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Man fighting for his life after shooting Another round of shots fired in Spring Hill community leaves victim on ventilator, in critical condition at UAB By MITCH SNEED Editor
For the fourth time in two weeks, the Alexander City Police Department was called to the Spring Hill community on reports of shots fired and this time, a man is fighting for his life at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical Center. Deputy Chief James Easterwood said the initial call came in at about 10:30 Friday night and the
reports indicated the shots were heard in an area along County Road. “There was a shots fired call, but officers did not locate anything,” Easterwood said. “Later we responded to Russell Medical due to a subject with no identification that had been left in the emergency room parking lot.” Easterwood said that the victim had lost a lot of blood and is in critical condition at UAB. He indicated that the victim had severe damage to his leg.
“We have been able to identify some people of interest and will work to talk with them,” Easterwood said. “The victim is still on a ventilator and has had surgery on his leg. Obviously, we haven’t been able to talk to him yet, but we hope to have something additional on this one very soon.” Even though this incident was reported to be in the area of a private residence about a quarter of a mile away from the previous calls in the area, Easterwood said it does appear that they are all related.
Commissioners clear way for probate judge appointment
Rockford center of the world for state politics for a brief time By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Rockford – it is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama State Highway 22. Some consider it a small blip on the radar traveling between Montgomery and north central Alabama with its four way stop in the middle of town. But Rockford was the center of Alabama politics Saturday as area residents had a chance to visit with candidates from more than 30 local and statewide Republican races. The number of candidates showing up surprised the executive committee of the Coosa County Republican who hosted the meet and greet event at the Rockford Event Center. “The turnout here has been better than we expected,” Coosa County Sheriff Terry Wilson said who is the chairman of the Coosa County Republican executive committee. “I am so appreciative of the candidates that have come out or who have sent representatives to this event.” Almost all of the Coosa County races that opposition had most of the candidates and many of the statewide candidates were either there or had a campaign representative there. The event allowed Coosa County residents a onestop shop to mingle with See ROCKFORD • Page 10
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BLOWOUT BLUES BASH Strand Park filled with love for Blues in the Park concert
By MITCH SNEED Editor
Start with a picture-perfect day without a cloud in the sky, add 2,000 fun-loving people in an incredible downtown setting under tents, in lawn chairs and on their feet dancing and mix in incredible music from five acts and you have a recipe for a blowout blues bash that will be remembered for years to come. That’s exactly what the Second See BLUES • Page 11
MainStreet Alexander City hosted its first-ever Junque Jubilee event in downtown Alexander City Saturday with things getting started at 8 a.m. and area shops opening at 10 a.m. There were a variety of vendors present, from those with fresh fruit and vegetables to those with specially-made crafts. Many residents came out to see what vendors had to offer and enjoy the sunny, warm weather at this “upscale yard sale” event.
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Everyone wants to take a break come summer but some needs never go away. Alexander City Meals on Wheels serves 70 elderly residents in the Alexander City city limits Monday through Friday with a nutritious meal and is in need of help getting those meals to clients. And with summer approaching, the agency is needing more See VOLUNTEERS • Page 3
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Top, Nelson Curry performs and interacts with the crowd as a fan takes a photo. Above, Blues in the Park concert organizer Tyrone Oliver poses for a photo and gives the camera a thumbs up as gospel-soul singer Corey Rudolph & The 45 Band perform on stage behind him. The event was a success as it had about 2,000 guests in attendance, Oliver said.
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First-ever Junque Jubilee has good turnout Saturday
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When Leon Archer took medical retirement with several months remaining on his term as Tallapoosa County Probate Court Judge, Circuit Court Judge Tom Young agreed to fill in temporarily. But his duties will take him to other parts of the Fifth Judicial Circuit in the coming months, meaning it would have been tough for him to be in Dadeville to handle all the things that need attention in the probate office. The Tallapoosa County Commissioners approved an arrangement approved by the state that will appoint Tallassee attorney Bonita Caldwell to fill the position until the end of the term next January. “I was glad to fill in as I had previously and it had worked out that my Circuit Court duties had me here in Dadeville anyway,” Young said. “But that was about to change. With that in mind, I had been working with the Supreme Court to find a solution. Rather than it become political, we came up with Bonita Caldwell and she has agreed to take it on. “She’s an attorney and is great with people and
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