Find Sports at www.TheSportsLedger.com Boating safety courses offered By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division has announced upcoming available dates for prospective boaters to enroll in the Boating Basics and License Course that will be taught by Troopers within ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division. This course will allow citizens of Alabama to obtain a Boating Basics course certificate that may then be taken to their local Driver License Division Office to have the boater endorsement added to their driver’s license. Children 12 years old or older are eligible for a vessel operator's license, however, they will not be able to operate alone until the age of 14. “This course is an excellent opportunity for citizens to interact with their local Troopers while receiving hands-on education. It is our goal to ensure we are providing up-to- date information and scenarios that fully prepare all boaters for a safe and enjoyable season on the water," Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety Colonel Jimmy Helms said. Corporal Robert Ping from ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division added that, “There is no better boater safety program, than the courses taught by Marine Patrol Troopers. Our classes allow students to interact directly with the instructor and are developed to address the issues Alabama boaters face on their local bodies of water. With summer boating season fast approaching, now is the time to get licensed so that you may safely enjoy the beautiful Alabama waterways.” Class sizes will be limited to allow for Covid-19 protocols to be followed. A one-time application fee of $5 cash will be charged. There will be a $36.25 issuance fee for the license. For more information, or to enroll in a class, please contact the Marine Patrol instructor via the email at the course location as listed below Some of the course locations around Northeast Alabama include: Centre, Guntersville and Scottsboro. There will be two courses at the Cherokee County EMA in Centre. Eric Watson (eric.watson@alea.gov) will conduct the first course on March 19, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Micah Little (karl.little@alea.gov) will conduct the second course on April 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Guntersville course will be held on March 26, 2022 at the Guntersville Rescue Squad from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by Kevin Hawkins (kevin.hawkins@alea.gov). Boaters around Jackson County can sign up for a course at the Goosepond Civic Center in Scottsboro on April 23, 2022. James Young (james.young@alea.gov) will be conducting the event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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BOAZ CHAMBER BANQUET - The annual Boaz Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at The Event Center located at 201 Elizabeth Street. The event will be DowntownAbbeyAttire and the cost per ticket is $50. The banquet will include dinner, music, fun, games and a live auction. TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP - The Deadline for the 2022 Marshall County Manufacturers Association Scholarship is April 9. To be eligible for the scholarship, those applying must be a high school senior from an accredited high school within Marshall County, an employee of an MCMA member company, or an adult student enrolled in an accredited skills training program at Snead State Community College. For more information call 256-582-5100. ROCK THE SOUTH - The "Biggest Party in the South” is back in Cullman on Aug. 5-6, 2022, with an incredible lineup of musicians. Morgan Wallen and ALABAMA will be the 2022 headliners with other well- known musicians, HARDY, Jamey Johnson, Koe Wetzel, Jimmie Allen, Colt Ford, Matt Stell and Dee Jay Silver. LIONEL RICHIE TO BE HONORED - Pop music icon Lionel Richie will be the next recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Richie will be honored with an all-star tribute concert in Washington, D.C., that will be broadcast nationally on PBS stations May 17 at 8 p.m. CT. SNEAD STATE MUSIC EVENTS - Snead State Community College will hold it's Community Wind Band Concert on Sunday, April 24, at 3 p.m., and the Snead State Music Department’s Spring Concert on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. Both performances will take place in the Bevill Center Auditorium. The Snead State Masterworks Chorale, formerly known as the Community Choir, will present a spring concert on Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m., also in the Bevill Center Auditorium. All of these events are free. AFTER HOURS - Northeast Alabama Community College will hold The NACC Experience After Hours on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the William M. Beck Health & Fine Arts Center (Gym) on campus. TheAfter Hours event is open to anyone interested in learning more about Northeast, including prospective students of all ages and parents. 2022 BLOOMING FESTIVAL - The 38th annual Blooming Festival will be held on April 23-24 at the Ava Maria Grotto in Cullman. The Arts and Crafts fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. JR. BETAAWARDWINNERS - Several Students at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville recently earned Jr Beta Awards. The students include: • Charice Bush: 1st Place Elementary Drawing Division • Engineering Team: won 1st in Elementary Division • Technology Team: won 1st in Elementary Division • Robotics Team: won 1st in Elementary Division • Living Literature Team: won 5th in Junior Division • Group Talent Team: won 3rd in Junior Division CARDINAL DAYS - Gadsden State Community College will be hosting Cardinal Days on April 11-14, 2022 in an effort to assist more students through the advising and registration process for the summer semester. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Cardinal Tutoring Center on the Ayers Campus in Anniston and in the One Stop Center on the East Broad Campus. It will also be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the lobby at Gadsden State Cherokee in Centre and in the Student Resource Center on the Valley Street Campus in Gadsden. In addition to advisement, popcorn, drinks and giveaways will also be available to the students. TRAFFIC FATALITY - A single-vehicle crash on Thursday, March 3, 2022 claimed the life of an Albertville man. According to Alabama State Troopers, Roger Neal Duke, 67, was fatally injured when the 2007 Nissan Qwest he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment. Duke and the vehicle were located on Friday, March 4. Duke was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Old Oneonta Road, approximately two miles west of Albertville, in Marshall County. CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP - The University of Georgia has decided to change the leadership of its men’s basketball program. Tom Crean will not return for his fifth season as the Bulldogs’ head coach. This season, Georgia finished 6-26 overall and 1-17 in the SEC. Crean compiled a 47-75 record and was 15-57 in SEC play during his four seasons with the Bulldogs. POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED - A two-vehicle crash Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 has resulted in the arrest of an off-duty Huntsville Police Officer. According to Alabama State Trooper, Taylor W. Stegall, 31, of Huntsville, was arrested for Driving while Under the Influence of Alcohol when the 2014 Ford F-150 he was driving struck a 1997 Toyota 4-Runner driven by Brodrick D. Fearn, 41, also of Huntsville. Fearn was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Stegall was arrested and transported to the Madison County Jail and placed under a 1,000 bond. The crash occurred near the intersection of Ready Section Road and Scott Road, approximately seven miles north of Toney, in Madison County.
