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Camp Hill tables decision to rename Old 280

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter The Town of Camp Hill tabled a decision to rename Old 280 Highway the “GrayNorris Memorial Highway” Monday to allow time to get the street’s residents involved.

The rededication was proposed by Camp Hill mayor Messiah WilliamsCole last month in memory of two Black residents, Ralph Gray, lynched in 1931, and

Mae Lizzie Norris, lynched in 1947.

But before the resolution could be approved Monday, Old 280 resident Linda Caldwell questioned the paperwork the name change would cause for she and her neighbors.

“Don’t get me wrong, I definitely believe in honoring people that have lost their lives to racist behavior,” said Caldwell, a retired Edward Bell High School and Dadeville Elementary

School teacher. “I am all for all that. I have taught history for too long, so I know about all these things.”

Gray, a member of the Alabama Sharecroppers Union headquartered in Camp Hill, died on July 15, 1931 at the hands of a lynch mob incited by Tallapoosa County Sheriff Kyle Young and Camp Hill police Chief J.M. Wilson. Historian Robin D.G. Kelley describes it in his book, “Hammer and See OLD 280, Page B6

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A Camp Hill street sign marks the intersection of Old 280 Highway and Allgood Street.

Oxford man arrested, charged with heroin trafficking in New Site STAFF REPORT TPI Staff An Oxford man was charged with heroin trafficking and possession of drug paraphernalia after an apparent drug overdose in New Site, where law enforcement found five grams of heroin on the scene.

The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force said Justin Wyatt Adams, 38, of Oxford was taken into custody Monday.

According to a task force statement, the New Site Police Department arrived at the State Highway 22 Piggly Wiggly parking lot Monday in reference to “a male subject acting erratic,” where they found him lying on the ground, unresponsive.

Suspecting a drug overdose, the officers administered the medicine naloxone, known by the brand name NARCAN, and after a short period of time the man became responsive.

The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force was called to investigate, yielding the five grams of heroin.

In Alabama, anyone who possesses over four grams of heroin may be considered trafficking. The Class A felony comes with a three-year minimum sentence and a $50,000 fine for 4-14 grams of heroin.

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Amanda Williams Motes addresses a letter sent to the mayor and city council last month at the Dadeville City Council meeting Tuesday.

DADEVILLE FUNDS NEW WATER METERS, CITIZEN DEFENDS PARKS AND REC

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Charles Kuykendall will be re-joining First Baptist Church of Dadeville on May 2 as the new minister of music and senior adults.

Music minister Kuykendall returns to First Baptist Church of Dadeville STAFF REPORT TPI Staff A new minister of music and senior adults will be joining First Baptist Church of Dadeville this spring.

Charles Kuykendall, minister of music at First Baptist Church from 1995 to 2002, will return to Dadeville to lead the church into a new era of worship through music and senior adult teachings, the church announced Monday.

Kuykendall has served several churches throughout his career, including Mountain View Baptist Church in Wetumpka.

He starts his ministry in Dadeville on May 2.

First Baptist Church of Dadeville, located on South Tallassee Street, is ministered by senior pastor Dr. Ben Hayes.

Forrest Jones is the minister of children and families. The church opens its doors to the public for live gospel music every Sunday at 11 a.m.

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Once again, the Dadeville City Council was forced to weigh its spending priorities, but this time it was the water system that prevailed.

The council voted 4-1 to help fund a digital water meter system Tuesday, contributing $120,000 of its COVIDrelief funds to the estimated $350,000 project. Councilman Roy Mathis voted nay.

When it came time for public comment, however, Amanda

Williams Motes criticized the spending decision, pointing out the parks and rec department’s needs. Motes bought up a letter, sent by Dadeville Dixie Youth board member Philip Moore, that was read aloud at a council meeting two weeks ago, requesting the city’s help on ballpark maintenance.

Regarding a broken urinal, “If there isn’t a crew that works over the parks, then where should I put in a work order to have that issue addressed?”

Motes said her husband works for the parks and rec

department alongside the director Scott Baker.

“I agree that it need[ed] to be read,” she said. “I also agree that it was a detriment of character to all of the parks and rec department, which is two people.”

According to Motes, the city council cannot be absolved of the blame.

“We all know what the problem is and if you guys want to sit up here and act like you’ve never heard of any of this stuff that may be done See METERS, Page B6

Camp Hill police investigate fatal accident

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer A one car accident left one person dead and westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 280 in Camp Hill closed for several hours early Saturday morning.

Camp Hill public safety director Danny Williams said law enforcement received the call of the accident at approximately 4:30 a.m.

“We lifeflighted two passengers to Children’s Hospital,”

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Obituaries MR ANTHONY TYRONE RIGGANS

November 4, 1969 - March 5, 2022 Mr. Anthony Tyrone Riggans, 52, of Talladega died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor Lawrence Stanley officiating. Interment will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery, 2300 Hwy 49 South, Dadeville. Public viewing will be at Vines Funeral Home, Friday,

March 11, 2022 from 2 p.m. (CST) to 6 p.m. (CST).

Mr. Riggans is survived by his devoted wife: Benesa Riggans, Talladega; three daughters: Astoria (Rontavious) Jordan, Tatyena Riggans, and Taniya Riggans all of Talladega; one son: Anthony Riggans, Jr, Talladega; his father: Willie Dean Riggans, Alexander City; four brothers: Willie “Bill” (Anita) Riggans, Kellyton, Michael (Georgette) Riggans, Gainsville, GA, Cordell Riggans, Alexander City, and Ter-

POLICE REPORTS DADEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MARCH 1 Keith Black, 44, of Dadeville was arrested for public intoxication on Fulton Street. Francis Hill, 57, of Jacksons Gap was arrested on a warrant for theft of property first. Christopher Lawson, 21, of Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

MARCH 7  A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument that occurred on North Broadnax Street.

MARCH 6 Tammy Baker, 39, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana second, and possession of drug paraphernalia on U.S. Highway 49 North. Everett Marshall, 31, of Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Joseph Dale, 54, of Camp Hill was arrested for driving under the influence on North Broadnax Street.

MARCH 5 Joanna Keel, 31, of Kellyton was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana second, and possession of drug paraphernalia on East Lafayette Street. Walter Whiddon, 31, of Dadeville was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana first, and possession of drug paraphernalia on East Lafayette Street. A report was filed for criminal mischief that occurred on Woodyard Street.

