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Martin hears motion, calls murder cases Hutcherson denied remand; no ruling on reinstating Parker’s bond By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Ray Martin on Monday denied Justin Kyle Hutcherson’s motion to remand
indictments on 61 counts involving an investigation into the possession of child pornography to district court. Hutcherson’s attorney Zachary Alsobrook filed the motion Friday after Hutcherson was arrested again after his
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initial arrest in January. “The State of Alabama is attempting to railroad through 13 criminal counts against the defendant without so much as a preliminary hearing being had,” Alsobrook’s motion read. “…The state is doing so because it knows that upon the complaining officer being crossexamined that this court would have
certainly thrown out the majority if not all the counts against the defendant. If the state wanted to bring this matter before the grand jury for probable cause, it had that ability prior to arresting the defendant on a citizen’s warrant.” Alsobrook asked for Hutcherson to See CASES • Page 9
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The Beauregard community in Lee County just 45 minutes away from Alexander City was struck by massive tornadoes Sunday and the Alexander City/ Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad is on the ground helping in rescue and recovery efforts while the Lake Martin Area United Way is collecting donations. “Our assistance was requested Sunday afternoon through the state EMA (Alabama Emergency Management Agency),” rescue squad president Ken Cowart said. “We were on the ground by about 4 p.m.” Cowart said the rescue squad has not been part any of the recovery efforts seen in images and videos from the area where at least 23 have been confirmed dead by Lee County sheriff Jay Jones. “We have been assisting the Lee County coroner’s office,” Cowart said. “We haven’t been out cutting trees or anything like that. We help where we can.” Cowart said 12 members of the rescue squad helped Sunday and seven on Monday. “We will be back (today) too,” Cowart said. Those who want to help but cannot get to Lee County can make donations at the Lake Martin Area United Way. “We have been asked to be a drop-off point for donations,” See RECOVERY • Page 9
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The Alexander City City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to provide property for the Tallapoosa County E911 Board to erect a new 190-foot radio communication tower. The E911 board will pay $290,000 for the tower and a building for affiliated equipment, according to county E911 coordinator Anita Haggerty, who said the funds will come from money collected via phone bills. The tower, part of the 911 board’s efforts to implement a countywide digital communications system, will be located at the Mt. Airy water tank site at 575 Tallapoosa St. “The equipment presently on the water tower, it’s OK but it would be better if there was a tower that was a little taller,” Haggerty said. “It’s 100 feet and we’re requesting 190. It will help those dead spots in Alexander City where the police department and fire department have coverage area problems. We have provided digital radios for Alexander City and for the majority of
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Above: James Darnell takes a look at his 1970 Plymouth Road Runner at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum’s Mopar gathering Saturday. Below: Eight-track tapes are seen in J.W. Haymes’ 1969 Dodge Super Bee, which is considered a ‘survivor.’ ‘The survivors, with the dents and faded paint, are the money cars now,’ Haymes said.
Car show brings unique cars, people to Alex City By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook
One of the most unusual cars on display during Saturday’s Mopar auto show at Wellborn Musclecar Museum was an unrestored 1969 Dodge Super Bee. What set it apart from the other fully restored cars is its status as a “survivor,” which in car show parlance means it was
bought and shown in its original condition. J.W. Haymes, 59, of Madison, Mississippi, said his Super Bee survivor was discovered by his wife on Craigslist. “I texted the owner,” Haymes said. “It’s a ’69 Super Bee and there were only a handful of them made. She actually found it on Valentine’s Day in 2015, so it’s a Valentine’s present. See CARS • Page 10
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Embracing lake, big dreams, incentives can ignite Alex City economy, Lee says Editor’s Note: This is the second of a twopart series about the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s plan to draw new business into the area. By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor Alexander City has some barriers to economic development which must be removed to restore financial vitality to the community. • Alex City’s median household income in 2017 was far below Alabama’s average, which was far below the U.S. average, which leads to a conundrum — major companies usually avoid coming to places they can’t make money yet the city needs those companies to provide goodpaying jobs to support those profits. • There is a lack of ready-to-use retail space and some opposition to giving companies incentives to locate here. • And in some quarters of Alex City there is a disdain for Lake Martin and “lake people” — those who have the money to spend if there was somewhere here to spend it. “There’s that attitude and there’s always See ECONOMY • Page 3
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A huge crowd enjoys fireworks over Lake Martin last Fourth of July. Randy Lee said, ‘Thank the Lord for the lake,’ as people coming through Alexander City to the lake helps the economy.
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Laverne Sumners Booth, born June 8, 1932 in Coosa County, Alabama, passed away on March 2, 2019. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Hillview Memorial Park with Rev. John Hill and Rev. Jerry Abbett officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Flint Hill United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Booth graduated from Goodwater High School, and resided in Kellyton until 1975 when she became a resident of Alexander City. Her career was primarily in the insurance business with Adams Insurance and she retired from Dark Insurance. She was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. She enjoyed travel, the Coffee Club and the Bridge Club for many years. Laverne was an Auburn Tiger. Her support and encouragement was a key to the Auburn graduation of both of her children; all three of her grandchildren also graduated from Auburn University. She is survived by her daughter Judy Sasser Wyatt; son Jeff Sasser (Mary Ann); grandchildren Stacey Waters (Aaron), Brigitte Cohoon (Steven), John Sasser; great granddaughter Mallory Waters; stepsons Tom Booth (Ann) and John Booth (Kristina); sister in law Jeanette Johnson; cousins; nephews; nieces and close family friends. She is preceded in death by father Graham Jackson Sumners, mother Olia Laverne Sumners, first husband and father of her children James Wilson Sasser, second husband Herbert A. Booth and son in law Randall Wyatt. The family appreciates the sincere loving care provided by the Chapman Health Care and Assisted Living staff. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Flint Hill United Methodist Church, 2858 Flint Hill Road, Alexander City, Alabama 35010.
