildcats held off Northridge, 15-11, in the deciding set. Glenn and Ford racked up six kills apiece, and Hayley Marbury knocked down four. In a 25-22, 25-19 defeat of Shelby County, Johnson led the offense with three kills, but the Wildcats ended the day with a 25-13, 25-12 loss to Jasper. Stowes had a fantastic defensive effort, leading the team in digs all five matches. She finished with a total of 21 digs, including a tournament-high eight against Northridge. Setter Adkins also had a fine performance, totaling 62 assists. Her best games came against Northridge, during which she had 17, and Calera and Shelby County, against which she had 13 each. On Thursday, Benjamin Russell was swept in a tri-meet against Auburn and Pelham. The Wildcats had a hard-fought loss to the Tigers, during which both sets went to extra points. Auburn captured the victory, 29-27, 27-25. Ford led the way with four kills and Stowes picked up seven digs. Against Pelham, the Wildcats were defeated, 25-17, 25-13. Ford once again had four kills. Makenzie Davis smacked two aces and added four digs, while Jayme Marbury also had four
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Benjamin Russell’s Jakorria Glenn (00) was a key offensive player for the Wildcats during this weekend’s tournament at Calera.
digs.
Reeltown captures first-ever set win
Although the Reeltown volleyball team suffered a defeat at the hands of Lanett, the Rebels picked up their firstever set victory on Thursday. After falling 25-15 and 25-14 to Lanett in the opening two sets, Reeltown responded with a 25-22 victory before ultimately losing, 25-15 in the fourth set. “I am so excited for the girls to get their first set win,” Reeltown coach Kelli Hilyer said. “They’re accomplishing so much every set they play.” The JV team also earned a set victory, 25-19, to begin its match vs. Lanett, but the Panthers answered with 25-13 and 18-16 wins to claim the match.
Rotary Club to host golf tournament The Alexander City Rotary Club
will host a charity golf tournament on Friday at Lakewinds Golf Course. The tournament will host one flight for golfers, lunch and awards after play. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with tournament play starting at 1 p.m. This is a two-person scramble tournament. The cost is $100 for a team of two, or $50 for individual players. In addition to players, hole sponsors and corporate sponsors are needed. Hole sponsors are $100. Gold corporate sponsors, for a donation of $250, will receive two player entries and recognition at the event. Platinum corporate sponsors will receive four player entries, a hole sponsor sign and prominent recognition. The event will benefit the Alex City Rotary Club Foundation and will support the club’s annual charitable giving. Anyone interested in playing or for more information, contact Dana Rickman at 256-625-6392 or via email at dana@campascca.org.
LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday, Sept. 19 High school volleyball Wetumpka at Benjamin Russell, 4:30 p.m. Central Coosa at Dadeville, 4:30 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Elmore County, 4:30 p.m.
College baseball Central Alabama in Sophomore Showcase at Tuscalooa, TBA Wednesday, Sept. 20 High school volleyball Reeltown at Holtville, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 21 Middle school football Alex City at Stanhope, 5 p.m. High school volleyball Benjamin Russell, Lincoln trimeet at Clay Central, 5 p.m. Dadeville at Central Coosa, 6:30 p.m.
Reeltown at Elmore County, 4:30 p.m. Middle school volleyball Horsehose Bend Junior High at Alex City, 4:30 p.m. College softball Central Alabama at Northwest Florida State, 4 p.m.