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Undecided on seeking death penalty By CLIFF WILLAMS Staff Writer

Tallapoosa County assistant district attorney Kevin Hall said Friday the state has not decided if it will seek the death penalty against Nicholas Seth Harrison in the murder of Denzel Pope. Circuit Judge Ray Martin asked Hall if the state had

decided if it was going to seek the death penalty in the case. “There is no decision yet,” Hall said. Martin also appointed Thomas Goree Jr. as co-counsel to serve with Tim Davis as Harrison’s defense team. Harrison was indicted in January for capital murder in the death of Pope, 21, of Sylacauga, who died after

being shot while traveling in a light gold four-door 1993 Acura Legend on Sept. 19. Pope’s vehicle came to a stop on the side of the westbound lanes of Highway 280, just west of Tallapoosa Ford and across from McDaniel Supply and Storage. Alexander City Police Department Det. Drew Machen testified at a preliminary

hearing in December 2017 about written statements from witnesses in the case, including one from Pope’s girlfriend and her close friend. Machen read statement excerpts that claimed Harrison was part of a plot to set Pope up for being unfaithful to his girlfriend. Another woman was then used to send messages to Pope and arrange a meeting.

But rather than a woman showing up, witness statements indicate Harrison confronted Pope and chased after him from Walmart where the meeting was held. ACPD Det. Riley Foshee testified about how Harrison was identified as a suspect and his role in the investigation. A short time after authorities See ARRAIGNMENT • Page 3

More charges for Burkhalter Now facing electronic solicitation and interference with child custody By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Downtown Alexander City, seen in this aerial shot taken in December, may see a 12-month moratorium on new businesses in the historic district, such as pawn shops, payday loans and package stores, among others, if the city council takes action Monday.

MORATORIUM IN HISTORIC DISTRICT? Council to consider restricting some types of businesses Monday By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

A resolution calling for a one-year moratorium on certain businesses in the downtown historic district — such as those selling title loans, vape and tobacco products and liquor — will be considered at Monday evening’s

meeting of the Alexander City City Council. “It’s a temporary 12-month moratorium,” Mayor Jim Nabors said. “What gave rise to that is the historic downtown people want to preserve the historical district. Hoover did it recently. Decatur has done it. I think it has the council’s support. It’s been

talked about for several weeks.” Main Street Alexander City executive director Stacy Jeffcoat said her organization supports the resolution to give officials time to evaluate how they want the downtown historic district to appear. City attorney Larkin Radney, who See MORATORIUM • Page 10

David Burkhalter is now facing charges in Clay County after he was arrested and charged with the rape of a 15-yearold student at Randolph County High, authorities said Friday. Burkhalter, 30, a former emcee and TV and radio co-host in Alexander City, has been charged with electronic solicitation of a minor and interfering with child custody in Clay County, according Burkhalter to a release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Friday. “During the course of the investigation, it was determined there was probable cause for an arrest,” the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said. Earlier this week, Burkhalter turned himself in to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department and was charged with having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old student, according to court records and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department. He is being held in jail there on a $1.5 million cash bond; the bond for the charges in Clay County is $30,000. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said it opened its investigation Friday with assistance from investigators of the Wedowee Police Department, the Randolph County Narcotics Unit, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department and the Prattville Police Department. See BURKHALTER • Page 10

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Alex City native opens clinic in Birmingham By AMEERA STEWARD The Birmingham Times

Spending long periods of time in a hospital with her mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer, gave Alexander City’s Tiffany Alexander a love for healthcare and helping others. “We always had a great medical staff (at Russell Medical), so it’s just kind of where I spent my time,” Alexander said. “Their care and their love for (my mother) definitely made me fall in love with the profession.” Alexander’s mom died in See CLINIC • Page 3

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Young divorcee reluctant to talk about her marriage DEAR ABBY: When I was 18, I married someone who, at the time, I loved very much. It happened sort of spur of the moment. Not even six months into the marriage, he cheated on me. I am now 20, divorced and finally feel ready to move on. But how do I go about dating at my age being a divorcee? I don’t know how to talk about it. I have friends who don’t even know I was married. How should I handle it? -DIVORCEE IN ILLINOIS DEAR DIVORCEE: Unless you are planning to meet men on a dating site that requires you to disclose that information as part of your profile, I see no reason why you have to mention it. If you are asked, however, be honest about your status. All you need to say is that you married, very briefly, at the age of 18, and it didn’t work out because you were both too young. It’s the truth, and there is no shame in it.

independence in small steps. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline. org or 800-799-7233) for suggestions on how to disengage from your abuser (oops! I meant DEAR ABBY “boyfriend”) without any of you Advice being harmed. Then find a job so you won’t be penniless, and DEAR ABBY: I am a 39-year- start saving your money. old female, and I want to know more about my ancestors so I DEAR ABBY: I feel petty can tell stories about them to complaining about this, but my my kids. The thing is, my boywife has a habit I can’t stand. friend doesn’t like the idea, and We keep a stick of butter on a anytime I say or do something, butter dish and replace it when he criticizes me about it. He’s it’s used up. However, when my also very controlling and manip- wife uses it, instead of cutting ulative. He feels it’s his way or off thin slices, she scrapes her the highway. That’s why I want knife across the entire top of out -- for the sake of my life and the butter cube, gradually whitthe kids. I have no money and tling it down. Not only do I find nowhere to go. What should I it unsightly, but I also think it’s do? -- CRYING IN WESTERN unsanitary. WASHINGTON Needless to say, when I’ve DEAR CRYING: I agree mentioned it to her, she has the situation you describe isn’t strongly disagreed. I’m reluctant healthy for you or the children. to bring it up anymore as it is If you have no family to help, settled, in her mind. I have tried you will have to work toward using a different stick of butter,

which I keep in the refrigerator and unwrap every time I want to use it, but she criticizes me for it, saying we shouldn’t have two sticks in use at the same time. I suppose there’s an upside -- I’m using less butter, which my doctor approves of. What do you think about this habit of hers? -- BUTTER WARS IN CALIFORNIA DEAR BUTTER WARS: It seems there is a power struggle going on between your wife and you. Because you have expressed to her more than once that you find what she’s doing unappetizing, she should respect your wishes. However, if she continues, she should look the other way when you use your own butter stick. 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.

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SouthFirst Mortgage at 1995 Cherokee Road in Alexander City celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new facility Tuesday afternoon. The branch originates residential mortgages and is a division of SouthFirst Bank, which is locally operated with headquarters in Sylacauga and is observing its 70th anniversary since being founded by Avondale Mills. The bank also has branches in Talladega and Clanton, and mortgage offices in Birmingham and Alex City. Enjoying the festivities were, from left, marketing director Chris Kramer, loan officer Shonnie McNeill, loan closer Daphne Gardner, Alex City loan originator and team leader Scott Blake, Alex City loan originator Angie Richardson, SouthFirst CEO Randall Fields, vice president of mortgages Tanya Barrett, loan officer assistant Jesslyn Tubbs and loan processor Karen Mizzell.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department February 14

• Kennyatha Hollenquest, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. • Laderrial Keshun Johnson, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for burglary and theft. • Dejavios Terrion Silmon, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for robbery. • Mustafa Rashad Martin, 23, of Montevallo was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. • Domestic dispute was reported in Alexander City. • Theft of property was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.