MARCH 4 Charles Brown, 32, of Lineville was arrested for using a false identity to obstruct justice on U.S. Highway 280.

• James Payne, 47, of Dadeville was arrested on three warrants for failure to appear.

MARCH 3 A two vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred on Spring Street resulting in moderate property damage and no injuries.

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Williams said. “Another occupant of the vehicle was taken by ambulance to Piedmont Columbus and the other occupant was deceased.”

Camp Hill police were assisted by Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and deputies with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and westbound traffic was rerouted around the accident. Investigators could be seen marking the roadway a quarter mile away from where the Chevrolet Silverado came to rest.

It appeared the truck flipped at least one time. The occupant who was deceased was ejected from the vehicle.

Williams said the investigation into the accident was ongoing and speed would likely be a factor in the accident.

As of 7:45 a.m. the westbound lanes near mile marker 91 of U.S. Highway 280 were still closed and traffic was being rerouted.

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Law enforcement investigate the scene of a one car accident in Camp Hill where one person died.

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rested for probation revocation.

MARCH 1 A resident of New Hope Circle in Dadeville filed a report in reference to theft. Geraldine Jenkins of County Road 5 in Lineville was arrested on three counts of probation revocation.

FEB. 28 TALLAPOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S Moriale Toombs of West Fort Williams in Sylacauga was arrested DEPARTMENT for two grand jury indictments of MARCH 8 Kristopher Murphy of Porch Circle unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. in Leeds was arrested for outstandA resident of Dogwood Lane in ing warrants for failure to appear Dadeville filed a report for identity child support. theft.

MARCH 7 FEB. 27 Xavies Campbell of Alexander City was arrested for outstanding warrant. A theft was reported on Notasulga Road in Notasulga. Alex Davis of Dadeville was arFEB. 25 rested for an outstanding warrant. Steven Blake of Elkahatchee MARCH 5 Road in Alexander City was arrested James Patterson of Mirandas for an outstanding warrant for failure Cove in Jacksons Gap was arrested to appear child support. for failure to appear child support. Christopher Patterson of Eagle MARCH 4 Creek Road in Jacksons Gap was Joseph Lewis of Coosa County arrested for an outstanding warrant Road 32 in Alexander City was arfor failure to appear in court. A report was filed for harassment that occurred in the Dadeville area. A two vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred on West Lafayette Street resulting in major property damage. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported one person.

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Goat Island to remain goat-less

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter From now on, Goat Island will be Goat Island in name only.

For years, the Alabama Power-owned island had been a Lake Martin tourist attraction for the novelty of its free-roaming goats. The animals, owned by Ricky and Stacie Baker, live on the mainland in the winter but are brought to the island each spring to graze, and to charm visiting boaters.

But in a Facebook post Thursday, the Bakers announced that tradition would be coming to an end.

“It saddens our family to inform the Lake Martin community that we will no longer be putting the goats on the Island,” the Bakers wrote. “Providing our goats for everyone to enjoy has been an honor and we feel privileged to have had the opportunity. [In] the last couple years, we have faced and overcame many challenges and think that it is the best decision for the The free-roaming goats of Goat Island, above, will not be returning this summer. goats as well as our family.”

Last year, the Bakers reported that one of the goats, ner — because those actions may be illegal and may Rosie, had been attacked by a dog and chased into the result in charges against the parties involved,” ALEA water. According to the Facebook post at the time, if stated. it weren’t for the two boaters who dove into the water According to the Bakers, the tradition is no longer after, Rosie would have likely drowned. worth the risk. Thursday’s Facebook post was shared A statement put out by Alabama Law Enforcement more than 650 times and received over 300 comAgency (ALEA) on the incident said that because ments, most of which nostalgic, but understanding.

Goat Island is open-use, there is nothing law enforce“Fortunately, with last years’ challenges, we didn’t ment can do to stop people from allowing their dogs lose any goats, so we feel like it’s the right time to on the island. end on a good note,” the post continued. “We really “We do ask that boaters follow the suggested signs appreciate all of the support over the last few years, and keep their dogs away from the goats, but we also we couldn’t have continued it as long as we did withask that people refrain from confronting one another out you all. We hope that everyone can respect our in a hostile, verbally or physically threatening mandecision as it is best for [the] family.”

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U.S. 280 hit and run spurs 2 drug arrests STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Two Alexander City men were arrested and charged with drug-related offenses following an alleged hit and run at the intersection of Airport Road and U.S. Highway 280 earlier this month, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force said in a statement.

Tatashawn "Chiraq" Green, 23, was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, attempting to elude law enforcement and forbidden firearm possession.

Fredrick Moss, 26, was arrested and charged with first-degree marijuana possession, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a pistol without a

permit.

The arrests were made, according to the statement, as the Alexander City Police Department was investigating the reported hit and run on March 3, involving a white Chevrolet Z71. Officers located the vehicle in the Professional Commons building parking lot on Airport Drive and made contact with a male subject.

"While officers were interviewing the subject, he began to run, leading officers in a foot pursuit across Airport Drive and to PriCare, where he was caught and detained," law enforcement stated. "A second male subject was also detained at the suspect vehicle and the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force conducted a search of the vehicle."

The search yielded two pounds of marijuana, one gram of methamphetamine, Xanax, two handguns and $4,700 cash.

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Legislative resolution to help Ukraine

By BETH CHAPMAN Last week the Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution condemning Russia for invading Ukraine. The resolution declared support for Ukraine, its government, its democracy and its people.

Russia’s military crossed Ukraine’s border on Feb. 24 and invaded its country misplacing thousands of people. It’s estimated that 4 million Ukrainians will eventually leave their country. This monstrous military act has created a true refugee crisis and has the potential to be the largest European war since World War ll.

The conflict is an accumulation of years of efforts

by Russia to minimize the legitimacy of Ukraine while moving in to take over its sovereign territory.

In 2014, Russia took Crimea by force. Crimea is a Ukrainian province of natural beauty with a vast deep-water port and a population of 2.4 million.

The takeover has been one of Russia’s long-term priorities dating back to the 17th century. Since the takeover, Russia has arrogantly and incorrectly assumed the entire Ukrainian territory belongs to them. Russia has caused civil unrest, and distrust, using armed forces to weaken Ukrainian forces and their government.