The funeral service for John Powell, age 80 of Ashland, will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. Zenus Windsor and Rev. Andy Kinman officiating. Burial will follow at the New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Powell passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Lineville Health and Rehabilitation Center. John loved his garden, pond, and his animals. After retiring from Russell Corp. in 2000, “Pawpaw” spent his time with his family and up keeping his property; and everybody knew him with his mule “Odie” plowing his garden every year. Anyone who knew John knew he couldn’t sit still for long unless he was asleep in the patio chair. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Nell Powell; his daughter and son-in-law, Brian and Angela Hunnicutt; two grandchildren: Victoria and Richard Hunnicutt; two sisters and brotherin-law, Larry and Merlene Gordon and Faye Johnston. Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Sally Powell, and his infant son, Johnny Wayne Powell. Andy Cummins, Scott Mask, Greg Mask, Hiram Powell, Kenneth Brown, and Wendell Brown will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Send online condolences at benefieldfuneralhome.com
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the departments in Tallapoosa County. We’ve got to build out the system for the digital before we can add everyone else on.” The project is awaiting Federal Aviation Administration approval, Haggerty said. The agreement will renew annually unless the county notifies the city it is vacating the property. The city will supply all electrical power for the tower and equipment, and the county will maintain and repair the facility, as well as retain the title to the equipment there. The council also voted 6-0 for a resolution opposing Alabama Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne), that would restrict or remove a city’s authority to establish police and planning jurisdictions.
If enacted, council president Tommy Spraggins said the bill will cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars and surrounding areas vital police and fire protection. “All cities have corporate limits and extended limits; we do have a police jurisdiction that goes outside the city limits,” he said. “Like Camp ASCCA, we provide police and fire protection and 911 service to Camp ASCCA but it’s not in the city limits; it’s in the police jurisdiction. They actually incorporated Kellyton but when they have emergencies we go help. There are a lot of services provided in this police jurisdiction. They want to restrict cities in this bill from receiving any benefits from business licenses and sales taxes.” Spraggins cited figures from city revenue manager Ward Sellers
showing Alexander City collected $308,941.95 in business licenses, gas, lodging, tobacco, consumer use, sales and sellers use taxes from the police jurisdiction in the 2018 fiscal year. The bill would limit those jurisdictions to property within corporate limits while repealing provisions to issue business licenses and collect sales taxes outside the corporate limits. In other action at the 39-minute meeting, the council: • Voted 6-0 to spend $54,900 for a vertical turbine high-service pump replacement for the city’s Adams Water Treatment Plant. Morrow Water Technologies Inc. of Birmingham submitted the only bid for the project, which is already budgeted. City purchasing agent Miles Hamlett said the pump was originally installed incor-
rectly, causing damage. • Voted 5-0 to approve a request by the Lake Martin Young Professionals and the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce to provide free live music at Strand Park for upcoming Strand Sessions on April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11 and Aug. 1. Councilmember Scott Hardy abstained because of his LMYP membership. • Announced it will search for a replacement on the city school board for David Sturdivant, who will not seek a third five-year term, Spraggins said. After interviewing candidates, the council expects to decide on a successor at its May 7 meeting. • Recognized the Benjamin Russell wrestling team, which finished third in the state in Class 6A, and individual 160-pound state champion Ryan Spradley.
Economy been that attitude,” said Randy Lee, an Alex City native and the CEO and founder of Lee Marketing Group. Lee is in charge of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce team dedicated to recruiting new retail and commercial development here. “I do know there’s a divide but that’s a personal opinion. It still doesn’t really have anything to do with the dollars and cents of doing business on a daily basis. We’ve got to be able to build on what that lake provides to us.” Lee acknowledges the challenges yet has some bold goals he said cannot be achieved unless the lake community and the rest of Tallapoosa County are entwined economically. “I think something we fight or at least try and figure out how to communicate is how do you weigh how much the lake brings to this community?” Lee said. “If retailers don’t look at the median family income and take into account what’s down there at the lake, that has been probably something we’ve been fighting an uphill battle on in previous years. So how do we communicate that? When you look at the median family income in Tallapoosa County, does that enhance or does that entice someone to want to come here?”
continued from Page 1 projects underway by 2021 and to recruit 15 new retail/commercial businesses by 2024. Those will be attained largely if Lake Martin is a significant part of the equation, Lee said. “We’ve got to from a retail standpoint get those that are around the lake a reason to come into Alexander City and shop and be entertained and do things other than just drive in from Atlanta or Birmingham or wherever they’re coming from and coming to the lake and all they do is hang in the area of the lake that their home is,” Lee said. “From the viewpoint of the people in Alexander City toward the lake or those that have lived here for generations toward the lake, I get it but I don’t know how you can look at that in a negative way from an economic standpoint. I mean, thank the Lord for the lake. If it wasn’t for the lake, where would Alexander City be? If it wasn’t for those dollars and people that are shopping at our grocery stores and shopping at other things because they’re coming through Alexander City, the gateway to Lake Martin, where would we be?
“When I go to places around the lake, maybe now more than ever, it’s people from out of town but from a business standpoint, that’s dollars from outside of our community coming into our community that we wouldn’t grab if it wasn’t for that lake.” Russell Lands CEO Tom Lamberth said an economic impact study conducted in 2018 by Robert Charles Lesser & Co. real estate advisors showed full- and parttime residents of Lake Martin generate retail demand of $200 million a year. “Only a fraction of that is spent locally,” Lamberth said.
Big projects difficult but not impossible
What will attract people who reside on the lake to Alex City? The planned Russell Marine Superstore, a national grocery store chain and more restaurants would help. And for stratospheric dreamers, an outlet mall has been mentioned by residents. Is all that impossible? Who would have thought a Fortune 500 company would be located in Alex City? “We would love to see some bigger hub
retails come in that others will follow behind,” said Lee, who conceded the difficulty of bringing such massive projects to the community. “I guess you would call Tigertown in Opelika (an outlet mall) and The Summit (in Birmingham) too but there’s nothing in between that you would consider competition. You’ve got to market it to those developers that understand that game and make sure that you’re promoting this area to the right people that can make that kind of investment in your community. I know the effort’s out there toward that but I don’t think it’s an easy sale sometimes, especially a large-scale deal like that. “I would love to see something like that happen but I don’t foresee anyone right now currently in the local market making an investment toward that so you have to reach out to developers that see this is an important spot. And selling how important that lake component can be to
Alexander City and downtown is sometimes a tough thing to do to developers when all they’re doing is pulling numbers to see if their numbers match up to the reasons they make decisions for locating in places. That’s something the chamber works on constantly.”
