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Two Dadeville men arrested on drug charges Marijuana, ecstasy, crack cocaine, a gun and cash were seized by police after two separate incidents Friday.
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Two Dadeville men were arrested on drug-related charges Friday in two separate incidents, one stemming from a traffic stop and another from a tip leading officers to an individual selling Farley drugs out of a Dadeville motel. Officers with the Camp Hill Police Department stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 280 on Friday. When the vehicle came to a stop, the officer quickly smelled the strong odor of high-grade marijuana, also known as
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“loud,” emitting from inside. Approximately 28 grams of marijuana, digital scales and baggies were recovered along with $2,440 in cash. Task force investigators responded to the scene and processed the evidence. Devante Goodman, 21, of Goodman Dadeville was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding. Shortly after this incident, the task force See ARRESTS • Page 11
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Rhonda Patton speaks at Haven Memorial United Methodist Church about her journey with breast cancer.
Breast cancer survivor tells story of success By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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t was a chilly but sunny Tuesday morning as Rhonda Patton was driving to work when her phone rang. It was the doctor’s office delivering some news. “It was Jan. 12, 2016,” Patton told the group of women gathered for the Celebrate Life Luncheon at Haven Memorial United Methodist Church Thursday. “They called to tell me I had cancer.” But it was not Patton’s first run-in with cancer. See CANCER • Page 11
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Photos by Cliff Williams / The Outlook All eyes were on the runway on Thursday night as United Way hosted its sixth annual Downtown Fashion Show and Silent Auction. Models strutted their stuff modeling local fashions from area retailers. The show had a Mardi Gras theme, with decorations and an atmosphere making attendees feel as if they were at an event in New Orleans. Along with enjoying the auction, runway show and food and beverages, guests also had the opportunity to visit a number of vendor tables set up by local merchants at the fundraiser.
Forbus works to set strong foundation for future learning Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series profiling school principals in the Alexander City and Tallapoosa County School Systems. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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For students in the Alexander City School System preparing to embark on their journey of learning, Jim Pearson Elementary School is the first stop along the way. Under the leadership of principal Jamie Forbus, the school works hard to build these students up for a strong future by laying the basic educational foundation students need to be successful. “I’ve been in education now for 23 years,” Forbus said. “This is my fifth year as a principal, all five of which have been at Jim Pearson.” Prior to becoming the principal at Jim Pearson, Forbus taught for nine years as a science, social studies and PE teacher in the Coosa County system. He spent one
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During a visit to the Jim Pearson media center, principal Jamie Forbus watches as students make shapes with tangram pieces.
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