CAR SHOW - Dress in your 50's Best and come join the fun at the 2022 Boaz Annual Car Show. The event will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 5-8 p.m in downtown Boaz. For more information call 256-593-8154. MANUFACTURINGTRAINING- Gadsden State Community College’s Adult Education Services is offering a free Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Boot Camp. Registration will continue through March 25 for classes set to begin April 4 at the Adult Education Building on the Ayers Campus. The training delivery is hybrid (conducted online and in-person) with both day and evening classes offered. The 10-week intensive training is designed to lead participants to being a certified production technician through the MSSC, which is the nation’s leading industry- led training, assessment and certification organization. All books, materials, registration fees and certification fees are fully funded by a Gadsden State Community College Adult Education Services grant. For more information, please visit gadsdenstate.edu/adulted. SMOKE ON THE FALLS - The 2022 Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition will be held at Noccalula Falls on April 9. For more information call 256-549-4663. MATOR'S PIZZA ADDS FRANCHISE - The locally famous Mator's Pizza and Pasta has announced plans to expand into Fort Payne. Mator's, established in 1978 in Gadsden, is known for their signature "Better Boy" Pizza and other menu favorites. The company opened its first franchise in Albertville in 2013. The downtown Fort Payne franchise was initially set to open in 2020 as the company's third location. The exact opening date of the new Fort Payne Mator's has not yet been announced. RECORD SHOP CLOSES - The Historic Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, TN closed its doors on Friday, March 11, 2022. The iconic venue has been a part of County Music and Nashville for over 75 years. It was host to many music legends, as some of the biggest stars performed at the shops Midnite Jamboree. STYX CONCERT - The legendary rock band STYX, along with REO Speedwagon, are scheduled to perform at the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.. STYX is known for a variety of 70's and 80's music, including hits such as "Come Sail Away" and "Renegade". DeKalb County Sheriff Releases 2021 Statistics By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger The DeKalb County Sheriff’s office has released statistics from 2021. “We know this past year was taxing for everyone and our office was no different,” stated Sheriff Nick Welden. “With all the sickness throughout our office and the devastating loss of three of our own, our numbers reflect a little less than the year before.” “I am proud of all the hard work our men and women put in every day. We work tirelessly 24/7 for the citizens of DeKalb County, striving to make our community a safer place to raise our families. Even with all the tragic events that have taken place this year, I feel the numbers are a phenomenal display of the dedication that our Family (DCSO) displayed, protecting yours,” said Sheriff Welden. The statics reported by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s office include: • Total Miles Driven: 589,236 • Number of Calls Answered: 5,258 • Number of Reports Taken: 2,054 • Civil Papers Served: 1,987 • Civil Papers Attempted to Serve: 2,054 • Subpoenas Served: 1,745 • Subpoenas Attempted to Serve: 387 • Warrants Served: 1,023 • Warrants Attempted to Serve: 198 • Warrantless Arrest: 1,041 • Total Arrest: 2,064 • Number of Assist: 3,004 • Number of Search Warrants/Consent: 296 • Out of Town Trips: 201 • 911 Hang Up Calls Answered: 437 • Alarm Calls Answered: 389 • Cases Closed: 1,053 • Sex Offender Checks: 315 The Narcotics and Interdiction Unit also reported statistics for the 2021. They include: • Drug Cases: 579 • Methamphetamine Seized: 4,364 grams • Marijuana Seized: 10,663 Grams • Spice Seized: 4,537 Grams • Pills Seized: 2,722 • Heroine Seized: 44 Grams • Cocaine Seized: 15 Grams • Cash Seized: $ 55,577 • Cars Seized: 8 Also in 2021 the Investigations Unit had 739 Cases Assigned “We make every effort to stay open and honest with the citizens of this county and work every day to make this day better than the day before,” added Welden. “We feel that showing a break down of all calls answered, arrests made, warrants served, and other information helps keep everyone in the loop. It allows us to see our strengths and weaknesses, and to make improvements where needed.”
Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers boats that do not hold federal for-hire fishing permits for red snapper harvest on Friday, May 27, 2022. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, beginning Friday, May 27, and continue until the private angler quota is projected to be met. The daily bag limit will be two red snapper per person, per day with a minimum size limit of 16 inches total length. Starting in 2022 all vessels fishing for reef fish in federal waters are required to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use. Red Snapper Season
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