Ukraine has been a democratic, productive, peaceful country but must now defend its territory, freedom and the lives of its people.

A portion of the House of Representative’s resolution read, “Let it be known that the great state of Alabama stands firmly in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, our brothers and sisters in democracy.” It also stated, “this body condemns the Russian Federation for its unjustifiable military invasion of Ukraine and hereby declares its support for the proud nation of Ukraine, its people and its brave defenders, and urges the United States government and the state of Alabama to take action to demonstrate support to Ukraine.”

One such way to support Ukraine would be to do what we in the South do best in times of trouble and conflict. Let’s lift the Ukrainian people and their leaders up in prayer.

A special thank you goes to Rep. Gil Isbell of Etowah County for presenting the resolution.

Another special thank you goes out to Gov. Kay Ivey who also condemned Russia’s actions and called upon our state for a day of prayer for Ukraine,

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Incumbency advantages prevail in politics

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ncumbency is a potent, powerful, inherent advantage in politics.

That fact is playing out to the nines in this year’s Alabama secondary constitutional and down ballot races.

Several of the constitutional office incumbents do not have Republican or Democratic opposition. Of course, having a Democratic opponent is the same as not having an opponent in a statewide race in Alabama.

A Democrat cannot win in a statewide contest in the Heart of Dixie.

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth will be elected to a second four-year term without opposition. He will be waiting in the wings to follow Kay Ivey as Governor.

Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate will be reelected without opposition. He has done a good job in this important state post.

State Treasurer Young Boozer is running unopposed for another four-year term. He does an excellent job and is uniquely qualified for the Treasurer’s job.

State Supreme Court Justice Kelli Wise is running for reelection unopposed.

Kelli is popular and is a good jurist. She is home free for six more years on the state’s high tribunal.

Attorney General Steve Marshall has token opposition in his run for reelection. One Republican and one Democrat qualified against Marshall. However, he will coast to reelection.

There are two seats up for election on the Alabama Public Service Commission.

There are three seats on this regulatory panel. The President of the PSC runs in a presidential year. Twinkle Cavanaugh is President and pretty much runs the ship. The two incumbents are Jeremy Oden and Chip Beeker. Oden has

years. State Auditor Jim Ziegler is wanting to move STEVE next door in the Capitol FLOWERS and become Secretary of State. Because of his name Columnist identification advantage, Ziegler will be favored to win the race. However, two unknown Republican he will get a significant opponents. Beeker has challenge from State two opponents in the GOP Representative Wes Allen.

Primary. One has some Young Wes Allen has name identification, who been running for over a has run before. Beeker and year and has a good many Oden will probably win significant endorsements reelection. including Alfa. He has an There are only three hotly impressive resume having contested and interesting served a decade as Probate secondary statewide races.

Judge of Pike County That is because these three and four years as a State posts are open without an Representative. He also has incumbent on the scene. two home bases. He has Popular Supreme Court lived and served in office in Justice Mike Bolin, the Troy in Southeast Alabama former Probate Judge of and was born and raised in Jefferson County, is term Tuscaloosa where his father limited by an antiquated Gerald Allen has been a law that prohibits a judge long time State Senator. from running for the court Ed Packard, who has run after age 70. There are two the Elections Division of the qualified candidates seeking Secretary of State’s office to follow Judge Bolin. for decades, is also running.

Birmingham Defense He is very well qualified.

Attorney Greg Cook is The aforementioned facing Anniston Circuit current Secretary of State, Judge Debra Jones. Cook John Merrill, is not seeking appears to be the favorite any elective office in 2022, to win. It is apparent that even though he is still the business community in relatively young. I have said the state is backing Cook. this before and it holds true He has also been endorsed today, Merrill is currently by the Alabama Farmers the best and most prolific Federation. The latest retail politician in the state campaign finance reports and one of the best I have reveal Cook has $552,000 seen in Alabama. He has a to spend compared to Jones real grassroots organization $15,000. in Alabama. He is literally The State Auditors everywhere. Even though he position is open. Jim is not on the ballot running Ziegler has served his eight- this year, he is out working year stint. This will be an every candidate mentioned interesting three-man race in this column. You have for this benign position. not heard the last of John Former Mobile State Merrill.

Representative and State Senator Rusty Glover is See you next week. facing Muscle Shoals State Representative Andrew Steve Flowers is Sorrell and Jefferson Alabama’s leading political County Pastor Stan Cooke. columnist. His weekly All three are getting out and column appears in over working the state.

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The race to succeed John He served 16 years in the Merrill as Secretary of State state legislature. Steve will be a good race. Merrill may be reached at: www. is term limited after eight steveflowers.us.

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Utility rate increase is unfair Dear Editor,

told the city recently raised utility fees. My neighbors I moved back to also told me that the mayor Alexander City a few months of Alexander City pushed ago to take care of my ailing for these increases despite mother. She is in poor health the fact he doesn’t even live and lives alone on a fixed in Alex City. I was told he income. I noticed her utility used a rental address as his bills recently experienced a Alex City address just to significant rise in cost. When run for office. And now he I spoke with her neighbors is increasing sewer rates and others to see if their that he doesn’t have to pay. bills also increased, I was I am dumbfounded as to

how this is legal and why nobody is speaking up as many others in my mother’s neighborhood are angry and struggling financially like my mother does. I think the people of Alexander City deserve honesty and transparency.

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It’s Springtime Again!

Shadow Match

Springtime is here once again! The Season of Spring is a milder season that marks the end of Winter. The months of March and April begin to bring warmer weather to the United States. Flowers bloom, and trees once again have green leaves. Plants begin to grow, and animals become active. People begin more outdoor activities, such as sports and picnics. Seeds are planted, and gardens are tended to. As the Earth revolves around the Sun (It takes one full year for it to completely rotate around the Sun one time.), the side of the Earth you live on, or hemisphere, is either closer to the Sun or farther away. The warmer, milder weather is due to the closer distance to the Sun for that season. The beginning of Spring is marked by the Vernal Equinox. An DR KIDZ Equinox is the only day of the year in which both day and night are the exact length of time. In the Northern Hemisphere, we experience the Vernal Equinox (or first day of Spring) around March 21, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences the first day of their Fall season. This occurrence is because the Sun is passing directly over the Equator which happens only twice a year. Spring usually lasts until around the end of June when the hemisphere is even closer to the Sun, and the hot Summer weather arrives.