‘You need to play the game’
Lee said Alex City lacks the facilities retailers prefer to move into so incentives must be used to attract them. “With our new location out on 280, we had to start from scratch and build it,” he said of his business. “A lot of retail would like to come into the existing space and already just rent or come into it. Unless I’m missing something, I don’t think we have a lot of available space, whether it’s downtown or out on 280, so having developments that you could build around, I think, is something that we’ve been working on. Space is really the only negative drawback I see because our location’s
great; traffic’s good.” Lee said incentives usually in the form of tax abatements are necessary for any community large or small to lure new businesses. “From businesses to industry to retail, I mean, you need to play the game or you don’t,” he said. “If you are unwilling to figure out exactly how to play the game or how communities that are bordering you that seem to be having success, if you dig into those bordering communities and figure out how they’re having success, a lot of times it’s forward thinking; it’s taking advantage of abatements that make sense. “Everyone is not going to agree with decisions that are made especially when that word ‘tax’ is involved in it. But you better be playing the game or get out of the game. And don’t expect any return from that unless you’re living in some fairytale world. Unfortunately the business environment that we’re in is not that way.”
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Alex City’s median household income in 2017 was $35,015, a figure projected to increase incrementally to only $35,376 by 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Alabama’s 2017 median household income was $48,123 and nationwide it was $61,372. Despite those figures, the chamber of commerce wants two new retail and/or commercial
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hat appears to have been a massive EF4 tornado ripped the Beauregard community in Lee County on Sunday and Alexander City jumped in right away to help. The estimated 170 mph winds had barely moved away when the Alexander City/Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad was called on to help with recovery efforts Sunday afternoon and the Lake Martin Area United Way began collecting donations. You can bet local churches are already putting together plans to bring relief to a county that suffered at least 23 deaths as a result of the twister. This isn’t unusual. The Tallapoosa, Coosa and Elmore county areas are known for giving, compassionate people. At least three children were killed, according to county coroner Bill Harris, which makes the disaster all the more tragic. He said the children were ages 6, 9 and 10. The Alexander City/Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad was helping the Lee County coroner with manpower Sunday and Monday and planned to return to the stricken area today. After powerful storms take such a heavy toll on life and property, it’s often asked why God allows such things to happen. What should be noted is the way people rise to the occasion and help one another in times of trial. We don’t know why loved ones are taken, especially children. It’s a question that always haunts those affected for the rest of their lives. All that can be done is to bind up the wounds and heal, and strive to be as those children were — full of life and promise. Prayer is powerful and it does change things. The people of Lee County can use prayers now; ask God how you can help those who are suffering.
n a cold, bloodsmeared, stainless steel cart, a newborn wriggles and gasps for air while a sterile attendant rolls her away. No one shows any empathy for the little one. Under U.S. law, doctors and medical staff are not penalized in any way for failing to care for babies who survive abortion attempts. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) sponsored the BornAlive Abortion Survivors Protection Act along with 49 of his fellow Republican senators. The bill would have required doctors to provide medical care to babies born alive after abortion attempts or face penalties for harming a child. Last week they needed 60 votes to break a Democratic filibuster blocking the bill. The Center for Disease Control tracks the number of babies born alive after a “termination of pregnancy” in hospitals but not in abortion clinics. More than 3,000 babies are aborted every day in America, the vast majority in abortion clinics. We do not know how many babies survive abortion only to die slowly or brutally. Former president George W. Bush signed the 2002 Born Alive Infants Protection Act that declared any child born alive, even those who survived abortion attempts, was legally considered a “person,” “human being” and “child” under federal law. However, that bill has no penalties against those who break the law and do not care for the life of a child.
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Abortion is a political issue for Democrats, and every senator who has announced he or she is running for president in 2020 voted against protecting children who survive abortion attempts. Democrats and their kissing cousins in the mainstream media, i.e. CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post et al, are staunchly united in their stand against abortion survivors. Some survivors have formed The Abortion Survivor Network: More Than a Choice. (View more at www.theabortionsurvivors. com) As you might imagine, abortion survivors have a very different view of the sanctity of human life. Their stories are rarely if ever acknowledged by Democrats or their media cousins. While this life-or-death vote was being counted in the Senate, President Donald Trump was making another personal effort toward denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Kim Jong Un was not willing to make a deal and Trump walked away with sanctions still in place. Under Trump’s watch, North Korea has stopped testing missiles and nuclear bombs, something his predecessor was incapable of doing. It’s
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not much but it’s a start. Democrats and media cousins mocked Trump for losing the deal. Back in the House, Democrats scheduled hearings to coincide with Trump’s unprecedented efforts to negotiate peace on the Korean Peninsula. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, decided his committee had to hear testimony from Michael Cohen, a felon sentenced to three years in federal prison for tax evasion and lying to Congress among other convictions. Presiding judge William Pauley characterized Cohen’s crimes as a “veritable smorgasbord of fraudulent conduct” and “motivated by personal greed and ambition.” Coincidentally, a Rasmussen poll conducted at the end of February found 62 percent of Democrats “consider Trump a bigger danger to America than the dictator who has threatened this country with nuclear attack.” Think about that! The Democrats’ platform to defeat Trump in 2020 is founded upon abortion bordering on infanticide, the multi-trillion dollar Green New Deal, and “Trump is a racist!” These are not your daddy’s Democrats!
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March 18-24 is National Poison Prevention Week. The Regional Poison Control Center at Children’s of Alabama has been a valuable resource to the state since 1958. RPCC serves all ages, offering free and confidential poison information and treatment recommendations to the public and healthcare providers 24 hours a day. Calls to the RPCC are answered by specially trained poison experts, including nurses, pharmacists and doctors. In 2018, the RPCC answered nearly 44,000 calls resulting in 39,590 exposure and information cases. RPCC
specialists made more than 56,000 follow-up calls. Last year, RPCC specialists monitored 85 percent of poison exposure cases from home on site. At-home monitoring avoids a visit to a hospital, saving $30.6 million in unnecessary emergency department visits. The top two pediatric exposures in Alabama are household cleaning substances and cosmetics. While the majority of calls to RPCC are related to children, about 34 percent of the calls concern adults. These calls are often related to medication errors — doubling up on doses or mistaking your spouse’s medications for your own.
