08/30/2012 9-1-1 Homemakers Competition Sept. 8th

The Haleyville Business and Professional Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Homemaker’s Competition in conjunction with the 9-1-1 festival this year. We want all you ladies and gentlemen to bring in your pickles, relishes, jam, jellies, preserves, breads, cakes and pies for judging. Registration fee is $5.00 per item entered. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place. All 1st place winners will then be judged for (2) Grand Prize Awards. One for canned goods and one for baked goods.

WHAT:  9-1-1 HOMEMAKERS COMPETITION

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 8, 2012  ( REGISTRATION 8AM TO 10AM )

WHERE: HALEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY  ( MAP )
CONTACT NEITA PIERCE ( 205-486-9003 ) OR RENEE BAKER ( 205-272-9506 ) FOR MORE INFORMATION

08/30/2012 New Grand Champion to be Named – Racking Horse World Celebration set for September 21-29, 2012

Decatur, Ala. – With more than 170 classes for children, adults, amateurs, and professionals, the largest Racking Horse Show in the United States is set for September 21-29, 2012 at the Morgan County Celebration Arena located at 67 Horse Center Road (off Highway 67 East) in Decatur. The nine day competition culminates with the announcement of the new World Grand Champion and show organizers extend an invitation to the general public to come and experience the excitement of crowning a new grand champion.

The annual World Celebration offers other activities, including a dog show, horse sales, a barn decorating contest, nightly consignment sales, and a golf tournament. The general public is invited to participate in the Pleasure Association’s 50/50 raffle and the “When Pigs Fly” contest. Each night of the show, participants can attempt to fly a pig toward a target with the closest one winning a cash prize. On Saturday night prior to announcing the World Grand Champion, children are invited to participate in the “Stick Horse” class. This event allows children to bring their own stick horse for friendly competition in the arena.

Shows are held nightly at 6 p.m. except on Wednesday when show time begins at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person September 21 through 26 and $7 per person for the remaining nights of the competition. Parking is $5/daily.

With the formation of the Racking Horse Breeders Association of America (RHBAA) in 1971, the Racking Horse has grown in popularity. Today, there are over 80,000 racking horses registered with the RHBAA, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Decatur, Alabama.  The Alabama Legislature proclaimed the racking horse as the “Official State Horse for the State of Alabama” on October 5, 1975.

For more information on the 2012 Racking Horse World Celebration including a schedule of events, visit www.rackinghorse.com or contact the RHBAA at 256.353.7225.

About The Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCCVB)

The Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization promoting tourism and economic growth in Morgan County.  For information on special events and attractions in Decatur, contact the DMCCVB at 800.524.6181 or 256.350.2028; or visit its website at www.decaturcvb.org and click on the “Things to Do” link.

08/28/2012 – Hackleburg, AL August 28th, 2012 Election Results!

MAYOR
373 – Waymon “Whitey” Cochran
32 – Wayne Davis
42 – Jeannette Green
146 – Douglas Gunnin

COUNCIL PLACE 1
161 – Max R. Isom
236 – Donald McKinney
193 – Jamie Swinney

COUNCIL PLACE 2
289 – Barry McCarley
293 – Jerry Williams

COUNCIL PLACE 3
232 – James Anglin
347 – Barney Shackelford

COUNCIL PLACE 4
480 – Darryl Colburn
91 – Don Eubank

COUNCIL PLACE 5
297 – Paul Emerson
283 – Darrin Wiginton

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08/28/2012 – Guin, AL City Election Results for Mayor and Council

City of Guin, AL
August 28th, 2012
ELECTION RESULTS   (Elected Members in Bold Black and listed in order of Ballot)

MAYOR

Phil Seagraves (Unapposed)

COUNCILMEMBER (Top 7 Become Councilmembers)

365 – Kathy R. Alexander
510 – Bobby Bellew
401 – Jerry Gann
489 – Philip Garrison
481 – Troy Hightower
209 – Willie Joe Hollis
489 – Mineo Lindsey
193 – Steve Lolley
161 – Cerell Metcalfe
542 – K.J. “Ken” Randolph
122 – Regina Salter
169 – Michael Swanigan
166 – Elbert Leon Thompson

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08/29/2012 – WINFIELD, AL ELECTION RESULTS! – WINFIELD WILL SELL ALCOHOL!

AUGUST 28th, 2012
WINFIELD, AL ELECTION RESULTS

MAYOR
1017 – Randy Price
723 – Wayne “Rebel” Silas

COUNCIL

PLACE # 1
Rusty Barnes (unopposed)

PLACE # 2
Gloria Stovall (unopposed)

PLACE # 3
786 – Dot Bolton
911 – Grant Webb

PLACE # 4
Max Brasher (unopposed)

PLACE # 5
1354 – Steve Martin
348 – Travis Ray Carter

WET/DRY

YES – 984
NO – 756

VOTE!   VOTE!   VOTE!   VOTE!   VOTE!   VOTE!

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08/29/2012 – Hamilton, AL Police Department Weekly News Report – Chief Ralph Conner

Date: August 22-28, 2012

Wrecks – 5

Incident / Offense –

5 – Domestic Violence 3rd

1 – Assault 2nd

1 – Theft of Property 2nd

3 – Theft of Property 3rd

1 – Criminal Mischief 2nd

1 – Abandoned Vehicle

1 – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Arrest / Citation –

8 – Speeding

2 – DUI

2 – License Revoked

5 – License Suspended

1 – No Drivers License

2 – Running Stop Sign

6 – No Insurance

1 – Improper Lights

1 – Assault 3rd

1 – Assault 2nd

2 – Public Intoxication

1 – Criminal Mischief 2nd

1 – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

1 – Warrant – Other Agency

1 – Alias Warrant

Warning –

18 – Speeding

1 – Driver License Not in Possession

3 – Running Stop Sign

2 – No Insurance

1 – Improper Lane Usage

5 – Improper Equipment

1 – Expired License

1 – Switched Tag

Felony – Weekly News Report
Dates: August 22-28, 2012

Date of Arrest: August 21, 2012
Name: Shaffer, Tonya Shay
Age: 41
City: Hamilton
Charges: Assault 2nd
Domestic Violence 3rd
Resisting Arrest
Status: Bonded

The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)

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08/29/2012 – Marion County, AL Sheriff’s Department Weekly News Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams

3 – TR-Alias
1 – Driving Under Influence
1 – Public Intox
1 – Marijuana 2nd
2 – Probation Violation
3 – Issuing Worthless Checks
1 – Assault 3rd
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
1 – Criminal Trespass 3rd
4 – Bench Warrant
1 – Violate Release Order
1 – Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

 FELONIES
Name:  Wm Allen Franks
Age:  19
Address-City:  Winfield, AL
Charges:  Marijuana 1st
Date of Arrest:  08/23/2012
Amount of Bond:  $10,000.00
Date of Release:  In Jail

Name:  Melissa Walker
Age:  40
Address-City:  Hamilton, AL
Charges:  Possession Controlled Substance
Prescription Med Without Prescription x 2
Date of Arrest:  08/28/2012
Amount of Bond: $7,500.00
Date of Release:  In Jail

Name:  Thymon Neal Benfor
Age:  33
Address-City:  Winfield, AL
Charges:  Possession Controlled Substance
Driving Under Influence
Parole Violation
Date of Arrest:  08/28/2012
Amount of Bond:  $3,500.00
Date of Release:  In Jail

(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)

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