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City sets streets for repair 11 streets to undergo paving and repair starting in August By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

The City of Alexander City has approved 11 streets for various levels of paving and repair this year, most of which haven’t been significantly improved in two to three decades, according to public works director Gerard Brewer. “With the exception of what I call stopgap patching, which would be the tar and gravel patching, these roads for sure (haven’t been touched in) 20 years, some of them probably more like 30 years minimum,” Brewer said. The 11 streets with the length of scheduled upgrades are: • Halliana Road, 1.63 miles. • Sanders Road, 0.92 miles. • Airport Drive, 0.83 miles. • Maple Street, 0.58 miles. • 6th Street, 0.54 miles. • Calhoun Street, 0.45 miles. • Beach Street, 0.24 miles. • Adamson Street, 0.22 miles. • Eastwood Drive, 0.32 miles. • Rebecca Avenue, 0.30 miles. • Roads inside the city cemetery. If the budget allows, the following may be added to the list: • Hydrangea Circle, 0.31 miles. • Brookside Drive, 0.26 miles. In all, that’s 6.6 centerline miles of resurfacing and patching. “I’ve been here 22 years and 6th Street we’ve done some work on but that’s the only one of the group,” Brewer said. “All the rest of them we’ve not done anything to since I’ve been here.” Brewer said the major project could include milling, patching, striping, traffic control, bonding, applying binder and sealing chips among other treatments.

Dream takes flight McKelvey says flying homemade plane ‘the best feeling you could imagine’ By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

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hen Rush McKelvey was building and flying radio-controlled model airplanes as a boy, he dreamed of building and flying a real one. At 33, McKelvey earned his private pilot’s license and set out making his dream come true. In 2011, he finished building his real aircraft, a Vans RV-8 aerobatic plane. He began work on the full-sized plane, constructed of aircraft aluminum and See PLANE • Page 9

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Respect for Cooper helped with integration Longtime educator displayed ‘wisdom, guidance’ on school board By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

Rev. Alfred Cooper considers himself more fortunate than many black people in the South during the Civil Rights era and when schools were being desegregated. The former Laurel assistant principal and football coach was involved in that effort while serving as a member of the Alexander City Board of Education and recalled there were no riots, unrest or bloodshed. “When that time came, we just A. Cooper integrated and went on with the regular work that we normally did,” Cooper, 90,

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Readers advocate respect for opposing viewpoints DEAR ABBY: I’m writing regarding “Open-Minded in the South” (Nov. 24), the Christian woman who’s a supporter of the LGBTQ community. She’s concerned about her boyfriend’s mother’s inability to see her viewpoint and the effect it would have on future kids. I experienced something nearly identical. My boyfriend’s grandfather is an ordained pastor, and they raised their kids in a conservative home. After a few conversations with them about LGBTQ people and other issues, we received a sixpage letter detailing the “sins” we were committing. Fast-forward 20 years: I get along with my in-laws fabulously. In fact, the grandfather has said I’m his favorite! We don’t agree on pretty much anything politically, but I do still voice my opinion if the family says something I don’t agree with. My husband and I have two kids who often hear the in-laws say some judgmental things, and it’s a great segue to a conversation with my kids afterward. They understand that not everyone is going to have the same beliefs,

DEAR ABBY Advice and even though we don’t agree with the in-laws on these issues, we love them dearly. It definitely isn’t a reason to end a good relationship. As to “Open-Minded’s” boyfriend not being up for the argument with his mom, he could be like my husband who HAS had conversations with them to no avail and realizes it’s futile. -- BEEN THERE AND STILL THERE DEAR BEEN THERE: My readers used “Open-Minded’s” letter as an opportunity to have a forum about respect, love and civility. I found their comments both valid and refreshing. Read on: DEAR ABBY: It is interesting that open-minded people are often open-minded only if you agree with them and are

otherwise completely dogmatic. Neither party will ever convince the other that they are wrong. The solution: Don’t talk about the problem issue. We have a relative who holds office in a political party opposite to ours. We have a tacit agreement to simply never talk politics, and we get along great. Life is short, and there’s nothing more important than family and friends. Agree to disagree! -- CALM IN KENTUCKY DEAR ABBY: When people have an opposing point of view, it doesn’t mean they hate you or are ignorant. Our culture is increasingly unable to engage in reasoned dialogue. Instead, people resort to shouting down reasonable thought and civil debate. My wife and I disagree over substantive issues, but we cope. Our society needs to work toward a renewal of civility. -- NO HATE IN TEXAS DEAR ABBY: BOTH women are entitled to their beliefs and opinions. It’s commendable that they discussed their differences. Now the question is, “How do I respond to someone important

in my life with whom I disagree?” The answer is RESPECT. Rather than demean each other, the women should choose to find some solid ground on which to build a relationship. To advise “Open-Minded” to consider leaving her boyfriend because of his mother’s beliefs shocked me. In my family there is an array of different views. We all know where we stand and steer clear of the bombshells. We have chosen to love each other, accept each other as is and be as close as we can despite our differences. It takes some work, but it’s worth it. We have even been able to joke with one another in a good-natured way. THAT is love and respect at its best, and more of what our world could use today. -- HAPPY IN KANSAS DEAR READERS: I confess I wholeheartedly agree. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Mrs. Eunice Y. Gamble

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Mrs. Eunice Y. Gamble, 85, of Daviston, AL died on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home. Final arrangements pending through Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral service for Mrs. Naomi Colvin 79 of Alexander City, AL; 12 p.m.; Monday, February 18, 2019; Great Bethel Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL;, Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL. Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 19, 2019; 1-7 p.m. at funeral home. Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home in charge of final arrangements.

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A pair of Tallapoosa County residents were elected to serve on committees during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Commodity Organization Meeting in Montgomery Feb. 5-7. Neal Kelly was elected to the hay & forage committee and Terry Martin was reelected to a threeyear term on the bee & honey committee. More than 600 farmers learned about technological advancements and research to enhance their operations during commodity breakout sessions. “Farming practices are constantly evolving and advancing, and

our farmers need up-todate information to help increase their bottom line,” said Brian Hardin, the Federation’s governmental and agricultural programs department director. “This meeting also creates opportunities for farmers to talk with each other and glean information to take home to the farm.” Macon County Farmers Federation President Shep Morris echoed that sentiment. “I come to this meeting to catch up on trends, hear industry updates and learn ways we can pull together to enhance our business,” Morris said. Morris highlighted the importance of serving on the state level. “We want to give back and help the farming industry,” he said. “Committee members help manage checkoff funds and promote our industry. For example, as a group, we can help market corn much better than we can as individuals. Working together is critical in today’s farm economy.”

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Top: Tallapoosa County’s Neal Kelly, right, was elected to the Alabama Farmers Federation State Hay & Forage Committee Feb. 7. Kelly is pictured with Federation Commodity director Brian Hardin. Above: Tallapoosa County’s Terry Martin, right, was reelected to a three-year term on the Alabama Farmers Federation State Bee & Honey Committee during the 2019 Commodity Organization Meeting. Martin is pictured with Federation Bee & Honey Division director Hunter McBrayer.

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Streets Brewer said the city plans to begin paving Aug. 5 starting with Sanders Road, one of the four traffic collectors on the list, and he estimated all work would be finished in six weeks. “We’ll start with the big ones,” he said. “We’re going to try to start while school is out; Sanders Road is a big school travel street. We’ll try to hit Sanders Road first and probably Halliana second. (When) We get those behind us, we’ll have some idea of how we stand on budget. But this is very fluid.” Brewer said the list doesn’t mean every street is guaranteed to be repaired or repaved. “Nothing on here is for sure,” he said. “If it came back 30 percent more than what we estimated, we’d have to take a couple off. This is our best guess of what we’ll be able to get to with the funding we’ve got. It is our intention to hit the streets listed here assuming the prices come back to where we expect and that we don’t run into any unforeseens.” Surprises are inevitable and will likely result in some adjustments to the project list. “We get out there and also we start milling something and realize there’s an old layer from 25 years ago that we run into, and it’s made out of some stuff we’ve never seen before, and we have to go deeper,” Brewer said. “All of a sudden we’ve got unforeseen subsurface conditions and we’ve got a good bit more tied up in that than what we had thought.” The public works department uses sophisticated MicroPAVER software to select the streets and take politics out of the decision, Brewer said. “I would be highly surprised if it’s not just a random, shotgun, splattered-onthe wall look when we look at the map,” he said. “I don’t think you would find any pattern to it at all. It looks pretty

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Alexander City’s public works department will start its 2019 street maintenance project in August with nearly a mile of work on Sanders Road, pictured here. ‘We’re going to try to start while school is out; Sanders Road is a big school travel street,’ public works director Gerard Brewer said. ‘We’ll try to hit Sanders Road first.’

