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Cera Sasser, left, and her husband Kyle Sasser pose for a photo while dressed as Catwoman and Batman. The Tallapoosa County natives enjoy participating in costume play and have been extras in the hit TV show ‘The Walking Dead.’ Ron Colquitt / For The Outlook

2 women facing charges following Camp Hill incident By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Make believe for real Local couple enjoys cosplay, has even been on ‘The Walking Dead’ By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

atman and Catwoman reside in a home in rural Tallapoosa County near Dadeville. Their home is easy to locate because it’s the only one in the area that has two skeletons seated at a table on the front porch. The life-sized plastic skeletons are leftovers from Halloween decorations. A basket of plastic human skulls is located near the skeletons. Batman, also known as Kyle Sasser, and Catwoman, also known as his wife, Cera Sasser, enjoy losing their identities as often as possible. See COSPLAY • Page 3

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Alex City to host 30th MLK parade, program By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

In 1988, the Concerned Parents for Academic and Community Excellence (Co-PACE) wanted to do something to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “We didn’t have a holiday and students didn’t get out of school,” David Boleware said. “We went to the school board about students being out. The school board was receptive but didn’t just want the students to be out of school. They wanted activities surrounding the day out of school.” Boleware said the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was formed under the Co-PACE umbrella to make sure the school board’s wishes were handled. “We started out with the parade and program in 1989,” Boleware said. “We added the Saturday prayer breakfast later.” This weekend is no different as the MLK Celebration Committee is hosting a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. this morning at the Stephens Elementary gym. See GYM • Page 3

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The Camp Hill Police Department is investigating a Tuesday assault. Camp Hill police were called to a home in the police department’s jurisdiction near the Chambers County line after a victim had been assaulted in a home. Camp Hill police chief Danny Williams said Selena Cosby, 45, of Camp Hill and Kimberly Jones, 23, of Summerville, Georgia were charged with second-degree assault and third-degree burglary. “They were arrested (Thursday),” Williams said. “They were transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail.” Williams said the assailants knew the victim and the home where the victim was assaulted. Warrants state the women entered a home in the Camp Hill Police jurisdiction Tuesday where Jones held the victim down while Cosby struck the victim in the face and head several times. The warrants also state Cosby dragged the victim off a bed and slammed the victim into the floor several times. The victim sustained several facial fractures and a severe concussion. The Tallapoosa County Jail did not have Cosby and Jones in custody Friday afternoon. According to court records both are due in front of District Court Judge Kim Taylor March 11 to answer the charges.

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Wedding planning is driving close mom, daughter apart DEAR ABBY: My 38-yearold daughter is being married this summer. This is her first marriage, and we are planning the wedding. She has never planned a big event like this before, and every suggestion I make gets us into a fight. I know it’s upsetting her terribly, and it’s upsetting me as well. We have always been close. I understand it’s her wedding, but I would like some input since my husband and I are paying for it, and there are certain traditions I would like continued. Also, every time I suggest inviting someone, her reaction is, “... I don’t know. They’re YOUR friends, not mine.” Well, I would like my friends to share this moment in my daughter’s life. What’s the solution here? -- FIGHTING IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR FIGHTING: You may be a “traditional” mother, but customs have changed since you were a bride. Among them is the fact that women your daughter’s age

Obituaries Pastor Rev. Dr. James L. Keel Funeral Service for Pastor Rev. Dr. James L. Keel of New Site, Alabama will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with interment following in Mt. Godfrey Church Cemetery. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home

Ms. Beverly Jackie Stone Memorial Service for Ms. Beverly Jackie Stone will be conducted 12:00 noon Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Mr. Horace B. Kelly Mr. Horace B. Kelly, 92, of Kellyton, AL died at his residence. Final arrangements pending through Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Ms. Onell Pearson Funeral Services for Ms. Onell Pearson will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 a Miracle Baptist Church with interment following in Alexander City Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 21, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.

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usually pay for their own weddings, which entitles them to run their own show. I think the solution to your problem may involve suggesting that to your daughter. If you are footing the bill for the “show,” you should absolutely have some say about the production, and your daughter should be mature enough to accept it -- along with the check -- or finance it herself. DEAR ABBY: My son is 24 and in the military. He has always been sarcastic, and his humor always involves cutting the other person down. I think it can be part of the culture in the military, which has made it worse. I thought as he matured he would mellow. It wears you

down and becomes exhausting after a while. I’m afraid he’ll never be able to find and keep a girlfriend if he keeps acting this way. The “humor” quickly wears thin, and no one wants to be spoken to like that. When girls start dating, most of them are taught to watch how a guy treats his mother and sisters because that’s how he’ll treat her eventually. If a girlfriend of his heard how he speaks to me and his sisters, they would run. Nice girls want nice guys, who speak kindly. How do I talk to him about this, or should I just keep my mouth shut? -- EXHAUSTED IN THE EAST DEAR EXHAUSTED: Not only should you not stay silent, recognize that you should have insisted your son treat you and his sisters with respect and consideration by the age of 10. While that message may be harder to impress upon him at this late date, have that discussion with him now, and point out what an unattractive per-

sonality trait he’s displaying. If you want to couch it in terms of how it will affect his love life, by all means do. No woman with self-esteem would tolerate what he’s doing for long because it’s verbal abuse. DEAR ABBY: My daughter’s ex-husband allowed his 5-year-old son to sleep with his girlfriend’s 6-year-old daughter during a weekend visit. What do you think of this? -- CONCERNED GRANDMOTHER DEAR CONCERNED: Not knowing either child, I hesitate to venture an opinion. Their parents are in a better position to decide something like this, so it may be a subject to raise with them if you haven’t already. 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.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department Jan. 16

• Degretio Antonia Sandlin, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and obstructing governmental operations. • Nija Dontaye Hawes, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of cruelty to a dog or cat and two counts of failure to appear. • Criminal trespass was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Coley Creek Road. • Burglary was reported on Colonial Drive. • Chemical endangerment was reported on Jackson Street. • Chemical endangerment was reported on Christian Street. • Chemical endangerment was reported on Adams Street. • Theft was reported on Jefferson Street. • Harassment was reported on K Street.

Jan. 15

• Laderrian Markeith Glenn, 27, of Alexander City was arrested possession of marijuana. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Jefferson Street. • Burglary was reported on South Road. • Burglary and theft were reported in Alexander City. • Theft by deception was reported on Hillabee Park Avenue. • Failure of adult sex offender to register with local enforcement was reported on Court Square. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

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• Resident of Highway 50 in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Leander Road in Daviston filed a report for identity theft.

Jan. 15

• Kevin Branch of Lee Street in Alexander City was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear possession of a forged instrument and theft of property third degree.

Dadeville Police Department Jan. 15

• A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument first that occurred on Highway 280. • A report was filed for theft of property third that occurred on East Columbus Street. • A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument that occurred on Highway 280. • A report was filed for harassment that occurred in the Dadeville area.

