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Murder cases continued to next term By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The latest plea docket session for the Fifth Judicial Circuit was held Tuesday morning at the county courthouse in Dadeville, with a large number of cases being brought before Judge Ray Martin. A number of cases saw the defendant accepting a plea deal offered by the state, while others will continue to move forward through the judicial process to trial. In some of the more high-profile cases brought before Martin Tuesday
morning, the plea negotiations remain open and will return to the court when the judicial session opens again on Dec. 3, while a handful of others are set for trial, either during the upcoming term or have been held over for the next term. Dazmon Notorious Shaw, who has been charged with the September 2017 murder of John Farrell Adamson on Jah Street in Dadeville, saw his case continued to the next term. Fredrick Banks Williams, who is the defendant in a murder case dating back to a 2016 incident in Camp Hill, also saw his case
continued to the next term. Cobe Deshawan Bowens, who has been charged with four counts of manslaughter could have his case called in December. Bowens was out on bond, but it was revoked in August. Bowens turned himself over to authorities in January 2016 after leaving the scene of an accident in Camp Hill. James Moss, Eric Moore, Willie Ballard and Angela Barnett all lost their lives in the accident. Martin said the trial of Joshua Mark Vernon, who was allegedly involved with the November 2017 incident when
Shane Vernon escaped from the Coosa County Jail and led authorities on a chase across Alabama and Georgia before being apprehended near Atlanta, will be called on Dec. 3. Joshua Vernon is charged with robbery in Tallapoosa County in the event. Among those whose options remain open until the start of term on Dec. 3 include Earl James Beavers, who is charged with rape in the second degree; Jody Wayne Gann, who is charged with attempted murder and Michael Troy Ruff, who is charged with willful abuse of a child.
Salvation Army extends Angel Tree application deadline
Tuggle is chief of staff of house speaker
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon has appointed former State Rep. Mark Tuggle to chief of staff of the office effective immediately. “As a member of the Alabama House, Mark set Tuggle himself apart as a leader and proved a valuable source of wise counsel, so I’m pleased to continue utilizing his talents as my chief of staff,” McCutcheon said. “Alabama faces many challenges that the legislature must resolve and Mark will play a large role in developing and passing needed solutions to what ails us.” Tuggle said he appreciated the confidence McCutcheon placed in his abilities and looks forward to continue working with the members of the Alabama House. “When I decided against See TUGGLE • Page 5
Local families in need can have a brighter Christmas holiday this year, thanks to a program offered by the local offices of the Salvation Army. The organization has extended the application deadline for its annual Angel Tree program, helping area families make the Christmas season a little merrier and giving those who may need a little help more time to apply for assistance through the program. “We extended the deadline through next week,” Tabatha Glassburn with the Salvation Army said. “We will be taking applications Tuesday through Thursday of next week.” When a family looks for help through Angel Tree, Glassburn said an initial phone interview is held, followed by a more personal interview. These interviews help the Salvation Army determine the specific See DEADLINE • Page 5
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Above: Caroline Stegall, Courtney Shaw and Ansley Daniel admire some of the artwork on display at Alexander City City Hall Wednesday afternoon during the Celebrate Lake Martin art reception. As part of the Renew Our Rivers cleanup effort, students at Stephens Elementary School made artwork celebrating the lake and all it has to offer. Right: Juliette Ward, Jamari Ward and their mother Jacquetta Ward take a look at artwork created by Stephens Elementary School students.
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Area officials and residents tour the building for the Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources on Monday afternoon.
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Clients and employees of the Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources now have a new building. The building and the services it helps provide are a huge part of the economy. “We are about a $15 million a year business here in Tallapoosa County,” Alabama Department of Human Resources commissioner Nancy Buckner said. “About $10 million is through benefits that gets out in the community and helps drive the local economy.” DHR provides services for many in the community like family assistance, food assistance, family services and childcare services. The new building was much needed – just the family visitation room alone justifies much of the cost of the new facility on Highway 49 South in Dadeville. It is much larger and provides a separate room for supervisors to view through one glass. “This is long overdue,” Buckner said. “This is a wonderful day and you can’t appreciate it until you go through the building where these wonderful people currently work.” See DHR • Page 9
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