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Invasive pest webinar set for tomorrow

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 10:26am

Bermudagrass stem maggot, a new invasive pest, has been found across much of the Southeast. First identified in Georgia in 2010, bermudagrass stem maggot is a pest that cattle and forage producers need to learn how to manage.

A webinar, Biology and Management of Bermudagrass Stem Maggot, will be held at 10 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Feb. 6. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for cattle and forage producers to get an update on the bermudagrass stem maggot.

Drs. William Hudson and Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia will discuss the status of this new invasive pest and provide research-based information on what is known about its biology and management. Questions for the speakers can be submitted during the webinar via e-mail and will be answered during the webinar.

The webinar will be recorded so it can be viewed at any time after Feb. 6.

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LifeSouth is hosting two blood drives in Tallassee today

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 9:51am

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are in need of all blood types. After last Friday’s declaration of an emergency blood shortage, donors’ response to the news across the region has been encouraging; however, the blood inventory continues to hover at emergency levels.

LifeSouth urges all eligible donors who are feeling healthy to come out and support their communities by donating blood as soon as possible. Donors must be 17 or older, or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo ID is also required.

LifeSouth is hosting two blood drives in Tallassee today:

Walmart of Tallassee from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Family Dollar of Tallassee from 2:30 p.m.

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Alabama Cooperative Extension System to offer muscadine/grape and wine production workshop

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 11:22am

Alabama Cooperative Extension System to offer muscadine/grape and wine production workshop

On Friday, February 22nd the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will teach an educational muscadine/grape and wine production workshop. This meeting will begin at the Nunn-Winston House at Kiesel Park at 8:45 a.m. and will conclude at Whippoorwill Vineyard at 3:00 p.m.

Topics that will be discusses include Muscadine Cultivars, Pierces Disease Resistant Bunch Grape Cultivars, Seedless Table Grape Cultivars, Pierces Disease Resistant Vinifera selections, Planting, Trellising, Training, Pruning Muscadines, and the Basics of Wine Making.

The tour will end with a tour of Whippoorwill Vineyards in Notasulga. To sign-up or for more information, contact the Lee County Extension office at (334) 749-3353.

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Lifesouth is hosting a blood drive in Tallassee today

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 10:32am

LifeSouth is hosting a blood drive in Tallassee today:

Walmart of Tallassee from 10 a.m.

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Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department to offer "RAD" Rape Aggression Defense class

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 11:48am

Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department to offer "RAD" Rape Aggression Defense class

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department will sponsor a specially designed course for women's physical defense coming up in March.

The course will provide physical defense training along with educational and awareness techniques. It is a six week course that will provide women with options when confronted with different situations.

The program is designed to develop and enhance the options of self defense so they may become viable considerations to a woman who is attacked.

When: March 7, 14, 21, 28. April 4, 11

Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: United Way Building A.C.

Cost: $30 - includes training manual and free lifetime return policy

For more information or to register contact the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department at 256-825-4264.

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