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• A Camp Hill man, age 36, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear. • A Jacksons Gap woman, age 38, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear. • A report was filed for a dog bit that occurred on Lanita Lane.

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• A one vehicle motor accident occurred on Highway 280 resulting in moderate property damage and no injuries. • A one vehicle motor accident occurred on Highway 280 resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

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• A report was filed for possession of a forged instrument first that occurred on Highway 280. • A three vehicle motor

vehicle accident occurred on Highway 280 resulting in moderate property damage and no injuries.

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• An Alexander City woman, age 51, was arrested on a warrant for theft of property third.

Jan. 9

• An Alexander City man, age 34, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear. • An Alexander City woman, age 34, was arrested on three warrants for failure to appear. • A Camp Hill man, age 60, was arrested on four warrants for failure to appear. • An Alexander City man, age 31, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear. • An Alexander City man, age, 29, was arrested on four warrants for failure to appear.

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The couple participates in the little-known art form cosplay, short for costume play. Cosplay is not practiced by many in rural Tallapoosa County, where hunting and fishing are the norm. The two have traveled throughout the South to take part in cosplay conventions while wearing a variety of outfits. They have even been extras in several episodes of the hit TV show “The Walking Dead.” “You put on a costume and go to a convention, a cosplay event, and you get your photo taken,” Kyle said. “You might reenact some scenes from a TV show or comic book and be photographed. You make memories, make friends, meet some good people.” While costumed, Kyle said he and Cera, both 26, not only shed their identities but take on new personalities. The couple began dating in high school and has been married for five years. It was Kyle who got Cera into the cosplay world. “One reason we enjoy this art and hobby is it gives us an escape from reality for a while,” Kyle said. They also build their own props and most of their costumes. “I believe it’s an art form,” Kyle said. “It takes sewing skills, crafting skills, and to me that’s an art.” They can look scary in some of their many costumes. But they are gentle-natured and content with their lifestyle, which some may consider outright weird. Photos of them in various costumes and with wellknown actors from “The Walking Dead” are proudly displayed inside their home. Bits and pieces of costumes are scattered throughout the house. Cera likes to show off a picture of herself with two main characters from “The Walking Dead” — the stringy haired Daryl Dixon and the evil dude Negan. Dixon is played by

Norman Reedus and Negan by Jeffrey Morgan. In the photo, Cera is in the center and being tightly embraced by the two actors. While some may find Dixon’s sweaty, greasy character disturbing, Cera thinks he’s sexy. “He’s kind of really sweet, kind of flirty,” she said of Reedus with a laugh. Kyle is particularly proud of the wooden baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire he built. It’s identical to the one Negan used in the series to shatter skulls and it’s autographed by Reedus. According to the couple, “The Walking Dead” series is shot beginning in the summer, with most of the scenes outside. “They are shot during the summer to make you look all sweaty and nasty and realistic,” Kyle said. Cera added they were often taken by bus to and from the different areas where the series was shot. Returning from a shooting in a wooded area, Kyle noticed a tick attached to her neck. “It was on me, stuck to me,” she said. Kyle has perfected his imitation of the pirate Jack Sparrow from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies. The pirate is his favorite character to mimic. “It’s one of my costumes that I’ve been working on for two or three years,” he said. “And when I put it on, I feel like I’ve embodied the character perfectly.” Cera said her favorite costume is that of Catwoman because she feels the character is tough, smart and independent. The couple said they hope to one day take their act on the road, visiting children in hospitals and in schools. “Some people love it and some people think we are weirdos,” Kyle said of their playacting. “I really don’t know what they think or wonder who are we. It’s just a fun hobby.”

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Above: Kyle, left, and Cera Sasser, dressed above in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ costumes, enjoy costume play, or cosplay. Below: A barbed-wire bat Kyle Sasser made is autographed by ‘Walking Dead’ star Norman Reedus.

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MLK “Minister Joanne Shealey of Duran Missionary Baptist Church is the speaker,” Boleware said. “It should last about two hours.” Boleware said tickets to the breakfast are $10. Monday will be the

continued from Page 1 30th annual parade starting at 9 a.m. at Stephens Elementary School going to downtown and back to the school. “We will meet at the flagpole for prayer led by area ministers,” Boleware said. “We will move to

the gym for the program where Rev. Nathaniel Holloway will be the speaker.” Boleware said after the 11 a.m. program at the Stephens Elementary School gym, there will be a youth basketball

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ravel our roads and streets and you see it everywhere — trash. Bottles, cans, wrappers and more can be seen at stop signs, next to guardrails and on sidewalks. Surely this is just from a vehicle where someone has left open a window and it slips out or blows out of the back of a truck, but no. People are pulling up almost anywhere and dumping clothes, childhood trophies and awards and family photographs that appear to be packed up to go to a new home. A new home all right, but instead of moving them into a new house to help remember the past, owners are dumping right on the side of the road and it is just wrong and something needs to be done about it. Garbage cans are everywhere. They are at our homes. They are at the gas pumps when we fill up. They are in the parks when we visit them. We shouldn’t see the beer cans from last night’s party or the wrapper from this morning’s biscuit on the side of the road. Use the garbage cans readily available at home and where we shop. For those other items, dispose of them in the correct way. The Tallapoosa County Commission has Throw Away Days coming next month. Take advantage of the provided dumpsters to dispose of unwanted things. We all have things we no longer want or need — clothes, toys and more. Before throwing things away, take a look at what you have. Can some of it be donated to a needy family or places like the Salvation Army or Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center? If some items fit the bill pull them aside to donate. For those items unfit to be donated, hold onto them until you can throw them away. We shouldn’t have to, but it should be noted, thrown away in the proper way. There are plenty of options available and hopefully more options will come about so we can keep the area clean.

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radley Byrne has developed a habit ever since he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013. He keeps trying to fire himself with no success. Only in Congress, right? Byrne (R-AL), a four-term representative from Fairhope, has for the fourth time introduced or co-sponsored a bill calling for term limits for every member of Congress. It’s nothing as short as the time assistant coaches usually stay with Nick Saban but it’s 12 years and in Washington that’s plenty long enough to achieve something grand, do nothing or become debauched. Intriguingly, Byrne has much more support for term limits among the nation’s voters than the ones those voters voted for. “I’ve never been able to get a Democratic member to sign on to the bill or even to say they’d be willing to support it if it came up for a vote,” Byrne said. Republicans, he asserted, would support it near unanimously. A widely cited McLaughlin and Associates national poll in 2018 showed 82 percent of respondents across diverse political, racial and social spectrums want term limits. Two years earlier, a Rasmussen Reports national poll found 74 percent of likely U.S. voters favored term limits and President Donald Trump, limited to two terms himself, has said he supports the idea. If term limits are good enough for the president of the United States, they should be good enough for everybody else. Byrne’s House Joint Resolution 25 would limit members of the House of Representatives to six two-year terms and Senate members to a pair of sixyear terms. He’s tried this before, of course, but still doesn’t see himself as a Don Quixote figure jousting with windmills, which were prob-

JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor ably subsidized with taxpayer dollars given by some doddering lawmakers who have been in Congress since three channels were all you could watch on TV. “Sometimes you fight fights you don’t have the best chances of winning because you’re making a point as well but I want to win the fight — I want to pass the Constitutional amendment,” Byrne said. “You put this out there in front of the American people, the American people are going to love it. But we’ve got to get it out of Congress with the supermajority votes that the Constitution requires and that is a challenge. I’m not going to make light of it. But I don’t mind facing challenges.” Experience and seniority are virtues in many cases but we all know the longer politicians stay in office, especially in Washington, the more susceptible they are to be influenced by special interests and lobbyists and the more they embrace the power and the perks. Term limits are a cure for that. Power is what many of them crave and you don’t acquire power without climbing a long ladder. Studies show the average tenure of congressional leadership is more than 20 years, according to a 2018 survey by termlimits.com. Our Founding Fathers didn’t want career politicians infesting government. George Washington served two terms as president then retired. He thought it unseemly to continue. He was right. If you’re wondering if Byrne is purely partisan by saying Democrats don’t want term limits because they are addicted to government con-

trol, remember this fact — the top 10 longest tenures of all time, between 48 and 59 years in Congress, all belong to Democrats. If a law could have been passed allowing them to serve after death, they’d still be sitting there, reeking of formaldehyde and perhaps Lavoris but probably making more sense than when they were alive. “They like government,” Byrne said of Democrats. “That’s sort of what motivates them. They believe government is a good thing, and they think their service in government is a good thing, and they don’t think they should be limited.” Byrne, who will be 64 in February, could probably hold his seat in the House for as long as he wants. Byrne has won with at least 63 percent of the vote each time he has been opposed and has hinted of running for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Democrat Doug Jones in 2020. Even then, Byrne said, he cannot remain fruitful in Washington for perpetuity and will continue to insist on term limits. “This will be something I will put in every time I’m here and the time I’m here will be limited,” Byrne said. “I mean, practically speaking, I think we all have to understand that there’s a time in which you’ve sort of done what you can do and it’s time to turn it over to somebody else. “And so I’m going to know when I’ve done my thing and it’s time to turn it loose, let somebody else do it. I have the benefit of having a wife who has a real good understanding of all these things. And if I don’t, if I’m not self-aware enough to know it’s time for me to go, she’s going to tell me to go and I’m going to do what she tells me to do.” Jimmy Wigfield is the managing editor of The Outlook. Send him an email at jimmy.wigfield@alexcityoutlook.com

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PRAYER BREAKFAST: There is a Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Stephens Elementary School Gym. Tickets are $10. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends are hosting the monthly trade day in Millerville on Highway 9 Saturday, Jan. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available. CHARITY BINGO: The Weogufka Center is hosting charity bingo at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Weogufka Lunchroom on Coosa County 29. Bingo cards are $1 each unless otherwise announced. You can play up to five cards per game. Concessions will start at 6 p.m. There will be soup, sandwich, desert and drink options.

Baylee Adkins, Gin Coker, April Yates, Amanda Powell, April Rainwater, Coy Thomas, Jennifer Davis, Amanda Powell, Lindsey Fincher, Alice Lewis and Frankie Evans are celebrating birthdays today.

Sunday’s Events

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Museum on the square located at 214 Broadnax Street in Dadeville. Dr. William Deutsch, professor emeritus at Auburn University, will open our year of celebrating Alabama’s 200th anniversary as a state by discussing the river system in Alabama. His book entitled, “Alabama Rivers, a Celebration

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Chermney Payne, Edna Thompson, Diana Shunkwiller, Lisa McCoy Flournoy, Diane Forbus, Jerald Mask and Sherry Hall celebrate their birthdays Sunday.

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Two vehicles collided while traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 280 at the River Bridge just before 7 a.m. Friday. Alexander City Police Department Capt. Mario Hodge said the vehicles were traveling down the hill when one vehicle bumped the other before crossing the bridge. Both vehicles continued to travel down the road crossing the bridge and one of the vehicles flipped in the process of the accident. Hodge said the accident stopped eastbound traffic on Highway 280 while the accident on the River Bridge was cleaned up. Hodge said no one was injured in the accident.

Monday, Jan. 21

MLK PARADE and PROGRAM: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade is at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21. It will start and finish at Stephens Elementary School. The program will follow at 11 a.m. in the Stephens Elementary School Gym. MLK CELEBRATION: God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church in Camp Hill is hosting the 12th Annual Dr. M.L. King Jr. celebration Monday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. The guest speaker will be Pastor Rev. Justin Freeman of New Canaan Baptist Church Bishop Frank McLeod is pastor of God’s House of Prayer Holiness Church.

Thursday, Jan. 24

DADEVILLE CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will be held at White Acres Farm at 641 Ross Rd. in Camp Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner will be served, and a cash bar will be provided. There will be award presentations, the installation of 2019’s officers and business displays. Winners of the best display will be awarded a one-year membership to the chamber. Tickets are $50 each. For more information, call 256825-4019 or email chamber@ dadeville.com. CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is presenting “The Heart Behind the Music” with Teddy Gentry, John Ford Coley and Lenny LaBlanc Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium.

Saturday, Jan. 26

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game night with bingo from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. There will be hotdogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. WINTER FIELD DAY: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club is participating in the 2019 Winter Field Day event Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Senior Center in the Sportplex in Alexander City. The club will practice the setting up and operating an amateur radio (HAM radio) in an emergency situation.

Monday, Jan. 28

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frye Gaillard will present “A Hard RainAmerica in the 1960s” to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Sunday, Feb. 3

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 10th Pastor’s Anniversary of Rev. and Sis.

Melvin Kelley Jr. Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Gary L. Dixon of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church is the guest minister. New Harmony is located at 234 New Harmony Road in Camp Hill.

Monday, Feb. 4

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: David Alsobrook will present “Southside Eufaula’s Lost Cotton Mill Village and Its People, 1890-1945” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Feb. 4-8

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY FELLOWSHIP: The Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is hosting the AfroAmerican History Fellowship Week Feb. 4-8 at 7 p.m. nightly at the Early Rose District Center on E Street in Alexander City. Speakers will be Rev. Develkio Wilson, Pastor Ann Staples, Sister Joetta Maxwell, Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr. and Rev. Kelvin Brown.

Thursday, Feb. 7

STEAK DINNER: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual steak dinner and auction Thursday, Feb. 7 at The Mill 280. Tickets are $40 and Ocie & Belle’s will have a cash bar. There will also be a live and silent auction.

Saturday, Feb. 9

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Day will be Saturday, Feb. 9 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Dadeville Elementary Cafeteria. It is all you can eat pancakes, sausage and ham for $6.

Monday, Feb. 11

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Elnora Spencer will present “Jazzy BluesHer Way” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

LIBRARY PROGRAM: The Adelia M. Russell Library is Tom Ward at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Ward will present “To Treat and to Train: Tuskegee’s John A. Andrew Clinic.” Ward is a member of the Alabama Humanities Foundation’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.