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Carlisle’s announces closing of historic business Carlisle’s in downtown Alexander City recently announced it is closing. Daniel and Lisa Champion, who have owned the store since October 1997 and have run it for more than 21 years, announced Friday they will be closing the historic business. The soda fountain will close March 16 while the store will close March 30. For more information, read the full story in Wednesday’s Outlook.
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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.
Wednesday, March 6
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Almni and Friends in Millerville will have their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
Thursday, March 7
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is seeking members for a youth advisory board. There will be a meeting for those interested at 3:30 p.m. March 7. The library is looking for students in seventh through 12th grades who are interested in social media marketing, public speaking, leadership skills, PSA recording and community outreach.
Saturday, March 9
ART WORKSHOP: The Artists Association of Central Alabama is sponsoring a workshop Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center in Alexander City. Member Katherine Fabian will demonstrate many applications of oil paint in order to achieve correct shadow, round objects and balanced artwork. The fee is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. To register call June Dean at 256-373-3324. There is also an open studio every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center in Alexander City and every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dadeville Senior Center. CHURCH BENEFIT: Perfect Peace Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a red carpet unity, spiritual, marathon, concert and buffet dinner to benefit a church from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at The Mill Two Eighty. Dinner will be served rom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. eat in or take for a donation of $40 a person or $50 a couple. For more information contact Shirley Shelton at 256-215-3839, Rhonda Banks at 256-794-1130 or Genevieve Hicks at 256-329-8153.
Tuesday, March 12
CHAMBER OPEN HOUSE: The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house at the E-911 building in Rockford from 3 - 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Snacks will be provided and everyone is welcome.
UNITED WAY ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Martin Area United Way will have its 2018 Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 12. It will be at The Mill Two Eighty and beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m. while the awards presentation will begin at 6 p.m. SUICIDE AWARENESS SEMINAR: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is holding a Suicide Awareness Seminar at 11 a.m. March 12. Rev. John Hill is the instructor and the program attempt to dispel myths with facts, foster an understanding of possible causes, recognize warning signs and explore prevention and intervention. It is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of suicide prevention and intervention to include parents, grandparents, youth workers, ministers, teachers, first responders and mentors. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 at the corner of Highway 49 and County Road 34.
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. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Association is hosting a trade day March 16. There will be free outside setup for vendors, yard sale, flea market, swap meet items but no food vendors. A small donation to the BGHS Alumni and Friends Association would be appreciated. For more information contact Bruce Lowery at 205-5225794.
Sunday, March 17
MEN AND WOMEN PROGRAM: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church on Thornton Road is holding its annual Men and Women Day Program 11 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Guest speaker is Sis. Becky Lawson of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
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SPRING REVIVAL SERVICES: GAP Fellowship Church will hold its spring revival services March 20-22 nightly at 7 p.m. Wednesday the speaker will be Pastor Emerson Ware of Perfect Peace; Thursday Pastor Douglas Varner of True Light; Friday Pastor Tommy Carwell of Macedonia. Pastor Lou and Marilyn Benson are of GAP Fellowship Church, which is located at 721 Robinson Court.
Thursday, March 21
SENIORRX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce March 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.
Saturday, March 23
ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 20th anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All demonstrations, which will be both entertaining and educational, will be presented multiple times throughout the day.
Guests can visit traditional hunting camps and watch demos of cultural skills such as hide tanning, cooking and finger weaving. Children will have the opportunity to participate in an authentic Creek stickball game throughout the day. Guests can also watch Tennessee militia fire smoothbore cannon and flintlock muskets, learn how soldiers cooked their meals, see displays in the museum, see wool being dyed and learn to spin wool and more. The program is free to the public and there will be refreshments.
Sunday, March 24
GOSPEL SINGING: First Presbyterian Church in Dadeville is hosting gospel artiist Harlan Burton Sunday, March 24 at 11 a.m. The public is invited and lunch will be served following the service.
Tuesday, March 26
HISTORY OF LAKE AND DAM: The Dadeville Public Library will host a presentation on Lake Martin and Martin Dam by Alabama Power. The event begins at 2 p.m. in the lower level of the library, which is located at 205 N. West St. in Dadeville. For more information, call 256-825-7820.
Thursday, March 28
CONCERT: Alexander City Arts is hosting “The Charlestones in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the BRHS Auditorium. “The Charlestones” are a professional male a cappella quartet.
Saturday, April 6
BIKE RIDE: There will be a “Ride for the Children” charity event Saturday, April 6. It is a Bike ride around Lake Martin to support the children of the Brantwood Children’s home in Montgomery. There will be a car and motorcycle show, silent auction, music, prizes and awards. There is a free lunch for all registered participants. it is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger The ride begins at the Alexander City Walmart. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. and the show judging starts at 1 p.m. For more information call 256-827-9857.
Saturday, April 13
EGG HUNT: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 13 starting at 10 a.m. There will be sections for ages 2 and under, 3- to 4-year-olds, 5- to 6-year-olds, 7- to 8-year-olds and 9- to 12-year-olds. The hunts will in the north picnic area across from the beach. It is suggested you arrive early as there is a walk to the hunt areas. It is free for campers. Non-campers will be need to pay day admission, $5 for 12 to 61, kids 4 to 11 years old are $2 and seniors 62 years old and older are $2. FUNKY FUN RUN: April is Autism Awareness Month and the Autism Society of Alabama will host its second annual Funky Fun Run April 13 at 9 a.m. The run will be held on the lower walking track of the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Registration is $20 for youth ages 10 and under and $30 for adults. To register, visit firstgiving. com and search for the Alex City Funky Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Alabama. For more information, contact Melissa Mullins 256-794-9282 or email her at melissa. mullins.advocate4autism@gmail.com
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You have a lot of ground to cover, and you might not want to be distracted. A question or conversation might force you to evaluate a situation. You need to give time to the issue that arises. You might not come to a conclusion immediately. Tonight: Put up your feet. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your creativity seems to unleash quite a few unusual ideas. Others seem to be fascinated by them, though they might not be ready to run with any. Be open and willing to respond to any opinions or questions. Tonight: Change gears and get into some fun. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be a lot happier if you relax and deal with a domestic or personal issue. Once you get past the problem, you’ll be more responsive and open. This situation will encourage you to eye your priorities once more. Tonight: As you like it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might want to return calls, listen to messages and read your emails before making any plans. You might have to regroup once you realize that an issue has come up from out of nowhere. Think before you leap into action. Tonight: Sharing war stories with a pal. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might want to nix a Ă„nancial oɈer or agreement if it doesn’t feel right. Take your time rethinking the issue or indicating that you might need more time. The unexpected could occur with any agreements signed today or in the near future. Tonight: First, balance your checkbook. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might feel good but remain unsure of yourself. You sense a potential boomerang or reversal. This feeling might be correct, but you aren’t responsible for what comes down the path. Give the other party space. Tonight: Be spontaneous.