representative of the city limits to me. … The software tells us what should be paved. … I can remember a couple times, yes, some of them have a little complaint — ‘Y’all haven’t done anything in my district’ — but sure enough the year before we’d spent a good bit more in that district, so it truly, honestly does level out between the districts. “We don’t really know where the (district) lines are and it’s probably best that we don’t because that way there’s no way that we could ever be accused of trying to brother-in-law Brewer with anybody because we just strictly take them as they come off the list.” The city uses a half-cent sales tax to generate $1.2 million annually earmarked to maintain 176 miles of twolane roads. The city also uses $150,000 yearly from the state through gas taxes mainly to buy tar, Brewer said. The public works department is budgeting $1 million for maintenance and repair

and setting aside $200,000 for additional patching, striping and other treatments, according to Brewer. “The thing that we can’t change is our total price at the end,” he said. “We have to come in under budget.” The MicroPAVER software ensures the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars instead of fixing the worst streets first, Brewer said. “Are there worse streets out there? Yes,” he said. “This is not worst first; this is maximizing the use of the dollar. The thing that bothers me … I just don’t want people to think that we’re not aware that old so-and-so street is worse because I’m sitting out there as a citizen and I read this list and I say, ‘I know what Calhoun Street looks like, it looks twice as good as my street.’ And the fact is you’re correct. It does look better. If we had to fix your street, we wouldn’t be able to touch but four roads this time.” Brewer said drivers should be aware preparations to get the areas ready for paving, including shoulder and ditch work and some preliminary patching, may cause delays in travel.

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because I kept myself said. “We didn’t have away from it.” any problems. We just After the annual went on with the proMartin Luther King gram as laid out by the Jr. Day parade in Alex board of education.” City last month, Cooper Laurel and Benjamin spoke at a gathering to Russell merged in 1971, commemorate the slain although it was 17 years civil rights leader. after the U.S. Supreme E. Cooper “I said that he was Court ruled the policy of “separate but equal” schools God sent, that he was minister of the Gospel,” Cooper was unconstitutional. said. “Naturally, you hate to Having the highly respected see anybody get killed and he Cooper in a position of authority quite likely kept the integra- wasn’t any different. I hate tion of Alex City schools calm. the reason why he was killed because of his civil rights “Quite naturally he contribmovement.” uted to it, being on the board Edith Cooper, who has been and at that time he was the only married to Alfred Cooper for one of color that was on it,” 65 years, was in the midst of said Cooper’s wife Edith, 88. In May 2013, Cooper retired long teaching career at Laurel when King was killed. from the school board and his “It was a shock and of final act was to make a motion course it was hurtful because to name Jim Davidson the new he was one of us,” she said. principal at Benjamin Russell. “I thought a lot of him as an “I don’t think there could individual and his family. It ever be anybody who could was just a hurting day for me. take his place,” superintenIt was a kind of hurt that you dent Dr. Tommy Bice said at couldn’t cry over, for me. I the time. “I can’t fathom what couldn’t cry — all I could do we’ll do without his wisdom, was just pray.” guidance and counseling.” Cooper couldn’t recall being Edith Cooper said she is troubled by the actions of some mistreated by whites or disyoung blacks today, saying criminated against because of they need to turn to God and his skin color. away from crime. “No, I didn’t run into stuff “Get to know God and live like that,” he said. a life that is pleasing to Him,” Cooper Community Center Edith Cooper said. “Don’t and Cooper Headstart Center, try to please people because I which are named in his honor, think that is one of the shortare housed in a building on the comings of all people. They old Laurel site. don’t care who, what when or “That tells you how the where. They don’t think about people in the community felt the consequences: ‘If I kill I’m about me, so I thought it was a going to be incarcerated for wonderful thing,” said Cooper, the rest of my life.’ They don’t who earned a master’s degree think ahead. I don’t think they from Alabama A&M in vocathink at all.” tional agriculture. Laurel’s class of 1964 preCooper said he is grateful the Alex City area avoided the kind sented Cooper with a plaque in March 2013 thanking him for of racial turmoil seen nationally during the Civil Rights era, his service to the community. The plaque says in part especially in the aftermath of Cooper is an “awesome man of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assasGod and a pillar in this comsination in 1968. munity. We honor, celebrate “It was a pretty ugly time,” and thank you for your outCooper said. “I was surprised standing service. You taught but on the other hand I wasn’t us the value of living and life surprised because that kind itself. May God continue to of stuff was going on. I don’t bless you and your family.” remember much about it

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ith February being Black History Month, The Outlook will be highlighting a handful of black people in the Lake Martin community who have made a difference. While there are many worthy black people in our community and we cannot highlight each of them, we hope to shed light on how great these community members are. On today’s front page readers are introduced to Rev. Alfred Cooper, whom the Cooper Community Center was named after. The rec center is housed in a building on the old Laurel High School site. “That tells you how the people in the community felt about me, so I thought it was a wonderful thing,” Cooper said. Laurel and Benjamin Russell merged in 1971, although it was 17 years after the U.S. Suprme Court ruled the policy of “separate but equal” schools was unconstitutional. Cooper, now 90, was the assistant principal and football coach at Laurel and also served on the city school board. Cooper being in a position of power on the board and having so many area residents look up to him probably helped calm the integration of the two schools. Cooper said he is grateful the Alex City area avoided the kind of racial turmoil seen nationally during the Civil Rights era, especially in the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968. Cooper’s wife, Edith, has some advice we can all take into consideration today. “Get to know God and live a life that is pleasing to Him,” Edith Cooper said. “Don’t try to please people because I think that is one of the shortcomings of all people.” While we continue to highlight some notable black people in our community, see what advice they have to give and what story they have to tell. You will probably gain some insight. While today’s world is still separated at times, we are grateful to live in a world where most people don’t see color. While Cooper didn’t experience much racial issues in his day, many other black people did and we hope to shed light on that this month as well as share some great stories. Stay tuned.

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here is a strange phenomenon that has developed on television and I’m having trouble trying to understand it. What’s up with everyone having to watch the Food Channel? People are watching this channel as though it was cable news and an impending disaster was on the way. All the cooking shows have chefs who have become celebrities and folks talk about them like they are their best friend. It’s the oddest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I’ve tried to watch this channel a couple of times but there are no car chases, shootouts or heart-stopping action sequences. The most exciting thing I’ve seen was when some lady thought her casserole had burned because she was busy with her muffins. Bless her heart, she seemed so scatterbrained that I was surprised she even remembered she had something in the oven. However, my dear wife was on the edge of her seat waiting for the casserole to come out so she could breathe a sigh of relief. On top of all this heartpounding excitement about casseroles and soufflés, I realized I really didn’t care. After all, I’m a burger and fries kind of man and all that fancy food with funny names sort of puts me off. My idea of a nice meal is the food court at the mall, a fast food joint or a baloney sandwich while I’m hunting.

GERALD HALLMARK Columnist My sweetie says I’ve become a grouchy old man who has lost the sense of adventure in my culinary tastes. I told her that was definitely not true because I had just recently learned to eat my baked potato without ketchup. I don’t think all her gagging was really necessary. The guys, oops, chefs I can’t understand are the ones who think they are royalty and their kitchens are their domains. They walk around yelling at people, throwing food and acting as though everyone around them is beneath contempt. Someone needs to give those boys an attitude adjustment. Now that would bring a little excitement to the channel. Wouldn’t you love to see one of those guys mouth off at Clint Eastwood, John Wayne or the Rock? Talk about a fellow literally getting out of a frying pan and into the fire, this would definitely be reality TV. Another thing about this channel is it has one cooking show after another for 20 straight hours. Just how many different things can a person learn to cook in a week watching this repetition? One of those shows ought to be dedicated to

opening cans, thawing out food or ordering pizza over the phone. That would be closer to the modern kitchen than all that exotic stuff no one has ever heard of or used. My mama used to put a guilt trip on me to eat because there were starving kids in China. If she saw what some of these folks cooked she would never mention my diet or China again. Jesus catered two banquets in His life. He feed 5,000 people on one occasion and 4,000 at another time. He understood food was necessary for the body. He encouraged people to feed the poor, gave parables about growing food and even referred to Himself as the Bread of Life. Christ knew the parallel between physical and spiritual nourishment. If we can starve our physical bodies then we certainly can starve our spiritual souls. Every Sunday there is a banquet set for the soul in the local church. Why don’t you come and invite a friend to dinner? OK, enough of this. I’m going to make a banana sandwich for supper and follow it up with a bowl of ice cream. Now that, my friends, is a gourmet meal. Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister living in Alexander City whose column appears here each Friday.

