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$4 Million Investment In Marshall County Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced the remaining $23,522,354.17 of the Public School and College Authority (PSCA) bond issue to five entities around the state. This includes $4,000,000 to Snead State Community College in Boaz to help establish a regional workforce training center in Marshall County. “I’m pleased to announce the more than $23.5 million to worthy infrastructural projects and upgrades to our educational facilities,” Governor Ivey said. “These remaining PSCA funds will make needed improvements to our public educational facilities, which will have a lasting impact on future generations of Alabamians. I am extremely grateful to Alabama’s retiring Finance Director Kelly Butler for his diligence on this project to ensure we are investing wisely in meaningful education and workforce efforts.” “There is no question these dollars will provide a positive return on investment to the citizens of Alabama,” Kelly Butler said. “Despite the challenges of the last year, Governor Ivey and the members of the Alabama Legislature displayed great leadership by pursuing this important and meaningful initiative to transform our educational institutions.” The PSCA projects are as follows: University of Alabama $16,500,000 - The Smart Communities & Innovation Building will provide the critical research infrastructure for the transportation industry in Alabama. This investment will position our state to be a national leader in innovation relating to mobility and be able to power and connect smart and resilient communities. This project will facilitate a public-private-partnership between the state, The University of Alabama, Alabama Power Company, and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International with the likelihood of additional partnerships in the near future. Snead State Community College $4,000,000 - This investment will help establish a regional workforce training center in Marshall County. Talladega County Schools $1,750,000 - This investment will create the East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub. Alabama A&M University - $508,754.17 - This investment will be applied toward various capital improvement and deferred maintenance projects. Alabama State University - $763,600 - The Southern Normal School in Brewton (Escambia County) is the oldest African-American boarding school in Alabama. This investment will provide immediate improvements to seven buildings on the campus. During the 2020 State of the State, Governor Ivey announced her support of SB 242, the PSCA Bond Issue for public schools to use toward construction, safety improvement or technology upgrades. The PSCA is comprised of Governor Kay Ivey, State Finance Director Kelly Butler and Alabama Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey. SB 242 authorized the PSCA to sell up to $1,250,000,000 in bonds and allocated money to every city and county K-12 school system and to higher education institutions. The money was divided with 73% going to K-12 schools and 27% going to two-and four-year colleges. Because of very low interest rates, the bond sale resulted in the PSCA receiving over $300 million in premium revenues. The true interest cost of the bonds is 2.145% over the 20-year repayment period.
Are you ready some football? With the 2021 football season just the around, some former athletes had a chance to relive their glory days during the Long Ranch Oldtimers Gridiron game on Saturday, July 24 in Fyffe. This includes former Sylvania standout Caleb Roebuck pictured above running the football for a touchdown. Be sure to check out the upcoming print edition of The Sports Ledger for more pictures from this event, as well info about the upcoming high school and college football season. Photo by Brandon K. Pierce | Alabama Ledger
Start Dates Announced for Northeast Alabama schools
Huntsville City Schools Wednesday, August 4 Madison City Schools Wednesday, August 4 Marshall County Schools Tuesday, August 10 Albertville City Schools Wednesday, August 4
It's almost time to head back to the classroom and below are some of the 2021-22 back to school start dates for high schools in Northeast Alabama. DeKalb County Schools Friday, August 6 Fort Payne City Schools Tuesday, August 10 Jackson County Schools Thursday, August 5 Scottsboro City Schools Thursday, August 5
Photo Courtesy of Nichole King Nixon Country Music Star Brantley Gilbert was in concert at the Sand Mountain Parks Amphitheater in Albertville on July 16.
Arab City Schools Monday, August 9 Boaz City Schools
Staggered August 11-13 Guntersville City School Wednesday, August 11
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For those wanting to get the most out of those last few weeks of summer, check out the shop ‘til you drop experience taking place in northeast Alabama this month. Set for August 5-8, 2021, the annual World’s Longest Yard Sale, is a once-a-year, 690-mile shopping trip, that brings thousands of bargain hunters and treasure seekers to the scenic Lookout Mountain region for the ultimate yard sale experience. TheWorld’s Longest Yard Sale offers everything from antiques, collectibles, furniture, and dishwares to local fresh produce and homemade jams and jellies as well as food vendors and live entertainment. The annual event is also known as the 127 Yard Sale and many shoppers begin the 690-mile journey in northeastern Alabama, taking the scenic Lookout Mountain Parkway from Gadsden, Ala. to Chattanooga and following Highway 127 all the way north to Addison, Mich. It is estimated to be more than 1,000 vendors in Alabama alone. Vendors are typically up and running by 8 a.m. and operate until late in the evening each day of the event. Created to get travelers off of the interstate and into towns and communities located off the beaten path, the World’s Longest Yard Sale takes visitors on a shopping excursion through some of the country’s most scenic areas. The 93-mile Lookout Mountain Parkway has been touted “A Must See” by Reader’s Digest, the National Geographic, and Southern Living magazines, providing a beautiful backdrop to the thousands of roadside sales. Alongwith shopping, treasure hunting and bargaining, there is plenty of sightseeing to do on Lookout Mountain. Along the Lookout Mountain Parkway, visitors are treated to waterfalls, canyons, scenic brow vistas, unique towns and villages, state and national parks and preserves as well as a variety of restaurants and lodging that is easy on the wallet. For more information on the World’s Longest Yard Sale, visit https://visitlookoutmountain.com or call DeKalb Tourism at 888.805.4740.
