When the Tallapoosa County community experienced one of its greatest tragedies, county first responders worked tirelessly to find justice for those affected. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett did everything he could during that time. For his efforts, he was named CrimeStoppers Community Relations Officer of the Year.
Abbett named Community Relations Officer of the Year
- File / TPI
Tallapoosa County sheriff Jimmy Abbett was named CrimeStoppers Community Relations Officer of the Year for not only his professionalism when handing matters of the April 15 shooting, but for his generosity and efforts for the community.
- File / TPI
Tallapoosa County sheriff Jimmy Abbett was named CrimeStoppers Community Relations Officer of the Year for not only his professionalism when handing matters of the April 15 shooting, but for his generosity and efforts for the community.
- Melody Rathel / TPI
Central Alabama Crimestoppers executive director Tony Garrett attends the July 10 Tallapoosa County Commission meeting to present the CrimeStoppers Community Relations Officer of the Year award to Tallapoosa County sheriff Jimmy Abbett. He applauded Abbett's efforts following the April 15 shooting in Dadeville.
Melody Rathel
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...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa. * WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 423 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alexander City, Clanton, Dadeville, Jemison, Goodwater, Rockford, Kellyton, Weogufka, Stewartville, Thorsby, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Maplesville, Bentleyville, Lyle, Moriah, Unity, Pentonville, Hanover and Dollar. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
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