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 334-2427865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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Dear Editor, In your weekend column, “Be constructive …” you again rebuked the community for not attending public meetings regarding the “sales office deal.” As one of a handful who go often, I can say that city council meetings are generally routine, tedious and time consuming. Although the interaction and level of competency in the current council is the best that I have observed in over 15 years it remains a business meeting with little discussion or explanation of issues and little input from the audience. Councilmembers often applaud citizens for coming and seem to genuinely encourage participation. To a point. Questions and concerns regarding the sales office were met with

incredulity, defensiveness and even anger. Referring to the city engineer’s office, one councilmember said, “That’s what Alexander City represents today. Do y’all want that for your city? I don’t.” He was angry; I was there. Another stated that “if we ask everybody’s opinion we’ll never get anywhere.” True but we’re not all ill-informed cranks. As much as I wanted to, I didn’t ask questions at the public presentation. I was flummoxed. I saw and heard things that didn’t seem to jive and things that seemed to close the door to further discussion. That the city “will not spend another nickel” on the old courthouse was a particular shock. The plan I heard was demolition and to haul the debris to the landfill. The landfill? Really? That kind of thinking, or lack of, makes

the whole deal appear shady. The assumption that discontented voters would jam “every inch of every pew at every council meeting” is unrealistic. The sales office issue has been presented and approved. We are moving forward. (The next big issue will be the $32.8 million needed for the county schools and the suggestion that city schools might need $63 million.) But a lack of participation is great cause for concern. Involvement in the democratic process is what makes it work and we should be very protective of it. Our complacency and failure to do so will be the ruin of democracy. There’s no price on what that would cost. Henry Foy Alexander City

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Moving ahead to rebuild Alabama’s prison system Editor’s note: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday the Alabama Department of Corrections will request bids for the construction of three new men’s prisons at a cost of $900 million, according to ADOC commissioner Jeff Dunn. Two of the prisons would house between 3,000 and 5,000 inmates and the third would house inmates with special needs.

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n order to correct a problem, you must first admit there is a problem. In Alabama, we have a problem. Our problem is our state’s corrections system. Like many other states, issues of violence, poor living conditions and mental illness persist within our system. These issues, and others, are exacerbated by a crowded inmate population, correctional and healthcare staffing challenges, and aging prison infrastructure — each piece compounding the others. We have a problem in Alabama and we have waited far too long to address it. The path forward to resolve these problems is clear and obvious. However, this path is neither quick nor simple. First, we must increase our correctional staffing levels by improving the pay scale for correctional officers and expanding our recruiting efforts. Second, we must construct prison facilities that meet the needs of a criminal justice system in the 21st century. We have already started making strides toward reducing our prison population and increasing staffing levels. In 2015, the Alabama Legislature passed historic criminal justice reform legislation that greatly reduced

the number of inmates in Alabama prisons. Thanks to members of the legislature, the state’s prison population has decreased from nearly 200 percent of capacity to approximately 160 percent, still too large but an important step in the right direction. Also in 2018, the legislature helped improve our system by increasing funding for correctional and health services staffing. An additional $86 million was appropriated for the state’s 2018 and 2019 fiscal years to retain new staffing for medical and mental health services and to reduce the turnover rate of correctional staffing. For the upcoming regular session, my budget proposal will include an additional $31 million to hire 500 new correctional officers and increase the pay scale for all security personnel to make their salary competitive given current market conditions in Alabama. Alabama currently sits under a federal court order requiring the state to roughly double the number of correctional officers in the next two years. Although I disagree with many aspects of the lawsuit that led to this order, the fact of the matter is that it compels us to make staffing levels a necessary and vital part of the solution to our problem. In December, we saw our first increase in the number of correctional officers in years. With a rising retention rate, we can begin adding to our officer ranks rather than simply maintaining our current staffing levels. This is a difficult task but because of the commitment from members of the legislature, we are now well on our way to addressing our staffing challenges.

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“I am putting forth this plan to make ‘Trouble in Alabama Prisons’ a headline of the past.” — Gov. Kay Ivey Next, we must improve the conditions in which we house inmates. “Deplorable,” “horrendous,” and “inadequate” are words which have been used to describe them. Our existing facilities need $750 million in maintenance alone. Last year, we closed the Draper Correctional Facility, a 79-year-old prison, because it was simply too costly to repair. Without costly maintenance, many other facilities may require closing as well. Repairing these facilities that do not meet the needs of today’s criminal justice system would be wasteful and ineffective. We must put aside politics of the past and fix this problem for the betterment of our state. Alabama must have new prison facilities because we must have better conditions, we must have better safety, and we must have better programs. The Department of Corrections hired a project management team that

recommended we build three new regional men’s prisons. Of the three new facilities, one will have additional space centralizing services for special needs populations: the aged, the infirmed and those with mental health conditions. Additionally, there will be space in each new facility for educational and vocational training programs. These facilities will be a valuable and lasting investment in the future of our state. On average, 95 percent of our inmates, once they have completed their sentence and are eligible for release, will be returning to the cities, towns, communities and neighborhoods within Alabama. This investment will secure our opportunity to release these individuals back into society as more educated and more productive, law-abiding citizens. The investment in these new facilities will also ensure that we retain control of our correctional system. Across this nation, federal courts are intervening in unprecedented ways into the operations of correctional systems. In 2009, three federal judges ordered the release of thousands of inmates in the California prison system. Some estimate this order resulted in the release of more than 40,000 inmates. Following the release of these inmates, one study into the impact of this mass release called the increases in crime rates “alarming.” So our public safety also demands this investment. Today, the Department of Corrections is preparing a “request for proposals” for distribution to contractors in Alabama and across the nation, asking for bids to build these new prisons. By

taking this step, we will — for the first time — receive the most accurate view of the real cost of building these new facilities. Some opponents of this plan say that it is too costly. Here in Alabama and across our country, we have a set of laws to which every person must adhere. However, no matter what crime was committed, every human being deserves a certain level of care. I say to you that it is and will continue to be costly to provide adequate living conditions and healthcare for the more than 20,000 adults in our corrections system, to maintain aging facilities and to sustain public safety. Others say special interests have a hand in this plan; that could not be further from the truth. In fact, I make a promise to you that part of this next step is to publicly provide the real costs we receive from contractors and to work closely with the legislature to determine the most cost-effective way of moving forward. Whatever we do will be the best and most fiscally responsible decision for the state of Alabama. A tough decision will have to be made in the very near future. With the continued support from the Alabama Legislature and with the added support from the people of Alabama, I am putting forth this plan to make “Trouble in Alabama Prisons” a headline of the past. As we work together, we will solve this problem and make the situation better for those incarcerated, the employees who care for them and the entire state of Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey is the governor of Alabama.

ALABAMA SENATE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Here are the committee assignments for the 201923 Senate of the Alabama Legislature along with party affiliation and district:

AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

Tom Whatley (R-27) (Chair) David Sessions (R-35) (Vice Chair) Billy Beasley (R-28) Chris Elliott (R-32) Garlan Gudger (R-4) Andrew Jones (R-10) Steve Livingston (R-8) Tim Melson (R-1) Randy Price (R-13) Clay Scofield (R-9) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Larry Stutts (R-6) Jack Williams (R-34)

BANKING AND INSURANCE

Shay Shelnutt (R-17) (Chair) Jack Williams (R-34) (Vice Chair) Will Barfoot (R-25) David Burkette (D-26) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Chris Elliott (R-32) Andrew Jones (R-10) Steve Livingston (R-8) Randy Price (R-13) Dan Roberts (R-15) Clay Scofield (R-9) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) Jabo Waggoner (R-16) Tom Whatley (R-27)

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Larry Stutts (R-6) (Chair) Andrew Jones (R-10) (Vice Chair) Greg Albritton (R-22) Will Barfoot (R-25) Billy Beasley (R-28) Clyde Chambliss (R-30) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Sam Givhan (R-7) Jimmy Holley (R-31) Dan Roberts (R-15) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Shay Shelnutt (R-17) Jack Williams (R-34)

CONFIRMATIONS

Clay Scofield (R-9) (Chair)

Jabo Waggoner (R-16) (Vice Chair) Gerald Allen (R-21) Will Barfoot (R-25) David Burkette (D-26) Vivian Figures (D-33) Sam Givhan (R-7) Andrew Jones (R-10) Greg Reed (R-5) David Sessions (R-35) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) Larry Stutts (R-6) Cam Ward (R-14) Tom Whatley (R-27) Jack Williams (R-34)

EDUCATION POLICY

Tim Melson (R-1) (Chair) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) (Vice Chair) David Burkette (D-26) Tom Butler (R-2) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Chris Elliott (R-32) Vivian Figures (D-33) Jim McClendon (R-11) Randy Price (R-13) Shay Shelnutt (R-17)

FINANCE AND TAXATION EDUCATION

Arthur Orr (R-3) (Chair) Tim Melson (R-1) (Vice Chair) Greg Albritton (R-22) Gerald Allen (R-21) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Vivian Figures (D-33) Garlan Gudger (R-4) Jim McClendon (R-11) Clay Scofield (R-9) David Sessions (R-35) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) Jabo Waggoner (R-16) Tom Whatley (R-27)