February 13

• Lili Elizabeth Gonzales, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug para-

phernalia. • Derek Demon Russell, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and three counts of failure to appear. • Colethia Patrice Jones, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Sanjuaun Treshawn Gaines, 22, of Dadeville was arrested on two counts of bail jumping. • Domestic dispute was reported in Alexander City. • Property damage was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

February 12

• Hayden Lynn Tapley, 18, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Haley Danielle Lumpkin, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. • Darmonique Nicole

Young, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for aggravated assault. • Tamika Antoine Tuck, 39, of Kellyton was arrested on bail jumping. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department February 14

• Candy Jones of Highway 280 in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Kenneth Fortner of Monroe Street in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court. • William Terry of County Road 52 in Notasulga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation burglary third and criminal mischief.

February 12

• Richard Terrell of Delta Road in Tallassee was arrested for probation violation.

Dadeville Police Department February 12

• A Dadeville man, age 40, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

February 11

• A report was filed for

theft of property first that occurred on East Cass Street. • A Tallassee man, age 27, was arrested on three warrants for failure to appear.

February 10

• A report was filed for theft of property fourth that occurred on North Broadnax Street.

February 9

• A Dadeville man, age 25, was arrested for domestic violence second and unlawful imprisonment on Freeman Drive. • A report was filed for harassing communications that occurred on East Cusseta Street. • A report was filed for theft of property fourth that occurred on North Broadnax Street.

February 8

• A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument first that occurred on Highway 280. • A Camp Hill man, age 39, was arrested on a warrant for possession of a forged instrument first.

February 7

• A Camp Hill man, age 38, was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia on West Lafayette Street. • A two vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred on Main Street resulting in moderate property damage and no injuries. • A report was filed for theft of property fourth that occurred on North Broadnax Street. • A report was filed for theft of property fourth that occurred on North Broadnax Street. • A Dadeville woman, age 22, was arrested on a warrant for theft of property fourth. • A Alexander City man, age 33, was arrested on a warrant for possession of a forged instrument first.

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2002 but her love for helping others remains in her role as a co-founder of Pediatrics PM, an after-hours urgent-care facility on Birmingham’s Southside. She also is founder of the Tiffany Alexander Group, which provides strategic planning, public relations, marketing and special-events services. For Alexander, 27, Pediatrics PM is a dream come true because healthcare is where her heart is. In fact, she has fond childhood memories of her pediatrician and dentist. “They become a part of your family,” she said. “So being able to give back, being able to keep that legacy going, being able to impact kids’ lives (and having) them remember you when they graduate from high school or college (is wonderful).” Alexander and her co-founder worked on a grant together at UAB and came up with the idea for the clinic, which they agreed would provide afterhours pediatric care. “I knew I wanted to leave a legacy,” Alexander said. “In my mind, it was something that could live on forever. It wasn’t conventional healthcare, it was something different, something out of the box, something we could one day franchise, that could have multiple locations and reach the entire state. “Public health is more than just your body and your health. It’s community engagement; it’s socioeconomic status; it’s your transportation; it’s how you eat, what you eat. All those things go into public health and that, in turn, affects health and the overall human body.” Alexander, who was born in Alex City, and another child were adopted by her parents. When she was 10, her mother passed away. Then her father remarried, giving her another brother. “We have a beautiful blended family,” she said. “I definitely love to tell people that in our family we don’t use the word +

‘step.’” Alexander moved to Birmingham to study healthcare management at UAB. “I got a student assistant job at UAB that actually wasn’t in direct patient care at all; it was actually in administration,” she said. “That’s when I was like, ‘Oh, I can (have an) impact (on) healthcare without having direct patient contact,’ and that’s when I decided to go into healthcare management.” While at UAB, Alexander was also in the military reserve. “I come from a military family, third generation,” she said. “I (was a reservist) through college and thought I wanted a career in the military. But other opportunities presented themselves obviously at UAB, so I ended up not (pursuing) a career in military like most of my family members.” Alexander was an administrator at UAB for five years and decided to stay in Birmingham after falling in love with the city. Working at UAB was a learning experience that prepared her for business, she said. “My career started off in the clinic, being at the dean’s office and working with direct healthcare,” Alexander said. “Then (I went) into research, trying to make those worlds mesh, getting people to work together, getting different sides of people … definitely prepared me for the world outside of UAB.” In addition to working at Pediatrics PM, Alexander also runs the Tiffany Alexander Group, which allows her to create and inspire. “I never thought I would be a businesswoman. I never saw myself that way,” she said. “Growing up, I always saw myself as a nurse; I always saw myself in scrubs, but … starting at UAB in the dean’s office and seeing that administrative side definitely cultivated my skills in the business world.”

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were called to the scene and discovered Pope deceased in his vehicle, a car was stopped for reckless driving by Dadeville Police Department officers, Foshee’s testimony confirmed. The driver of that car was identified as Harrison and bullet holes, a 9 mm handgun and five 9 mm shell casings were found in Harrison’s Ford Fusion, according to testimony from Foshee. Other facts that came out in preliminary hearing included: ͌ Foshee testified he performed a gunshot residue test on the hand of Harrison and it was positive, indicating that he had been exposed to gunpowder. ͌ Machen said an autopsy report listed a gunshot to the head as the cause of death and the means of death was listed as homicide. ͌ Machen testified no gun or shell casings were found inside Pope’s vehicle. ͌ The ballistics reports have not been returned from the crime lab, to verify if the weapon and projectiles match the gun found in Harrison’s vehicle. ͌ Video from Walmart and from Satterfield Machine Shop and Outdoor Living was also gathered and was said to depict the vehicles of the suspect and victim. ͌ Harrison’s defense team asked why the women who allegedly helped in the plot had not been charged and if they had been given immunity or offered any type of deal. Machen said to his knowledge he didn’t know why they hadn’t been charged and had not been given immunity. The case is due before Martin again March 6. Teddy Hughes, 56, of Alexander was due in court as well to answer to charges

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of five counts of trafficking hydrocodone/ opium, two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of gambling records and promoting gambling following an investigation at a Cherokee Road business. Hughes has retained attorney Daniel Brown, who filed a waiver of formal arraignment and pleas of not guilty. He is due back in court March 5. According to court records, Hughes has no criminal record in Alabama and Hughes is free on $185,000 bond. Martin set a hearing date of March 4 for O’Hennessey Wright who, is accused of the murder of Labrandon Herron and the attempted murder of Delon Herron in an early morning Oct. 30, 2016, incident. Wright also has several other charges in both the Dadeville and Alexander City courts with multiple attorneys. Martin set a March 4 hearing for all cases and attorneys. The case was waiting on a mental evaluation. Martin held arraignments and appointed counsel for many other defendants Friday morning. Twenty-one defendants were appointed counsel stating they could not afford to hire an attorney. Martin told them to file paperwork for the court to review, including income statements. All of the defendants filed waiver of formal arraignment and pleas of not guilty. Everyone on bond who appeared before Martin on Friday is due in court March 5 while those in custody are due March 6 for a calendar plea date where many defendants will answer whether or not to accept a plea deal from the state. Martin also issued writs of arrests for 14 defendants who did not show up for their court date.

