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Caregiver Charged with Credit Card Fraud
Police and Public Safety Department is hosting an inaugural Basic Civilian Firearm Training course on Saturday, December 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wallace Drive Campus, Beck Conference Center. The free course, open to all 18 years or older, is designed to help individuals improve their confidence with using firearms, in addition to learning about situational awareness and self-defense techniques. “At Gadsden State, we are dedicated to empowering our community with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Our inaugural Civilian Basic Firearms Class offers Etowah County Sheriff Investigators have arrested and charged a caregiver with credit card fraud and theft after an investigation revealed someone exploited their position of trust to commit financial crimes against a family they were employed to assist. According to a press release from the Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Brittani Autwell, age 27 from Attalla, was charged with fraudulent use of a credit/debit cards, Identity Theft and Theft of property 4th. Autwell was employed by the victim to care for their grandson, who has autism. Over the course of their employment, the caregiver routinely accessed the family's home and personal
The event will feature two sessions: classroom instruction from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and live shooting range opportunities from noon to 2 p.m. To ensure participants are adequately prepared for the training course, the following items are required: Proper holster; Eye and Ear protection; 50 rounds of ammunition; and a functioning handgun. The classroom instructional session will begin at Beck Conference Center, 203 College Drive, located on the Wallace Drive Campus of the College. For more information, or to register, call Emily Feemster at 256-549-8611 or contact Chief Freeman via email at jfreeman@ gadsdenstate.edu or call 256-549-8672. Authorities conducted a thorough investigation, including the collection of digital evidence and financial records, which led to the identification of the suspect as the perpetrator. Autwell is currently released on $9,000 property bond. The Etowah County Sheriff's Office encourages all families employing in- home caregivers to take precautions to safeguard their personal information. Horton added that "Performing background checks, securing personal belongings, and monitoring financial accounts can help prevent similar incidents." This case serves as a reminder to the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
citizens the chance to acquire essential skills in firearm safety, understand the legal responsibilities of ownership, and learn practical steps to protect their families—especially as we approach the busy holiday season,” said Gadsden State Police Chief Jay Freeman. “Our goal is to provide valuable and responsible training that boosts confidence and enhances a sense of security within our community.” Participants will benefit from hands-on training led by firearm- certified instructors, focusing on a range of topics, including: Basics of Pistol Shooting; Types of Firearms; Firearm Safety; Situational Awareness and Avoiding Danger; and Legal Discussion. belongings. Investigators allege that during this time, the suspect obtained credit card information belonging to a member of the household and used it to make unauthorized online purchases. "The betrayal of trust in this case is particularly concerning," said Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton. "Families entrust caregivers to help with their most vulnerable loved ones, and to have that trust violated is both heartbreaking and unacceptable." Authorities were alerted to the crime after the victim noticed irregularities in their financial statements and reported the unauthorized transactions.
The estate of Truman and Dr. Bobbie Glassco has bestowed over $1.5 million to two organizations in Marshall County. The couple, known for their community leadership and service to others, directed the gift to be divided equally between Snead State Community College and Marshall Medical Centers. Each entity will receive $793,000. This contribution reflects their lifelong commitment to education, healthcare, and community service. Dr. Glassco served Snead State Community College for over 40 years as a teacher and administrator. The school plans to use the gift to benefit students through scholarships and campus upgrades. The family of Truman and Dr. Bobbie Glassco were recently joined by Snead State Community College President Dr. Joe Whitmore and Chairman Roy Rollings with the Marshall County Healthcare Authority, to celebrate the $1.5 million contribution to both organizations from the Glassco estate. Pictured, from left, are Ted McCreless, Lendell Glassco, Steve Knowles, Malanta Knowles, Dr. Whitmore, Bonnie Glassco, Mr. Rollings, Vanessa McClendon, Rebecca Duckett, and Vince Glassco. $1.5 Million Donation Submitted Photo Dolly Parton Receives 2024 PEACE Award
Civilian Firearm Training The Gadsden State Community College
The U.S. Department of State and the Recording Academy has announced that music icon, global philanthropist, and 10-time GRAMMY Award winner Dolly Parton is the 2024 recipient of the PEACE Through Music Award. The award honors an American music industry professional, artist, or group that has played an invaluable role in cross- cultural exchanges and whose work advances peace and mutual understanding globally. An icon and force across the music industry, having reached audiences at home and abroad for generations, – with future generations to engage still – Parton embodies all that the PEACE Through Music Award represents: understanding, peace, inclusion, and unity. While her selection as this year’s awardee is grounded in her music and public persona, Parton’s commitment to serving others is unparalleled. Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides under served children the opportunity to learn through reading, stretches from the hills of Appalachia to the outback of Australia. She has been a champion of public health, most recently around the COVID-19 vaccine, which
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not only reached millions of Americans, but also people worldwide. The PEACE Through Music Award is determined through a nomination process, with U.S. embassies from around the globe submitting nominations for consideration by a selection committee created jointly by the State Department and Recording Academy. The award is an important component of the State Department’s Global Music Diplomacy Initiative,
which was announced by Secretary Blinken in 2023, to elevate music as a diplomatic platform to bring people together and promote peace and democracy in support of broader U.S. foreign policy goals that expand access to education, economic opportunity and equity, and inclusion. Music icon Quincy Jones, who passed away on November 3, 2024,was the inaugural recipient of the PEACE Through Music Award in 2023.
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