Saturday, Feb. 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning Feb. 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more

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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.

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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.

Monday, Feb. 25

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

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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.

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.

Saturday, March 16

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

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Then grandkids came. I salm 39:4 (NIV) — (4) remember so vividly when I got “Show me, O Lord, my to hold them in my arms: Logan, life’s end and the number Brock and Brynlee. Now they are of my days; let me know how too big to hold. Logan becomes a fleeting is my life. teenager this year. I asked myself, Another year has come and “Where did the years go?” gone. I was looking back over I was cleaning out some the year which then caused me to files at the church and found a look back over many years. Years WAYNE picture of all the members of ago when we lived in Topeka, COWHICK the Alexander City Methodist I remembered playing frisbee Church that were here when I football in the front yard and Columnist came 21 years ago. Several of Mom was always the pass rusher. them have taken their place in She didn’t run but walked and their eternal home. I found pictures of some made the faces like she was really going to of the children when they were young and catch me before I threw the frisbee to one now, they are getting married and having of my brothers or sisters. children of their own. They are graduating I remembered how Dad was at everything we did; how I thought to myself, from high school and college. Then it dawned on me, 20 years went by fast. “When I get to be a dad, I want to be just like my dad.” Not sure I have ever made it. Again, I asked myself the question, “Where did the years go?” Then we moved to Alabama. I Then I began to remember that night remember the first time I saw Susan. She was pitching for the Rockeets and I was the I gave my life to Jesus. I am so glad He called my name and I opened the door of umpire. I still can’t believe she said yes to the first date and then yes when I proposed. my heart to His sweet tender voice. He has blessed me so much. I remember the doors opening and Susan Jesus wants to bless you. Will you let walking down the aisle at Forest Home Him? Open your heart and let Him in. Congregational Christian Church — wow. I remember when my girls Mandy and Bro. Wayne Cowhick is pastor at the Amy were born. They grew up too fast and Alexander City Independent Methodist then suddenly, I was saying, “Their mother and I” as I put their hands into the hands of Church and a regular faith columnist for The Outlook. their husbands. This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

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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

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

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

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road 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 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

Marietta Baptist Goodwater

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

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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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

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

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

Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City

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

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

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

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

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

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

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

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

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

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

Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

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

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg

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

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

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

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

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

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

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

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Pressure builds, and you are likely to take it out on those around you. Fortunately, most people know that your bark is a lot worse than your bite. Nevertheless, several friends could distance themselves from you, as they sense your mood. Tonight: Rein in a loved one. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You have an emotional way of expressing yourself. You will not be able to pull in a certain person that way, nor will it work to be argumentative. Try being yourself and not worrying so much. Remain levelheaded when an unexpected insight occurs. Tonight: Be kind. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You could be juggling your Ă&#x201E;nances. Ask yourself how you want to establish your Ă&#x201E;nancial situation. The unexpected occurs when with friends. Accept what is going on. You will have a discussion with a loved one soon. Tonight: Fun does not have to wreck your budget. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are an emotional sign that has diÉ&#x2030;culty being rational at times. You could be too serious for your own good. Lighten up. Do not take a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments too personally. Smile and accept them. Decide to go where you can be entertained. Tonight: OÉ&#x2C6; to the movies. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Listen to what is going on underground. You could hear whispers and disagreements around you. Do not take a situation personally -- just roll with it. All changes will happen, given some time and space. A call from a distance could elicit a strong response. Tonight: Be diÉ&#x2C6;erent. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) To maximize the possibilities, join friends. You can Ă&#x201E;nd a great pastime that you all can enjoy together. A piece of gossip could stun you, but say little until you internalize the message. A partner or close friend adds magic to your day. Tonight: Let the evening unfold on its own.

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The Outlook

THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELDÂŽ By Jim Davis

BIG NATEÂŽ By Lincoln Peirce

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POSITION OPENING CITY OF LAFAYETTE, ALABAMA BUSINESS LICENSE CLERK The City of LaFayette, Alabama has an opening for a Business License Clerk This part-time position (approximately fifteen to twenty hours per week) is under the supervision of the City Clerk and works closely in conjunction with the Code Enforcement Division. The person selected will be responsible for issuing licenses to businesses and professionals, locating new businesses and informing owners of license requirements, processing renewals, and coordinating with the LaFayette Code Enforcement Division regarding non-compliant businesses. Rate of pay will be based on experience. Any interested applicants should send a resume to: City of LaFayette Attn: City Clerk, City of LaFayette P.O. Box 87 LaFayette, AL 36862 Additionally, any interested applicants can bring their application to City Hall, Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8:00a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:00p.m 50 Alabama Avenue West LaFayette, AL 36862 The person selected will need to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check, and shall have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Any questions should be directed to: City Clerk Louis T. Davidson, at 334-864-7181 This position is open until filled. The City of LaFayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Miscellaneous For Sale I have got furniture, antique pieces, all types of household items, clearing out house. Baby furniture, lamps, dishes, etc. (334)401-1039

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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

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ALABAMA SENATE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Here are the committee assignments for the 2019-23 Senate of the Alabama Legislature along with party affiliation and district: AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY Tom Whatley (R-27) (Chair) David Sessions (R-35) (Vice Chair) Billy Beasley (R-28) Chris Elliott (R-32) Garlan Gudger (R-4) Andrew Jones (R-10) Steve Livingston (R-8) Tim Melson (R-1) Randy Price (R-13) Clay Scofield (R-9) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Larry Stutts (R-6) Jack Williams (R-34) BANKING AND INSURANCE Shay Shelnutt (R-17) (Chair) Jack Williams (R-34) (Vice Chair) Will Barfoot (R-25) David Burkette (D-26) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Chris Elliott (R-32) Andrew Jones (R-10) Steve Livingston (R-8) Randy Price (R-13) Dan Roberts (R-15) Clay Scofield (R-9) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) Jabo Waggoner (R-16) Tom Whatley (R-27) CHILDREN, YOUTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Larry Stutts (R-6) (Chair) Andrew Jones (R-10) (Vice Chair) Greg Albritton (R-22) Will Barfoot (R-25) Billy Beasley (R-28) Clyde Chambliss (R-30) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Sam Givhan (R-7) Jimmy Holley (R-31) Dan Roberts (R-15) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Shay Shelnutt (R-17) Jack Williams (R-34) CONFIRMATIONS Clay Scofield (R-9) (Chair) Jabo Waggoner (R-16) (Vice Chair)