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hen House Speaker Nancy Pelosi learned that President Trump would declare a national emergency to shift around money to finance his border wall, her denunciation was predictable. But her way of expressing outrage was not. The issue she used to make her point was important on many levels. Observing the “unease” even among many Republicans over Trump’s abuse of his power, she noted that “if the president can declare an emergency on something that he has created as an emergency – an illusion that he wants to convey – just think of what a president with different values can present to the American people.” And then she recalled the slaughter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14, 2018, when 14 students and three staff members were gunned down. “You want to talk about a national emergency?” Pelosi asked. “Let’s talk about today, the one-year anniversary of another manifestation of the epidemic of gun violence in America. That’s a national emergency. Why don’t you declare that emergency, Mr. President? I wish you would.” Our nation’s deadly permissiveness toward firearms was very much on Pelosi’s mind because the House Judiciary Committee had voted 21-to-14 the night before to send a bill requiring background checks for all gun sales and most gun transactions to the House floor. It was the first serious vote on a gun-reform measure since 2013, when the Senate fell six votes short of the 60 needed to advance a background-checks bill proposed by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Pat Toomey, R-Pa. It was also the most significant gun-sanity measure to move though the

E.J. DIONNE Columnist House Judiciary Committee since 1993. Yet as important as this step was, it received scant media notice. The drowning out of news that mattered tells us a great deal about our political moment. It also underscores the challenge confronting those speaking for the vast majority of Americans who want action in the face of what Pelosi was right to call a national emergency on gun violence. In counting the many costs of the Trump era, we focus too rarely on the president’s success in pushing divisive trivialities and self-interested contrivances to the center of national concern. He manufactures crises, and then uses his manufactured crises to create new ones. There is no crisis at our nation’s border. To the extent that there are border problems, his wall would do little or nothing to set things right. And Congress’ decision not to finance Trump’s monstrous waste of money in no way justifies his seizing of national emergency powers. His vast overreach really (BEG ITAL) does(END ITAL) create a crisis, which dominates the news and shoves aside all other concerns. But it is all part of the Triviality Feedback Loop that is the Trump presidency. In the meantime, problems that should engage our energy are forced to the back of the queue of public attention. The normal constitutional approaches to governing -- bills passed through committees, compromises reached in conferences involving both parties and both

houses of Congress -- are no longer respected. And no matter how much journalists investigate and expose Trump’s misconduct (we should be grateful for this), his I’m-The-OnlyOne-Who-Matters approach to politics fits well with the needs of modern media, both social and traditional. Clicks and page views and ratings encourage everyone to dwell on individuals more than on issues. This aggravates a profound pre-existing cynicism about the possibilities of political action. And defeatism is especially damaging when it comes to guns. For decades, as one massacre cascaded into another, the gun lobby beat back even the most modest efforts to control access to firearms. The sense of doom about any progress is so deep that it obscures overwhelming evidence that the politics of guns has changed. Even the most moderate Democrats made opposition to the gun lobby a key component of their campaigns in 2018 -- and in district after district, they prevailed. These victories led directly to last week’s Judiciary Committee vote. Organizing worked. Elections mattered. Public sentiment prevailed. Democracy made a difference. This is why what happened in the House last week on guns deserved far more coverage than it got, and why Pelosi was right to use Trump’s phony emergency to highlight a real one. The only cure for political cynicism is to show that the steady and painstaking work of grassroots action can bear fruit. And the only alternative to a politics of spectacle is for elective officials and the media to lift up problems that actually need solving. E.J. Dionne is on Twitter: @EJDionne.

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Dear citizens of Tallapoosa County and Alexander City Dear Editor, If any of your New Year’s resolutions involve reaching out, understanding others or walking a mile in someone else’s shoes, I have an inspiring project for you. The Alexander City Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, Fire and Rescue Department and the Animal Control Division offer a course starting March 5 for you to be allowed the opportunity to become familiar with the inner workings of these important first responder departments. We participated as a team from Wayside Animal Hospital in this fascinating class last year. The course lasts 10-12 weeks, two hours a week with a couple optional weekend events. Well worth the time commitment! Our course from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday nights, meeting at City Hall, the police department or Fire Station 2 which included presentations

from Animal Control, the SWAT team and the sheriff’s department. Events included officer ride alongs which put you in the car with an on call officer, fire extinguishing, rappelling from a 4-story tower, jaws of life use, actual time at their firing range, 911 dispatching sit in, as well as being able to drive a police vehicle through a training course and many other informative sessions on the work of the various law enforcement groups within the county. We were awarded patches from the police and fire departments, a certificate of participation at the end of the session and we were all given a nice golf shirt to boot! My most memorable participation of the year and probably the most out of the box thing I have ever tried. If I weren’t so completely obsessed with my current job as a veterinarian, I would have to consider a career change. This should somehow be an optional class in high school! Give it a whirl! Call Captain

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Feb. 15-16, 2018 Today’s Events

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.

Today’s Birthdays

Amy Crawford, Kara Forbus, John Ed Cox, Demetrius Cox, Gauge Daniel and Addie Walker are celebrating birthdays today.

Today’s Anniversaries

Beth and Bruce Holley and Michelle and Chris Collum celebrate their anniversaries today.

Sunday’s Events

ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake 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

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Harold Patterson, Leah Channell, Jerry Hardy, David Willis, Scott Richardson, Willie Bell White and Thiedford Anthony celebrate their birthdays Sunday.

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The Lake Martin Young Professionals presented Lake Martin Resource Association a check for $2,610 from funds raised at the 4th Annual Polar Plunge last month at Kowaliga Restaurant. This donation will be used by LMRA toward its lighted buoy project, as they hope to replace at least 200 hazard buoys on Lake Martin with lighted ones for additional nighttime safety.

Today - Feb. 28

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/citizen-academy.

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 256-2340347.

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.

Feb. 18-20

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Bread of Life ACOP is holding a Black History Program nightly Feb. 18-20 at 7 p.m. Speakers will be: Monday night Pastor Jason Whetstone, Tuesday night Pastor William Russell and Wednesday night Pastor James Blackmon. For more information contact prophetess Alisa Norris at 256-329-8674 or 256496-0189. The church is located on Highway 280 in Kellyton.

Monday, Feb. 18

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

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.

Sunday, Feb. 24

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting Family and Friends Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Guest minister will be Rev. Emerson Ware. Rev. Michael Strong is pastor of Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church. BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Friendship Baptist Church is hosting a celebration of Black History, “Stay in the Race..Finish the Course,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. The guest speaker Dr. Randy B. Kelley of Goodsell United Methodist Church in Lanett. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Baptist Church.

Monday, Feb. 25

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Thomas Ward Jr. will present “To Treat and To Train Tuskegee’s John

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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, 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. 26

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.

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Thursday, Feb. 28

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Bread of Life ACOP is holding a Black History Program at 7 p.m. Thursday Feb. 28. The speakers is apostle Billie Crawford of Holy Faith Temple in Childersburg. For more information contact prophetess Alisa Norris at 256-329-8674 or 256496-0189. The church is located on Highway 280 in Kellyton.

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.

