Church Drama Portrays Life In An Uncompromising Way Tonight, a Clanton church will present a drama that portrays the realities of drug abuse, family turmoil, life on the street, and the wholeness that results from an undying faith in God. Hopewell Baptist Church located on Hopewell Drive will present "Broken But Not Destroyed" tonight at 7 in the church sanctuary. The 15-scene drama begins with a pastor coming home to find his wife doing drugs. After the confrontation, she leaves and later returns to find her husband waiting but angry and frustrated. [continues 306 words]
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overriding California's medical marijuana law is not deterring an Alabama state representative from trying to pass a similar law here. State Representative Laura Hall (D-Huntsville) has drafted a bill that would allow people who use marijuana for medical purposes to get the drug from pharmacies through a doctor's prescription. Hall's bill differs from California's law in that the latter made provisions for homegrown marijuana. The bill was approved by the Alabama House Judiciary Committee but was not considered by the House during the regular session. [continues 213 words]
Drug Dealers Are Running Out Of Places To Hide In Calera The Calera Police Department is doing several little things in order to hinder the sale of drugs within the community, such as cutting down bushes and trees, leaving open fields. The police department also has bigger things in the works-in this case, the possibility of joining forces with the Central Alabama Drug Task Force. Officers becoming involved with the Drug Task Force would become investigators, focusing on the manufacture, possession and sale of illegal drugs, according to Calera Chief of Police Jim Finn. [continues 229 words]