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Gerald Allen (R-21) Will Barfoot (R-25) David Burkette (D-26) Vivian Figures (D-33) Sam Givhan (R-7) Andrew Jones (R-10) Greg Reed (R-5) David Sessions (R-35) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) Larry Stutts (R-6) Cam Ward (R-14) Tom Whatley (R-27) Jack Williams (R-34) EDUCATION POLICY Tim Melson (R-1) (Chair) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) (Vice Chair) David Burkette (D-26) Tom Butler (R-2) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Chris Elliott (R-32) Vivian Figures (D-33) Jim McClendon (R-11) Randy Price (R-13) Shay Shelnutt (R-17) FINANCE AND TAXATION EDUCATION Arthur Orr (R-3) (Chair) Tim Melson (R-1) (Vice Chair) Greg Albritton (R-22) Gerald Allen (R-21) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Vivian Figures (D-33) Garlan Gudger (R-4) Jim McClendon (R-11) Clay Scofield (R-9) David Sessions (R-35) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) Jabo Waggoner (R-16) Tom Whatley (R-27)

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Steve Livingston (R-8) (Chair) Garlan Gudger (R-4) (Vice Chair) Will Barfoot (R-25) Tom Butler (R-2) Clyde Chambliss (R-30) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Arthur Orr (R-3) Dan Roberts (R-15) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Clay Scofield (R-9) Shay Shelnutt (R-17) Cam Ward (R-14) GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Jimmy Holley (R-31) (Chair) Chris Elliott (R-32) (Vice Chair) Greg Albritton (R-22) Clyde Chambliss (R-30) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Sam Givhan (R-7) Garlan Gudger (R-4) Arthur Orr (R-3) Dan Roberts (R-15) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Shay Shelnutt (R-17) HEALTHCARE Jim McClendon (R-11) (Chair) Larry Stutts (R-6) (Vice Chair) Billy Beasley (R-28) Tom Butler (R-2) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Tim Melson (R-1) Greg Reed (R-5) Dan Roberts (R-15) Cam Ward (R-14) Tom Whatley (R-27) Jack Williams (R-34)

FINANCE AND TAXATION GENERAL FUND Greg Albritton (R-22) (Chair) Gerald Allen (R-21) (Vice Chair) Billy Beasley (R-28) Tom Butler (R-2) Clyde Chambliss (R-30) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Jimmy Holley (R-31) Steve Livingston (R-8) Jim McClendon (R-11) Arthur Orr (R-3) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23) Larry Stutts (R-6) Jabo Waggoner (R-16)

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

Clyde Chambliss (R-30) (Chair) Del Marsh (R-12) Greg Reed (R-5) RULES Jabo Waggoner (R-16) (Chair) Clay Scofield (R-9) (Vice Chair) Gerald Allen (R-21) Linda Coleman-Madison (D-20) Vivian Figures (D-33) Jimmy Holley (R-31) Steve Livingston (R-8) Jim McClendon (R-11) Tim Melson (R-1) Arthur Orr (R-3) Greg Reed (R-5) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) TOURISM Del Marsh (R-12) (Chair) Randy Price (R-13) (Vice Chair) Billy Beasley (R-28) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Chris Elliott (R-32) Garlan Gudger (R-4) Andrew Jones (R-10) Tim Melson (R-1) David Sessions (R-35) Bobby Singleton (D-24) Rodger Smitherman (D-18) TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY Gerald Allen (R-21) (Chair) Dan Roberts (R-15) (Vice Chair) David Burkette (D-26) Tom Butler (R-2) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Priscilla Dunn (D-19) Chris Elliott (R-32) Sam Givhan (R-7) Andrew Jones (R-10) Steve Livingston (R-8) Randy Price (R-13) Greg Reed (R-5) David Sessions (R-35) VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS Tom Butler (R-2) (Chair) Sam Givhan (R-7) (Vice Chair) Will Barfoot (R-25) Billy Beasley (R-28) David Burkette (D-26) Donnie Chesteen (R-29) Jimmy Holley (R-31) Malika Sanders-Fortier (D-23)

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Shaw receives 2 offers from Power 5 schools Reeltown junior draws attention from Texas A&M, West Virginia By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

One of the things Reeltown football coach Matt Johnson always says about Eric Shaw is he draws so much attention on the field. As a run-heavy offense, the Rebels don’t need to call on their 6-foot-5 wide receiver very often. But that doesn’t mean he’s not essential to their success. “Obviously it’s just his presence for our scheme,” Johnson said. “When you line his presence up out there at receiver, you’re not going to get a one-onone matchup.” Now, not only is Shaw drawing attention from other teams, he’s drawing attention from college recruiters. Already with an offer

from Central Michigan in the fall, Shaw received offers from Texas A&M and West Virginia this week. “It’s really special, but I really didn’t expect it,” Shaw said. “It all came out of nowhere. I kinda knew there were teams that wanted me, but I thought the injury would affect it. I thought they would be scared to offer me.” Shaw is coming off ACL surgery that caused him to miss five games of his junior season, but it hasn’t seemed to thwart top Division I colleges from wanting him. Texas A&M made him an official offer Tuesday and WVU joined the list Thursday afternoon. Johnson said he expects more are

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See SHAW • Page 12 Reeltown’s Eric Shaw, right, is being heavily recruited and already has offers from a pair of Power 5 schools.

KEY AREA SWEEP

Second-half surge leads Wildcats to win

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Benjamin Russell’s Qua Howell (10) puts up a shot while being defended by Russell County’s Darrion Miller on Friday night.

Hurts makes right decision for himself

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Perhaps a little complacency got the best of Benjamin Russell’s girls basketball team Friday night, but it just didn’t quite look like itself in the early goings of a Class 6A Area 6 game against Russell County. Leading by just six points at halftime, the Wildcats struggled early with turnovers against a winless team they had previously beaten by more than 20 points. But all that changed as BRHS came surging out of the locker room and eventually walked away with a 63-32 victory to move to 2-1 in the area. Benjamin Russell (12-4, 2-1) was unstoppable in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors (0-11, 0-3) by 20 points in the frame to take a commanding lead into the final period. “We weren’t playing as well as we See GIRLS • Page 12

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Benjamin Russell’s Jaaliyah Caldwell (23) puts up a shot against Russell County’s Jakayla Geiger on Friday night.

BRHS holds off Warriors for victory By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

In the first meeting with Russell County, Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball team didn’t fare so well. In fact, it was one of the Wildcats’ biggest losses of the season. But Friday night, the Wildcats knew exactly what was on the line. If they couldn’t manage to take down the Warriors, they’d have no hope of hosting the Class 6A Area 6 tournament. They used that fact to secure a 60-54 victory. “I think the kids were just focused, and we were locked in,” Benjamin Russell coach Lewis Daniel said. “We talked about the position we were in with the area. We have already

dropped a couple games, so we had to win to get splits. If we don’t win, we didn’t have a chance anymore. I think they locked in on that fact, and we gotta come back Tuesday to do the same thing against Opelika.” The final score was actually closer than the game looked for the majority of the second half. Russell County cut BRHS’ lead to just four points early in the third quarter, as it took advantage of three straight Wildcat turnovers and converted them into points. But after that, Benjamin Russell seized momentum and didn’t let up. It went on a six-point run capped by a Kobi Crabb layup to pull its lead back out to double figures, and after a 3-point play from Russell County,

the Wildcats once again responded with six straight points. Holding onto a 44-29 lead heading into the fourth quarter, Benjamin Russell got a big spark from Tre McMillian, who poured in five straight points to give his squad a 20-point edge. “That run (in the third and beginning of the fourth) was huge,” Daniel said. “We’ve been on the road so much, and the kids made that point too. Coming back home, I’m sure, was a big incentive for them to show the home crowd that we’ve been playing good basketball all year; we’ve just been falling short of getting the ‘W,’ and tonight we put all that together.” Russell County wasn’t See BOYS • Page 12