FINANCE AND TAXATION GENERAL FUND

Greg Albritton (R-22) (Chair) Gerald Allen (R-21) (Vice Chair) Billy Beasley (R-28) Tom Butler (R-2) Clyde Chambliss (R-30) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Jimmy Holley (R-31) Steve Livingston (R-8) Jim McClendon (R-11) Arthur Orr (R-3) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Larry Stutts (R-6)

Jabo Waggoner (R-16) Cam Ward (R-14)

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Steve Livingston (R-8) (Chair) Garlan Gudger (R-4) (Vice Chair) Will Barfoot (R-25) Tom Butler (R-2) Clyde Chambliss (R-30) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Arthur Orr (R-3) Dan Roberts (R-15) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Clay Scofield (R-9) Shay Shelnutt (R-17) Cam Ward (R-14)

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

LOCAL LEGISLATION

Clyde Chambliss (R-30) (Chair) Del Marsh (R-12) Greg Reed (R-5)

RULES

Jabo Waggoner (R-16) (Chair) Clay Scofield (R-9) (Vice Chair) Gerald Allen (R-21) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Vivian Figures (D-33) Jimmy Holley (R-31) Steve Livingston (R-8) Jim McClendon (R-11) Tim Melson (R-1) Arthur Orr (R-3) Greg Reed (R-5) Rodger Smitherman (D-18)

TOURISM

Jimmy Holley (R-31) (Chair) Chris Elliott (R-32) (Vice Chair) Greg Albritton (R-22) Clyde Chambliss (R-30) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Sam Givhan (R-7) Garlan Gudger (R-4) Arthur Orr (R-3) Dan Roberts (R-15) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Shay Shelnutt (R-17)

Del Marsh (R-12) (Chair) Randy Price (R-13) (Vice Chair) Billy Beasley (R-28) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Chris Elliott (R-32) Garlan Gudger (R-4) Andrew Jones (R-10) Tim Melson (R-1) David Sessions (R-35) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Rodger Smitherman (D-18)

HEALTHCARE

TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY

Jim McClendon (R-11) (Chair) Larry Stutts (R-6) (Vice Chair) Billy Beasley (R-28) Tom Butler (R-2) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Tim Melson (R-1) Greg Reed (R-5) Dan Roberts (R-15) Cam Ward (R-14) Tom Whatley (R-27) Jack Williams (R-34)

JUDICIARY

Cam Ward (R-14) (Chair) Will Barfoot (R-25) (Vice Chair) Greg Albritton (R-22) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Vivian Figures (D-33) Sam Givhan (R-7) Arthur Orr (R-3) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) Larry Stutts (R-6) Tom Whatley (R-27)

Gerald Allen (R-21) (Chair) Dan Roberts (R-15) (Vice Chair) David Burkette (D-26) Tom Butler (R-2) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Chris Elliott (R-32) Sam Givhan (R-7) Andrew Jones (R-10) Steve Livingston (R-8) Randy Price (R-13) Greg Reed (R-5) David Sessions (R-35)

VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Tom Butler (R-2) (Chair) Sam Givhan (R-7) (Vice Chair) Will Barfoot (R-25) Billy Beasley (R-28) David Burkette (D-26) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Jimmy Holley (R-31) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23)

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CITIZENS PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY: Applications for the 15th Alexander City Citizens Public Safety Academy are being accepted through Feb. 28. The academy meets once a week on Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks. Participants gain insight, knowledge and hands on training associated with the police and fire departments. The first meeting will be at the Alexander City City Hall March 5 at 6 p.m. The academy runs through May 7. Applications are available at the Alexander City Police Department and the city’s website at alexandercityal.gov/police/page/citizenacademy.

Today - April 15

TAX ASSISTANCE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is providing free tax and electronic filing assistance Jan. 28 to April 15. The program is to assist seniors 60 and over with no income limit, taxpayers under 60 with incomes less than $54,000 and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. From Jan. 28 through February, assistance will be available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March assistance will be available Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return, photo ID/drivers license for taxpayer and spouse, Social Security cards, W2s, 1099s, SSA 1099 and 1095A if you have health insurance through the government marketplace. For more information call 256234-0347.

Saturday, Feb. 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning Feb. 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends monthly trade in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater is Saturday, Feb. 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments are available.

Feb. 17-19

CHURCH REVIVAL: Union Methodist Church at 4428 Hwy. 50, is hosting a revival, “ Revive Us Again.” Feb. 17, Brother Tim Thompson will be the guest preacher at the morning service at 11 a.m.. Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m., there will be a covered dish supper followed by the service at 6:30 p.m. lead by Brother Mark Wells. Monday night, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., Brother Jay Woodall will be the guest preacher. Tuesday, Feb. 19 night at 7 p.m., Brother Eddy Kelsey will wrap up this exciting revival event.

Sunday, Feb. 17

ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake

Monday, Feb. 18

Double Bridges, in Jacksons Gap at the intersection of Eagle Creek Road and Main Street, at the intersection of Youngs Ferry Road and Gibson Road and at the Union Community Center. Liquids including paint, paint thinner, and pesticides, appliances with compressors including air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers, tires, batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers , propane tanks, and hazardous or medical waste are not allowed.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

FRAUD CLASS: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting a fraud class “How to Protect Yourself from Fraud” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. The class is presented by Mutual Savings Credit Union. For more information call 205-682-1156.

Watch Annual Meeting is Sunday, Feb. 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the StillWaters Residential Association Center. The meeting will be followed by a social from 3:30 to 4 p.m. “LOVE LETTERS”: ACT II will host this Pulitzer Prize finalist at 2 p.m. at the ACT II Fine Arts Center, 216 Tallapoosa St. Tickets are $15 each. Purchase tickets at www. actheatre2.com or call 256-7488073. HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Marty Olliff will present “The Great War In the Heart of Dixie” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple. BOARD MEETING: The Alexander City Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Board of Education Building.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

HOLOCAUST EXHIBIT: BRHS is hosting the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center’s traveling exhibit “Darkness into Life: Alabama Holocaust Survivors through Photograph and Art. It will be open to the community Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 - 3 p.m. Students will serve as docents. The exhibit will also be open to students with students teaching labs on the role of rhetoric and propaganda in genocide.

Thursday, Feb. 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

Saturday, Feb. 23

BENEFIT SINGING: There will be a benefit singing for Brandon Fuller at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. It will feature 49 North of Dadeville and Fellowship Quartet of Alexander City. Ronnie Betts will be the emcee. A $10 donation for the family is requested but not required. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville are hosting family game night Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5 - 8 p.m. There will be hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.

Monday, Feb. 25

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Thomas Ward Jr. will present “To Treat and To Train Tuskegee’s John Andrew Clinic” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Feb. 25-26

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Tallapoosa County Commission is holding its quarterly Throw Away Days Feb. 25 -26. Dumpsters will be at the Alexander City Courthouse Annex,

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Saturday, March 2

SPRING RALLY: The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club East Alabama Regional Spring Rally is Saturday, March 2 at Wind Creek State Park. There will be a special convoy Saturday afternoon. There will also be displays, swap meet and campfire discussion. Admission is free for Wind Creek State Park campers, non-campers will need to pay admission to the park.

Monday, March 4

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Suzannah Solomon Wilson will present “Alabama Cemeteries and Other Things” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, March 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Tuesday, March 12

CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE: The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house at the E-911 building in Rockford from 3 - 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Snacks will be provided and everyone is welcome. UNITED WAY ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Martin Area United Way will have its 2018 Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 12. It will be at The Mill Two Eighty and beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m. while the awards presentation will begin at 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning March 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Thursday, March 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

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Theatre seeks cast for cemetery tour STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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The maiden flight was epoxy resin panels, in 2008. in May 2011, witnessed by “I’ve got a little over 900 McKelvey’s mentor Tom hours in it,â€? McKelvey said. Henderson, family members “It’s a huge undertaking. and friends at Russell Field. You break it down into secHenderson has built an RV-8 tions and you complete one and has started another one. task at a time. And when “I knew it would fly you look around one day, because it’s a kit and all the there are no more parts to McKelvey measurements are there,â€? put together, then you are McKelvey said. “I went to 6,000 done, and that day finally came.â€? McKelvey said the completion of feet above the field and orbited the field, checking everything. It flew the project was bittersweet. and handled just like it should.â€? “It was sad, really sad, because McKelvey said finishing and test the building process is what you flying the plane was the second get conditioned to,â€? he said. “You biggest thrill of his life after the can’t just say you want to build an birth of his four children — Anna airplane and it happens. ‌ I was Caroline, Cole, Tate and Tanner. sad when I finished it. I wasn’t The children and his wife Lisa parreally too enthused because it was ticipated in the build, he said. finished. There was nothing left to McKelvey said it’s hard to judge do.â€? which was more fun, building or The RV-8 came in a kit, simiflying the RV-8. lar to a plastic model plane, but “It’s probably the same,â€? he said. had more than 10,000 parts to be “It’s very exciting to fly. They are assembled after being trucked in very fast, very economical. You can from Oregon. get from here to Destin (Florida) in “I worked for two years in my about 40 minutes.â€? basement at home until it was time McKelvey said he has made two to put the wings on it and then I flights in the RV-8 to Oshkosh, had to move it out,â€? McKelvey Wisconsin, for its famous worldsaid. class fly-in. He took one of his He finished the build at sons with him on the four-hour Alexander City’s Thomas C. flight and another the next time he Russell Field and painted it himwent. self. The shape of the plane and After building the RV-8 and flyits bright colors and markings resemble a World War II-era P-51D ing it to Oshkosh, McKelvey was presented a plaque at the fly-in Mustang. for his perseverance, tenacity and McKelvey’s aircraft is powered stamina in building the plane. by a 206-horsepower Aero Sport (Flying) “is the best feeling you engine that propels the plane up to could imagine,â€? McKelvey said. 220 mph, he said.