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be released on his original bail of $150,000 as the new bond of $337,000 is hard on his family. Martin said he would take the issue of bond under consideration while Alsobrook prepared the motion. Alsobrook stated in his motion Hutcherson placed a camera in his own home and had certain images saved to his personal computer. Hutcherson waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty; Alsobrook asked about discovery and district attorney Jeremy Duerr said some evidence is available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some Hutcherson videos we can make copies of,â&#x20AC;? he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;ŚI donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we can make copies of others as it would put us in the position of distribution (pornography of a minor). We can certainly make them available so they can view them.â&#x20AC;? Duerr also said Alsobrook and Hutcherson could come to his office to view evidence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can set them up in the grand jury room,â&#x20AC;? Duerr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can watch and make as many notes as they want. They just need to schedule it with us. If (Hutcherson) is still in custody, a deputy would need to be just outside the door.â&#x20AC;? Martin was satisfied with the arrangement but said he would see what could be done to make copies available to the defense along with a protection order to insure the videos did not make the public domain. Martin also called other prominent cases Monday morning. Martin did not rule on reinstating bond for Anthony Davon Parker on Monday. Parker is accused of reckless murder and his bond was revoked in September 2018. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He picked up new charges in Jacksons Gap,â&#x20AC;? Duerr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was shooting from a vehicle toward a structure.â&#x20AC;? Duerr said the new charges could be presented to a grand jury. Martin did not deny Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion to reinstate bond but said he would take it under advisement. It is alleged Parker was at the home of Jeffery Bruno off Robinson Road near Alexander City and was shooting a .45 caliber handgun in March 2017. Parker had been target shooting and 18-year-old
Quentavious Arrion Reese had been at the home, before leaving in a vehicle with a group of friends. A short time later the vehicle carrying Reese returned down the road toward the home and a number of shots, allegedly fired by Parker, were directed toward Parker the vehicle. One shot struck Reese in the head as he rode in the back seat of the vehicle, according to information heard at a preliminary hearing. Reese, who was a senior at Benjamin Russell and had been offered a basketball scholarship, was taken to Russell Medical, then flown to the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center, where he later died. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hennessey Dimonta Wright of Alexander City faces multiple charges from multiple incidents in Alexander City and Dadeville. Monday morning Martin had his three attorneys present to try and determine a course for the cases especially since mental evaluations have been performed in one case and asked for in others. An issue with the mental evaluation was noted as the doctor who performed it is in Virginia now and could only testify by phone. Wright is also on a list for another state mental evaluation but is low on the list. Michelle Perez, who represents Wright in one of his charges, said she had found a private doctor who could perform the evaluation. Martin asked the attorneys to get together to try and figure how best to proceed. Wright is accused of killing 28-year-old LaBrandon Lamar Herron of Kellyton. Reports indicate Herron was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Oct. 30, 2016 and died from his injuries. A second victim was also shot and Wright is also charged with attempted murder. Nicholas Seth Harrison was appointed a new attorney, Robin McIntyre, to serve as co-counsel with Tim Davis. Martin was set to hear several motions in the capital murder case but suspended the hearings until McIntyre could be brought up to speed. Harrison is accused of shooting Denzel Pope in 2017. The state has not said whether it will pursue the death penalty in the case.
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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Walter L. Walton and Leticia A. Walton, husband and wife, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 20th day of January, 2006, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Recorded Card 213122; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on September 18, 2018, 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: One (1) dwelling house and one acre of land, known as part
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County Republican Party holds meeting; Oliver gifted map of Lake Martin Photo by Amy Passaretti / The Outlook Tallapoosa County Republican Party Chairman Lee Hamilton, left, gifted State Rep. Ed Oliver (RDadeville) a framed map of Lake Martin for his office in Montgomery on behalf of the Republican Party. The meeting Thursday was held at Oskarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and Oliver spoke about the gas tax and said he would be transparent with the public as soon as he had the legislation in his hands. Also discussed was the revitalization of the Transportation Committee, the possibility of a lottery bill, the announcement of the Chilton County Farm Center and finding solutions for Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental health and prison challenges. Also in attendance were Probate Judge Tal East, Circuit Clerk Patrick Craddock and County Commissioner George Carlton, Jr.
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Lake Martin Area United Way director Sharon Fuller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are looking for any size clothing, new underwear, snacks, blankets, phone chargers and any toiletries.â&#x20AC;? Fuller said donations can be dropped off at the Lake Martin Area United Way at 17 Main St. in Alexander City and those with questions about what else can be donated can call at 256-329-3600. Fuller said people have already been responsive to the effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We only just started to get the word out and we already have people bringing stuff by,â&#x20AC;? Fuller said. Responding to the tornado was not the only call for assistance this past week for the rescue squad.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We responded (last) Tuesday to Buckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pocket State Park with our sonar,â&#x20AC;? Cowart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two teenagers were able to get out of the water alive but one did not.â&#x20AC;? Cowart said the rescue squad returned Saturday and came back Sunday but was unable to do much because of swift water. Upon returning to Alexander City, rescue squad members were quickly paged out again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got our boats put away and I was just pulling up to the house,â&#x20AC;? Cowart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They called and we went to Lee County.â&#x20AC;? Cowart said the squad would return to Dekalb County with the sonar later this week if the water allows.