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The Annual World's Longest Yard Sales has something for almost everyone and can be a fun place to pick up unique and vintage items and collectibles.
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Find Sports at www.TheSportsLedger.com Rockin' the River Set For August 21 As summer winds down across North Alabama, families in search of a quick getaway will want to check out the celebration to be held on the banks of Wheeler Lake. Set for Saturday, August 21, 2021. Rockin’ the River is a celebration of live music, children’s activities, a car show, food and other family- friendly fun at one of northAlabama’s premier state parks, Joe Wheeler State Park. Now in its sixth year, Rockin’ the River gets underway with the General Joe’s Car Show in the marina parking lot beginning at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $20 per car and awards to be presented include mayor’s choice, oldest vehicle and most unique vehicle. Live music featuring Back Porch Revival will fill the air as the crowd mingles with car owners. The car show wraps up at noon. A kid’s fun area will be available from noon until 4 p.m. Children will be entertained with a variety of inflatables, face painting from 2-4 p.m., and educational programs. More live music follows on the patio from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. The lineup includes McTazz Band, Back Porch Revival and Dixie Mafia. Along with some of the area’s best musicians, there will be concessions offering hamburgers and hot dogs and a cash bar. Festivalgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Admission is free. A 2,550-acre resort located on the shores of Wheeler Lake, JoeWheeler State Park features a stunningwaterfront lodge with restaurant and convention facilities, 18-hole golf course and clubhouse, full-service marina with docking slips, modern and primitive camping, lakeside cottages, and cozy cabins. In addition to easy access to the Tennessee River, the resort offers hiking and mountain biking trails with some of the best scenery that north Alabama has to offer. For more info call 256.247.5461.
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NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL SET FOR OCTOBER The 50th Annual National Shrimp Festival will be held in Gulf Shores, AL on October 7-10, 2021. The four day event will feature various food, as well as local, state and national musicians Music begins at 10 a.m. each day and ends at 10 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and it will stop at 5 p.m on Sunday. The above picture is from 2016.
St. Williams 51st Seafood Festival Set For Sept. 3-4 The 51st Annual St. Williams Seafood Festival will be held on September 3-4, 2021 at the Foley Center, located at 915 Gunter Avenue in Guntersville, AL. Dine-In and Carry-out options are available. Dine hours are Saturday, Sept. 4, starting 10:30 a.m. until sold out. Some of the Dine-in items that will be available this year include cajun boiled shrimp, gumbo, catfish, grilled chicken and ala la cart items. Also this year the event will be introducing seafood salad and Monk's Bread from St. Bernard's Abbey. Drive-trough hours on Friday, Sept. 3 are 4-6 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m. until sold out. The Drive-through menu options include cajun boiled shrimp and gumbo. For more info visit www.StWilliamChurch.com
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Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State Community College, has announced that Dr. Aletta Williamson is the new dean of Enrollment and Retention. She will join the executive cabinet on August. 16. Gadsden State offers academic, health science and career technical education on five campuses in Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties. The College prepares students from all backgrounds for success through quality education, innovative workforce development and inclusive community and global engagement. Williamson is currently a psychology instructor at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, where she previously served as director of Upward Bound for over three years. Before joining Wallace State, she was employed at Miles College, where she worked from 2002 to 2007 as the director of Admissions and Recruiting as well as director of Enrollment Management and Title III. directing and evaluating all promotional programs as well as the overall development of the tourism and travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the State of Alabama. The region generates more than $2.5 billion in travel expenditures on an annual basis.
Williamson earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from the University of Alabama in 2013. Previously, she earned a Master of Science in General Counseling from Alabama State University in 2005 and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Alabama A&M University in 1999. As the dean of Enrollment and Retention, Williamson will provide leadership, strategic planning and executive oversight of student Dr. Aletta Williamson
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enrollment, retention and success for credit and non-credit programs in order to meet completion/ graduation goals for the College 2021 Appalachian Leadership Institute Graduate Members of the
Tami Reist, President/ CEO of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA), was one of 38 fellows who graduated from the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a leadership and economic development program sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission.
been hard at work over the last nine months building skills needed to help their communities thrive,” said ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin. “The Appalachian Leadership Institute gives local leaders the tools to make their communities stronger and more resilient,” said ARC
States’ Co-Chair, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. "Congratulations to the 38 graduating fellows," he added. Reist was one of two fellows representing Alabama in the class. As AMLA’s president and CEO, Reist is responsible for planning, implementing,
Class of 2021, along with their friends and family, attended the ceremony - 24 in-person in Washington, DC, and 14 virtually. “We congratulate the 2021 class of Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows. In addition to network- building, the Fellows have
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Adult Mentored Hunting Program Sparks Outdoor Journeys mentor, Justin Grider, from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’(ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF).