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Rain Boot Match Game

April’s Showers bring May’s Flowers! Match the boot pairs up and then circle the boot that does not have a match to it.

Spring cleaning is the act of cleaning out your home, or other area, after the long Winter. List five things you need to Spring clean below.

1. _________________________ 2. _________________________ 3. _________________________ 4. _________________________ 5. _________________________

Boot Match Ans: 1-9, 2-10, 3-11, 4-12, 5-8, 6-15, 7-14 No Match=13 Shadow Match Ans: 1-3, 4-11, 5-2, 8-10, 9-6, 12-7

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It only takes a spark

hat is “luke warmness”? It means neither hot nor cold.

There was a church named Laodicea that we read about in Revelation 3:14-22. This church thought only of their rights and the rights of the Lord Jesus Christ was never considered.

Sound familiar today?

Members want preaching that pleases them, modern day singing that is “hip”, and in fact they want the entire service for self-pleasure and not for Jesus Christ. Oh my, pastor, “please don’t step on toes”.

Who causes the preacher to worry about the church? It is not the atheist, not the outrageous sinner, but the lukewarm, indifferent, neglectful people of the church. Will this lukewarm Christian be condemned to eternal damnation; not if he has passed from death into life because nothing can separate him from the love of God? But he will lose the joy of his salvation as well as lose his reward at the Judgment Seat of Christ! The greatest damage

Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County

Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

St. John A.M.E. Off Hwy. 280 on Hwy. 9 Socopatoy, (256) 215-3532

Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Cedar Street Church of God 703 E. Boulevard, Alex City

Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community

New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

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BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433 Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

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 Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am

Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748

Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232

Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263

New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726

Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

FAITH TEMPLE

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564 Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville

HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191

Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904

Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg

Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609

Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community

Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community

New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037

Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill

River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971

Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

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Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590 The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284 Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467 Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

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Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070

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

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Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337

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Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Alex City

Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle Jackson’s Gap 256-596-1873

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater

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Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631

PEST CONTROL

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

Sardis United Medthodist Church 10367 Hwy 50 Dadeville, AL

Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787

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Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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WEDNESDAY SERVICES • Bible Study and Prayer Meeting – 6:00 PM • Adventure Club – 5:45 PM • Adult Choir Practice – 7:00 PM

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Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

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First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322

Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814

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a Christian and someday they are going to join a church and become part of the body of Christ. But one day, all of these “well meaners” will find themselves in hell simply because of their indifference to their own condition.

You may not be a great sinner; you may be a good person and you may just be lukewarm on the matter of salvation. But scriptures say you are just as much lost as any criminal in the world. If you don’t repent of your sins and come to Christ, Heaven will not be your eternal place of abode.

The lyrics from a song by Kurt Kaiser says it best; “it only takes a spark to get a fire going, and soon all those around, can warm up in its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it. You spread His love to everyone, you want to pass it on.”

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We are lukewarm to sin!

In today’s world anything goes, and we are not shocked anymore by anything. As the saying goes, we have brought it out of the backyard into our living rooms. Even in Biblical times, people such as Adam hid his sin. We say, “times have changed” but God has not changed, and sin has not changed. It is still true that “whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap.” It remains true also that “the wages of sin is death.” The answer lies in the fact that we need to recognize the power of Satan and stay close to Christ. We have to go “all out” for Christ, pray a lot, and set the right example for others. The Lord must be put first in ALL things!

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Pediatrician Dr. Chanté Ruffin named Alex City ‘Woman of the Year’

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter Pediatrician, mother, school board vice president and Lake Martin Area United Way past president Dr. Chanté Ruffin can now add “Woman of the Year” to her list of qualifiers.

Past winner Barbara Yates presented the annual Alexander City Chamber of Commerce award at the chamber’s Lead Forward Women’s Conference Friday, where Ruffin was joined by her family.

Ruffin, a Birmingham native, was not raised in Tallapoosa County, but chose Tallapoosa County. She joined Russell Medical Center in 2010, where she now runs her own practice, Heritage Pediatrics.

It’s an expertise she’s been able to lend to the Alexander City Board of Education. Ruffin was appointed to the school board just two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and currently serves as vice president. Despite being the only board member not to have graduated from Benjamin Russell High School, “we claim her,” board president Kevin Speaks said at a recent board meeting. She has four children in the school system.

Alexander City Schools extended its congratulations in a Facebook post Friday.

“She works tirelessly on behalf of the children in our area, whether by day at her pediatric practice, Heritage Pediatrics, or during her volunteer time at one of the many organizations she is

Scholarship contest opens to CACC auto manufacturing students

actively involved [in],” the school system stated. “Congratulations, Dr. Ruffin! We are grateful for your service to our school system and our community.”

The same year she joined the school board, Ruffin served as board president of Lake Martin Area United Way in 2020. During her time as president, then executive committee member, the charity raised $573,214.63 for its 2021 campaign, the highest campaign total in a decade.

“We’re very proud of her and it was definitely a deserved award,” Lake Martin Area United Way director Courtney Layfield said. “She does so much for the community and her impact is felt across the board.”

In November, Ruffin spoke to The Outlook about the importance of promoting literacy as a pediatrician, which is why the waiting room of her practice has books, not a TV, and a Dr. Seuss quote painted on the walls of the examination room.

What separates the patients who do well in school, she said, is “They read. They’re reading something each day, and it actually started before they entered kindergarten. And they have parents or older siblings or even other relatives that encourage reading.”

The chamber opened nominations for its Woman of the Year award in January, requiring that candidates live or work in Tallapoosa County. A winner is selected from those nominees by a committee “comprised of individuals outside of our community,” according to the chamber.

KAITLIN FLEMING | THE RECORD

Pediatrician Dr. Chanté Ruffin is joined by her four children, husband and brother after being named the 2022 Woman of the Year by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at the annual Lead Forward Women’s Conference at Central Alabama Community College Friday.

KAITLIN FLEMING | THE RECORD

Pediatrician Dr. Chanté Ruffin is presented flowers by her four children after being named the 2022 Woman of the Year by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Friday.

STIR THE POT

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced the availability of 30 scholarships for residents in Alabama who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in programs related to the automotive manufacturing industry.

