AROUND THE AREA

AROUND THE AREA Come Out and Dance

Herbert Harrell had an interesting request a few weeks ago, and now the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department has a new class.

“We had some parents seeking a space to teach their children Hispanic dances,” Harrell said. “They had been looking around and couldn’t find any space.”

Harrell said the parents didn’t need an instructor, and everyone came up with a way to pay for the space.

“We don’t have anyone who can teach Hispanic dance,” Harrell said. “We just asked they open up their class to others.”

Harrell said they agreed and have entered their third week at Cooper Rec.

“It’s been great,” Harrell said. “It’s been interesting and fun.”

Harrell said the class has mainly children in it, but the adults enjoy it too.

The class meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The new program is just in time for summer as the parks and rec department opens back up after the pandemic.

“We have a lot of interest from folks wanting to do things,” Harrell said. “It is great to see people want to come back out to the center again.”

Salsa, anyone?

Children at Cooper Rec learn new dance moves.

~Cliff Williams

American Legion Honors Harrelson

American Legion Post 143 is raising money to update and rededicate its building in honor of Dadeville native James Spanky Harrelson.

Army Pfc. Harrelson died at the age of 19 on July 17, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq from wounds sustained in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast.

~Siri Hedreen

Remember with Honor

The renaming service will be held on July 3.

Growth in the City

The Alexander City City Council approved the JWA Ventures proposal for a grocer-anchored development on approximately 30 acres at the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 and Highway 63. The proposal was accepted in a 4-2 vote at a special meeting called June 1, 2021.

The approved incentive package shares sales tax revenue that would be generated by the development with all involved.

Drive The Economy

The improved incentive package shares sales tax revenue.

~Cliff Williams