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Two men bound and killed in Goodwater By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
Investigators are searching for answers today after two men were found dead from what appeared to be gunshot wounds late Tuesday evening at a Goodwater residence on Old Dam Road. Officials from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation and Goodwater Police are awaiting autopsy results before releasing many details in the case. It was confirmed that the men had been bound
and the wounds were consistent with gunshots. ALEA Public Information Officer Sgt. Steve Jarrett identified the victims as Terrance Strong, 42, and Dantigo Kelley, 35, both of Goodwater. The first call to law enforcement came at about 8:30 p.m. Investigators from the ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation, Goodwater Police Department and the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office responded, with SBI taking the Cliff Williams / The Outlook lead on the investigation. Crime scene tape limits access to a home on Old Dam Road in Goodwater where two See KILLINGS, Page 5 men were found dead late Tuesday evening, having been bound and shot to death.
Dadeville may add some women’s attire to saggy pants ban
BRHS students hope to float team to victory Seniors and others prep for Homecoming Parade By Mia Osborn Outlook Staff Writer
On Friday night, the Benjamin Russell High School Wildcats will face down the Eufaula Tigers at the BRHS Homecoming game. But no matter who wins on the football field, BRHS students will already have something to celebrate: finishing their parade floats. “We’ve been working for three weeks,” said Scout Treadwell, BRHS Senior and SGA President. “This week we’ll be putting on the finishing touches.” Students have been working like crazy since the planning meeting in late August. Students and parents have organized every part of the floats, from planning the theme to building the frames to painting, light and sound. Many students have had their hands full working on floats for both their class and activities such as cheerleading. Treadwell herself is working on the senior class float as well as the one for the dance team. Her favorite float is the one belonging to the senior class. The theme is “TickTock the Tigers” and in true Cinderella form, it’s complete with a clock tower and a pumpkin carriage. “I’m excited...I’ve never been able to ride on a class float because I’m usually See FLOATS, Page 5
By Cliff Williams Outlook Staff Writer
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Above, BRHS seniors Mariah Gilbert,left, Scout Treadwell and Sydney Pemberton chat while painting one of the parts for the senior homecoming float Wednesday evening. Left, Thomas Lovett, Corley Woods, Sydney Pemberton and Elizabeth Harvey coat parts of the senior float with glitter at the shop at Ballard Farm.
Dadeville appears to be on its way to having an ordinance banning saggy pants but one council member wants to make sure it is equitable. “My concern is it should be for everybody,” Dadeville City Council member Stephanie Kelley said at Tuesday’s Council meeting. “I think for the girls, with these shorts up so high looking like under garments and dresses so short, I don’t want us to be showing favoritism.” The sagging pants issue was first brought forward by fellow council member Frank Goodman at the Aug 25 meeting. Goodman further explained his reasons for the ordinance to ban ‘slacking.’ “It is about respect,” Goodman said. “Who is going to respect you if you don’t respect yourself. The reason I brought this up is I think people deserve respect when they are in public. I think slacking is disrespectful. I think it gives our younger generation See PANTS, Page 5
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If you’re looking for a place where your child can experience an interesting mixture of academics and fun either after the school day or during the summer months, then the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area – which has served Tallapoosa County and vicinity since 1997 – is the right option for you. “We try to use our summer programs as a time to have fun, but still do a few little things to keep the children’s brains engaged so that their minds are sharp when school rolls back around,” said Melissa Reynolds, executive director for the
Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. “We go swimming, bowling, hiking, do some arts and crafts, have some visitors drop by with different animals. Like I said, the summer’s basically for fun and a lot of physical activity, but there’s a little bit of the educational side to keep their brains clicking.” About 230 children participated in the summer program this year. The after-school program, Reynolds said, concentrates on character and leaderships skills, an academic power hour and arts and David Granger / The Outlook crafts. This year, about 200 children Destiny Burns, left, and Abril Herver work on their school work are involved in the program. during ‘Power Hour’ at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin See SERVICE, Page 5 Area’s after-school program at Stephens Elementary School.
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