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KATIE JO SCROGGINS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2019-0035 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTRIX

Auditions for a cemetery tour theatrical production that features characters from local history will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Alexander City Theatre II Fine Arts Center. ACT II and Russell Medical Foundation are pairing up to present the show at the Alexander City Cemetery in April along with an arts and crafts show that will be held at The Mill Two Eighty. The production includes parts for six men, four or five women and a young boy and will cover the history of the Alexander City area from the town’s founding as Youngsville in the early 1800s to modern days. Parts will be cast for James Young, the town’s original founder; Doc Barnes; William Benson, the son of a former slave who established a thriving business and trade school nearby; Sidney Z. Mitchell, a Dadeville native who established Five Star Plantation north of Alexander City; Roberta McDonald Russell, who loaned her husband Ben the money to purchase his first knitting machines; Ralph Frohsin, who brought Jazz Fest to Alexander City; Mama Phae Graves; Louise Day, the host of

a local radio show for more than 20 years; Billy Hardy, a former president at Russell Brands; and Sara Robinson whose husband founded Robinson Iron. The production also will include a boy aged 10 to 13 who is not identified by name in recorded history but witnessed the 1902 fire from a unique vantage point. Scripts for some of the characters have been written by the editorial staff at The Outlook and TPI magazines, based on published historical accounts and personal interviews with family members. Each character will appear in period costume and will tell stories from the area’s past. In small groups, the audience will board shuttles at The Mill Two Eighty and be transported to the cemetery for the theatrical presentation then will be transported back to the arts and crafts show at The Mill Two Eighty. The shuttles will go back and forth several times during the event so actors will have the opportunity to present their character roles throughout the day. Anyone interested in hosting a booth at the arts and crafts show is encouraged to contact Russell Medical Foundation’s Tammy Jackson at 256215-7459. For questions about roles and auditions, email actheatreii@gmail. com.

BRHS to host Holocaust exhibit Feb. 19-21 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Benjamin Russell will host The Birmingham Holocaust Education Center’s traveling exhibit “Darkness into Life: Alabama Holocaust Survivors Through Photography and Art� Tuesday through Thursday in the BRHS library media center. The exhibit of photography and art offers a special glimpse into the private memories of 20 Alabama Holocaust survivors, revealing stories of childhoods past, lost family and friends, despair and sadness, cruelty, bravery, the joys of liberation and new lives in Alabama. Denise Lewis of the BHEC will

be present to introduce the exhibit. BRHS students in Laura Burroughs’s sophomore Pre-AP English class will serve as student docents. Students will also conduct student teaching labs on the role of rhetoric and propaganda in genocide and on the importance of storytelling in Holocaust literature and film.

The exhibition dates and times are:

• Tuesday: BRHS only, fifth and sixth blocks. • Wednesday: Community invited from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. • Thursday: BRHS only, fifth and sixth blocks.

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Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of February, 2019, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of Probate, Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Martha Marie Walker, Executrix of the Estate of Katie Jo Scroggins

2019, by the Honorable Talmadge L. East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given taht all persons having claims against said (VWDWH DUH UHTXLUHG WR ÂżOH DQ LWHPL]HG DQG YHULÂżHG VWDWHment of such claim in the ofÂżFH RI WKH VDLG -XGJH RI 3URbate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited. Janice Anita Graves, Personal Representative

Bank, successor by merger to Bank of Dadeville to EH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to RBC Bank (USA), successor by merger to First American Bank, successor by merger to Bank of Dadeville, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Tallapoosa County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 20th day of March, 2019 the following property, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Starting at the Northeast corner of Section 20, Township 22 North, Range 21 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama; thence proceed South 02’ 36’ East a distance of 330 feet to a point; thence proceed South 86’ 35’ West a distance of 1,306.85 feet, more or less, to a point on the Quarter Section line; thence continue South 86’ 35’ West a distance of 808.15 feet, more or less, to a point on the East ROW line of a paved county road, FAS 479 (2) main line; thence run South 21’ 35’ West along the East ROW line a distance of 400 feet, more or less, to the POINT OF BEGINNING of land herein conveyed; thence continue South 21’ 35’ West a distance of 290 feet, more or less, to a point; thence run North 86’ 35’ East a distance of 1,074 feet, more or less, to the Quarter section line; thence run North 2’ 37’ West a distance of 266.92 feet, more or less, to a point; thence run South 86’ 35’ West a distance of 964 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. This tract of land being and lying in the Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Township 22 North, Range 21 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and containing 6.51 acres, more or less. Said property is commonly known as 4695 Elkahatchee Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorney’s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following ff

items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rightsof-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Brent Steele Belinda Steele or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO RBC BANK (USA), SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST AMERICAN BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK OF DADEVILLE as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 9114519 www. foreclosurehotline.net The Alexander City Outlook 02/1 5/2019,02/22/2019.03/01/2 019 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

thence S 88° 30’ 0â€? W, a distance of 340.76’ to a corner set on the 490’ Contour of Lake Martin (Lake Martin Datum); thence the following courses along said contour N 3° 57’ 35â€? E, a distance of 30.86’; thence N 1° 57’ 12â€? W, a distance of 8.39’; thence N 44° 05’ 37â€? W, a distance of 9.29’; thence N 4° 26’ 08â€? W, a distance of 10.47’; thence N 18° 20’ 28â€? E, a distance of 37.21’; thence N 25° 07’ 39â€? E, a distance of 39.16’; thence N 29° 33’ 12â€? E, a distance of 16.36’ a point on said contour; thence leaving said Lake proceed S 89° 40’ 00â€? E, a distance of 25.06’ to a corner set, being the SW comer of Lot 29 of Lake Hill Estate: thence along the south line of Lot 29 S 89° 40’ 00â€? E, a distance of 233.00’ to a corner set; thence continue along said south line S 81° 30’ 00â€? E, a distance of 172.00’ to a 1/2 Crimped Pipe found on the west right of way of Lake Hill Drive (R/W 60’) and SE Corner of said lot 29 and the point of curvature of a non-tangent curve, concave to the west, having a radius of 699.68’ a central angle of 8° 50’ 18â€?, and a chord of 107.83’ bearing S 17° 55’ 06â€? W; thence south along said curve, a distance of 107.93’ to a 1/2â€? rebar found on the west right of way of said road; thence leaving said road proceed S 88° 30’ 00â€? W, a distance of 85.38’ to the POINT OF BEGINNING; must answer the VERIFIED COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE and other relief claimed by Plaintiffs herein by the 25 day of March, 2019, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against each of them in the above civil action now pending in Court.

Thomas A. Radney, Radney, Radney & Jackson, LLC, Attorney for Executrix Talmadge L. East, Judge of Probate Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 2019 EST/SCROGGINS, K. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: ROBBIE F. JONES, DECEASED CASE NO. 2019-0030 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE $ 3HWLWLRQ KDV EHHQ ¿OHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH IRU 6XPPDU\ 'LVWULEXWLRQ RI WKH (VWDWH RI 5REELH ) -RQHV 'HFHDVHG E\ -DQHW - $XVWLQ SXUVXDQW WR $OD &RGH † E DV DPHQGHG 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW DOO SHUVRQV KDYLQJ FODLPV DJDLQVW VDLG HVWDWH DUH KHUHE\ UHTXLUHG WR SUHVHQW WKH VDPH WR WKH 7DOODSRRVD &RXQW\ 3UREDWH &RXUW ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ GD\V IURP WKH GDWH RI WKLV SXEOLFDWLRQ RU WKH VDPH ZLOO EH EDUUHG '21( WKLV WKH WK GD\ RI )HEUXDU\ 7DOPDGJH (DVW -XGJH RI 3UREDWH 7DOODSRRVD &RXQW\ $ODEDPD $OH[DQGHU &LW\ 2XWORRN )HE SD/JONES, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE NO. 2019-0032 THE STATE OF ALABAMA TALLAPOOSA COUNTY PROBATE COURT ESTATE OF ROBERT COLIN GRAVES, DECEASED Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of February,

Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 2019 EST/GRAVES, R. PUBLIC NOTICE TALLAPOOSA COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF JENNIFER JONES BAKER CASE NO. 2019-0031 Letters of Administration on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of February, 2019 by the Hon. Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Gregory L. Baker, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jennifer Jones Baker Barnes & Radney, PC, Attorneys for Personal Representative, PO Drawer 877, Alexander City, AL 35011-0477 Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 2019 EST/BAKER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF TALLAPOOSA Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Brent Steele Husband Belinda Steele Wife to Bank of Dadeville dated September 27, 2005; said mortgage being recorded on September 30, 2005, as Instrument 1R LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to RBC Bank (USA), successor by merger to First American

Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 2019 FC/STEELE, B. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Any and all unknown Defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, or anyone who claims an interest in the property containing approximately 1.31 acres on or near Lake Hill Drive, Alexander City, Tallapoosa County describes as follows: Commencing at the 4â€?X4â€? Concrete Monument, being the SE Corner of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 8, Township 22 North, Range 22 East, Tallapoosa County Alabama, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; S °

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he New Site Senior Center celebrated Valentine’s Day with fun activities. Top: Avis Cleckler unveils her Dirty Cupid prize of a wicker shelf at the Valentine’s Ball at the New Site Senior Center on Thursday. The seniors enjoyed dinner and games including Dirty Cupid where seniors brought gifts they didn’t want and traded for unknown gifts from other seniors. Middle: Seniors enjoy a dance at the Valentine’s Ball at the senior center. Far left: Mavis Freeman, left, and Lindy Hill dance. Left: Seniors play Rook at the ball.

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‘PART OF THE PLAN’ Coosa ready to face Houston County in Montgomery

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

This time last year, Central Coosa’s boys basketball team met its match as it fell short of its ultimate goal of advancing to Birmingham for the Class 3A Final Four. But this time, the Cougars aren’t about to let their chances slip away. Now in Class 2A, Central Coosa heads to Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery at 7:30 p.m. tonight to take on Houston County (17-6) in the regional semifinals. “We’re going to be ready for it,” Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman said. “We have something to prove here, and there’s nothing wrong with expecting the best. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be a champion, and the only way you’re going to get there is find things to make you better. This is going to make us better.” Coosa (19-5) is coming off a win against Barbour County, and from everything Freeman has been able to gather on film, he doesn’t expect the Lions to be as tall or as physical as the Jaguars. But Houston County does boast 6-foot-5 Brakevion Saffold, and it also has a pair of guards, Dashon Brown and Zydairen Brown, who stand at 6-3 and 6-1, respectively. “They’re not as physical as Barbour County was, but they like to get up and down the court pretty fast,” Freeman said. “They’re real aggressive on the offensive rebounds, so that’s going to be very key that we box them out. They have two guys that can really jump, and they really finish around the rim. We’re going to have to really jump with all we’ve got.” Offensively, the Lions are

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Central Coosa’s Noel Jones poured in 26 points against Barbour County earlier this week, and the Cougars will be looking for him to have another strong game.

“There’s nothing easy about going to a playoff game, especially winner take all or loser goes home. So it’s OK to be nervous, but those butterflies have to be gone after the first or second trip down the court.” — Jeremy Freeman Central Coosa boys basketball coach quick, but Freeman said from what he’s seen, they’re mostly looking to take advantage of their opponents’ mistakes. So the Cougars will be working to keep turnovers low and stay in their own rhythm offensively. “They don’t really run many offensive sets,” Freeman said. “Most everything I have seen of them, they try to capitalize on things you do wrong and get

points off cheapies on the fast break or from out of bounds. It doesn’t look like they shoot very well, but obviously they’re doing some kind of scoring because they’re still alive.” In addition to Saffold and the Brown brothers, Coosa will also be keeping its eyes on Torey Register. Like the Cougars, Houston County doesn’t typically go very deep,

which Freeman said should work to his advantage because he’s seen on film a lot of what he expects to see on the court tonight. For the Cougars, they’re going to have to continue to play the team-oriented game they have been. Noel Jones poured in 26 points in the sub-regional victory against See COUGARS • Page 12

HBS looking for strong pitcher with top returners By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Danielle Mitchell is expected to be a top hitter and pitcher for Horseshoe Bend’s softball team this season.

Both Horseshoe Bend’s softball and baseball teams have their No. 1 pitchers returning and are hoping that plus some other strong returners will lead them to success this season. On the girls side, the Generals are returning seven starters but also have to replace two key infield positions at shortstop and second base. Harleigh Moss will take over short, as she started there for the JV squad a year ago. Alyssa Whiteard and Lily Combs have both been practicing at second and could also play in the outfield. Defense was the biggest sticking point for HBS a year ago, so filling those two positions will be key to its success. “We haven’t been in a fullblown game scenario yet, but I feel pretty confident about it,” Horseshoe Bend coach Hagen (Vickers) Whiteard said. “With Harleigh stepping in at short, she has confidence in the position, so that’ll help. I’m still not complete-

ly sure on second, so I’ve gotta see who steps up and wants to take control over the other middle infield position.” One key returner is senior Danielle Mitchell, who will be the No. 1 pitcher. Caly Carlisle (so.) also returns and will spend some time in the circle as well as the outfield. “I expect (Danielle) to step up and be a leader this year,” Whiteard said. “She’s been working really hard in the offseason in hitting and pitching, so from what I’ve seen so far, she’s going to be a leader on the mound and at the plate.” Mitchell threw 136 1/3 innings last year and had a 2.978 ERA with 104 strikeouts; Carlisle also got decent time in the circle, firing 57 1/3 innings with 50 strikeouts and only 12 walks. The Generals return a slew of top hitters. Combs had a batting average of .429, which was good enough for best on the team last year, and Leighann McWhorter (jr., 3B) followed closely behind with a .424. Mitchell batted .392, See GENERALS • Page 12

SPORTS CALENDAR Friday, Feb. 15 High school boys basketball Class 2A Southeast Regional Central Coosa vs. Houston County at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, 7:30 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Reeltown in AHSAA State Tournament at Huntsville, 9 a.m. High school boys soccer Southern Shootout at Foley Benjamin Russell vs. Citronelle, 3:30 p.m. Benjamin Russell vs. Alma Bryant, 6:30 p.m. High school girls soccer Southern Shootout at Foley Benjamin Russell vs. Faith Academy, 3:30 p.m. Benjamin Russell vs. UMS-Wright, 8

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College baseball Central Alabama at West (Carrollton) Georgia Tech (2), noon College softball Central Alabama in Sun Chief Classic at Gulf Shores, TBA College golf Central Alabama at Coastal Alabama Invitational in Fairhope Saturday, Feb. 16 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Reeltown in AHSAA State Tournament at Huntsville, 9 a.m. High school boys soccer Southern Shootout at Foley Benjamin Russell vs. Demopolis, 9:30 a.m.

High school girls soccer Southern Shootout at Foley Benjamin Russell vs. Spanish Fort, 8 a.m. Benjamin Russell vs. Baldwin County, 11 a.m. College baseball West (Carrollton) Georgia Tech at Central Alabama (2), noon College softball Central Alabama in Sun Chief Classic at Gulf Shores, TBA College golf Central Alabama at Coastal Alabama Invitational in Fairhope Sunday, Feb. 17 College golf Central Alabama at Coastal Alabama Invitational in Fairhope

his is a debate which comes up a few times a year among sports fans. Every league constantly is looking for ways to improve its all-star weekend but each of them still has its flaws. With this weekend bringing us the NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte, North Carolina, I decided it was time to figure where each professional league’s all-star events rank against each other. And we will start at the very bottom with the most unnecessary Sunday of the year. The NFL Pro Bowl used to be exciting and it used to matter to the players. However, with the new concerns over player safety and long seasons (which are legitimate and I agree with them), the game has lost its luster. The NFL has tried to throw in some fun games and skill showcases throughout the week but this is a Sunday when most people take a week off from football to prepare for the Super Bowl. This isn’t taking anything away from the players, as I’m sure making a Pro Bowl is still a big honor; but you can name an all-pro team without playing a meaningless game which is exciting for no one. In fourth place, we are going to list the NHL All-Star Game. As a mostly casual hockey fan, I usually take this event off anyway but I know several fans who dislike this one more than the Pro Bowl. The NHL has gone through plenty of ideas similar to the NFL, trying to set up skills competitions and setting up more opportunities for legends and celebrities to get involved with the events. It still has not peaked my interest and cannot match the excitement of the postseason so I will just wait until April. Next up is the MLS All-Star Game, which sets up one of the top clubs in Europe against the top players in the MLS. This is just a unique event and has been fun to watch over the last few seasons. American stadiums are always looking to bring in audiences for international soccer teams and this event does not try too hard to sell itself. It has some of the best talent in the world on the same field for a 90-minute match. And that’s all it needs. The NBA All-Star Game takes second place but usually sits closer to first than third place. The whole weekend is exciting to watch but there have been some years where each event falls flat. However, when it is at its peak, the all-star events are must-watch television. Between the celebrity game, the 3-point contest and the dunk contest, there is entertainment for all basketball fans. Then they cap off the weekend with a game filled with little defense but plenty of competition once the fourth quarter begins. While the other four events can move within the standings from year to year, the Midsummer Classic is going to be the best year in, year out (except for that ridiculous tie in 2002). The Home Run Derby will get you out of your seats in your living room on the first night, especially with the power the game has right now. With the best players in the world taking the same field, the MLB AllStar Game may be the best Tuesday of the year every single year. I already have July 9 circled on my calendar for this season. All of these games are worth your time to at least try to see if you enjoy it. There will be some duds in between the great ones but I have never regretted tuning in to see the talent on hand at these events. Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for The Outlook.