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St. John A.M.E. Off Hwy. 280 on Hwy. 9 Socopatoy, (256) 215-3532 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Cedar Street Church of God 703 E. Boulevard, Alex City Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-7741 River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593 INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 210 South Road, Alex City 256-234-2089 West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130 BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716 Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865 Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

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Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

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

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

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

First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748 New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd. New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390 New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

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

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882 Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989 Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873 Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171 Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community

Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327

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Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339

Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263

First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

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

First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232

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

Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

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

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

Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd.,

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Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

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

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

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

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

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Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241

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

METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207

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

PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411

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

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524

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

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081

HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904

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CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 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

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G. Daniel Brown ATTORNEY AT LAW 926 Cherokee Road Alexander City, AL

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SOCIAL SECURITY FAYE EDMONDSON Attorney at Law

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CONCRETE PROS, LLC Concrete / Foundations 2654 Campground Road Alexander City, AL

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INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City

Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590

God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211

METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284

YOUR FAMILY CARE CENTER

Medicine, Office Surgery, Pediatric and Industrial JAMES P. TEMPLE, M.D. 859 Airport Drive TIMOTHY J. CORBIN, M.D. Alexander City, AL VINCENT LAW, M.D.

UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573

Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

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

New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834

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

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

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg

Mt. Godfrey New Site

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

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

Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681

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

Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119

Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater

New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467

The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

JONES R H O D E S /K E Y CONTRACTORS, LLC CONSTRUCTION

2202 Campbell Road • Alexander City, AL

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

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

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

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

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

TEMPLE MEDICAL CLINIC, P.C.

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

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

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

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

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

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

NMLS #65084

8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday By Appointment (except emergencies) Phone: (256) 234-4295 After Hours: (256) 329-7100

Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661

New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

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

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

Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047

New Hope Baptist 1133 New Hope Church Rd. 256-329-5218

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

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

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

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

306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill

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

1995 Cherokee Road • Alexander City, AL 256.392.5220

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

Dadeville, 256-234-7541 Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

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

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

Angie Richardson

Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County

Matte Blackham 256-307-9652 www.OwnLakeMartin.com

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Lake & River Phone (256) 277-4219 Fax (205) 669-4217 The Alexander City Outlook

Reaching more than 22,000 households in Tallapoosa and Elmore counties The Dadeville Record

PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Know your priorities; keep them in mind when making plans. Someone attempts to lure you to join him or her. You could be amazed at this personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tactics. Your instincts guide you in dealing with a diÉ&#x2030;cult elder. Tonight: If need be, adjust your plans. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Speak your mind, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exaggerate the situation. A friend appears with a special idea. You might want to readjust your plans. News could be misinterpreted. Try to resist a knee-jerk reaction. Tonight: At a favorite spot. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If a situation hits you the wrong way, your more possessive side could take over. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not careful in your Ă&#x201E;nancial dealings, push comes to shove. Know what you want and expect. Support yourself in receiving just that. Tonight: Treat an older friend or relative to a fun night. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Emotions surface. Communications seem active and perhaps overwhelming in some sense. Trust news that seems too good to be true; it is true. You might be very excited by what you hear. A loved one could be diÉ&#x2030;cult. Tonight: Just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be alone. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might be feeling as though you want some downtime. You also might appreciate some time with a loved one in a quiet setting. Whatever you choose, you will sense peace. An issue in your day-to-day life could become diÉ&#x2030;cult at the last minute. Tonight: If need be, adjust plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Zero in on what you want. Join friends who might be out watching a game or going to the movies. You will relax. As a result, interactions with a loved one could become much easier. Ignore a tantrum. Tonight: You can be found where the action is. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

No matter what you do, tension seems to mount. You might feel as though a close loved one is prone to tantrums that cause trouble whenever youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not at the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beck and call. You could be disappointed with a roommate or a domestic matter. Tonight: A must appearance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling irritated, look at the big picture. A situation that you might not be comfortable with could evolve, and you share those feelings. Be creative in looking for a mutually acceptable alternative. Tonight: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about plans that change. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Despite how playful you can be, you express an innate caution at getting too involved in plans that could cost you. You may think that you know the price; however, you could experience a surprise. Confusion surrounds your home. Tonight: Keep your budget. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Others dominate, and you might as well go along with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening. If you decide to go your own way, then a problem, argument or power struggle could ensue. Knowing that consequences could follow, you must decide how badly you want to do your own thing. Tonight: Speak your mind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A project that you want to or must complete might be on the back burner. Others try to persuade you to join them. Be direct; let them know that you will as soon as you can. Late in the day, fatigue and frustration might become issues. Tonight: Honor your limits. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your creativity emerges when dealing with others. If someone you care about has a hassle, you could be in there clearing out the situation. Be around a friend who has a childlike quality. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stiÉ&#x2C6; to ruin a good time. Tonight: Ever playful.

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We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals. Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com

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The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shifts for Direct Care Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334)252-0025 Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELDÂŽ By Jim Davis

BIG NATEÂŽ By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOPÂŽ By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLSÂŽ By Bill Schorr

ARLO & JANISÂŽ By Jimmy Johnson

LOLAÂŽ By Todd Clark

FRANK AND EARNESTÂŽ By Bob Thaves

Jobs Wanted Looking for Janitorial work Part-time. Have References. Call Mike 256-786-9049

Auctions & Sales Estate Sales Estate Sale 2138 Luke Paschal Road Eclectic. Follow the signs. February 14th, 15th & 16th 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Freezer, dining room, leather recliner, 2 4-wheelers, Craftsman shop tools, zero-turn mower, vintage toys, cattle fencing, household items.

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1996 BMW Z3 5 speed, black over green droptop 55K miles Asking $4,700 Call: 256-409-9298

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2008 Volvo XC90 128K Miles. Sunroof, heated leather seats, Navigation System. $5000 Non-negotiable. (404) 358-1711

Boats & Watercraft 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK ÂżQGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423 Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

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Automobiles

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Manufactured Homes For Rent

2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018

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Southern Patient Care Home Medical Equipment Mike Bradberry 839 Airport Drive Alex City 256-215-8654 bradmed2003@yahoo.com

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1995 Harley Davison Softail Custom Lots of extras 16,800 actual miles. 6200.00 dollars. Bike is in great shape. (256)596-2394

Recreational Vehicles

Available Now!! AVAILABLE NOW!!! 3BR-starting at $478 2BR-starting at $419 1BR-starting at $374 Kitchen furnished w/appliances, sewer/water/garbage services provided. Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater. 2IÂżFH KRXUV SP SP &DOO

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Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 8:00am-5:00pm 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0410

Medical Equipment

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Tree Service

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Like-New Tempur-Pedic Queen Mattress w/Adjustable Base (Head & feet) Remote controlled. $2000 256-307-5401

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Dancing the Day away

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Fourth-graders at Stephens Elementary School in Alexander City enjoy a Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance Friday. Principal Mary Holloway said it was the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first school dance and was held as a fundraiser. After some dance instruction from teachers, the kids were turned loose on the dance floor to have some fun.