The funding covers 30 scholarships, worth $1,800 each, to students who are enrolled in a program associated with automotive manufacturing careers at an Alabama community college. Interested students with at least a 2.5 GPA can learn more and apply directly through the website, dreamitdoitalabama.com/ aama/, by the March 31 deadline.

“We are very fortunate here at CACC to support workforce programs for the automotive industry, and we encourage anyone interested to apply,” Central Alabama Community College (CACC) dean of workforce Michael Barnette said. “The automotive industry is a major part of the economic growth in the state of Alabama, and we have numerous industry specific companies in our service area. This is a great opportunity for our students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in these programs.”

Scholarship recipients may use the funds for their summer or fall 2022 tuition, books and fees associated with the approved program of study.

Scholarship submissions must include a completed application, a resume, a 500-word-maximum essay on why the student wants to work in Alabama’s automotive industry, one signed reference letter, an unofficial college or high school transcript and a headshot.

Eligible CACC programs include automotive manufacturing technology, automotive manufacturing, computer numerical control, engineering technology, industrial electronics technology, industrial maintenance technology, injection molding, logistics, machine shop/tool technology, manufacturing technology, mechatronics and welding technology.

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE RECORD

Chris Brown stirs a pot of chili over an open fire as Ocie & Belle’s hosted the annual Leslie Gaston Patterson Chili Cookoff Saturday.

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE RECORD

Ocie and Belle’s hosted the annual Leslie Gaston PAtterson Chili Cookoff Saturday. Competitors stirred their pots of homemade chili and prepared for the judges to name a winner.

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Royster’s walk-off closes Wetumpka Tournament run for BRHS

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director There’s no smaller margin of victory than a ball that bounces off third base for a walk-off single.

Precisely that scenario unfolded against Benjamin Russell Saturday with two outs in the bottom of the Wildcats’ fourth and final inning against Tallassee.

With a runner on third, Tallassee catcher Brooke Royster skidded a sharp ground ball that glanced off the bag and into left field to bring the winning run home for the

Tigers.

Benjamin Russell lost in the round of 16 at the Wetumpka Tournament in the City of Wetumpka Sports Complex Saturday by a 7-6 margin after a battle of bats.

“It was one that could go either way,” Benjamin Russell coach Jessica Johnson said. “Somebody makes a mistake, somebody gets a key hit here or there. I told them it’s hard to come out of a loss with a positive, but to get Chloe [Baynes] out her second at-bat, then leave her at second with two outs — we’re there, we’ve just got to get over

the top.”

It should be noted Baynes batted an incredible .561 and stole 59 bases with 74 runs scored in 2021.

Macie Knox picked up a multihit day, including a double, for the Wildcats while Emma Tapley, Tiffany Roberts and Morgan Phillips all recorded RBIs. Baynes, Chloe Davidson and Royster all had two hits for the Tigers.

Taylor Harris pitched all of Benjamin Russell’s 3.2 innings.

Alexis Walls started and surrendered See BRHS, Page B2

ANDY ANDERS | THE RECORD

Benjamin Russell center fielder Morgan Phillips smacks a ground ball against Tallassee Saturday.

ALL-SPORTS SCHEDULE MARCH 9 TO MARCH 15

BASEBALL

4 Central of Clay County at Benjamin Russell - Thursday, 4 p.m.

4Central Coosa at Indian Springs - Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

4Benjamin Russell vs. Handley (at Southern Union) - Friday, 11 a.m.

4 Benjamin Russell vs. For t Payne (at Southern Union) - Friday, 1 p.m.

4Dadeville at Russell County - Friday, 4:30 p.m.

4Billingsley at Central Coosa - Friday, 5 p.m.

4 Benjamin Russell at Central of Clay County - Monday, 4 p.m.

4 Beauregard at Benjamin Russell Tuesday, 4 p.m.

4Dadeville at Handley - Tuesday, 4 p.m.

4Trinity Presbyterian at Reeltown - Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

4 St. James at Dadeville - Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.

4Benjamin Russell at Alabama Christian Academy - Thursday, 4 p.m.

4Central Coosa at Fayetteville - Thursday, 4:30 p.m.

4Lanett at Horseshoe Bend - Thursday, 4:30 p.m.

4Randolph County at Horseshoe Bend Thursday, 4:30 p.m.

4Dadeville at Reeltown - Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

4Horseshoe Bend at Ranburne - Tuesday, 4 p.m.

4 Beauregard at Dadeville - Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

4Reeltown at Beulah - Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

4Stanhope Elmore at Benjamin Russell Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

4 Childer sburg at Hor seshoe Bend Tuesday, 5 p.m.

4Verbena at Central Coosa - Tuesday, 5 p.m.

SOCCER

4Benjamin Russell at Sylacauga (girls) Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

4Benjamin Russell at Sylacauga (boys) Saturday, 12:30 p.m.

ANDY ANDERS | THE RECORD

Central Coosa center fielder Brynli Mitchell fist bumps coach Chris Elliott after hitting a triple March 1.

CENTRAL COOSA TAKES BB COMER TOURNAMENT

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director A softball team that won all of one game in 2021 won four in a row Saturday to take home a tournament championship.

Central Coosa lost to open its run at the BB Comer Tournament Friday then battled all the way back to take the tournament crown the following day.

“I told them we have gotten over the hump now so we are expected to go out and try to win each game and not back down,” Coosa coach Chris Elliott said of the victory. “They played the way I’ve always believed they could.”

The Cougars’ run to the bracket’s crown consisted, in part, of two walkoff wins.

They trailed 7-5 in extra innings against Winterboro, but Brynli Mitchell double slashed that lead to 7-6 and planted a runner on second.

Markee Goff stepped in next and beamed a triple to straightaway right field, tying the game 7-7, before Daja Pearson walked things off with a sharp ground ball that found its way through the left side of the infield.

Things appeared even bleaker when, against Comer itself, Coosa found itself down 8-3 entering the bottom of the fourth and final inning.

The Cougars’ first two batters were retired, meaning they’d need five runs before recording their next out to extend the contest. Brynlee Hawthorne and Zynedria Edwards picked up back-toback singles though, and both came

home to score on a Comer error and Coosa double, respectively.

A Tigers throwing error plated two more runs before Mitchell tied the contest 8-8 with a single and Goff walked it off with a line-drive single of her own.

“At the plate, they swung the bats very well, trusting themselves with two strikes to still go opposite field for a hit and putting the ball in play,” Elliott said.