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CACC softball sweeps Generals .378 and Ivy Vickers Coastal for 11th win Carlisle (jr., 1B) .357. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Now on an 11-game winning streak, Central Alabama Community College’s softball squad picked up two more victories on Wednesday evening, taking down Coastal Alabama North, 10-2 and 4-3. In the first game, the Trojans (11-1) had one big inning that carried them to victory, as they racked up seven runs in the third frame. To start things off, Lauren Phillips smacked a double to right field and Sierra Easterwood drove her around with a home run over the left-field fence. With one out, the Trojans put two more runs across, as Chelsea Parker singled and was followed by another round-tripper from Pearl Huff (Dadeville). CACC scored two more runs before the inning’s end to take an 8-0 lead into the fourth. Offensively, the Trojans spread out the attack as they finished with eight hits, all by different players. Easterwood and Huff each had two RBIs, while Kayli Hornsby (Reeltown), Amber Parker and Brooke Morgan all drove in one apiece. Easterwood threw all five innings and although she gave up six hits, she allowed just one earned run. She struck out three and walked one. In Game 2, Central Alabama once again out-hit Coastal, 8-6, and also got the timely hits when it needed it. Easterwood started the bottom of the third with a single and was moved into scoring position by a Madison Huston double. With two outs, Easterwood scored a run on an error to go ahead 4-2. The Eagles looked to climb back in things in the top of the fifth with a two-run double that scored a run to cut the deficit to one run, but the Trojans kept them at bay for the rest of the way. Huston led the Trojan offense with two hits, while Hornsby, Huston and Chelsea Parker all drove in a run each. In the circle, Amber Parker went the distance, allowing six hits, five strikeouts and three walks.

Filling out the rest of the starting lineup will be Abby Cheatam (jr., OF) and Kennedy Templeton (fr., C). With so many coming back and the work they’ve put in during the offseason, Whiteard’s expectations for her squad are high this year. “I want us to be at the state tournament,” she said. “We know we didn’t always play our best against Reeltown last year, but I think and hope that we have that confidence to take us into the regional tournament. I just have that feeling, and I want us to be there.” Like the softball team, Horseshoe Bend also returns its top three hitters as well as its No. 1 pitcher. Grant Taylor (sr., P/C) will once again lead the Generals on the mound, while Chandler Lewis (sr., C/ SS/P) and Lee Norrell (sr., 3B) were also top two offensive producers last year. “They were the top three last year, so I’m expecting that out of them again,” Horseshoe Bend coach Jason Johnson said. “I’m going to need some

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Grant Taylor is one of four starters returning for Horseshoe Bend’s baseball team this year.

of these young guys to produce. Holt (Tidwell) is probably going to be a pretty good hitter.” Cole Johnson (so., OF/ SS/P) is the only other returning starter, and in addition to Tidwell (fr., OF/1B), coach Johnson is certain about only one other starting position. Kendell Powell, a junior, will take over first base. Because so many of the Generals played basketball,

they’ve had limited practice time as a team. But Johnson is hopeful the defense will come together, as he’s been pleasantly surprised about what he’s seen so far in the preseason. “It’s been up and down; I think that’s our story all the time,” Johnson said. “We’re still trying to get arms in shape, but defensively, we’ve looked better than I thought we would. We have a long way to go because we’re not going

Cougars Barbour County, and Jovon Richardson and Omar Gaddis both ran their guard positions extremely efficiently. In the paint, Josh McGhee and Quin Brooks will both have to work hard on the boards to compete with a tough inside lineup. Freeman is also hoping the Cougars will have a good crowd, which they seemed to feed off. “A lot of people have talked about how they’re coming down,” he said. “Because of the timeframe, you don’t

to score runs like we did last year. We lost too many good hitters to put up numbers like we did offensively.” While Horseshoe Bend’s softball team remains in the same area with Reeltown and LaFayette, the boys will be up against Woodland, Ranburne and LaFayette. The baseball team kicks off Monday against Prattville Christian, while the girls will host Sylacauga on Thursday.

continued from Page 11 have to rush to get off work. Valentine’s (was Thursday), so that helped us out. I’m hoping the crowd will come out, especially after last game we had, I think we won some people over for wanting to come ride this thing with us.” Freeman said one of his biggest concerns was making sure his team is mentally focused and prepared. But even with what’s at stake, he’s confident his team will be ready. “These guys have gone through a lot the last two years, so I think this is just

part of the plan,” Freeman said. “They know it’s going to be tough. But I told them to let me burden the worry; you just get out there and play. I can’t dribble and I can’t shoot, but it’s OK to feel nervous at the beginning. “But once that ball touches your hand, it should go away. There’s nothing easy about going to a playoff game, especially winner take all or loser goes home. So it’s OK to be nervous, but those butterflies have to be gone after the first or second trip down the court.”

AHSAA BASKETBALL REGIONAL SCHEDULE Thursday Southeast Regional at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery Class 7A girls: Enterprise vs. Auburn (22-4), 9 a.m. Class 7A boys: Enterprise (23-8) vs. Central-Phenix City,10:30 a.m. Class 7A girls: Central-Phenix City (1712) vs. Jeff Davis, nooN Class 7A boys: Smiths Station vs. LeeMontgomery (27-3), 1:30 p.m. Class 1A girls: Pleasant Home vs. Westminster-Oak Mountain, 3 p.m. Class 1A boys: Lanett vs. Georgiana, 4:30 p.m. Class 1A girls: Brantley vs. Loachapoka, 6 p.m. Class 1A boys: Elba vs. Cornerstone, 7:30 p.m. Northwest Regional at Tom Drake Coliseum, Hanceville Class 7A girls: James Clemens vs. Spain Park (26-6), 9 a.m. Class 7A boys: James Clemens (18-12) vs. Mountain Brook, 10:30 a.m. Class 7A girls: Hewitt-Trussville (18-10) vs. Austin, noon Class 7A boys: Vestavia Hills vs. Florence (29-3),1:30 p.m. Class 1A girls: Decatur Heritage vs. Phillips, 3 p.m. Class 1A boys: Mars Hill vs. Decatur Heritage, 4:30 p.m. Class 1A girls: Belgreen vs. Falkville, 6 p.m. Class 1A boys: Pickens County vs. Covenant Christian, 7:30 p.m. Northeast Regional at Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville Class 7A girls: Grissom (19-7) vs. Hoover (30-1), 9 a.m. Class 7A boys: Sparkman (21-9) vs. Hoover (22-8), 10:30 a.m. Class 7A girls: Tuscaloosa County (1814) vs. Sparkman (25-5), noon Class 7A boys: Thompson (20-10) vs. Huntsville (14-17), 1:30 p.m. Class 1A girls: R.A. Hubbard vs. Spring Garden, 3 p.m. Class 1A boys: Spring Garden vs. Lindsey Lane, 4:30 p.m. Class 1A girls: Skyline vs. Talladega County Central, 6 p.m. Class 1A boys: McIntosh vs. Francis Marion, 7:30 p.m. Southwest Regional at Alabama State’s Acadome, Montgomery Class 7A girls: Foley vs. Davidson, 9 a.m. Class 7A boys: Fairhope (21-7) vs. Baker (18-13), 10:30 a.m. Class 7A girls: Theodore vs. McGillToolen, noon Class 7A boys: Theodore (17-11) vs. McGill-Toolen, 1:30 p.m. Class 1A girls: St. Luke’s vs. Verbena, 3 p.m. Class 1A boys: St. Luke’s vs. Ellwood Christian, 4:30 p.m. Class 1A girls: Linden vs. Francis Marion, 6 p.m. Class 1A boys: McIntosh vs. Francis Marion, 7:30 p.m. Friday Southeast Regional at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery Class 6A girls: Opelika vs. Eufaula, 9 a.m. Class 6A boys: Opelika vs. CarverMontgomery, 10:30 a.m. Class 6A girls: Chelsea vs. CarverMontgomery, noon Class 6A boys: Helena vs. Sidney Lanier, 1:30 p.m.