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of the Estate of Ann Herren, deceased, said lot bounded as follows: on the North by property of H. K. Hanson; on the east by Highland Avenue; on the South by G. P. Jenkins Estates; on the West by property of W. J. Hicks. The lot having a length of 255 feet East and West, and a width of 170 feet and 10 inches North and South and being in the Town of Camp Hill, being part of Section 21, Township 21, Range 24 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama and being the same property as that described in deed made by W. M. Conine and wife to Mrs. Lavinia B. Williamson and others, recorded in Vol. 18, page 87, Record of Deed of Tallapoosa County. Property street address for informational purposes: 157 Conine Street, Camp Hill, AL 36850 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. 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 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 & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed un/ /
til 10/18/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 12/06/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 01/17/2019 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 02/28/2019 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 03/28/2019 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
scribed real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot #4 of McGill Subdivision Plat Book 10 Page 36 as recorded at the Judge of 3UREDWH 2IÂżFH LQ 7DOODSRRVD County, Alabama. Property Street Address: 1466 Warren Circle North, Alexander City, AL 35010 (provided for informational purposes only). Said property will be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;?. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is VXEMHFW WR DQ\ WLWOH GHÂżFLHQcies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior WR WKH 0RUWJDJH ÂżUVW VHW RXW above. The debt secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Mortgage. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. 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 part of the foreclosure process. United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, Mortgagee or Transferee
Jahan Berns, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 359762 Alexander City Outlook: Mar. 5, 2019 FC/359762 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Melissa Ray Ellison, to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, dated June 24, 2005, said mortgage recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 205204. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama on March 13, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following de-
Attorney for Mortgagee or Transferee, Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC, 1709 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204, AL201800000066, This foreclosure sale may occur at any time between 11:00am-4:00pm. On the morning of the sale, please call the following number for an estimated auction time: (410) 635-5127 Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 12, 19, 26 and Mar. 5, 2019 FC/ELLISON, M.
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MAY THE BEST DISH WIN Photos by Gabrielle Jansen / The Outlook Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) hosted a beef cook-off Saturday at Benjamin Russell. Below right: contestants Libby Burke, Abby Macon, Isabella Arami and Traashay Johnson pose for a photo with their dishes. Right: Some at the cook-off were, front row, Macon and Arami, back row, family and consumer science teacher Daphne Davis and Benjamin Russell students Diamond Miller, Kailyn Pike, George Ammons, Kaitlyn Henderson, Lori Ennus, Burke and Johnson. Below left: cook-off judges, from left, Chad Jones, Carmen Blake and Scott Hardy try Macon’s dish.
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About 85 cars showed up for Saturday’s Mopar event.
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A Dodge Challenger RT, middle, a plum-crazy purple Dodge Charger, left, and a Hemi V8 were among those on display at Saturday’s event.
“It looked basically the way it looks now. We put new tires on it, cleaned it a lot, but it was basically the way you see it. It’s a 440 six pack. The survivors, with the dents and faded paint, are the money cars now.” The car came to the show with its original window sticker of $4,155.65. Haymes didn’t want to say what he paid for it but said, “It was cheap, real cheap. I’ve been offered $60,000 for it, so I can make money.” The car still has a built-in eight-track player and several eight-track tapes in the glove compartment. The Birmingham Mopar Owners Club sponsored the car show as a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Alabama, a charity for children. Mopar is short for Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth motor parts and cars. Club president Eric Perrine said an auction of items autographed by NASCAR racing legend Bobby Allison raised $2,100 for the charity. The items were a 1/24th scale diecast miniature of Allison’s No. 22 Dodge Daytona and a front spoiler from one of Allison’s race cars. Perrine said the event was held to celebrate the life of Phillip Love, the museum’s late first curator. About 85 cars showed up for the event Saturday morning, and one came all the way from Montreal, Canada, Perrine said. “My driving time was about 20 hours,” said Tony Maverick, 58, who drove his new Dodge Charger to the show. “(I’ve been) a Mopar enthusiast since I was 18 years old. I’ve always loved the cars. My favorite car is a ’71 Charger. I had a ’71 340 Cuda and I have a ’79 Dodge Magnum now. I just bought a ’73 Plymouth Duster three days ago.” James Darnell and his wife Debra from Clanton brought their 1970 Plymouth Road Runner with the 440 six-pack engine to the show. He said it was discovered in a barn in Springville, where it had sat for 23 years. According to Darnell, the car is highly collectible because it is equipped with the 440 six-pack engine while most Road Runners bought in 1970 had smaller engines. “There were only 429 of these cars built,” Darnell said. “Most Road Runners had 383s instead of the 440. This was a special-order, four-speed car.” When asked about the car’s condition when he bought it, Darnell laughed and said, “It looked like it had been in a barn for 23 years.” He said he paid $15,000 for it and has spent about $70,000 restoring it to like-new condition. An identical one in restored condition recently brought $110,000 at auction, so “it’s a good investment,” according to Darnell. Darnell, 65, said his mother bought him a new 1970 Road Runner for Christmas when he was a teenager and he never lost his love for that particular muscle car. “It’s hard to describe what it felt like,” Darnell said. “I love this one but the Christmas one, it was naturally more exciting.” Debra Darnell said she noticed her husband’s first Road Runner before she noticed him. “I fell in love with the car before I fell in love with him,” Debra Darnell said with a laugh.
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FLOODED WITH MEMORIES Coosa’s state title Cliff Williams / The Outlook
Central Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman celebrates a state championship on Friday.
