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2013 Joe Sewell Finalists Announced

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:05am
2013 Joe Sewell Finalists Announced

WETUMPKA , AL – The Board of Directors of the Joe Sewell Memorial Award and John Sewell Memorial Scholarship have released the names of its 2013 Senior Finalists and 9th Grade Certificate Winners.
 

The award was established in 2005 to recognize outstanding high school senior athletes in Elmore County who have consistently represented the highest ideals of Christian leadership.  Each year, one male and one female senior from Elmore County high schools are chosen for the top honor – the Joe Sewell Memorial Award and $2500 John Sewell Scholarship.  Male and female category winners are also selected for academics, athletics, leadership, and church, community, and character, with each student receiving a $750 scholarship.  The Joe Sewell Memorial Award is the only program of its kind in the River Region that presents scholarship money in conjunction with the awards to overall and category winners.

 

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News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 11:05am
News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

     This Saturday, 20 April, is going to be a busy one and we invite you to stop by our table at Craterfest, Goldstar Park in Wetumpka!  Craterfest is a ‘don’t miss’ event so join in the fun and stop by to check out our information, adoptable pet pics, new magnets for sale and more!

     We often have school groups come to the shelter and want to thank the great students from Prattville Christian Academy 7th Grade and Macon-East Montgomery Academy who came out last week to help bathe and exercise dogs, give love to kitties and just generally lend us a hand.   Our pets were very happy with all of the attention they received and we thoroughly enjoyed having such great young people with us for a while.

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AL Dept. of Labor obtaining convictions for unemployment compensation fraud

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 12th, 2013, 11:16am
AL Dept. of Labor obtaining convictions for unemployment compensation fraud

Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Tom Surtees announced today that the Department has successfully prosecuted several Alabamians for unemployment compensation fraud. The following individuals were charged with violating the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law by making false statements in claims for benefits:

Brodrick Leonard, of Alexander City, was tried in Tallapoosa County District Court on March 12, 2013. An investigation by Labor’s Benefit Payment Control Section determined that Leonard received a total of $4,693 in benefits to which he was not entitled.

Leonard pled guilty and was sentenced to one year in jail, which was suspended for two years, and 24 months of unsupervised probation. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of benefits received illegally.

Inger Richardson, of Alexander City, was tried in Tallapoosa County District Court on March 12, 2013.

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Attorney General Strange beefs up lawsuit against Indian casinos

Submitted by WSFA 12 News Staff
Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 11:11pm

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- Alabama Attorney General Luther strange is beefing up the state's lawsuit against the Poarch Band of Creek Indian's three casinos.

In March, the Indians filed a motion to move the case to federal court. They also asked the court to simply dismiss the case.

Attorney General Strange's latest filing centers on whether the tribe's games are slot machines or bingo machines.

The original suit was filed in February and asked the court to close the Indian casinos in Atmore, Montgomery and Wetumpka.

[DOCUMENT: Attorney General's court filing (.pdf)]

Thursday's filing amends that complaint to clarify the federal aspects of the state's claims. AG Strange wants to shut the casinos down, saying they are operating slot machines which are considered illegal under Alabama law.

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AL Red Cross monitoring weather and urges residents to stay aware

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 2:21pm
AL Red Cross monitoring weather and urges residents to stay aware

The American Red Cross Alabama Region is monitoring the weather system that is moving across Alabama today and is prepared to respond if needed. Red Cross volunteers, supplies, and shelters are on standby, and will be ready to respond to whatever this system may bring.

The Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safe when severe weather threatens. As with any disaster, preparation can be the difference between life and death. The Red Cross recommends individuals and families respond to severe weather in the following ways:

  • Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates. Watch for signs of a storm, like darkening skies, lightning flashes or increasing wind.
  • Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are likely to occur.
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All Med Physicians and Montgomery Biscuits to award grant to Prattville Intermediate School

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 11:17am
All Med Physicians and Montgomery Biscuits to award grant to Prattville Intermediate School

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – All Med Physicians and the Montgomery Biscuits will award Prattville Intermediate School with a grant to fund a school project through All Med’s Pitch a Project program on Thursday, April 11, at 10:00 a.m.

All Med’s Pitch a Project is a grant program created for schools in the Montgomery, Prattville and Wetumpka areas, aimed at encouraging teachers to ‘Pitch a Project’ based on their specific needs relating to health and life sciences that would benefit their class and curriculum. One teacher’s classroom has been awarded up to $500 to fund their project per month since November 2012.

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Governor Bentley announces creation of formal Incident Response & Prevention plan

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 9:00am
Governor Bentley announces creation of formal Incident Response & Prevention plan

Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced the creation of a strategic plan for preventing and responding to active shooter events at various types of facilities.

The plan was compiled by Secretary of Law Enforcement and Alabama Department of Homeland Security Director Spencer Collier.  Collier compiled the plan at the direction of Governor Bentley and delivered the plan to the Governor.

“We have been working for some time on various methods of preventing and responding to active shooters, and this formal plan will help us coordinate those efforts,” Governor Bentley said.  “By increasing law enforcement training, educating the public and preparing response plans, we can take steps now that could help save lives in the future.”

“From the perspective of law enforcement, we are not at a point where we can predict active shooter incidents, but we can be as trained and prepared as possible should they occur,” Collier said.  “To be able to notify

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