Wildcats eliminated from state duals contention By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Benjamin Russell wrestling coach Michael Ransaw said Thursday night’s performance was one of the worst the Wildcats have had during his two-year stint as head coach. Unfortunately, it came at a bad time as BRHS was up against McAdory in the first round of the Class 6A AHSAA duals tournament. The Wildcats suffered a 51-27 loss to the Yellow Jackets, eliminating them from contention in the duals championship. “We didn’t wrestle well at all last night,” Ransaw said Friday. “I’m not sure if we weren’t focused on the task at hand and too concerned with things that we were hoping to happen. We lost some matches I felt we shouldn’t have lost simply because we weren’t

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Benjamin Russell’s Pokey Norris, top, had an impressive match against McAdory’s Rasheed Todd on Thursday night, earning a 13-4 victory at heavyweight during the first round of the AHSAA Duals Tournament.

focused.” Complacency got the

best of Benjamin Russell, according to Ransaw, as the

Wildcats were looking to have See WILDCATS • Page 11

hen Jalen Hurts entered the 2018 SEC Championship and brought Alabama back from the ashes against Georgia, you’d have thought Christ himself had walked out on the field in Atlanta. Hurts was lauded as this amazing player and human being who put his team before himself and who elected to stay true to the Crimson Tide despite the fact his starting job was stolen by young gun Tua Tagovailoa. He was put on a pedestal and called an inspiration. All of those things may very well be true in Hurts’ case. But what did they get him? Sure, he was the golden hero for a few weeks, but did he earn back his starting job? No. Did they earn him a chance to compete for Alabama in the College Football Playoffs? Nope. And while I’m all about putting your team before yourself, there’s a fine line of when a player should be selfish. In my book, Hurts has every right to be selfish, and his transfer to the University of Oklahoma is absolutely the right decision for him. Hurts did everything for Alabama. He was nearly flawless during his two-year career as a starter for the Tide, finishing with a 26-2 record. He led them to back-to-back College Football Playoff championships, and he was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2016. But Hurts had one bad game. His 2017 championship performance against Georgia was less than stellar, I’ll admit that. He couldn’t seem to find his targets and looked overwhelmed in one of the biggest games of his life. OK, but it was one bad game. All summer long, Alabama coach Nick Saban told fans and the media Hurts was performing up to par, that he and Tagovailoa were in fierce competition. Now, who knows? That could’ve just been coach speak from Saban, but it’s hard to imagine Hurts’ one bad performance somehow negated everything he had done for Alabama up to that point. It’s hard to imagine if Hurts had’ve been the starter for the Tide this season they wouldn’t have gone just as far. But that being said, Hurts was See ARBOGAST • Page 11

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Dadeville steals sweep Tiger girls storm back to nip Generals By KAMARRI DARRINGTON For The Outlook

It took almost 31 minutes for Dadeville to erase a 12-point deficit to Horseshoe Bend at home. Although it looked bleak, the Tigers finally caught up and didn’t look back. Janiya Wyckoff had 17 points, all in the second half, to lead the Tigers to a 38-34 win over the Generals on Friday night. Dadeville (5-11) trailed 22-14 at halftime, shooting just 10 percent from the field in the opening 16 minutes. Dadeville coach Pam Holloway said she hoped the comeback win gave her team a much-needed lesson. “This is big for us because we haven’t had many of these lately,” Holloway said. “I think the girls learned how well they can play when they work together. We had issues getting Janiya the ball early, but we had to talk about our effort at halftime.” The Tigers’ pressure defense did keep the game in reach against the Generals (10-8), who were playing in their fourth game this week. They finally started making shots towards the end of the third quarter. The Tigers finished the first quarter on a 10-3 run and trailed by a only point going into the second, but the Generals put on a press of their own and held Dadeville to four second-quarter points. While Wyckoff went into her zone, teammate Nhylee Banks scored with just under 1:30 left to give Dadeville its first lead at 34-32. Banks, who finished with five points, was the substitute after Nena Pearson went down with a leg injury going in for a layup. It was her only basket of the game. Wyckoff’s basket off a rebound with 23.8 seconds remaining put the Tigers up for good. She then scored after a Horseshoe Bend turnover to seal the deal.

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Dadeville’s PJ Eason (34) looks for a shot against Horseshoe Bend’s Colby Cheaney on Friday night.

Dadeville boys run away from HBS By KAMARRI DARRINGTON For The Outlook

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Horseshoe Bend’s Jahia Jennings (14) is defended by Dadeville’s Nhylee Banks during Friday night’s game.

The rims at Dadeville took a beating Friday night. Neither team hit a shot from 3-point range. Horseshoe Bend shot just 21.4 percent from the field in the first half. The Generals were outscored 15-6 in the fourth quarter, but Caly Carlisle’s layup with 45

seconds left tied the game at 34. Carlisle finished with a team-high 12 points, hitting 10 of 14 free throws. Horseshoe Bend hosts Randolph County on Tuesday. “We didn’t handle their pressure well in the fourth See COMEBACK • Page 12

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named the backup for 2018, a role he took willingly — well, maybe not willingly, but he did so with dignity. And even still, Hurts finished with more than 750 passing yards as a backup. He still continued to tack onto his already gaudy numbers, and finished his career at Alabama with more than 5,500 passing yards, 48 touchdowns and only 12 interceptions — nine of which came when he was a freshman. Now, onto Hurts’ decision to transfer to Oklahoma. Again, I truly respect the fact Hurts stayed with Alabama for this season; I respect the fact he had the “next man up” mentality and was ready to step in at a moment’s notice. I’m glad he got his moment in the sun one last time as an Alabama quarterback. All that being said, Hurts no longer owes Alabama anything. College football players, in general, don’t owe their teams anything. This is a topic for another column, but let’s just remember for a minute how much money Hurts is making for the University of Alabama and how much money he is getting in return. At the end of the day, college football is a business, and even though these players aren’t getting paid, they have to act like businessmen. It’s not personal. Hurts has an opportunity to play at Oklahoma, something it was clear he no longer had at Alabama. I’m sure Hurts loved his time at Alabama but what he loved most about it was playing football. Moreover, Oklahoma is a legit team with regular opportunities to compete for national championships, which is where Hurts wants to be. The idea of Hurts going to Maryland, or even Miami, was ludicrous. Sure, he could’ve been the savior for either of those programs, but even if he turned them around so completely, he wasn’t going to compete for a title there. Also, Lincoln Riley’s system seems to be much better suited for Hurts, and let’s also remember the last two Heisman Trophy winners have been quarterbacks who have transferred to Oklahoma for their final seasons. This is exactly the right decision for Hurts, and his respect for and from Alabama and its fans shouldn’t be lost because he needed to make the right decision for himself.