By Kenny Johnson, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Learning to hunt can seem out of reach for those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience. Fortunately, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunt (AMH) Program teaches all the skills needed to put wild game on the dinner table and help start new traditions. Jessie Barcala grew up in a military family that moved several times when he was a kid. While his dad was stationed at Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville, Barcala finished high school in nearby Arab, Alabama. After graduating, he entered the U.S. Air Force where he would serve as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hunting was never a part of his childhood. However, the sense of peace Barcala experienced while fishing and camping as a Boy Scout was one of the motivating factors that led him to participate in the AMH program. “As a combat veteran, I suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder),” Barcala said. “I fondly remember growing up fishing and being outdoors. I figured this would be a good way to calm my mind and get into an activity that I have always wanted to do.” It was turkey hunting, in particular, that fascinated Barcala. “The fact that you can call an animal, get them to come into your area and hopefully harvest them seems like the ultimate sport,” he said. Barcala learned about mentored hunting programs while living in Virginia. One of the first things he did after moving back to Alabama in 2019 was sign up for a Turkey Hunting 101 workshop at the Cahaba Wildlife Management Area (WMA) through outdooralabama.com. After completing the workshop, Barcala was chosen to take part in a three-day adult mentored hunt at the Portland Landing Special Opportunity Area (SOA) in Dallas County. His experience on that hunt would lead to a freezer full of turkey meat and a friendship with his
“It was absolutely amazing to be out in the woods again,” Barcala said. “There are so many different sounds and sights that people who don't get out there just won't experience. The sound in the morning as the woods come alive, from the crickets and owls that stop sounding off at dawn to the morning songbirds and crows making a ton of racket. Nothing compares to watching the sunrise and going out for a walk with a purpose.” The workshop instruction combined with mentoring in the field paid off for Barcala when he harvested a 17-pound Eastern wild turkey. “I could have come away from the hunt empty-handed and been perfectly fine,” Barcala said. “I learned so much from Justin that I felt 100% ready to hunt solo. Having said that, being able to harvest my turkey was so exciting. The adrenaline rush afterward was overwhelming. I still talk about the hunt to this day.” Harvesting his first wild turkey wasn’t the only lasting memory Barcala took away from the mentored hunt. “Justin and I had a great time and I consider him a lifelong friend,” he said. “Hunting with another person is a special bond that some people don't get to enjoy. He and the other mentors took time to explain everything I needed to know about turkey hunting. It was one of the most invaluable instructional experiences I've had.” Like Jessie Barcala, Dianne Jordan from Mobile, Alabama, didn’t grow up with hunting as part of her life, but she had been interested in learning how to hunt for years. “I finally decided one day to search the internet for any information I could use to teach myself to hunt,” she said. “That’s how I learned about the Conservation Department’s mentored hunting program. It took another year before I worked up enough courage to register for one of the workshops.” A variety of interests can spark a non-hunter’s desire to hunt. For Jordan, establishing a deeper connection with nature and a desire to harvest her own food were her primary motivations for developing new outdoors skills. “Having a closer connection to the food cycle and being more sustainable are becoming more important to me as I find myself getting older,” she said. To begin her journey, Jordan registered for a Hunting 101 workshop at the Upper Delta WMA near Stockton, Alabama. She was later chosen to participate in a mentored deer hunt at the Portland Landing SOA. While white-tailed deer was the target of her hunt, the woods sometimes offer unexpected opportunities. In the waning minutes of her first day hunting, Jordan harvested a 162-pound feral hog. “I was so nervous, but my mentor's guidance helped me make the perfect shot to harvest the animal,” she said. “After taking the shot, I was literally shaking from the adrenaline. It was such a joyous moment. To experience
Dianne Jordan harvested this 162-pound feral hog during her first ever hunt. harvesting an animal to sustain my life humbles me and highlights the importance of responsible resource management.” Jordan’s mentor, Doug Deaton, with WFF’s Wildlife Section guided her through the field-dressing process and coached her on how to age the meat. She has since been enjoying a variety of sausages and carnitas tacos from the bounty of her harvest. Jordan wasn’t the only member of her household to participate in the AMH program. Her partner Karen was also selected for an adult mentored archery hunt at Oak Mountain State Park. Jordan was able to join her for that hunt, which sparked the beginning of a new family tradition. “After that experience, Karen is now totally excited about the upcoming hunting season,” Jordan said. “The adult mentored hunting program not only gave us the skills and knowledge to be safe, responsible and successful hunters, it also gave us a hobby we can enjoy doing together.” The first AMH workshop of 2021 will take place at the Oak Mountain Community Archery Park (inside the State Park) on August 14. This Bowhunting 101 class focuses on how to hunt deer with archery equipment. To be eligible to attend a three-day Adult Mentored Hunt for deer or turkey, participants must be at least 19 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and be new to hunting or have limited hunting experience. Participants must also attend at least one daylong AMH workshop in order to be eligible for a three-day hunt. After attending a workshop, participants will be notified by email if they have been randomly selected to participate in an AMH hunt. There is a $20 registration fee for theAMHworkshops. To view the workshop schedule or to register, visit www. outdooralabama.com/hunting/adult-mentored-hunting- program.
