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List of qualifying candidates growing By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Since the 2018 election qualifying window opened Monday for candidates to officially announce their intent for national, state or local office, several candidates have come forward and completed the necessary paperwork to be included on the primary ballots in June. Interim Chair of the Tallapoosa
County Democrats, Carol Gowen, said that one candidate for Probate Judge and two individuals interested in serving on the Tallapoosa County Commission were approved through the qualifying process on Monday. Seeking the office of probate judge on the Democrat side is Melissa Reynolds, while Emma Jean Thweatt and T.C. Coley qualified to run for re-election to the County Commission.
For the GOP, the Tallapoosa County Republican Party website listed four office-seekers who have had their candidacies officially qualified, clearing them to run for office. These include Jimmy Abbett for Sheriff, Talmadge East running for Probate Judge, and Steven Robinson and John McKelvey to run for the County Commission in districts two and three, respectively. “Anyone wanting to run for a county
office has to qualify through the county party, while federal and state offices and circuit judges have to go through the state party,� Tallapoosa County Republican Party Chairwoman Denise Bates said. With the qualifying window open until 5 p.m. on Feb. 9, there is still plenty of time for anyone interested in See CANDIDATES • Page 3
Jacksons Gap without a firetruck
Sheriffs sued over public records on inmate meal money
Council unable to approve needed fixes without attorney
By MITCH SNEED Editor
Two advocacy groups are suing a group of 49 Alabama county sheriffs over failure to supply records of the spending of state and local funds earmarked for feeding inmates in their jails. The Atlanta-based Southern Center for Human Rights and the Alabama See SHERIFFS • Page 9
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Jacksons Gap Fire Department is stuck without its firetruck as disputes over repairs emerge. The town council learned at Tuesday’s meetings it may have to either pay for repairs for issues with the truck and some caused by freezing water while it was at the Montgomery repair facility or try to seek remedy through legal action. The truck was taken in for repair over issues with running at idle that, despite some repairs remain unfixed. “We took the firetruck down to have a problem fixed,â€? Police Chief B.C. Copper said. “We are still having problems. They left the firetruck outside and caused some problems.â€? The extra issues came from water remaining around valves in the truck during recent cold weather while the truck was at the facility. The facility says it is the town’s problem to rectify but city officials say some of the original issues required water be used to test. There is also an issue as to who can do See FIRETRUCK • Page 3
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John McKelvey delivers 16 pounds of deer meat to Peggy Smith to make deer jerky for American soldiers in Kuwait.
PACKAGES GO OVERSEAS “My grandson really likes deer jerky,� Homemade deer jerky Peggy Smith said. “He has been in Kuwait since Dec. 1.� from county being sent afterJessecompleting Clark joined the Army in May and training was given his first assignment. to soldiers in Kuwait “He enlisted in May and from basic By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Homemade deer jerky from Tallapoosa County is soon to be on the taste buds of soldiers serving in Kuwait.
training, they sent him to El Paso,â€? Smith said. “He was supposed to be there for 18 months but two weeks after he got there, they told him he was going to Kuwait. He will be there for nine months.â€? See JERKY • Page 9
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
New life has come to a building on County Road 34 that was once a well-known nightspot watering hole in Tallapoosa County and longtime home to Colonel Tom’s Tavern. CT’s Bar opened last Friday in the See BAR • Page 5
More than 10 thefts from vehicles have been reported from vehicles parked at residences in Dadeville in the last two weeks. Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said these break-ins are a sign of the times. “These are crimes of opportunity,� Barbour said “Whoever they are, they are checking to see if car doors are locked. If they are unlocked, they are going into the vehicles.�
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
A 42-year-old New Site man suffered multiple injuries including head trauma when the four-wheeled ATV he was riding pulled into the path of a passenger car Wednesday afternoon just before 3 p.m. The man was transported to Russell Medical for treatment. New Site Police Chief Philip Weddle said the accident, which occurred on Highway 22 near East Building Supplies and The Generals Cafe, is still under investigation.
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Formerly known as Colonel Tom’s Tavern, this building has recently opened as CT’s bar.
Dadeville police looking into recent break-ins
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Barbour said the thieves have taken things like GPSs, electronics and change and other monies. “The kind of stuff people often keep in their cars,â€? Barbour said. Barbour said the thefts are not located in one general area. “We have had them on the south side of town, east side of town,â€? Barbour said. “They have been all over the place.â€? Breaking and entering reports have been filed on South Tallassee Street on Jan. 9, four on Jan. 4 with two on See BREAK-INS • Page 5
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