“Only had a few strikeouts on the day.”

Hawthorne pitched four perfect innings in the Cougars’ win over Talladega County Central, with the team’s offense backing her up in a 14-0 victory.

Coosa’s season continues with a game at Fayetteville Thursday. First pitch is slated for 4:30 p.m.

Why we’re about to lose months, perhaps a year of MLB baseball

By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director You’d be forgiven for ignoring the ins and outs of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, or CBA, negotiations happening between Major League Baseball’s Players Association and its owners right now.

The most recent announcement from League Commissioner Robert Manfred, one in which he laughed while ringing in the darkest day in the recent history of the sport, was that the first two series of the season would be canceled.

Six games for most teams. Those are the headlines you’ve probably seen. Six out of 162 doesn’t seem like a lot — it hurts the league much more than most realize due to lost revenues and declining fan interest — but

digging into the numbers and where the two sides stand on this CBA reveals a much darker truth.

Entire months of this baseball season are probably going to be lost. Possibly the entire thing.

CBAs last for five years in the MLB, the one signed ahead of the 2017 season expired on Dec. 2. Despite Manfred saying this was to “jumpstart” negotiations, the league waited until Jan. 13 to make a proposal to its players.

The owners self-imposed a deadline of Feb. 28 before games were canceled, this was moved to March 1.

There’s three key numbers to follow in these negotiations.

First is the CBT (competitive balance tax) threshold, which sets the maximum salary a

team can have before it is taxed additional money from the league, a sort of soft salary cap.

This number was set at $117 million when first implemented in 2003. If it grew at the same rate as league revenues, it would be at $297 million today, it is instead at 210.

Second is the pre-arbitration bonus pool. This is money set aside for players in their first three MLB seasons, contributed to by each MLB team.

Last is player minimum salaries.

Both sides made their final offers prior to that date. First the players association, who wanted a CBT threshold set at $238 million and raising to 263 over the next five years, a pre-arbitration bonus pool of $85 million and a minimum See MLB, Page B2

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five runs, four earned, for Tallassee in 0.1 innings before ace Chloe Davidson entered and allowed just one unearned run across the final 3.2.

Both pitching staffs were limited by a tight and often inconsistent strike zone, Johnson noted. Harris was forced to work from behind in counts during some of the Tigers’ biggest innings.

Tallassee was still forced to get its bats out, needing nine hits to get the victory.

“Taylor’s really good about not letting it bother her too much,” Johnson said.

“An umpire’s strike zone is an umpire’s strike zone.

As long as it’s consistent, we can find it. We can fill it up. The problem lies in when it’s not consistent. We told her, ‘Just keep throwing your game, don’t worry about [the umpire]. You do you. They’re good hitters, they’re going to swing at the good pitches.’ Some of them were absolutely, blatantly ridiculous, but there’s nothing we can do about that.”

Tallassee entered Saturday’s contest a prohibitive favorite in bracket play, returning a large majority of its starters from a state tournament team in 2021 and boasting a 9-3 record in 2022.

The Wildcats jetted out

to a 5-0 lead in the first inning. A Knox single and three walks plated a run and gave Tapley her RBI before Roberts forced a ground ball through the left side of the infield.

An error by a Tallassee outfielder turned that onerun knock into a three-run gathering, with Ryann Ruffin and Tapley both coming home to score on the play in addition to Knox.

“We preach [good baserunning],” Johnson said.

“We’re gonna manufacture runs, we’re gonna take bases, we’re gonna be smart on the bases. As long as they’re trusting themselves and not hesitating, they’re there.

And we allow them to make those decisions because they’re that comfortable doing it.”

Davidson entered at that point, but Benjamin Russell’s offense wasn’t quite done. Phillips drove a ball into center field and scored Roberts to cap a fiverun frame.

A sacrifice ground ball and a sacrifice fly ball from Tallassee cut the edge to 5-2 in the bottom of the first, then back-to-back RBI doubles tied the game at 5-5 in the second.

Leah Leonard singled then scored a go-ahead run on an error from the Tigers’ third baseman to open the fourth inning, which became the last inning due to time restrictions. Harris reached

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salary of $725,000, going up $20,000 each of the next five years.

The MLB countered by providing no alteration to its previous CBT proposal of $220 million increasing to 238, a bonus pool of $30 million and minimums of $700,000 going up $10,000 per year.

There’s been one additional offer made since, with the players lowering their bonus pool ask from $85 million to 80.

These aren’t two sides separated by mere inches at the negotiating table. There’s a cavern, a canyon between them. And the sport won’t resume until they’re shaking hands.

Barring a sudden collective change of heart, that’s a long, long, long way down the road. It’s too early to say exactly how long, but there’s no guarantee it will happen this season at all.

Owners and players have a long history of hating each other in what was once America’s favorite pastime.

It doesn’t help that the former group has a history of backdoor and even illegal methods of penny pinching to suppress player salaries.

Decades ago this was most apparent through the presence of collusion, where owners wouldn’t offer contracts to players outside their own organization, thus taking away the open market and competitive pay that free agency is supposed to generate.

In 2015 132 players signed with a new team. In 1985 that number was four.

More recently in Feb. 2021 now-former Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather gave an interview to a local Rotary Club in

first on the play, then after a steal and sacrifice, stood on third with two outs, but the Wildcats couldn’t tack on any insurance runs.

“We left some runners on base in some key spots and didn’t have the greatest at-bats at times,” Johnson said. “They were playing really deep in the outfield, I feel like some of those fly balls, in other games, may have gotten over their heads.”

An RBI single from Tallassee’s Marlee Stewart knotted things up at 6-6 prior to Royster’s walk-off.

An additional positive for Benjamin Russell in the contest was the defensive play of left fielder Naskia Russell.

Russell, a senior who missed last year, made a diving catch to save a run in the second inning then threw a runner out that was returning to third base to close the third.

“She’s really stepped in — I can’t ask more of her,” Johnson said. “She’s seeing the ball well in the box.

She’s playing great defense.

She’s running bases well.

She’s doing everything she’s asked too.”

Benjamin Russell reached the tournament’s second round after defeating Spanish Fort 8-6 earlier Saturday.

Harris recorded three hits in the contest, with her and Knox both recording multiple RBIs.

which he described how his own front office held players in the minor leagues longer than their development would suggest to avoid paying larger salaries.