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very year at the AHSAA basketball championships there are a litany of unbelievable stories. In the AHSAA Radio Network’s 12 years calling games, we LLUKE UKE have had the privilege ROBINSON of broadcasting Columnist contests featuring last second heroics, legendary coaches and eventual NBA superstars. The 2019 version of the Final Four was no different. A semifinal game was won on a steal and subsequent running bucket at the buzzer. The Class 1A girls’ championship went into an intense overtime. Perhaps the greatest player in Alabama high school history, Trendon Watford of Mountain Brook, led his squad to its third straight state title. Pinson Valley won the 6A boys’ trophy which will sit perfectly next to the school’s football championship hardware from last season. Decatur Heritage and Talladega earned their programs’ first titles. Oh, then there was Caden McMillican of Plainview. The 6-foot-3 senior beat the horn on a backdoor layup to lead the Bears to their second straight championship at the BJCC. If that name, scenario and location sounds familiar, it’s because in 2018, McMillican hit a 3-pointer at the last second to win Plainview its first basketball crown. Imagine: the same guy hits the same game-winner in the same venue in the same championship setting. Incredible. Of all of the unthinkable, improbable, heart-warming (or gut-wrenching depending on your point of view) stories, though, none stands out like that of the Central Coosa Cougars. Make that “the state champion Central Coosa Cougars,” because after Quin Brooks’ timely putback with barely a second remaining, the Cougars reigned supreme in the 2A boys classification. Coosa’s run to a title at the BJCC first saw the team hold off a favored and scrappy Tanner squad that is no stranger to winning. Then, in a game against Sacred Heart See ROBINSON • Page 12
Freeman reflects on Cougars winning state championship By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
If there’s one thing Central Coosa boys basketball coach Jeremy Freeman most vividly remembers about the AHSAA Class 2A Championship on Friday, it’s how eternal those final 1.8 seconds felt. After Quin Brooks hit the go-ahead putback for the Cougars, Sacred Heart had one final chance to answer. And if the desperation 3-pointer would’ve gone in for the Rattlers, Freeman knows just how devastated he would’ve been. “There would’ve been several UAB people taking us out of there,” he said. “I would’ve been first on the cart, then Jovon (Richardson) then Omar (Gaddis) and the rest of them. You would’ve had to get a crane to get us off the court. “That made it even more sweet because it came down to the very end. I always knew it was going to play out like that.” It’s been a few days since Freeman’s Cougars won the state championship with a 54-52 victory over the Rattlers, and although the initial madness has worn off, the victory has still left the Cougars reeling. But really, the players’ mentality hasn’t changed one bit because they
“That made it even more sweet because it came down to the very end. I always knew it was going to play out like that.” — Jeremy Freeman Central Coosa boys basketball coach always expected to be right where they are now. “They always said they were champions,” Freeman said. “This is nothing new. They have always said they are the best players walking around. That’s just what they believe, and I can’t take it from them.” After an initial celebration at Buffalo Wild Wings in Birmingham, Freeman said he and the Cougars went back to their hotel and slept. Having given so much of themselves to the playoff run and to that final game, Freeman said it was “probably the most rest they’ve had in a long time.” But that sleep, of course, was interrupted by constant phone calls and text messages, congratulating the boys on their victory. Central Coosa is making plans of how
to celebrate the win at school throughout the week, and Freeman said the team is also making its rounds of appearances on different shows and he and the squad are happy to share their joy with a community who fueled them during the entire run. “I thought for a moment we were at an NCAA tournament,” Freeman said. “I looked up there and it was packed in the BJCC, in the Legacy. I told them, ‘This is where legends are made of, in the Magic City,’ and they saw all the madness. They saw it firsthand, and to feel that crowd and that energy, that’s just something I always dreamt to be a part of. “I wanted them to feel that and see what it’s all about. I was the only one that knew about winning championships, and now we got people that actually even if See COUGARS • Page 12
BRHS goes 2-1 at weekend tournament STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
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Benjamin Russell’s Brett Pitts had a home run in the WIldcats’ 3-2 win over Chelsea on Saturday.
Wildcats split with Chelsea in weekend doubleheader STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
After earning a narrow 3-2 defeat of Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, the Wildcats had the tables turned on them in a 6-0 loss to cap off a doubleheader. The Wildcats hit the ball much better in the first game, totaling seven hits, and they took a lead early. With two outs, Brett Pitts slammed a home run over the centerfield fence to give Benjamin Russell (4-5) an early one-run lead. The Hornets immediately responded by tying it up in the top of the second, but the Wildcats fired back with a run of their own in the home half of the inning. Cade Brooks led off
with a double, and with two outs, he was plated by a single from Brooks Vardaman. Chelsea once again tied it up in the top of the fourth, but just like earlier in the game, the Wildcats immediately responded with the goahead run. Brock Elliott got things started with a leadoff single, and Brooks joined him with a walk. The Wildcats loaded the bases as Nick McGhee was hit by a pitch, and Vardaman capitalized by scoring Elliott on a groundout for the eventual game winner. Ryan Slaten and Huell Lumpkin combined for the win. Slaten went four innings, struck out four and didn’t walk any. Lumpkin threw See BASEBALL • Page 12
Benjamin Russell’s softball team picked up back-to-back wins at a tournament this weekend before falling to a tough Buckhorn team, 5-0. Things started extremely well for the Wildcats, who defeated Prattville, 2-0, on Friday, then followed it up with an 8-3 defeat of Lawrence County. Taylor Harris threw a four-hit shutout in the win over Prattville. She went all six innings and notched four strikeouts; she didn’t walk any. Both of the Wildcats’ runs were scored in the top of the second inning. Taylor McVey led off with a double, and Emma Tapley joined her on the bases by reaching on an error. Brooke Bowden then got BRHS (7-3) on the scoreboard with an RBI groundout, and Haylee Hunter kept things going with a run-scoring double. Benjamin Russell got its bats going a bit more in its second game against Lawrence County, totaling six hits. But it also jumped on a pair of errors and three walks. After collecting a 4-2 lead through three innings, the Wildcats broke the game open in the top of the fourth. Bowden reached on an error to start the inning, and Chloe Davis joined her on the bases after drawing a walk. Hunter
singled to load the bases before Baylee Adkins drew another walk to plate the first run of the inning. Asia McWaters and Leah Leonard then laced back-to-back singles to left field, each driving in a run. Harris also notched a sacrifice fly to put another run on the board before the inning’s end. In the final game of the tournament, the Wildcats went toe to toe with Buckhorn offensively, as each team had six hits. But BRHS couldn’t string enough together to plate any runs. Through the three games, Hunter led the way with four hits, while McWaters and Leonard each had three. Leonard paced the team with three RBIs. Harris and McVey each had two hits and drove in a run apiece. In the circle, Harris threw 11 total innings, allowing 14 hits and seven earned runs. She struck out five and walked five. In two innings of work, McWaters didn’t allow a hit or a run. She walked only one while striking out three.
Reeltown grabs 1 victory at Tallassee tourney
Facing off against some tough competition, Reeltown’s softball team at last ended the Tallassee Tournament on a high note by defeating Pike Road, 13-6. Prior to that, the Rebels had suffered losses to Opelika, 9-4; St. James, 15-0; and Tallassee, 10-1.
