November 2024

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News & Events HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS - Howard Bentley Buick GMC in Albertville will host its eighth annual Santa Picture Night on Monday, November 25 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.. The event will also include Interactive children’s activities such as balloon artists, caricature drawings, Christmas stories, books and coloring, and letters to Santa. There will also be snacks and refreshments, and a professional photo with The Picture Night is part of the dealerships Season of Giving that runs from September through December. Each month a different charity benefits from a $25 donation for each vehicle sold. This year’s benefiting charities includes: Second Chance Shelter for dogs, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for Albertville City Schools, CAJA of Marshall County, and Marshall County Christmas Coalition. Howard Bentley supports local communities through charitable giving, volunteerism, and partnerships with organizations that share a vision for a better tomorrow. In 2023, the dealership donated over $200,000 to over 100 different local schools, community needs, local nonprofits and charities working on the front lines of poverty, education, and health while helping drive the growth and prosperity in Albertville. TRANSFER AGREEMENT - Gadsden State Community College and Samford University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will create seamless transfer pathways for Gadsden State graduates into select Samford programs. This agreement not only simplifies the transition for students but also opens doors to scholarship opportunities. Under the MOU, students completing designated courses at Gadsden State can easily transfer into Samford’s Organizational Leadership, Liberal Studies, Human Development and Family Science, and Public Health programs. Graduates with associate degrees will meet all general education requirements, while those without can still apply and receive credit for their completed courses. Samford will offer a $2,000 transfer scholarship to Gadsden State graduates taking 24 credits over three semesters, with an additional $2,500 for Phi Theta Kappa members. Students pursuing STEM degrees can apply for the STEM Scholar’s Award, averaging $10,000 annually for eligible Pell Grant recipients.

$1.37 MILLION SETTLEMENT - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the completion of the $1.37 billion settlement agreement with Kroger, addressing the grocery chain’s role in the opioid crisis. Alabama will receive up to approximately $19.8 million for opioid abatement, with payments anticipated to begin early next year. In addition, Kroger has agreed to injunctive relief that requires its pharmacies to monitor, report, and share data about suspicious activity related to opioid prescriptions. The settlement with Kroger is the latest action Attorney General Marshall has taken to combat the opioid crisis and to hold accountable those responsible for creating and fueling the crisis. Prior to this settlement, the State had already reached settlements totaling over $730 million for Alabama to resolve claims against drug manufacturers and other entities over their roles in the crisis. CYBERCRIMINALS INDICTED - A federal grand jury indictment charges two Sudanese nationals with operating and controlling Anonymous Sudan, an online cybercriminal group responsible for tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against critical infrastructure,corporate networks, and government agencies in the United States, including in Alabama. Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer, age 22, and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, age 27, were both charged with one count of conspiracy to damage protected computers. Ahmed Salah was also charged with three counts of damaging protected computers. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey applauded the federal indictment of the two Sudanese nationals after their involvement in a cyberattack on Alabama, as well as hospitals, government facilities and other critical infrastructure around the world. In March, several Alabama state government websites were subject to a DDoS attack. Immediately upon discovering a cyber event was underway, the state responded quickly and decisively to ensure no access or damage occurred to the state’s network, resources and data, or infrastructure. While this indictment is an allegation of criminal activity and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, these two individuals will face statutory maximum sentences ranging from five years to life in federal prison, if convicted of all charges. CULLMAN CHRISTKINDLMARKT - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt will take place every Thursday through Sunday at Depot Park located at 304 1st Ave NE in downtown Cullman through December 23, 2024. The Hours are as follows: Thursday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. Beginning December 16, 2024, it will be open seven days a week (closed on Thanksgiving Day). Admission is free. For more information on the Cullman Christkindlmarkt visit the website https://www. cullmanchristkindlmarkt.com/ or call 256.734.9157. You can also read more about the event on Alabama Ledger's website at www.alabamaledger.com.

Snead State Fishing Team Anglers Mason George (left) and Carter Maples finished fourth out of 37 teams during the Auburn University Tournament on Lake Martin October 27, 2024.

Anglers Walker Griffith and Brady McCamy represented the Snead State Fishing Team well with a sixth-place finish at the recent Auburn University Tournament.

During the Auburn University Fishing Tournament held Oct. 27, Snead State Fishing Team Anglers Reece Knight and Sean Baugh placed ninth out of 37 teams.

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