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Six arrested in drug sweep Drugs, paraphernalia, cash and vehicles seized as multiple warrants are executed By Mitch Sneed
to Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force. “This is part of an ongoing operation that we have been involved in for more than a month,” White said. “This is still an active investigation and we do anticipate additional arrests.” Operatives from the U.S. Marshal Joint Fugitive Task Force, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Alexander City Police Department and Russell Lands Security cooperated to
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Six people were arrested and drugs and cash were seized as the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and officials from multiple agencies conducted a series of search warrants Tuesday evening. Investigators recovered approximately 27 Xanax pills, 5 grams of crack cocaine, 260 grams of marijuana, more than $1,700 in cash and two vehicles in the operation, according
execute the simultaneous search warrants at residences in the Alexander City area. Arrested as a part of the operation were: • Eric King, 29, of Alexander City was charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substance, two counts of possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. See BUST, Page 3
It’s back to school today for county’s students
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Radney gets a new assistant principal Ashley Kean comes to Alex City after serving in Childersburg By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer
Educators prep at Teacher Institute for today’s opening day By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer
Students in Tallapoosa County Schools may be a little envious of those who will attend classes in Above, Tallapoosa Alexander City Schools. County Schools While classes don’t begin until Monday in Director of PersonAlexander City, summer break is officially over nel Nancy Hatcher for students who attend the county system’s speaks to teachers six schools. School opens today for the county about changes in school system and teachers have been working to insurance at Wednesmake sure today’s opening goes smoothly. day’s Teacher InstiTo make sure everyone was on the same page, the Tallapoosa County Schools held their annual tute. Right, Dadeville Elementary School Teacher Institute at the Dadeville High School Auditorium on Wednesday – one day prior to kindergarten teacher today’s first day of school for the county system. Teri Stephenson Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joe Windle goes through paper and various department heads – including work Wednesday Technology Coordinator Joel Padgett, Director of afternoon as she gets Personnel Nancy Hatcher and Special Education ready for students to Coordinator Lisa Heard – used the time to provide arrive today. motivation for and go over certain “housekeeping” measures with teachers in the Tallapoosa County system.
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Ashley Kean, a native of New York who comes to Alexander City from Childersburg High School, is the new assistant principal at Radney Elementary School. The hiring of Kean for the position was approved Wednesday morning in a specially called meeting of the Alexander City Board of Education. “I’m very excited to serve in this position,” said Kean. “I’ve heard lots of wonderful things about Radney and the teachers I’ll be working with there. I’m excited to work with and learn from (Radney Principal) Mr. (Andy) Caves, too.” Kean taught English in grades 7-12 at Childersburg and served as Childersburg High School’s digital learning specialist for 18 months. “I can sleep a lot easier now,” said Caves, who has been without an assistant principal since new Alexander City Middle School Principal Reginald Clifton left the position vacant in early July. “We’re excited to have Ashley on board. She brings a lot of experience and a special expertise in technology in instruction.” Kean is a native of Medina, New York, near Buffalo and attended Medina High School where she earned a full See HIRES, Page 3
See TEACHERS, Page 3
Police set for National Night Out tonight at Sportplex 488.25 Lake Martin
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Department and Alexander City Parks and Recreation are inviting citizens to celebrate National Night Out at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex in the parking lot by the football stadium on tonight from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. There is no admission charge for the department’s second annual celebration of the event. The idea is to further develop those strong community relationships. “We have all sorts of things planned,” said Lt. James Orr of the Alexander City Police Department. “But the big thing is that we really want a big crowd to come out. It’s a great opportunity to network and See POLICE, Page 3
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Those attending last year’s National Night Out event at the Sportplex were treated to all sorts of activities including archery.