Mather also called Kyle Seager, who made a whopping $540,000 in 2014 as an All-Star and Gold Glove winner, “overpaid” and said he expected free agents whose careers were on the line to come “hat in hand” begging for a contract.

He resigned within a month of the interview.

This type of greed is why there’s such a disconnect between the owners and players.

There’s a noted decline in fan interest due to pace of play, tanking and other problems with the sport that have cropped up over the years.

But the owners know a work stoppage hurts the players more than it hurts them.

They’re willing to keep canceling games until they force players to buckle. These are executives that have their hands in other ventures, they can deal with lost revenue.

Baseball is a player’s entire livelihood, the vast majority of his income.

The owners forced this lockout. The owners self-imposed an arbitrary March 1 deadline, before spring training even should have begun.

Their sport is dying, and they don’t care, even if they mask that fact by including paceof-play changes in negotiations.

Because as always, they only care about the bottomline. Higher tax thresholds, increased minimums and a decent pre-arbitration bonus pool will force them to pay players a fair share of revenues, and it’s clear how much they’ve always hated doing that.

So sit tight. This lockout is lasting much longer than six games.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Be careful! Today the Moon Alert is in your Money House, which will tempt you to shop for many things! But this is a poor day to spend your money on anything other than food and gas. See the Moon Alert. Tonight: Contemplation.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) You feel indecisive today. You might not be sure what to do. Pay attention to this quality and postpone important decisions until tomorrow. That’s because most of this day is a Moon Alert. This is a ne day to talk to people, but don’t agree to anything important. Tonight: Reassurance.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today’s Moon Alert is taking place at the top of your chart, which means you are more high-viz. Unfortunately, you might appear unsure about what to do. Worse yet, you might make an important decision that later backres. Put things on hold until tomorrow. Don’t volunteer for anything.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES OLIVER AARON, JR. Case No. 2022-0037 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF HOYT MICHAEL TREADWELL Case No. 2021-0170 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Charles Oliver Aaron, Jr., deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 15 day of February 2022, by the Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Hoyt Michael Treadwell, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 1 day of March 2022, by the Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Charles Oliver Aaron, III, Administrator Mark Allen Treadwell, III Attorney for Administrator 129 West Columbus Street Dadeville, Alabama 36853

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HEARD SR., DECEASED Case No.: 2022-0001 Dadeville Record: Mar. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022 Letters of Administration on the COMPLETION estate of said deceased having been granted to the underPUBLIC NOTICE signed on the 15 day of February, 2022 by Hon. Talmadge NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT East, Judge of The Probate TO BE PUBLISHED Court of Tallapoosa County,

BY PERSON notice is hereby given that all REPRESENTATIVE persons having claims against ESTATE OF Mary Charlotte said estate are hereby required Davis, Deceased. to present the same within time Case No. 2022-0047 allowed by law or the same will Letters Administration with Will be barred.

Annexed on the estate of said deceased having been grant- Muriel A. Heard-Collier ed to the undersigned on the Personal Representative of the 25 day of February 2022, by Estate of Ralph E. Heard Sr. the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate, Tallapoosa E. DAINE SHARPE County, notice is hereby given Attorney for Personal Reprethat all persons having claims sentative against said estate are hereby /DZ 2I¿FH RI ( 'DLQH 6KDUSH required to present the same P.C. within time allowed by law or the 134 N. Broadnax Street Dadeville, AL 36853 same will be barred.

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Auburn celebrates SEC Championship

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he Kentucky Wildcats have dominated the sport of basketball in the SEC as long as the conference has existed. It’s not even remotely close. The bluegrass boys have won 49 league titles. The next (not so) closest are LSU and Tennessee who both have 11. Alabama has 10. Florida has 7 and Mississippi State has 6. However, none of those teams will be found in the record book beside the year 2022. That’s because the Auburn Tigers wrapped up the outright Championship Saturday defeating South Carolina 82-71. For all those counting, this would be the Tigers 2nd championship in the last five years. College basketball has basically been reduced to what teams do in the month of March in the NCAA Tournament, but this title was greatly celebrated and rightly so. The SEC is the deepest it’s been in quite a while. It came down to Auburn, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, but anyone could have beaten anyone on any given night. The Tigers reached the No. 1 ranking around midseason and took everyone’s best shot. Two of their three losses in conference were in overtime and all three by a combined total of 10 points.

Bruce Pearl has built a program that wins and wins consistently. From the incredible atmosphere at Neville Arena (the new name is going to take some getting used to) to the Final Four appearance in 2019, Auburn’s best years may actually be ahead of them.

Like so many other Tiger fans, I never thought I would see the day.

While this championship will be celebrated for years to come, the biggest hurdle is yet to come. It’s tournament time and one bad night sends you home. First, the SEC Tournament begins on Wednesday, but Pearl and company are the No. 1 seed and won’t have to play until Friday. They’ll get

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ANDY GRAHAM Columnist either Texas A&M who they beat on the Plains 75-58 back in February or Florida who they beat 85-73 in early January at home and lost to on the road 62-63 two weeks ago. The Aggies and Gators are desperately trying to get into the big tournament and will most likely need to reach the championship game, if not win it, to do so. In other words, either team is going to be highly motivated.

Auburn is fighting for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Again, Kentucky has dominated the SEC Tournament just as much, if not more, than the regular-season. They have 31 Tournament titles. The next (not so) closest is Alabama with 7. Auburn has won it twice (1985 & 2019) If the Wildcats run the table and win another SEC tournament title, they could very well play their way into a No. 1 seed.

Whether or not that costs Auburn a top seed probably all depends on how the Tigers perform this week. The Wildcats and Tigers could very well meet up in the championship game on Sunday. Auburn defeated Kentucky back in January, but John Calipari whined about an injury to one of their better players. Maybe we’ll see a rematch. Either way, it’ll be a nice precursor to the Big Dance which is set to get underway on March 15.

To be honest, I think one of a dozen teams could win the National Title this year. Every possession of every game will be important. Auburn has what it takes to make a deep run, but they’ll have to earn it against some really good competition. They should be prepared playing in the SEC.

over there, you are wrong. You are very wrong,” she said. “You ought to be ashamed of yourselves.”