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Page 6 Alabama Ledger Newsworthy Notes & Events YARD SALE - The 14th Annual Mountain Trails 50 Mile Yard Sale is held annually on the weekend before Labor Day. This year's five day event is set to start on Thursday, Sept. 2 and continue until Sept. 6. The yard sale is held on Sand Mountain and goes from Section to Bryant, Alabama on Highways 71 and 73 in Jackson County. For more info call 256-259-5500. August 2021 - E-Edition
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MEET THE HORNETS - Ider High School will be holding a Meet The Hornets night on August 7 at Wayne C. Hardiman Football Stadium. The time has not been set. COLORFEST - The 2021 Mentone Colorfest will be held on October 16-17 at the Brow Park. The event will include arts, crafts, food and entertainment. FOUNDER'S FEST - The 2021 Red Bay Founder's Fest will be held on Saturday, September 25. The Free Family event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with the King and Queen's Train Ride, which will feature the beauty pageant winners from the upcoming Sept. 19 pageant at Red Bay High School. Other festivities include music, dancing, contests, arts & crafts, an antique vehicle show, and much more. For more information call 256-356-4473. MUSIC SHOWCASE - The 2021 Summer Series Music Showcase will be held on September 25 at the Mentone Inn Bed & Breakfast. The free music event is sponsored by the Little River Arts Council. FALL VINTAGE PICKIN' - The 2021 Fall Vintage Pickin' Marketplace will take place on October 8-10 at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds. For more information call 256-717-9365. Tickets are available online at vintagepickin.com. TLC CONCERT - The music group TLC will be in concert on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Sand Mountain Parks Amphitheater in Albertville. MUSIC FEST - The 2021 Hanceville Music Fest will be held on Saturday, September 18 at the Veteran's Memorial Park. Some of this year's artists include Confederate Railroad, Willie Underwood, and the Tommy Crowder Band. Tickets available on Evenbrite.com
BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL - The 16th Annual Barber Raceway Vintage Motorcycle Festival is considered one of the largest in the country and this year the event will be held on October 8-10, 2011 In addition to on track action, the event also includes a Swap Meet with over 600 vendors. For more information call 877-332-7804. Children 15 and under are admitted free with an adult ticket. Camping and Golf Cart rentals are also available. NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVAL - The Nations Largest Peanut Festival is set for November 5-14, 2021 in Dothan, AL. Festivities include amusement rides, concerts, animal shows, agricultural displays, contests, food, a beauty pageant, peanuts, and more. MARTIN'S COMING TO BOAZ - The City of Boaz has announced that Martin's Family Clothing Store is planning to open up an annex store on Sept. 1, 2021 in the former Tree's n Trends location at 1860 US Highway 431 North. According to a press release from the city, Martin's has plans to open a full store in the Spring 2022. 'FORE THE KIDS' - The 16th Annual "Fore the Kids" Golf Tournament will be held on October 7, 2021 at the Terrapin Hills Golf & Country Club in Fort Payne. Following an 11 a.m. catered lunch, there will be a noon shotgun start. DEKALB COUNTY FAIR - The 66th Annual DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair will be held on September 28 through October 2, 2021 at the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne. Gates open at 5 p.m.
RETREAT & STATE MEETING - The Dixie ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Alabama, which is a statewide motorcycle rights organization, will hold a summer retreat and state meeting on August 21, 2021 at the Secret Bed and Breakfast in Leesburg, Alabama. For more information visit their website at www.dixieabate.org. GOLF TOURNAMENT - The 15th Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament will be held on August 27 at 9 a.m. at the Terrapin Hills Country Club in Fort Payne. For more info email jennifer@fortpaynechamber.com. ROCK THE SOUTH - The Rock The South music festival will be held on August 13-14 in Cullman, Alabama. Some of the musicians scheduled to perform at this year's event include: Lynyrd Skynyd, Ashley McBryde, Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, and Nelly. UFO DAYS - The 2021 Fyffe UFO Days is scheduled for August 28. For more info, or to help sponsor the event, contact the Town of Fyffe at 256-623-7298. BOAZ HARVEST FESTIVAL - The City of Boaz will hold its 57th annual Harvest Festival on October 1-2 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info call 256-593-8154. BBQ COOK-OFF - The 6th annual Scottsboro BBQ Cook-off Festival will be held on October 9, 2021. The event will include a cornhole tournament, arts/crafts vendors, and a dog parade. For more information email Katie Kirkland at kkirkland@cityofsocttsboro.com. WATERMELON FESTIVAL - The 40th annual Franklin County, Alabama Watermelon Festival will be held in downtown Russellville on Friday, August 20 from 6-10 p.m. and on August 21 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cherokee County Civitan Club Scholarship Olivia Tucker of Cedar Bluff is the recipient of the Cherokee County Civitan Club Scholarship for 2021-22. Tucker, a second-year student majoring in Psychology, was recently honored at the club meeting with the $1,000 scholarship and a certificate. The scholarship may be used toward the cost of tuition, books, fees or other expenses charged to the student by the College. Those pictured include: Luanne Hayes, campus director, Kathy Marko, Club president, Olivia Tucker, Pam Clough, Gadsden State and Sarah Trammel, Club scholarship chairman.
