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New fish habitats deployed on Alabama lake
By Dennis Washington
Fish on Lake Logan Martin have some new places to thrive.
On Feb. 3, Alabama Power deployed 80 new artificial fish-attracting devices (FADs) on the lake. Alabama Power Environmental Affairs Specialist Mike Clelland says the devices, also known as spider blocks, give fish better places to feed and grow.
“Natural structures in the lakes deteriorate over time,” Clelland said. “We’re basically replacing those natural habitats with synthetic materials that will last a little longer.”
Alabama Power has deployed more than 60,000 fish habitats in Alabama’s lakes and rivers since 1993. Clelland says a majority of those are natural habitats consisting of recycled Christmas trees, stumps and logs.
Alabama man killed in police shooting during domestic call
January 19, 2021 GMT
CROPWELL, Ala. (AP) An Alabama man was shot to death by police who were answering a call about a domestic dispute, authorities said.
Kevin Darion Wells, 56, was killed during a confrontation with St. Clair County sheriff’s officers on Monday night, news outlets reported.
Officers dispatched to a complaint about a domestic dispute arrived at a location near Lake Logan Martin to find a man with a pistol, according to a statement by sheriff’s officials. The man was shot to death after ignoring commands to drop the gun and instead pointing it at a deputy, authorities said.