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highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on March 14, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: The following described real estate, lying in the County of Tallapoosa, State of Alabama to wit: Commencing at a concrete marker on the West right of way line of Alabama Highway No. 63, said concrete marker being 3 & 6WDWLRQ WKHQFH North 2 degrees 26 minutes West along the West right of way line a distance of 143.4 feet to point of beginning of tract of land herein described; thence North 83 degrees 40 minutes West a distance of 210 feet to a point; thence North 0 degrees 10 minutes East a distance of 150 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 19 minutes East a distance of 208 feet to a point on the West right of way line of Highway; thence South 0 degrees 56 minutes East along said right of way line, a distance of 150 feet to point of beginning. Above described land lying in the Southeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Township 24 North, Range 21 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and contains 0.73 acres more or OHVV 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV for informational purposes: 11411 N Hwy 63, Goodwater, $/ 7+,6 3523(5TY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under FHUWDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3URgrams 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. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH WLPH DQG place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day

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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 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

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY LEE PHILLIPS PROBATE COURT CASE NO: 2019-0024 Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 28th day of January, 2019 by 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. Dawn J. Phillips, Personal Representative for the Estate of Timothy Lee Phillips Barnes & Radney, P.C., Attorney for Personal Representative Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2019 EST/PHILLIPS, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GENEVA M. WILLIAMSON, DECEASED Case No.: 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0040 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that on the 5th day of May, 2016, Letters of Administration were granted by the Honorable Leon Archer to Ronnie C. Williamson as Administrator of the Estate of Geneva M. Williamson, who was deceased on the 25th day of February, 2016 . 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. /s/Ronnie C. Williamson, Ronnie C. Williamson, Administrator

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Public Notices 27th day of September, 2018, Letters Testamentary were granted by the Honorable Bonita Caldwell to Michael H. Black as Executor of the Estate of Doris Rose Black, who was deceased on the 11th day of February, 2018 . 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. /s/Michael H. Black, Michael H. Black, Executor Charles E. Hall, Jr. Attorney at Law P. O. Box 7 Dadeville, AL 36853 Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2019 EST/BLACK, D. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA ORANGE REO II, LLC, Plaintiff v. PHYLISS D. SMITH and OCCUPANT, Defendants, whose whereabouts is unknown, is hereby Ordered to Answer the Complaint for Ejectment which has been ÂżOHG E\ 25$1*( 5(2 II, LLC seeking ejectment from the property commonly known as 28 Jacob Court, Tallassee, Alabama, currently pending in the Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama Case No. 62- CV-2018900086. The Defendant is required to answer with the Clerk of Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County on or before thirty (30) days following the ÂżQDO SXEOLFDWLRQ RI WKLV QRWLFH or otherwise, a judgment by default may be taken against the Defendant. This Notice is published pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama by the Honorable Ray D. Martin, Circuit Court Judge, dated January 17, 2019. ROBERT J. SOLOMON, For The Firm of SOLOMON BAGGETT, LLC, 3763 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30097, Telephone: (678) 243-2515,Attorneys for Plaintiff

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Erica L. Sears and Jason R. Sears, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?), (solely as nominee for Lender, New South Federal Savings Bank, and Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successors and assigns), dated the 30th day of July, 2009, which Mortgage ZDV UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Document Number 250274; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (solely as nominee for Lender, New South Federal Savings Bank, and Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated December 11, 2018 and recorded in said 3UREDWH 2IÂżFH LQ 'RFXPHQW Number 329229. The undersigned, Alabama Housing Finance Authority, as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in the City of Tallassee, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on April 11, 2019 the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, &

Public Notices to-wit: Lots Numbersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 & 9 of J.H. Ashurst Subdivision situated in Section 17, T18N, R22E, St. Stephens Meridian, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, as the same is recorded in Plat Book 1 at Page 23 in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. 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. This sale is made for the purpose of realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee. ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, ASSIGNEE SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C., Bowdy J. Brown, Esq., 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Our File No.: 49696-2804, ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2019 FC/SEARS, E.

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Burkhalter Burkhalter, who lives in Ashland and is a geometry and algebra teacher at Randolph County High School in Wedowee, was charged with two counts of second-degree rape, one count of sodomy, two counts of electronic solicitation of a child, two counts of violation of the school employee sex act with a student less than 19 years of age and one count of enticing a child. Those charges stem from an investigation started Feb. 6 at Randolph County High School. “We were notified of an allegation involving Mr. Burkhalter on Feb. 6,” Randolph County schools superintendent John Jacobs said. “He was placed on administrative leave immediately and law enforcement was called.” The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department said Burkhalter is being held on a $1.5 million cash bond. If he makes bond, Burkhalter must surrender his passport and cannot have contact with minor children. Burkhalter’s bond was originally set at $1 million but was raised in an initial court appearance before District Court Judge Amy Newsome. According to court records, Burkhalter said he had an attorney. The Wedowee Police Department responded to Randolph County High School after an allegation was made Burkhalter was having sexual relationship with a 15-year old female student. Court records state Burkhalter had sexual intercourse with a female less than 16 years old but older

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continued from Page 1 than 12 years old twice — once in December and again in January. The same filing states Burkhalter engaged in second-degree sodomy or deviant sexual intercourse with the victim in December. December and January were the same dates for the electronic solicitation of a child counts and school employee sex act violations. The enticing a child count stems from the January incident. The Code of Alabama describes it as inviting a child to enter a vehicle for the purpose of proposing an act of sexual intercourse. All but the enticing charge are Class B Felonies. The enticing charge is a Class C Felony. Class B Felonies carry a two- to 10-year prison sentence and Class C Felonies carry a one- to 10-year prison sentence. According to the Alabama State Department of Education website, Burkhalter was issued an emergency teaching certificate for mathematics Sept. 11, 2018. Wednesday afternoon, the site stated “alleged misconduct has been reported to the department; at this time the department has not proposed any negative action against the individual’s certification or licensure; this status will be updated as soon as possible.” Burkhalter emceed several events around Alexander City and was formerly a co-host on The Front Porch, which airs in Alexander City on Lake Broadcasting Inc.’s WAXC-TV 3 and WKGA-FM 97.5. He had not worked there for eight months, according to Lake Broadcasting president John Kennedy.

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“Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle, “But just remember darling all the while, “You belong to me.” Hosey, 51, who lives in Dadeville, said she was smitten by Cline and other country music stars of that era when she was just 5 years old. “Mama had this huge old record player and I would stack up the records of Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves and Hank Williams, Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash,” Hosey said. “I would stack it full all day long. I would sing to empty chairs and dream there was a huge crowd there as I was singing.” Cline was her favorite back then and she wanted to see her in person. “I told my daddy I wanted to go see her in a concert,” Hosey recalled. “But he said, ‘Baby, she has died,’ and I cried. I was 7 or 8 years old. I didn’t know. Her music was so full of passion and I didn’t realize she was dead. When daddy told me the story, I cried because I really wanted to see her.” Like her idol, Hosey never had any formal music training. “I’ve never had any lessons,” she said. “God gave me the ability I have. He truly did and I give Him the praise and glory. It don’t have anything to do with me. It’s just that I love it, it’s my passion, and I’ve done it since I can remember.” A song Hosey wrote titled “God, the Guitar and Me” pretty much sums up her life. Hosey said she was 10 when she first sang before a small audience with Country Boy Eddie and his band at a show in Pell City. For the show, she sang Dolly Parton’s hit song “Me and