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WhistleStop 2021 Returns in a New Location Huntsville’s Battle of the Barbeque Set For August 13-14 The events barbeque competition features a professional division presentations at 8:15 p.m. on the main stage. Another public
Over 150 barbeque experts and connoisseurs are expected next month for the return of WhistleStop, Huntsville’s two-day battle of the barbeque. Set for August 13-14, 2021, the event invites professional and amateur grill masters to show off their barbeque expertise as festival goers experience the excitement of a cook-off along with live music, food trucks and tasting opportunities. WhistleStop 2021 offers a menu of music, barbeque and fun in a tailgate atmosphere and this year’s event will take place at John Hunt Park.
Saturday with Shadetree BBQ awards following at 8:30 p.m. Many of the backyard cooking teams competing in the Shadetree competition will have Boston butt samples available for tasting. Participating teams will be flying a flag at their cook site. Another new aspect of the 2021 event is the Mayor’s Cup competition as part of People's Choice. Everyone attending WhistleStop on Saturday between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. will have a chance to "put your money where your mouth is." In addition to
the traditional People's Choice competition where festivalgoers can vote for their favorite by placing coins or cash in the jar provided at the cook-site, everyone will receive tokens when purchasing their tickets. While money will still be used to determine the People's Choice winners, the true favorites will receive tokens from festivalgoers. The team with the most tokens will take home the Mayor’s Cup and the team with the most money will be announced as the People's Choice Award winner during the awards
All activities take place at John Hunt Park located at 2151 Airport Road Southwest in Huntsville. Festival hours are Friday 4 p.m to 11 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission per person (ages 11+) is $10 per day. Serving as the principle fundraising event for the EarlyWorks Family of Museums, the Festival’s proceeds support the expansion of the Museum’s STEM education initiative. For more info, visit whistlestopweekend.com or call 256.564.8100. August 20 at Coolidge Isbell Field. The defending 3A State Champion Fyffe Red Devils are set to host defending 2A State Champion Mars Hill Bible in a fall Jamboree on Thursday, August 12. Fort Payne is set to play in a fall Jamboree at Guntersville on August 12. North Jackson will hit the road for a fall Jamboree at Brookwood High School on Friday, August 13.
sanctioned by Kansas City Barbeque Society; the Shadetree (amateur) division, now judged by certified judges; and a WhistleStop Wing Thing where the public decides the winner. Amateurs will serve up chicken and ribs, while the professionals will showcase their best chicken, pork, ribs and beef brisket to see who will be proclaimed the winner. Kansas City BBQ Society Awards will be presented at 4:30 p.m. on
tasting will be available on Friday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with the Wing Thing competition where festivalgoers will choose the winner of the best chicken wings. In addition to the barbeque competition, there will be live music featuring national touring tribute bands and local acts with tributes to Santana, Doobie Brothers, Tom Petty and Lynyrd Skynyrd and food trucks for those who prefer other food options. Panthers will play Pleasant Valley in a Jamboree on Friday, August 13 at 7 p.m. at Chad Hawkins Stadium. The Plainview Bears will compete in a Fall Jamboree at Sand Rock on Thursday, August 19. Sylvania will face DAR in a fall Jamboree on Thursday, August 12. The fall Jamboree Battle of the Bulldogs will feature Geraldine against Piedmont on Friday,
Gadsden State Commencement To Be Held on August 12
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The Summer Commencement Ceremony for Gadsden State Community College will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at Gadsden State Cherokee. Featured speakers are Gadsden State students Donna Coley and Dominque Johnson. Coley is a Titusville, FL native who attends Gadsden State’sAyers Campus. At commencement, she will receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Accounting Technology. She plans to transfer to JSU During her tenure at Gadsden State, Coley has been a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, was nominated for the President’s Cup and received the Student of Distinction and Rising Scholar awards. She has a 3.22 GPA, which she has maintained while attending classes and working. Johnson, of Attalla, enrolled in Gadsden State after
graduating from Gadsden City High School. She is completing an Associate in Science degree and plans to attend the police academy. While at Gadsden State, she has been a member of Student Support Services and has recently been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Johnson works part time while attending classes full time and has maintained a 3.55 GPA. Graduateswill be presented byDr. LeslieWorthington, dean of Academic Programs, and Pam Johnson, dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects. Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State, will award the degrees. Joe Hulsey, the HVACR instructor at the Ayers Campus, will serve as the Grand Marshal.
