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AL divided up into 5 new Medicaid recipient regions

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 4:45pm

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- Alabama's Public Health Officer unveiled the new map for Medicaid recipients in the state.

The state will be divided into five regions. Each region has a different cost per Medicaid recipient, and no two regions are the same size.

"This isn't a perfect map" Dr. Don Williamson, Alabama's Public Health Officer said. "I hope that everyone is equally unhappy."

Each region, currently referred to as A, B, C, D and E, will have at least one Regional Care Organization, or RCO operating within it. The Medicaid reform law that the Alabama Legislature passed last month allows for more than one RCO to operate in a given region.

[DOCUMENT: The 5 Regions (.pdf)]

[DOCUMENT: 5 Regions' Hospital Demograpics (.pdf)]

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6/18/2013: Front Page: Lake stakeholders oppose FERC’S refusal of proposal

Submitted by News Staff on Tuesday, June 18th, 7:10 am

The Federal Energy Regulation Commission has set a date and location for its public hearing after it rejected an Alabama Power Company relicensing proposal that would have increased Lake Martin’s winter elevation and extended the duration of the lake’s..... Read More

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Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department Blotter - 6/14 - 6/16

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 17th, 2013, 11:42am

Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department Blotter - 6/14 - 6/16

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

DAILY PRESS RELEASE

JUNE 14-16, 2013

1. A SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED WHILE INCARCERATED ON WARRANTS FOR PROBATION REVOCATION AND PROBATION VIOLATION.

2. A SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED ON PARKER ST, TALLASSEE ON WARRANTS FOR PROBATION REVOCATION AND PROBATION VIOLATION. SUBJECT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE COUNTY JAIL.

3. A SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED ON HWY 49S, DADEVILLE FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE COUNTY JAIL.

4. A SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED AT THE COUNTY JAIL ON FOUR NWNI WARRANTS AND PLACED IN THE COUNTY JAIL.

5. A RESIDENT OF OAK RIDGE RD, DADEVILLE FILED A REPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSAULT 3RD.

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Troopers say alcohol a factor in fatal Elmore Co. crash

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 17th, 2013, 11:41am

Troopers say alcohol a factor in fatal Elmore Co. crash

Montgomery – A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of an Elmore County woman. Tonya Webster, 51, was killed when the 1997 Ford Ranger that she was driving left the roadway and overturned. The crash occurred this morning at 5:45 a.m. on Little Steel Bridge Road near Granger Road. Preliminary investigation indicates that alcohol was a factor. Nothing further is available as State Troopers continue to investigate.

Information Source: Alabama DPS

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Local schools surpass state graduation rate - The Alexander City Outlook

Submitted by News Staff on Monday, June 17th, 11:34 am

Local schools surpass state graduation rate
The Alexander City Outlook
Tallapoosa County high schools Reeltown, Horseshoe Bend and Dadeville each came in above 80 percent. Reeltown had the highest rate in the county at 93 percent, while Dadeville and Horseshoe Bend had rates of 82 percent. Benjamin Russell High ..... Read More

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News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 17th, 2013, 10:58am

News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

THIS Saturday, 22 June, is THE day for the 11th Annual Cruisin’ fer Critters Charity Ride sponsored by the Predator's Motorcycle Association at Papa T’s, 3420 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36109! ALL proceeds are donated to our humane shelter to help our animals! Registration starts at noon, last bike out at 1 pm. Registration cost is $15 per hand which includes an event patch, food, door prize, and live Rock ‘n Roll by “Black List.” You do NOT have to have a bike or even go on the ride – cover charge of only $5 if you just want to come join the fun! There will also be bike related items for sale/auction, motorcycle games, and just a great afternoon of fun and fund-raising to help our shelter!

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River Region United Way President and CEO announces upcoming retirement

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 3:03pm

River Region United Way President and CEO announces upcoming retirement

Montgomery, AL - Russell S. Dunman has announced his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of the River Region United Way effective December 31, 2013. In a letter announcing his plans to retire, Dunman said, “As I prepare to part with the work I love, I do so in the full knowledge that it is time for me to pass the torch to new leadership who will guide the River Region United Way into the future.”

Dunman began his volunteer service with the River Region United Way (RRUW) on the Community Council in 1981 and has held several volunteer leadership positions within RRUW, including serving as President of the Board of Directors from 2004-2005. He was hired as the organization’s Executive Director in 2010.

Before joining RRUW, Dunman spent 34 years in the banking industry with Regions Financial Corporation. He has served on numerous local boards of directors and is the current President of the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery.

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