Little Andy.” “I had the fire and the soul to sing, I always wanted to,” Hosey said. “But singing in front of a crowd, it was like, ‘Yep, I love it,’ and I’ve loved it all my life.” The lyrics of “Me and Little Andy” describe a girl from a poor family. The mother has abandoned them and the father has become a hopeless drunk. Hosey said her father was an alcoholic back then and after he heard her singing that song he sobered up. “My daddy got saved because of a line in that song,” she said. “It kept ringing in his head, ‘My daddy is drunk again in town.’” Hosey said at 18 she sang “God Bless America” before 22,000 people during a break in an Atlanta Braves game. Most recently, she performed her Cline routine at Millbrook Theatre before about 200 people, she said. Hosey said she puts her heart and soul in every one of her performances whether it’s before 22,000 people or a room full of empty chairs at her old home. Songs can have an amazing effect on people and actually change lives, she said. One such incident occurred after she performed at Copper’s Grill in Dadeville. “I just love to share,” she said. “I love to share my songs because I love to write songs that tell a story. I love to sing songs that tell a story. It’s just what God gave me to do. I believe that God gave me that ability for a reason and a purpose. “I sang Patsy Cline songs down at Copper’s Grill. There was a gentleman there and he was very sick. He was elderly. And I went around and I sang to

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Tina Marie Hosey of Dadeville poses for a photograph. Hosey has been a longtime fanatic about Patsy Cline.

him specifically. His daughter saw me a few months later and she started crying. I asked her what’s wrong and she said, ‘Do you remember singing to my daddy at Copper’s Grill?’ and I said yes. She said, ‘He’s passed away but you were all he talked about, singing to him, how special you made him feel.’” Hosey has pretty much given up on any dreams of performing at the Grand Ole Opry but that doesn’t bother her. “I did a lot of praying about it,” she said. “I spent a lot of time in Nashville and I met some important people. I realized in the past five or six years God didn’t want me to be a superstar. He has a purpose for me here.”

Moratorium is also the president of the Main Street board, said it’s possible the moratorium will result in a rezoning of the historic district. “We are very supportive of it,” Jeffcoat said of the

continued from Page 1 resolution. “We want to take some time to do some studies on what kind of businesses we want downtown, especially in the historic district. There are certain standards we want to maintain as far as the facades and the type of businesses there. This will give everybody time to do things in the correct way.” The resolution says the present zoning ordinance makes no distinction between the historic district, which is zoned B-3, and any other area outside the historic district which is also

zoned B-3. The resolution concludes: “To further protect the commercial/ retail mix of the historic district, the council finds that businesses such as vape/tobacco shops, payday loans businesses, advance car title loan businesses, check cashing or cash-andgo businesses, liquor/ beer package stores, pawn shops, tattoo parlors and arcades may be detrimental to the continued development of retail/commercial businesses in the historic district.” Existing businesses

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are grandfathered in but the resolution “will stop things right where they are,” Nabors said. The historic district was created in 2011 and an entertainment district followed in 2015, helping downtown undergo a renaissance as it transitions into a center of entertainment, arts and eateries. The city is moving its operations out of its longtime downtown home to the former Russell Sales Office near U.S. Highway 280 and the old courthouse, where council meetings are held, will be torn down. The resolution might be the first step toward a rezoning of the historic district, Radney said. “I could see a zoning ordinance that has the historic district in mind,” Radney said. “I can’t imagine Main Street would not be willing to look at the rezoning of the district. It would have been appropriate to have reviewed the unique features of the historic district when it was created in 2011. I think it’s probably a good idea for the city to review the zoning as it stands and see if it needs to be amended. They can’t legislate existing businesses out.” The resolution says the moratorium can be extended by the council if deemed necessary. The pre-meeting begins Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the courthouse downtown.

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‘COMING BACK TUESDAY’ Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook

Central Coosa advances to Elite 8 with convincing win

Central Coosa’s defense surrounds Houston County’s Brakevion Saffold (24) during the Class 2A Southeast Regional semifinal on Friday.

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

In a matter of just three minutes and 17 seconds, Central Coosa’s boys basketball turned a two-point edge over Houston County into a huge 24-point advantage during Friday night’s Class 2A Southeast Regional semifinal. The Cougars rode that momentum to an 85-64 victory to advance to the regional final Tuesday. After the Lions’ Tyree Register hit a pair of free throws to cut his team’s deficit to just two points, something ignited inside the Cougars. They started hitting basically every shot, but more importantly, they massively amped it up on defense. After scoring 12 straight points, Omar Gaddis made Coosa’s fans erupt with a steal followed by a fastbreak layup. Not only did it electrify the crowd, it also surged the Coosa

defense. On five straight Houston County possessions, the Cougars grabbed steals and turned all five into points, including a 3-pointer in transition from Noel Jones. “Mostly we were just watching their eyes and watching the ball,” Jones said. “We were basically just doing what coach (Jeremy) Freeman said. We were trying to keep the momentum up and keep pushing, and we were motivating each other well.” With 1:05 left in the second quarter and holding a 24-point lead, Freeman took a timeout and very clearly told his team to take a breath. Although the Cougars had a massive lead and all the momentum on their side, Freeman wasn’t about to let it slip away. “I always stress defense, and I tell them all the time that it makes everything easier for us when we can do things defensively,” Freeman said. “I get excited when we stop people because I know

we can score. That was evident tonight.” Coosa racked up a total of 17 steals, led by Jones’ six, Gaddis’ four and Jovon Richardson’s three. But in addition to that, the Cougars scored their highest point total of the season and both Jones and Gaddis poured in 26 points. Richardson added 16 points, and Josh McGhee contributed eight. Coosa shot an unbelievable 55.8 percent from the field and 36.8 from the field. “We really shot the ball well,” Freeman said. “It’s been awhile since we’ve all been on, and I told them when we’re all on, we’re dangerous. I’m so proud of them. I’m ecstatic about this for the school, and we’re coming back Tuesday.” Up until midway through the second quarter, though, Coosa’s destination did not seem guaranteed. Houston County See COOSA • Page 12

5 Wildcats move on to state finals

Young Wildcat squad to rely on returning starters

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Despite having only two sectional champions a week ago, Benjamin Russell’s wrestling team is exceeding expectations and is looking to bring home a slew of gold medals. The Wildcats advanced five to their individual finals at the AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling Championships, which take place at 11 a.m. today at Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Benjamin Russell is also solidly in first place, leading both Wetumpka and McAdory. After Friday’s competition, the Wildcats had 128 points to Wetumpka’s 117.5 and McAdory’s 103. Still left standing for the Wildcats are Robert Graham (132 pounds), Saxon Coker (152), Ryan Spradley (160), Hezekiah Hunter (170) and Pokey Norris (285). At 132, Graham will take on McAdory’s Steven Bell, who remains undefeated on the season. Bell edged Graham last week at the 6A South Super Section, but BRHS coach Michael Ransaw said earlier this week Graham continues to give Bell a run for his money. Graham has had three back-to-back decisions to start the championship tournament, including 9-8 wins in his last two matches. Coker, who was one of just two sectional champs for the Wildcats, will face Oxford’s Reed Hill. The two have met twice this season with Hill taking both bouts, but the last time the two met, Hill won just 2-0. Coker had two consecutive pins to begin his tournament run then had an 8-0 major to advance to the title bout. At 160, Spradley is looking to finish out his senior season on a high note. He will face Pinson Valley’s Tracy Reed, who upset Pell City’s Jackson See WRESTLING • Page 12

What worries Benjamin Russell softball coach Jessica Johnson isn’t necessarily her team’s age, which is fairly young. But what’s more of a concern is the Wildcats’ inexperience. They have just four true returning starters, but likely for BRHS, the four coming back are a solid nucleus to build around. The Wildcats return both of their top pitchers in senior Asia McWaters and freshman Taylor Harris, who combined to throw every inning last season. They had a combined ERA of 3.29 and 179 strikeouts — 114 from McWaters. Not only that, but the pair also were two of the best hitters. Harris finished See SOFTBALL • Page 12

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Benjamin Russell’s Brett Pitts will once again take up the shortstop position for a defense which is hoping to see a lot of improvement this season.