a rematch with Oxford if they beat McAdory. “Some of those it would be handed to us,” Ransaw said. “We hadn’t faced McAdory all year, and with us not knowing a lot about them, I think there was a little bit of complacency.” Despite the tough loss, Benjamin Russell did have five victors on the mat. Ransaw was especially impressed with Pokey Norris’ 13-4 victory over Rasheed Todd at heavyweight. The last time the pair met, Norris had a 6-2 victory. “This time, Pokey went out there from the time the whistle blowed, he stayed on him and put pressure on him,” Ransaw said. “Pokey had been sick as of last Thursday, too. He was out with the flu, so he only had one day of practice coming into the duals tournament and he performed. I could tell after that second period, I saw it started taking a toll on him, but he fought through that and came out on top.” For the second match in a row, Ryan Spradley also picked up a victory by scoring a ton of points. At 160 pounds, Spradley racked up 22 points en route to a 22-5 technical fall against McAdory’s Marvin Barrera. “I think what’s happened with some of our wrestlers is they are moving too quickly and they’re trying to get pins too quickly,” Ransaw said. “I tell them to slow it down, take their time and the pins will come. Some are rushing the pin, and Ryan is doing the total opposite. He’s wrestling first and taking what the opponent is giving him.” Benjamin Russell also had a trio

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

It didn’t take long for Dadeville’s boys basketball team to prove it was superior to Horseshoe Bend. In fact, the Tigers jumped out to a 13-0 lead before anyone could break a sweat. Taking over the momentum from the girls’ come-frombehind win, the Tiger boys played fast and outran the Generals to a 62-34 win on Friday night. Dadeville (14-7) held a 35-16 lead at halftime, as Horseshoe Bend ended the first with a pair of 3s. Dadeville’s athleticism was too much for their local rivals. “I told them we were the superior team, and that’s the way we played,” Tigers coach Jesse Foster said. “I give credit to them for giving us some good fight. It’s good when our guys are playing well and having fun.” There wasn’t much fun for the Generals (6-10), who were coming off a win over Elmore County. On Friday, the fourth quarter went by off a running clock. See TIGERS • Page 12

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Benjamin Russell’s Nyshad Hannon, right, was one of only five winners for the Wildcats in Thursday’s first round of the AHSAA Duals Tournament against McAdory on Thursday.

of victories by pin. Hezekiah Hunter flattened Carson Roberts in the first period of his 170-pound bout. Saxon Coker took down Jacob Champion at 152 in the second period, and at 113, Nyshad Hannon eked out a thirdperiod pin against Hudson Waldrop. Although Ransaw and the Wildcats would’ve liked to win and advance to the state quarterfinals, they’re attempting to look at Thursday night’s loss as a wakeup call. They have just a few matches left in the regular season, including one more tough individual tournament in Darlington, Georgia, before taking on individual sectionals. “(Thursday) night when we got back to the locker room, I simply

wrote on the board, ‘Where do we go now?’” Ransaw said. “I had them think about that. We have two ways we can go. We can learn from the loss or we can very easily say we’re not the team we thought we were. We can come up with excuses and soak in our tears and stay there. “But I think that was a wakeup last night. They all decided that we’re a better team than what we just showed. I don’t want to take anything away from McAdory because they’re a very good, solid team. But I even had some coaches come up and say, ‘That wasn’t Benjamin Russell wrestling.’” The AHSAA Sectional Tournament will begin Feb. 8 in Montgomery.

SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, Jan. 19 High school wrestling Reeltown at Smiths Station Tournament, 8:30 a.m.

at Opelika Middle School, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22 High school boys basketball Opelika at Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 Dadeville at Elmore County, 7 p.m. High school boys basketball Randolph County at Horseshoe Reeltown at Wadley, 5 p.m. Bend, 6 p.m. Lyman Ward at Hope Christian, Lyman Ward at Restoration 6:30 p.m. Academy, 6:30 p.m. High school girls basketball High school girls basketball Reeltown at Wadley, 3 p.m. Opelika at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell in Bulldawg Duals p.m.

Elmore County at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. Randolph County at Horseshoe Bend, 4:30 p.m. High school wrestling Reeltown at Pike Road, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 High school boys basketball Benjamin Russell at Clay Central, 7 p.m. High school girls basketball Benjamin Russell at Clay Central, 5:30 p.m.

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HBS girls claim narrow victory over BB Comer By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After back-to-back losses to start the week, Horseshoe Bend’s girls basketball team was in desperate need of a victory Thursday night. The Generals got just what the doctor ordered, and they did so in nail-biting fashion as they overcame B.B. Comer, 40-37. Horseshoe Bend (10-7) trailed by two points at the end of the third quarter but then seized momentum midway through the fourth. Jahia Jennings grabbed a steal and converted on a fast-break layup to spark the Generals’ comeback. “That kind of got things going for us in the beginning of the fourth quarter,” Horseshoe Bend coach Erica Meigs said. “It was good for us to get a close win like this. We learned how to come back from behind and keep on going when we have the momentum.” Jennings led the Generals with 15 points and she was two rebounds shy of a double-double. Jennings also added four assists. Caly Carlisle and Ivy Vickers split 20 points evenly.

BOYS BASKETBALL Coosa rebounds with defeat of Childersburg

Central Coosa’s boys basketball team found itself in another low-scoring affair Thursday night, as the Cougars turned up the defensive pressure in a 48-38 win against Childersburg. “It was a defensive struggle all the way through,” Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman said. “We shot the ball pretty well in the first half, but they were kinda tough on us in the second half. We mustered up 21 points and that was enough to get us out of there with the win.” The Tigers led for the opening few minutes of the game, but Central Coosa (12-4) quickly turned the tide and once it took the lead, it never looked back. Quin Brooks paced the Cougars with 18 points while Jovon Richardson added 14. “It’s always good to rebound (after Tuesday’s loss to Sylacauga),” Freeman said. “You don’t want to get into a trend of losing. It’s just vital to keep the momentum going, and keeping our eyes on the prize is all we can do at this point.” Coosa’s girls team suffered a 61-12 loss at the hands of Childersburg. The Cougars’ game against Clay Central has been cancelled, so their next contest is scheduled for Thursday at home vs. Fayetteville with the girls beginning at 5 p.m.

Comebackcontinued from Page 11 quarter,” Horseshoe Bend coach Erica Meigs said. “They were very physical and they were us down. Around the three-minute mark, I felt we had lost the momentum. They fought very hard, but I could tell we were a bit tired.” The defensive slugfest wasn’t for the faint of heart, but Dadeville will take it. The Tigers host Elmore County on Tuesday in a game that should be another tough test. “We’ve had some internal struggles this season, but I wanted to let them work through it,” Holloway said. “I’m proud that they were able to do that tonight and we’re going to try to keep building the rest of the season.”