Earlier in the meeting, Dixie Youth board vice president Mike Simmons said he had met with Mayor Jimmy “Frank” Goodman and Baker and was “looking forward to some resolution on some things that were concerns for us.” At the suggestion of city attorney Robin Reynolds, Simmons and the council resolved to come up with a written understanding of which organization — Dixie Youth or the city — pays for what.

Councilman Darryl Heard called out Baker.

“Scott is over everything; Scott should be handling what’s going on,” Heard said.

“That’s what he gets paid for every week.”

Unlike the police or fire chief, however, the parks and rec director is an employee of the mayor, not the council; Baker was appointed under a previous administration. Last month, councilman Tony Wolfe told the mayor “It’s

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Hoe.” According to Kelley, “The simple fact of Black organizing, not to mention the involvement of the Communist Party, terrified the region’s white power structure and made a violent confrontation almost inevitable.”

Norris, a 22-year-old mother of three, was murdered on May 4, 1947 by white resident Albert Huey in a town-wide rampage.

Williams-Cole shared a contemporary article about the day Norris (referred to as “Mary Noyes”) was “wantonly killed by a hate-crazed murderer.” According to the account “Tallapoosa Terror,” Huey entered the Black section of a segregated cafe and “beat up a number of people who were sitting at tables, attacking them with the butt of his gun and his fists.” He shot Norris twice. Norris, pregnant with her fourth child, stumbled to Slaughter Avenue before collapsing.

At the town council meeting Monday,

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MAR. 12

CHILI COOK-OFF - Dadeville’s Chili Cook-Off is brought to you by the Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber. They are looking for a few good cooks and their best chili recipe to compete in this event. They will have three live bands for you to enjoy. Chili contestants may also sell their chili according to the rules on the entry form. There will be a hotdog vendor on site for those who do not wish to taste the chili.

Chili contestants entry fee is just $50 and form must be filled out and turned in with entry fee by no later than March 4, 2022. 1st place is $500, 2nd place $250, 3rd and 4th $100 each and 5th place is $50. $100 for the best decorated booth! $5 donation to test all the chili recipes and help vote for the best recipe! Event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pennington Park 121 Spring Street, Dadeville. For questions or entry form, contact the Chamber at 256-825-4019, chamber@dadeville.com or go to the calendar page for March 12 and download the forms.

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Last year, the town purchased the former Camp Hill Baptist Church to convert into a municipal complex. The complex will have a drive-thru window for bill payments, which still needs to be installed; however, the window is on back-order due to pent-up demand for drive-thrus during the COVID19 pandemic, Williams Cole said. Until then, Williams-Cole declined to speculate on a move-in date.

The Camp Hill Town Council meets every first and third Monday at 6 p.m.

Churches and non-profits can submit items to the calendar at editor@thedadevillerecord. com and calendar@alexcityoutlook.com.

Mona Howard, Kaitlin Fleming, Cam Lankford, Demetria M. Heard and Mary Ann Heath celebrate their birthdays today.

creations to include crafts, jewelry and artwork.

The event will also host local food vendors and a free family-friendly live concert from 3 p.m.

– 7 p.m. Mark your calendars and bring your lawn chairs and coolers. Friendly, leashed pets welcome. Vendor applications can be obtained from Everything’s Art by sending an email to everythingsartguild14@gmail.com or calling 770-328-2094. Additional information may also be found on Everything’s Art and Pennington Park’s Facebook pages.

MAY 14

FARM DAY - Farm Day at Meadows Farm will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to enter but donations are appreciated. Proceeds to benefit the Meadows Family Scholarships for Tallapoosa County Schools. There will be amazing food, fun games and activities, farm animals, arts and crafts, nature walks and much more.

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ART EXPO - The Coosa River Art Expo Spring 2022 show will be held Saturday, Mar. 26, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Gold Star Park in Wetumpka. Those looking to compete or be a vendor should contact Rhonda Sims at rsims.crae@yahoo.com.

MEMORIAL DAY - Pennington Park will observe Memorial Day 2022, beginning May 24 through May 31. Pennington Park will display over 2,000 American flags in honor of those former military members who have passed. Additionally, memorial markers will be placed to recognize deceased veterans by name, rank and service component but only 300 markers are available. If you would like a marker placed in Pennington Park to honor your loved one (and his/her deceased spouse), please private message “Pennington Park” on Facebook with the individual’s name(s), rank and branch of service or call/text Kurt Pfitzner at 334-233-9852.

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Caldwell suggested the mayor and council dedicate a different landmark or monument, rather than a street.

“That would be permanent,” she said.

“No one could change it, no one could move it.”

Councilwoman Juanita Woody proposed sending a letter to each resident of Old 280 or holding a special called meeting on the matter. The resolution to dedicate “GrayNorris Memorial Highway” was tabled.

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But Councilwoman Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson, who described the letter as “embarrassing” when she read it, said she does not consider herself blameless.

“I’m going to take some accountability today —I haven’t been to this park to inspect, to see things, up until this problem happened,” she said. “So I’m going to take some accountability.”

However, Goodman-Johnson defended her vote on the water meters, saying it was a decision that benefits every citizen.

Water board president Mickey Tarpley first approached the council in January, describing deteriorating infrastructure and water meters that are “just basically sitting there — water’s going through it; it’s never getting reported.”

On Tuesday, the council agreed to contribute $60,0000 now and $60,000 later to a digital water meter system. Despite ethics challenges made by Mathis last month, Reynolds said the ethics commission had cleared Heard, an employee of the water department, and Goodman-Johnson, a member of the water board, for voting on the matter.

MAR. 26

ART IN THE PARK - Everything’s Art! and Pennington Park will host Dadeville’s 3rd annual Everything’s Art in the Park (AITP) on May 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Pennington Park located at 121 N. Spring St. in downtown Dadeville. AITP will feature juried original oil, watercolor, and acrylic art, and crafts created by local and regional artists. AITP has become known for quality and original hand-made

FARMERS MARKETPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that provides high quality home-grown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion

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FARMERS MARKETPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that provides high quality home-grown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion during each market afternoon. Vendors interested in participating should email klpfitzner@ gmail.com or call 334-233-9851 to request an application. Booth spaces are free. Return the application and attach a copy of your Growers Permit and/or Cottage Food License as applicable. Once received, you will be sent a copy of the Market’s rules/instructions and your participation confirmed.

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