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Read Free Online at AlabamaLedger.com Ryan Douglas Hendrix, age 34, of Fort Payne Irby "Brent" Boman, age 49, of Fort Payne David Murdock, age 64, of Fyffe Rev. Joe Smith, age 89, of Rainsville Bruce Guffey, age 82, of Rainsville Barbara Price Lourcey, age 61, of Rainsville Christie Owens Cunningham, age 37, of Cedar Bluff Rex Eugene Barnes, age 78, of Fort Payne Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Misty Dawn Laugherty, age 46, of Gadsden Hunter Long, age 62, of Fort Payne Lottie Kate McNew, age 94, of Collinsville Kathy Jane Meadows, age 61, of Fort Payne Phyllis Ann Kirk, age 74, of Rainsville Barbara Ann Bourne, age 73, of Fort Payne David Evett, age 43, of Fort Payne Lee Bagwell Keller, age 73, of Fort Payne Aubrey Jerome Rhodes, age 81, of Fort Payne Elizabeth 'Betty' Owen Blake, 84, Formerly of Ft. Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Jimmy Dale Roden, age 71, of Dawson Stacie Nichole Hancock, age 37, of Fyffe Patricia Gail Brewster Henderson of Fort Payne Shirley "Bow" Thompson, age 74, of Fyffe Thomas Ray Carroll, age 78, of Boaz Kenneth Edison Hicks, age 72, of Pisgah John Rusty Powell, age 59, of Powell Virgina Theo Womack, age 50, of Crossville James Eskie Baldwin, age 92, of Fort Payne Aparacio Antonio Diaz Mejia, age 43, of Fort Payne Henry Watkins, age 90, of Fyffe Julia Faye Moses passed away at age 81 Jerry Cecil Bouldin, age 71, of Guin (Formerly of Fyffe) Barbara Gail Hicks, age 59, of Valley Head Wallace Eugene Moreland, age 80, of Crossville Richard Earl Harbour, age 80, of Crossville Infant Presley Lynn Baldwin, 5 months old, of Dawson Delbert "Dale" Holcomb passed away at age 73 Ilene Wilbanks Ware, no age listed, of Albertville Calvin Franklin Roberts, age 79, of Pisgah Jimmie G. White, age 78, of Grove Oak Barbara Jean Hurley, age 77, of Collinsville Carol Marie Gass, age 53, of Rainsville Peggy Ann Day, age 76, of Rainsville Darren Wright Westbrook, no age listed, of Fort Payne Rev. Billy Ray Summerford, age 73, of Section Belvie Pendley Whitt, age 83, of Rainsville Stanley T. Henderson, age 77, of Dawson Geneva 'Dorothy' Culpepper passed away at age 84 John Ben Tinsley, age 97, formerly of Fort Payne William Jerry Morris, age 81, of Grove Oak Mary Imogene Godwin, age 93, of Grove Oak Jerry Lee Miller I, age 55, of Henagar Teddy Maurel Maddox, age 66, of Dawson, Charlotte Landers, age 60, of Fyffe Frankie Joe Swearengin, Sr., age 57, of Albertville CT 'Tap' Berry, age 82, of Grove Oak Fred John Burns, age 84, of Sylvania
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Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Judy Paulette Sims, age 62, of Albertville Mary Faye "Tucker" Doran, age 75, of New Hope Jeffery Lynn Winkles, age 56, of Boaz Michael Ray Lott, age 70, of Albertville Ben David Webster, Jr., age 75, of Albertville Brenda L. Rains, age 69, of Albertville Dr. Donald P. Foshee passed away at age 90 Frances Willene Reaves, age 94, of Arab Bobby Ray Engle, age 76, of Altoona Roy "Buck" Todd, age 80, of Albertville Virgina Roden Benson, age 100, of Albertville Dr. Alfred A. Ratcliffe, Jr., age 77, of Albertville Joel Miller, age 71, of Albertville Ruth Poe Brown, age 91, formerly of Albertville Penny Sue Arnold, age 60, of Crossville Billy J. Brown, age 74, of Albertville Kathryn Lenora Ray, age 88, of Albertville Albertville Memorial Funeral Home Linda Noblitt, age 72, of Albertville Danny Earl Naylor, age 75, of Guntersville Gerald Wayne Stanfill, age 79, of Albertville Maudie Valera Sanders, age 86, of Boaz Juanita Jean Faulkner Simpson, age 91, of Albertville Infant TwinsAlex Rae &Alice Mae Crowley, of Crossville Marie Alvarez-Jimenez, age 82, of Albertville Jill Pettit Hernandez, age 86, of Boaz David William Mosier, Sr., age 83, of Guntersville Nan Buchanan, age 85, of Albertville Thomas Arnold Ward, age 73, of Albertville Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Gary Patrick Bullock, age 60, of Scottsboro Dorothy Wallace, no age listed, of Guntersville Maggie 'Sue' Duncan passed away at age 85 Mack Langford, age 80, of Guntersville Herbert David Wood passed away at Shepherd's Cove Mary Kirkland, age 83, of Guntersville Joseph Henry Van Boggus, age 21, of Guntersville John Richard Hyde passed away at age 73 Douglas Robert Stewart passed away at age 64 Collinsville Funeral Home Paul Tidwell, age 98, of Collinsville Gary Michael Bowen, age 62, of Collinsville Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Harold Gwinn Myers, age 78, of Bessemer Mary Ann Edmonds Black, age 60, of Ider Rufus "Eddie" Edwin Farrell III, age 82, of Flat Rock Carl "Eddie" Edmond Scott, age 71, of Trenton, GA Kenneth Ray Goodson, age 80, of Henagar Betty Nell Watkins Christian, age 79, of Ider