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could have, and they struggled really with ballhandling,” Benjamin Russell assistant coach Prentice Thomas said. “(The 1-31) is great for putting pressure at the top, but for some reason, we started off slow. Normally in the second half, we pick it up and we did that in the third quarter. It was the best quarter we played all night.” As has been characteristic for the Wildcats this season, they did seem to struggle early on. Point guard Aaliyah Thomas helped get things going with a pair of assists and a steal and fastbreak layup to start the second, giving Benjamin Russell a 16-7 edge with 5:34 left in the second. But then the Wildcats started to get lackadaisical with the ball and Russell County cut its deficit to as little as four points late in the second quarter. After finishing with seven turnovers in the second frame alone, Benjamin Russell got it together in the second half and had just eight miscues the rest of the way. One big thing that helped the Wildcats keep the lead the entire game, sans a basket by Russell County to open, was their rebounding. BRHS finished with a 38-26 advantage on the boards, and both forwards Jaaliyah Caldwell and Brooklyn Edwards finished with more than 10 rebounds. “The rebounding was very important,” coach Thomas said. “That gave us second-chance shots. We did better on the defensive rebounding and boxing out. Especially on free throws, we were boxing out the shooters and things like that.” Caldwell had one of her most prolific performances of the season, racking up 31 points and 16 rebounds. She did a great job of getting to the free-throw line,

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Benjamin Russell’s Timira Lawson (2) is defended by Russell County’s Aysha Stephens on Friday night.

as 11 of her points came while the clock was stopped. Edwards finished just two points shy of a double-double. Aaliyah Thomas stuffed the scoresheet. In addition to six points, Thomas contributed five rebounds, eight assists and four steals. The Wildcats will turn around Tuesday and host Opelika, which is the only team that stands in their way of hosting the area tournament. If Benjamin Russell could turn the tide on the Bulldogs, it would likely come down to a coin toss

for who hosts. But that’s going to be a tall order, as Opelika took down Benjamin Russell 63-42 in their only meeting so far this season. “It’s going to take everything we have,” coach Thomas said. “We have a long week next week with multiple games, and it’s going to take everything. We’re going to need help from everybody. We gotta play tough, we gotta stop turning the ball over, and we gotta get free throws. But the biggest thing is we need to start fast.”

Boys about to go down without a fight though. The Warriors started to turn up the heat defensively and quickly sliced the deficit to 56-45 with 1:14 left, forcing Daniel to take a timeout. “I was a little concerned that we were not thinking basketball strategy over just playing the game,” he said. “Sometimes you have to push strategy in what you’re doing, and I think once we called that last timeout and talked about it, we made the points of where we were and how we could finish. “After that, I didn’t worry about it anymore. They had to foul us. We didn’t have to take any shots, and if they didn’t foul us, we’d run the clock out.” Russell County did foul the Wildcats, who struggled from the free-throw line, and a few quick buckets helped it pull

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Russell County’s Jabarrie Jordan (2) is defended by Benjamin Russell’s Nick McGhee on Friday night.

within single figures. But the effort was too little too late for the Warriors. With another must-win

game against Opelika on the horizon Tuesday, Daniel wanted to focus on the positives of Friday’s win but

Tigers The Generals didn’t score a basket for the game’s first five minutes. “We’re not on their level yet,” Generals coach Chad Kison said. “I really appreciate coach Foster for giving us an opportunity here. Tonight, we saw what a good team looks like. We couldn’t hold onto the ball early. They really jumped on top of us, and we didn’t play well enough to even come close to a comeback.”

also recognized there are some areas that still need to be cleaned up. “Our turnover ratio was still a little higher than I would have liked for it to have been,” Daniel said. “But they were pressing us, and we’re still having some issues with that. But I saw a total different level of intensity and concentration. Our defensive game showed itself again, and we scored and we rebounded well tonight. All those things we talked about previously came together for us tonight.” Benjamin Russell put three in double figures. Gavin Edwards led the way with 16 points while Za Stowes followed closely behind with 14. McMillian finished with 10. Jaikobee Gamble had a fine performance on the board, bringing down 15 rebounds. Both he and Qua Howell scored eight points apiece.

continued from Page 11 It has been that type of season for Horseshoe Bend, which has been up and down throughout the year. The Generals are back in action Tuesday against Randolph County in the first of two matchups this season. “We’ll play great one night, and then the next night we’ll have a game like this,” Kison said. “I’m glad that our guys didn’t stop playing. I thought once we got our legs into the game, we hung tough. This

Shaw coming very soon as well. Like Shaw, Johnson said he was a bit surprised by the timing of the offers especially given Shaw’s injury. But Johnson said he hasn’t surprised by the quality of schools looking at Shaw. “He’s got the size and he’s got the ability, but the thing that a lot of people don’t realize is he’s just as good in the classroom,” Johnson said. “He’s getting offers from great athletic programs, yeah, but these are also great schools. His hard work has really paid off.” According to Johnson, it’s been nearly a decade since a football player from Reeltown has gone on to play Division I. Shaquille Roberson, who is Shaw’s cousin, played for UAB in the early 2010s. Although there may have been more, Johnson could recall only one former Rebel who has played football for a Power 5 school. “It really makes me feel like you can come from anywhere,” Shaw said. “It doesn’t matter if you go to a small school. It’s really just exciting. I’m getting a chance to go to college, and I can play the sport that I love to play.”

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should be a good experience for us. It’s been up and down.” Dadeville really pulled away with several alley-pop dunks and an assault from the 3-point line. The Tigers hit more than 10 threes on Friday. Dadeville looks to be hitting its stride as it gets ready for the final stretch of the season. Dadeville is seeking its third area tournament title in five seasons and its second straight regional appearance. The Tigers have a date with

rival Elmore County at home on Tuesday. Friday’s game was about giving every player an opportunity to see the court. “It’s good when the players get to come in off the bench and contribute,” Foster said. “They deserve to get into the game and they don’t always get the chance to do so. They work just as hard as the other kids on the team, so I hope they can play with confidence when they’re out there.”

continued from Page 10 A stud on both sides of the ball, Shaw said he’s being mostly recruited on defense. Johnson said some schools like him as an outside linebacker while others are looking at him at more of a tight end or utility player on offense. Shaw said he’s a long way from making an official decision but is ultimately looking for a school that not only has a great football program but also is strong academically. He grew up an Alabama fan, so he said it would be great to get an offer from the Crimson Tide but for now, he’s just enjoying the ride. “I think it’s just excitement for him right now,” Johnson said. “This is an extremely big deal for us, and it’s a great experience for him. There’s not been a whole lot of SEC and ACC offers come out of Reeltown High School, so it’s really exciting for him. It probably will get overwhelming for him at some point, but right now I think he’s really just enjoying it.” Reeltown senior Trey O’Neal is also being recruited and has a pair of Division II offers from Tuskegee and West Alabama. Johnson said he expects O’Neal to make a decision within the next week or so.

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Reeltown’s Eric Shaw (6) is being recruited mainly on defense but also has some interest at tight end.