The Rebels (3-9) racked up 16 hits in their final game and scored nine runs in the first inning alone. Morgan McGuire, Chloe Davidson and Marlee Knox had consecutive singles to begin the game. McGuire scored on an error, and Knox’s single knocked in Davidson before the Rebels ever got an out on the board. With one out, the hits just kept on coming for Reeltown, as Kenzie Hornsby had an RBI single, followed by a single to shortstop by Bella Studdard and a run-scoring single from Bentley Baker. Madison Ledbetter then drew a walk to load up the bases again, and with two outs, the Rebels kept their offense moving. Studdard scored on a wild pitch then McGuire bunted a single, giving courtesy runner Savannah Hornbsy time to score. McGuire stole home and Knox hit another RBI single to give the Rebels a 9-0 lead before the inning’s end. Through the four-game tournament, the Rebels totaled 28 hits, all of which were singles. Ledbetter and McGuire paced Reeltown with five hits apiece. Davidson had four hits and led the way with four runs scored. Baker and Kenzie Hornsby each had three singles. The pitching still struggled for Reeltown, as five pitchers combined for 27 walks in only 13 2/3 innings.
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Cougars they didn’t play, they felt it. They were in it.” Of course those final moments of the championship are the ones that stick out to Freeeman the most, but also the three free throws Richardson nailed in the final second of the first half were especially important. Those charity throws cut Sacred Heart’s lead from nine to six points and gave the Cougars all the momentum going into the locker room. Throughout the playoff run, a lot of memories were made but another that sticks out to Freeman is getting through the regional tournament in Montgomery, especially after nerves got the best of his Cougars a year ago. He also was thankful to see his strength of schedule pay off, as the Cougars were, in many ways, outmatched and undersized in all five of their playoff games. But because of the experience they had playing teams bigger and stronger than them, they drew on that. And finally, if nothing else, Freeman said the community getting behind his players and making them feel like the state champion he always knew they were is something he’ll never forget. “It was just great how the community came together, just supporting these young men and believing in them and giving them the word, ‘Hope,’” Freeman said. “They let them see that hope can turn into trust, and trust ultimately lets you achieve that goal you’re trying to get in. There are just so many memories. Well, and of course, that last tip-in.”
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three innings of one-hit, shutout baseball. He fanned six and walked only one. Game 2 wasn’t nearly as prolific offensively for the Wildcats, who finished with only three hits. Brett Pitts led the offense Saturday with a total of three hits. Elliott had two singles and Vardaman paced the Wildcats with two RBIs. Benjamin Russell did not commit an error all day.
Reeltown takes pair of victories
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Central Coosa’s Jovon Richardson celebrates with teammates after winning the state championship on Friday.
Robinson featuring one of the country’s best junior players in Jayden Stone, Central bobbed and weaved its way to glory. (The fact the public school in Central Coosa has fewer resources and money than the private Sacred Heart program had to make the win a little sweeter, but that’s a topic for another day.) Immense credit goes to the Central Coosa players, who continuously showed more guts than a “Friday the 13th” film even while being outrebounded by 14 in the final game. A loud shoutout to the Coosa fans, who showed up in droves at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham during a workday. A tip of the cap goes to Coosa principal Delynne Bouldin, who in 2017 took a chance on then-interim coach Jeremy Freeman by promoting him to the full-time position.
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continued from Page 11 But, in my humble opinion, the brightest bulb on Coosa’s marquee is, in fact, coach Freeman. Jeremy has been a buddy of mine for some time now. He has never been anything less than approachable, honest and friendly. (It should also be pointed out I think Freeman has been caught in a time-loop as I am not sure he has aged a day in the more than two decades I have known him.) Yes, Freeman is a friend of mine. Therefore, I am ashamed to say I didn’t know what he was capable of by turning this Cougar program back into a powerhouse. While Coosa has had some seriously strong hoops history, it had been 15 long years since the trophy was hoisted by the Cougars. I knew Jeremy was Central’s coach;
I didn’t know he was the coach to bring the school back into the spotlight. Believe me Jeremy — if you are reading this article — I know now. We all do. Jeremy, your players under your tutelage brought smiles and pride to our entire area. For a school that has seemingly lived in the shadows of former individual greats like Justin Tuck, Adalius Thomas and Jamario Moon, you may have just led the most memorable team performance in Coosa history. Congratulations Coosa — not just for winning the title, but for having a great leader for years to come. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist, contributor to BMetro, AHSAA Radio Network Broadcaster and Sportzblitz Team Member.
With a 5-0 shutout of Montgomery Catholic under its belt, the Reeltown Rebels baseball team kept up the pace with a 12-2 defeat of Jeff Davis during Saturday’s doubleheader. Logan Hunt and Will Brooks combined for a three-hit shutout. Hunt fired four innings and racked up nine strikeouts. He allowed only one hit and one walk. Brooks entered in relief for the final three innings and gave up only two more hits. He threw three strikeouts and didn’t walk any. Offensively, the Rebels took an early 2-0 lead in the third inning as Robert Crittenden scored on passed ball and Cade Wood went home an error by the Knights’ catcher. Reeltown added three runs worth of insurance as Gabe Bryant smacked a two-run single in the top of the seventh and Crittenden again scored on a wild pitch. In the victory, the Rebels (4-2) had only six hits but jumped on five errors and eight walks to score the win in five innings. Reeltown also got a strong pitching game from Colby Clark and Kolby Coan. Together, they gave up only five hits while striking out seven. Coan walked only one in two innings of work, while Clark didn’t walk any. On the day, Colt Adcock finished with three singles and two RBIs, while Bryant had two singles of his own and also drove in a pair of runs.
Generals fall to Clay Central, 1-0
Despite a fantastic pitching performance from Grant Taylor, Horseshoe Bend’s offense couldn’t string together enough hits to defeat Clay Central in a 1-0, extra-innings loss on Friday afternoon. Taylor threw all eight innings and allowed only four hits. He struck out four and walked one, and the only run he gave up wasn’t earned. After seven scoreless innings, the game went to an eighth frame and Clay Central’s Dustin Bickerstaff led off by reaching on an error. He was moved to second on a single from Charles Ogles. Kristofer Wentzell then grounded out, leaving two in scoring position. Philip Ogles smashed a double, but Charles Ogles was called out trying to advance home. However, despite having a pair of outs, Wentzell scored on a wild pitch for the game’s only run. The Generals (1-3) finished with six hits, including two apiece by Taylor and Lee Norrell.