Birthel "Bert" Eugene Overby, age 86, of Henagar Mildred Elizabeth Shoemake, age 83, of Fackler Betty Irene Wilson Toney, age 77, of Ider Carl Baxter Boyd Gray, age 83, of Bryant Steven Eugene Norman, age 38, of Henagar William Dewayne Tinker, age 54, of Pisgah Crossville Memorial Chapel Devourah "Dee" Frith, age 75, of Crossville Etowah Memorial Chapel Tony "Bobo" Brown, age 37, of Ohatchee Christel Michele Stidham, age 44, of Attalla Judy Hibbard, age 74, of Albertville Jimmy D. Cunningham, age 72, of Attalla Geraldine Funeral Home Leon Kilgo, age 68, of Crossville Pastor Sebastian Tercero Domingo, age 76, of Albertville Cathy Nell Burgess, age 58, of Crossville Guntersville Memorial Chapel Timothy Lynn Ridgway, age 51, of Albertville Rosemary Bond, age 64, of Marshall County Lewis Stanley Stewart passed away at age 84 Joy Geraldine Bolding, no additional information available Rebecca Joyce Minor, age 37, of Boaz John Russell Downs, age 79, of Marshall County Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar Brenda J. Pryor, age 69, of Ider Teddy Potter, age 67, of Huntsville Wayne Lawhorn, age 60, of Pisgah Ronnie Hendricks, age 74, of Pisgah Margaret Kilgore, age 90, of Henagar Magdalena Thomas, age 72, of Kilpatick Flossie Townson, age 90, of Guntersville Joshua Blake Romine, age 32, of Boaz Billie Proffitt, age 87, of Guntersville McRae Funeral Home in Boaz Charlotte Gilbreath, age 73, of Boaz Catherine "Cathy" L. Fincher, age 69, of Boaz Kenneth Ray Cowart, age 72, of Boaz Gweneline Thomas, age 94, of Boaz Marshall Memorial Chapel
Rainsville Funeral Home Flossie Long Pack, age 83, of Albertville Garry Moore, age 63, of Fort Payne Mary Alice Wigley, age 79, of Lyerly, GA Helen Caruso, age 91, of Fyffe
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Gadsden State athletes receive NJCAA academic recognition Four Athletes Earn 1st Team Honors with 4.0 GPA
Bellamy Brothers and Sawyer Brown To Perform At 2021 Boom Days A two-day festival centered on music, art and historical artifacts pays tribute to the City of Fort Payne’s humble beginnings and rich cultural past. Set for September 17-18, 2021, in downtown Fort Payne, Boom Days Heritage Celebration offers live music, a children’s entertainment area, arts and crafts, model train exhibit and museum tours at the Fort Payne Depot. The two-day event kicks off Friday, September 17 with live music from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Live music returns Saturday morning, September 18, at 10 a.m. running continuously until 9:30 p.m. and the streets and parks will be filled with arts and crafts, artists and artisans as well as numerous food vendors. Over a dozen acts are slated to perform during the two-day event culminating Saturday evening with headliners Bellamy Brothers (6 p.m.) and Sawyer Brown (8 p.m.). Friday’s featured acts include Damon Johnson and Aeromyth, “Ultimate Tribute to Aerosmith.” Local acoustic acts are set to perform throughout the day Saturday at the Coal and Iron building from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and music can be heard at the pavilion in City Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There also will be musicians performing up and down Gault Avenue and interacting with the crowd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All music is presented for free. The children’s area was a huge success when the event was last held in 2019 and even more activities are planned this year including entertainment from Katie Sunshine Hola Hoop girl, frisbee dogs, youth performances from the Fort Payne Robotics, dance performers and taekwondo demonstrations. A $10 wristband gets festivalgoers unlimited pony rides, inflatable slide and access to a new interactive sports game and includes five tickets to use on meltdown ride, bungee jump, rock climbing wall, new spin art, balloon animal or face painting. Children activities are on September 18t from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Depot Museum will also be open for tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the model train exhibit will be on display 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 504 Gault Avenue. During the late nineteenth century, Fort Payne experienced a huge coal and iron boom, and in the twentieth century, a surge in textile manufacturing led to the city’s one time claim of “Sock Capital of the World.” As a nod to its manufacturing heritage, the mountaintop town hosts the Boom Days Heritage Celebration. Festival hours are Friday 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free. For more information including a schedule of events, go to www.boomdays.com or call 256-845-1524.