Class 2A girls: Geneva County vs. Abbeville, 3 p.m. Class 2A boys: Daleville vs. Abbeville, 4:30 p.m. Class 2A girls: Samson vs. G.W. Long, 6 p.m. Class 2A boys: Houston County vs. Central-Coosa, 7:30 p.m. Northwest Regional at Tom Drake Coliseum, Hanceville Class 6A girls: McAdory vs. Hartselle, 9 a.m. Class 6A boys: McAdory vs. Muscle Shoals, 10:30 a.m. Class 6A girls: Muscle Shoals vs. Carver-Birmingham, noon Class 6A boys: Bessemer City vs. Columbia, 1:30 p.m. Class 2A girls: Red Bay vs. Altamont, 3 p.m. Class 2A boys: Vincent vs. Red Bay, 4:30 p.m. Class 2A girls: Cold Springs vs. Hatton, 6 p.m. Class 2A boys: Tanner vs. Sumiton Christian, 7:30 p.m. Northeast Regional at Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville Class 6A girls: Hazel Green vs. Shades Valley, 9 a.m. Class 6A boys: Oxford vs. Huffman, 10:30 a.m. Class 6A girls: Huffman vs. LeeHuntsville, noon Class 6A boys: Pinson Valley vs. LeeHuntsville, 1:30 p.m. Class 2A girls: Ranburne vs. Sand Rock, 3 p.m. Class 2A boys: Fyffe vs. Sacred Heart, 4:30 p.m. Class 2A girls: Sacred Heart vs. Fyffe, 6 p.m. Class 2A boys: LaFayette vs. North Sand Mountain, 7:30 p.m. Southwest Regional at Alabama State’s Acadome, Montgomery Class 6A girls: Blount vs. Selma, 9 a.m. Class 6A boys: Blount vs. HillcrestTuscaloosa, 10:30 a.m. Class 6A girls: B.C. Rain vs. HillcrestTuscaloosa, noon Class 6A boys: Daphne vs. Paul Bryant, 1:30 p.m. Class 2A girls: Washington County vs. Central-Hayneville, 3 p.m. Class 2A boys: R.C. Hatch vs. J.U. Blacksher, 4:30 p.m. Class 2A girls: Southern Choctaw vs. R.C. Hatch, 6 p.m. Class 2A boys: Calhoun vs. Cottage Hill Christian, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Southeast Regional at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery Class 5A girls: Charles Henderson vs. Briarwood Christian, 9 a.m. Class 5A boys: Charles Henderson vs. Sylacauga, 10:30 a.m. Class 5A girls: Ramsay vs. Brewbacker Tech, noon Class 5A boys: Ramsay vs. Brewbaker Tech, 1:30 p.m. Class 3A girls: Geneva vs. Montgomery Academy, 3 p.m. Class 3A boys: Opp vs. Bullock County, 4:30 p.m. Class 3A girls: Straughn vs. Pike Road, 6 p.m. Class 3A boys: Pike Road vs. Slocomb, 7:30 p.m. Northwest Regional at Tom Drake Coliseum, Hanceville Class 5A girls: Pleasant Grove vs. West Point, 9 a.m.

Class 5A boys: Wenonah vs. Madison Academy, 10:30 a.m. Class 5A girls: Wenonah vs. Madison Academy, noon Class 5A boys: Fairfield vs. East Limestone, 1:30 p.m. Class 3A girls: Winfield vs. Phil Campbell, 3 p.m. Class 3A boys: New Hope vs. Lauderdale County, 4:30 p.m. Class 3A girls: Lauderdale County vs. Holly Pond, 6 p.m. Class 3A boys: Holly Pond vs. Westminster Christian, 7:30 p.m. Monday Southeast Regional at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery Class 4A girls: Handley vs. Headland, 9 a.m. Class 4A boys: Headland vs. Handley, 10:30 a.m. Class 4A girls: Trinity vs. Childersburg, noon Class 4A boys: Dale County vs. B.T. Washington-Tuskegee, 1:30 p.m. Class 1A girls championship, 3 p.m. Class 1A boys championship, 4:45 p.m. Northwest Regional at Tom Drake Coliseum, Hanceville Class 4A girls: Priceville vs. Rogers, 9 a.m. Class 4A boys: Brooks vs. St. John Paul II, 10:30 a.m. Class 4A girls: Danville vs. Deshler, noon Class 4A boys: Curry vs. West Limestone, 1:30 p.m. Class 1A girls championship, 3 p.m. Class 1A boys championship, 4:45 p.m. Northeast Regional at Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville Class 5A girls: Center Point vs. Brewer, 9 a.m. Class 5A boys: Scottsboro vs. Center Point, 10:30 a.m. Class 5A girls: Southside-Gadsden vs. Scottsboro, noon Class 5A boys: Arab vs. Etowah, 1:30 p.m. Class 3A girls: Glencoe vs. Weaver, 3 p.m. Class 3A boys: Piedmont vs. Hanceville, 4:30 p.m. Class 3A girls: Susan Moore vs. Pisgah, 6 p.m. Class 3A boys: Fultondale vs. Plainview, 7:30 p.m. Southwest Regional at Alabama State’s Acadome, Montgomery Class 5A girls: Faith Academy vs. Central-Tuscaloosa, 9 a.m. Class 5A boys: LeFlore vs. CentralTuscaloosa, 10:30 a.m. Class 5A girls: Jackson vs. Shelby County, noon Class 5A boys: Vigor vs. Bibb County, 1:30 p.m. Class 3A girls: T.R. Miller vs. Holt, 3 p.m. Class 3A boys: Mobile Christian vs. Prattville Christian, 4:30 p.m. Class 3A girls: Prattville Christian vs. Thomasville, 6 p.m. Class 3A boys: Thomasville vs. Greene County, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Southeast Regional at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery Class 7A girls championship, 9 a.m. Class 7A boys championship, 10:45 a.m. Class 6A girls championship, 12:30 p.m. Class 6A boys championship, 2:15 p.m. Class 2A girls championship, 4 p.m. Class 2A boys championship, 5:45 p.m.

Northwest Regional at Tom Drake Coliseum, Hanceville Class 7A girls championship, 9 a.m. Class 7A boys championship, 10:45 a.m. Class 6A girls championship, 12:30 p.m. Class 6A boys championship, 2:15 p.m. Class 2A girls championship, 4 p.m. Class 2A boys championship, 5:45 p.m. Northeast Regional at Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville Class 4A girls: Oneonta vs. Anniston, 9 a.m. Class 4A boys: Anniston vs. Oneonta, 10:30 a.m. Class 4A girls: Cherokee County vs. Fairview, noon Class 4A boys: DAR vs. Talladega, 1:30 p.m. Class 1A girls championship, 3 p.m. Class 1A boys championship, 4:45 p.m. Class 2A girls championship, 6:30 p.m. Class 2A boys championship, 8:15 p.m. Southwest Regional at Alabama State’s Acadome, Montgomery Class 4A girls: Williamson vs. Sumter Central, 9 a.m. Class 4A boys: Clarke County vs. Sumter Central, 10:30 a.m. Class 4A girls: Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa vs. Greensboro, noon Class 4A boys: Greensboro vs. HillcrestTuscaloosa, 1:30 p.m. Class 1A girls championship, 3 p.m. Class 1A boys championship, 4:45 p.m. Class 2A girls championship, 6:30 p.m. p.m. Class 2A boys championship, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday Southeast Regional at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery Class 5A girls championship, 9 a.m. Class 5A boys championship, 10:45 a.m. Class 3A girls championship, 12:30 p.m. Class 3A boys championship, 2:15 p.m. Class 4A girls championship, 4 p.m. Class 4A boys championship, 5:45 p.m. Northwest Regional at Tom Drake Coliseum, Hanceville Class 5A girls championship, 9 a.m. Class 5A boys championship, 10:45 a.m. Class 3A girls championship, 12:30 p.m. Class 3A boys championship, 2:15 p.m. Class 4A girls championship, 4 p.m. Class 4A boys championship, 5:45 p.m. Northeast Regional at Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville Class 7A girls championship, 9 a.m. Class 7A boys championship, 10:45 a.m. Class 6A girls championship, 12:30 p.m. Class 6A boys championship, 2:15 p.m. Class 3A girls championship, 4 p.m. Class 3A boys championship, 5:45 p.m. Southwest Regional at Alabama State’s Acadome, Montgomery Class 7A girls championship, 9 a.m. Class 7A boys championship, 10:45 a.m. Class 6A girls championship, 12:30 p.m. Class 6A boys championship, 2:15 p.m. Class 3A girls championship, 4 p.m. Class 3A boys championship, 5:45 p.m. Thursday Northeast Regional at Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville Class 5A girls championship, 9 a.m. Class 5A boys championship, 10:45 a.m. Class 4A girls championship, 12:30 p.m. Class 4A boys championship, 2:15 p.m. Southwest Regional at Alabama State’s Acadome, Montgomery Class 5A girls championship, 9 a.m. Class 5A boys championship, 10:45 a.m. Class 4A girls championship, 12:30 p.m. Class 4A boys championship, 2:15 p.m.

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