BRHS looking to get back on right track By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

There’s no other way to put it: Benjamin Russell’s 2018 baseball spring was a disappointment. The Wildcats finished below .500 for just the second time in coach Richy Brooks’ career, they finished with 89 errors and they just couldn’t seem to collect the clutch hits when they needed them most. But this season, BRHS has put in a lot of work in the offseason, especially defensively, and it’s looking to turn the tide. Having graduated only one senior, the Wildcats no longer have the luxury of excusing their losses with youth or inexperience, and they’re hoping to use that slew

of returning starters to their advantage. “I think our ultimate goal is No. 1 to make the playoffs, which is something we didn’t do last year,” Brooks said. “No. 2, we’d like to win more than we lose. I think we’re very capable of that, and I think we’d underachieve if we didn’t do that. “But more important than anything, I want this team to understand what competing is. When we get through the year, I’d like to look back and say this team understood what it was to go compete. I think the winning and losing takes care of itself by how you do that.” With just two days until the start of the season, Benjamin Russell has extreme confidence in two major areas: pitching

and outfield. Brooks said he’s been working between 10 and 11 pitchers who could see time this season, and he’s also comfortable putting eight different Wildcats in the outfield. Ty Brown, Nick McGhee, Ryan Willis, Huell Lumpkin, Brock Elliott, Elijah Spivey, John Hayden Johnson and Denzel Greene have all been working outfield positions. “There are eight people that I have no fear of putting in the outfield,” Brooks said. “That I feel good about.” Elliott, Willis, McGhee and Brown all spent time starting in the outfield a year ago. On the mound, Elliott and Lumpkin return with the most experience last season, having thrown 38 1/3 and 37 2/3 See BASEBALL • Page 12

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Benjamin Russell’s Asia McWaters is expected to be a leader both on and off the field for the Wildcats this season.

It’s time to dive into the spring sports season

he winter sports season is officially nearing its end, and it’s coming to an exciting

finish. Benjamin Russell is still hunting down a state title and was sitting in first place midway through the second day of the AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling Championships on Friday afternoon. The Wildcats have five still in the running for an individual state title — Robert Graham (132 pounds), Saxon Coker (152), Ryan Spradley (160), Hezekiah Hunter (170) and Pokey Norris (285). BRHS is sitting in first ahead of

LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor Wetumpka, which has only four in the championship matches, but it’s still anyone’s game. Meanwhile, at the time of writing this column, I was just about to hit the road for Garrett Coliseum for Central Coosa to take on Houston County in the boys basketball Sweet 16. While of

course by the time you’re reading this, the Cougars could be out, there’s also a very good chance they’re not. Coosa should have as good a shot as any to win the Class 2A state championship this season. But even though a thrilling winter season is rapidly coming to a close, there’s still a lot more sports excitement on the horizon. In just two days, local baseball and softball teams are kicking off their seasons (they couldn’t even give me a week off here, of course), and there are some high expectations around. Throughout the week, you’ve

been reading season previews for all the spring sports, and earlier this week, the Benjamin Russell soccer teams also kicked off their season. The boys team got off to a great start with an 8-1 victory over Central Phenix City, and coach Austin Teel has said the Wildcats are taking things one game at a time but he’s hoping they’ll peak at the right time and make a run in the postseason. I’m also excited to see what the BRHS baseball team can do. After a disappointing season last year, I know Wildcat coach Richy Brooks See ARBOGAST • Page 12

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Central Coosa’s Omar Gaddis, left, drives down the court against Houston County’s Zydairen Brown during the Class 2A Southeast Regional semifinal on Friday.

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rebounded the ball extremely well, and the Cougars got into some early foul trouble. Just a few minutes into the opening quarter, Coosa starter Quin Brooks had to take a seat on the bench as he already had two fouls to his name. Although Casson Robbins didn’t contribute a ton to the stat sheet — he did finish with two steals, five rebounds and a block — he played his role extremely well. “I tell them all the time, and they don’t really believe me, but I say, ‘You never know whose night it’s going to be,’” Freeman said. “He came in tonight and did an outstanding job defensively. He’s a great in-bound person, so that frees up (Richardson, Gaddis and Jones) because normally one of those have to take the ball out so that gives us even more freedom with the ball.” One thing the Cougars will go back to the drawing board on prior to Tuesday’s game is their work on the boards. Although the Lions had a clear height advantage and used that as an asset by outrebounding Coosa, 39-27, Freeman felt his team could’ve been more aggressive on the boards. “Rebounding has been a problem all year,” he said. “We’re small but I think the emphasis is that we don’t put a body on people like we need to. But with our defensive pressure, it negated some of that, and with the way we were shooting the ball, it just didn’t come into play. But we’re going to work on some things.” Central Coosa will face Daleville at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday back at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. The winner will advance to the Final Four in Birmingham. “We’re just glad to have this week and want to keep doing it,” Jones said. “This is a really good feeling. We love, and we just want to keep it going and make it to Birmingham.” Freeman said, “We’re going to enjoy tonight, but we know we gotta finish up some business Tuesday.”

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has a bitter taste in his mouth. It’s also his 30th year coaching high school baseball — he’s been with Benjamin Russell for 27 of those years — and it’d be nice to see his team help have this one be one to remember. Dadeville’s baseball team also seems to have extremely high expectations. Although the Tigers are under the direction of new head coach Curtis Martin, he oozes confidence in his squad and said he really thinks Dadeville has the talent to win a state championship this season. On the softball side, it’s always exciting to see Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend battle it out on the diamond. With the graduation of the Rebels’ Ayriana Stoneback last year and the Generals’ Kynsley Blasingame in 2017, the playing fields should be leveled for these two squads and it’ll be interesting to see how this story line plays out. I’m also intrigued to see what BRHS does on the softball field. The Wildcats are extremely young but they also have a strong returning foursome who should help them make a lot of noise. Anyone will tell you, spring is one of the busiest seasons in Alabama for a sportswriter, as there seems to be a game every night and day. But with the talent we’ve got in the area, staying busy is made a little easier. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

SPORTS CALENDAR 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 BRHS vs. Demopolis, 9:30 a.m. High school girls soccer Southern Shootout at Foley BRHS vs. Spanish Fort, 8 a.m. BRHS vs. Baldwin County, 11 a.m. College baseball West (Carrollton) Georgia Tech at Central Alabama (2), noon College softball CACC in Sun Chief Classic at Gulf Shores, College golf Central Alabama at Coastal Alabama Invitational in Fairhope Sunday, Feb. 17 College golf CACC at Coastal Alabama Invitational

After a loss earlier in the day, Amber Parker was unstoppable for Central Alabama Community College’s softball team on Friday in the Sun Chief Classic at Gulf Shores. Parker needed 125 pitches to fire a three-hit shutout in a 3-0 defeat of Walters State. She walked two but struck out eight and 76 of her pitches went for strikes. Parker also helped her own cause with two singles and an RBI. CACC’s offense backed up Parker’s performance by generating 10 hits. Sierra Easterwood, Madison Huston and Chelsea Parker all had two hits. Easterwood smacked a home run, and Brooke Morgan also had a single and an RBI. Prior to the victory, the Trojans’ 11-game winning streak came to an end

in a 5-3 loss to LSU Eunice. CACC (12-2) led 3-1 heading into the seventh inning, but the Tigers plated four runs in the top of the seventh to steal the victory. The Trojans finished the opening game with six hits, including two apiece by Lauren Phillips, Huston and Chelsea Parker. Easterwood took the loss, despite allowing just four earned runs. She struck out five in 6 2/3 innings of work. Kayla Daniel entered in relief and struck out a Tiger for the final out.

BASEBALL CACC ousted by West Georgia Tech

Central Alabama Community College’s baseball team got back in the action Thursday afternoon with a doubleheader against West Georgia Tech, but the Golden Knights were too much for CACC to handle in a pair of losses, 5-1 and 4-3.

Baseball innings, respectively. Cade Brooks, who also plays third base, fired 21 1/3 innings last season, and Johnson recorded 20 innings. All four had ERAs between 3.281 and 3.903. Brett Pitts (SS), McGhee and Colby Riddle will also see time on the mound. “I feel like we have some depth pitching, based on what we have coming back and based on what we’ve seen them do in the past,” coach Brooks said. “I don’t know who (my No. 1 guy will be). They’ll earn that. I do my best not to base it on last year. I don’t care if they started last year; they gotta pay the rent again this year.” Also returning is Joe Young at first base, where Zac Nail has also been working. The only starter Brooks seemed 100 percent confident about was senior Wilson Hays at catcher. “We have a really good catcher, but our catching depth is not what we would like it to be,” Brooks said. “We need to develop some new guys back there. Wilson will be the starting catcher, and Dawson Trapp and Neal Fenn are working behind him.” The biggest sticking point heading into Monday’s season opener is still the infield defense, which caused quite a bit of Benjamin Russell’s downfall a year ago. Although Brooks said the Wildcats’ No. 1 focus during the preseason has been defensive work, he’s still not totally content on what he’ll see in game situations. Offensively, the Wildcats had some very strong hitters a year ago. Top returning hitters include Hays (.362), Young (.333), Pitts (.329), and Brooks

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Benjamin Russell’s Huell Lumpkin is one of several pitchers who returns to the rotation for the Wildcats this year.

(.329). Although they hit the ball well, averaging over .300 as a team, BRHS didn’t seem to get key hits in pressure situations. This year, the Wildcats will focus on being versatile and getting a good mix of power hitting with smaller ball. “We have to emphasize key things that we have to get better at,” coach Brooks said. “No. 1 is your main objective to get on base. Your on-base percentage is much more important

Softball with a batting average of .330 with 13 doubles and 14 RBIs, and McWaters was second on the team with 25 runs batted in. She hit .395 on the season. “I expect big things from them,” Johnson said. “Last year we took some bumps and bruises and I feel like they both came into their own. I have very high expectations of them, both in the circle and just as a leader on the team. “They both worked really hard during the offseason. They’re working some new stuff into their routines, so it’s exciting. It’s probably one of the more exciting parts that we have the two of them returning. With Asia being a senior, we need to take advantage of it one more time.” The other two returners were key pieces a season ago as well. Taylor McVey, who will play either first or third base and also catch, and Baylee Adkins, who will mostly catch and play shortstop, both boasted high batting averages a year ago at .349 and .327, respectively. Other pitchers to complement McWaters and Harris will be Leah Leonard (8th, MIF/OF/P) and Ryann Ruffin (8th, MIF/P). “Leah has a lot of range,” Johnson said. “They’re both excited, and they’re

In the opener, the Trojans (3-6) actually out-hit West Georgia Tech, 8-7, but couldn’t get the clutch hits as they left seven on base. Leadoff hitter Jeremy Almaguer had a fine game at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. Donald Stokes also hit a double and a single. Michael Wurtz, Louis Olivieri and Cal Burton (Reeltown) each had a hit. Connor Brooks (Benjamin Russell) threw the first three innings and struck out three. Although he allowed two hits, the only run he gave up was unearned. He walked only one. There was much less offense in the nightcap, as the teams combined for just nine hits. But CACC got itself in a four-run hole after the first inning and could never recover. Almaguer once again led the attack with a pair of singles, and Wurtz smashed a home run. Brian Lindsay drove in the other two runs.

than your batting average for us. After that, we have to figure out ways to move guys around, whether it be bunting, hitting and running or stealing bases, which we have some guys that are capable of doing that. On offense, we have to play to our strengths.” Benjamin Russell hosts its season opener Monday, as it takes on Valley at 11 a.m. then Wetumpka at approximately 3 p.m.

continued from Page 11 fun to watch. They’re so young but they have the want to, so it’s a breath of fresh air.” Laine McWaters (so., OF/P) may also see time in the circle. Several positions have not yet been decided, as Johnson said a lot would depend on who’s pitching at the time. Some who should see some good playing time are Bailey Underwood (jr., 2B/RF/CF); Haylee Hunter (jr., LF/2B); Emma Tapley (9th, C); Chloe Davis (8th, 1B); Na’Skia Russell (fr., MIF/OF); and Brooke Bowden (so., utility). “Pretty much everything we do will rotate around the battery,” Johnson said. “Who’s pitching and catching is going to dictate where everybody else is because those people are such an integral part of the defense as well.” Johnson is hoping her four returning starters will carry the offense, and she said she also saw some good things from Tapley and Davis at the Wildcats’ umpire clinic earlier this month so those two could jump quickly onto the scene. Defensively, things have been up and down for BRHS, especially without a lot of the puzzle pieces determined. But there’s one thing Johnson has been extremely pleased

Wrestling Stocks in the semifinals. Spradley has won in a variety of ways so far this tournament, earning a major, a technical fall and a decision en route to the final. Hunter has a rematch with Wetumpka’s Mason Blackwell in the 170 final. Hunter won by forfeit to advance to the championship and is looking to beat Blackwell again today. It’ll be the fourth time these two have met this season. Lastly, Norris will take on Jack Jones, of Clay-Chalkville, in the last championship bout of the day. Jones has lost just once this season. Norris has been unstoppable throughout the championships with three straight pins under his belt. The only other Wildcat left standing was Damien Lawry at 220; he will compete in the consolation finals, which are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

with. “The communication is so where it needs to be,” Johnson said. “It’s gotta keep on keeping on. Baylee was back behind the plate (Thursday) when we did situations. She’s so comfortable now where I think this time last year she was unsure of herself as a catcher. Now she’s come to be such a good leader. “Even Emma, one of our new catchers, she’s coming out talking. She might not always make the right decisions, but she’s talking and that’s more important. If they’re communicating, we can fix the physical stuff.” Benjamin Russell is now in an area with Opelika and Russell County, and after earning the right to host the area tournament a year ago, the Wildcats are hoping to take it even further this year. “I expect to host,” Johnson said. “With us finally getting it back last year, that’s been the topic of our conversation so far. Yes, it’s a goal but now not only is it a goal, it’s an expectation. Now we need to set our goals further.” The Wildcats head to Chelsea at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday for their season opener.

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Ryan Spradley, bottom, is one of five Benjamin Russell wrestlers who remain in the hunt for a state championship today in Huntsville.