The National Junior College Athletic Association recently announced the 2020-21 All-Academic Teams, which includes three teams and 10 student-athletes from Gadsden State Community College. NJCAA student-athletes across the country were recognized for academic excellence as 820 teams earned at least a 3.0 GPA or better and 8,272 student-athletes achieved a GPA above 3.6. "Despite obstacles and adjustments, NJCAA student- athletes rose above challenges to display widespread academic success this year," said Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA president and CEO. "It is incredible to see these individuals competing again and accomplishing rich athletic and academic success concurrently. We commend their efforts," he added. Gadsden State Cardinal teams qualifying for the All-Academic honors include men’s tennis with a 3.49 GPA, women’s basketball with a 3.4 GPA and women’s volleyball with a 3.3 GPA. To qualify as an academic team, student-athletes must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. In addition to team honors, the NJCAA recognizes the achievements of individual student-athletes who are eligible to earn academic honors by achieving an overall GPA of 3.6 or higher. Cardinal student-athletes with a 4.0 GPA receiving First Team honors include Joanie Lang of Somerville and Madalyn Owen of Decatur, both from women’s volleyball; Landon Macoy of Oxford from men’s tennis and former Fyffe standout Maggie Woodall from women’s basketball. Gadsden State Student-athletes with a 3.8 to 3.99 GPA named to the Second Team include Marie Woodall of Fyffe from women’s basketball and Leigh-Anna Tralongo of Madison from women’s volleyball. Several Student-athletes with a 3.6 to 3.79 were named to the Third Team. The athletes include Jac Myrick
Pierce Photography Brandon K. Pierce 256-506-7368 www.piercephoto.net Now Booking 2022 Senior Portraits Call about our wedding specials! The Gadsden State Cardinals head coaching staff includes Buster Stewart for men’s tennis, Connie Clark for women’s volleyball, Dedric Tarver for men’s basketball and Bryan Phillips for women’s basketball. of Anniston from men’s tennis; Zoee Sitz of Southside and Audrey Walters of Albertville, both from women’s basketball and Sloan White of Hazel Green from women’s volleyball. In addition to the NJCAA honors, a number of Gadsden State Cardinals were named to the Alabama Community College Conference Spring 2021 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes the academic achievement of student-athletes earning a 3.0 GPA or higher. Gadsden State Student-athletes named to the Honor Roll include: Sloan Phillips of Ragland from men’s basketball; Bliss Brown of Southside, Tamara Garner of Huntsville, Joanie Lang of Somerville, Tori Moffatt of Huntsville, Madalynn Owen of Decatur, Leighanna Tralongo of Madison, Gracie West of Hokes Bluff and Sloan White of Hazel Green, all from women’s volleyball; Daigeona Guinn of Huntsville, Abbeygail Moon of Nauvoo, Donachia Ramson of Tuscmbia, Zoee Sitz of Southside, Audrey Walters of Albertville, Maggie Woodall, of Fyffe, Marie Woodall,of Fyffe, and Chloe Womack of Pisgah, all from women’s basketball; and Landon Macoy of Oxford, Jac Myrick of Anniston and Taylor Walls of Horton, all from the GSCC men’s tennis team. “It continues to be a rewarding experience for our coaching staff, managers and the College to see all of our student-athletes achieve success,” said Mike Cancilla, athletic director at Gadsden State. “We are proud to see this type of recognition for our athletes who have put in the hard work on the court and in the classroom, especially during a year that included an unusual season, limited fans at events and other difficulties all of our students endured.”
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The following pictures and information in our inaugural Past Time Alabama gives us a chance to Reminisce about the Plunkett Family, many of who lived in DeKalb County and the surrounding areas. If you have family pictures and a story that you would like to share with us for future issues of the Alabama Ledger please contact us at 256-506-7368.
Deputy Plunkett Dock Plunkett served many years as a Deputy Sheriff. He was also a devoted husband to his wife Laura Delilah Black Plunkett. The couple were married in 1912 and had eight children. The children were: John Alvin Plunkett (1913- 1988), Bernice Ruby Plunkett Sauls (1914- 1994), Hubert Plunkett (1916-1966), Gorden Plunkett (1918-1984), A.Z. Plunkett (1920- 1999), Ernest T. Plunkett (1924-1970), Johnny Mack Plunkett (1932-2009), and Laura Jo Plunkett Waldrep (1937-1994).
Plunkett Brothers in 1918 (L-R) Dock Carlos Plunkett (1891-1957), Ward Doss Plunkett (1886-1952), and Bird Losson Plunkett (1884-1957) were the sons of John Rurel and Artie Nessie Crow Plunkett. The trio had four sisters: Cleury Caroline Plunkett Underwood (1889-1976), Oshie Bell Plunkett Tidwell (1894-1969), Flora Elizabeth Plunkett Walker (1897-1983), and Mattie Pearl Plunkett Price (1902-1980).
Johnny Mack Plunkett
Laura Jo Plunkett Waldrep
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Dewayne Plunkett is the son Hubert Plunkett
Dock Plunkett Family in 1918
School Day Photos 1956-57 Bird Losson's son J.B. Plunkett had three children. Kenneth E. Plunkett (1940-2017) is shown in the top photo and Gery Boyce Plunkett (1943-2019) is shown in the photo below. (Not Pictured) Charles Edward Plunkett (1935-2006).
Bird Losson Plunkett Family in 1918 Members of the Bird Losson Plunkett Family as shown in this 1918 picture are (L-R) Bird Losson Plunkett, J.B. Plunkett (1912-1988), Luiza J. Roden Plunkett (1886-1972), Thelma Plunkett McCurley (1916-2001), Portland Earl Plunkett (1907-1981), and James Irby Ward Plunkett (1905-1975). The Plunkett's added two more children after this photo was taken. They were Artie Eual Plunkett (1920-1984) and Manerva Jewell Plunkett Adams (1920-2010).
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Fort Payne Police Department Activity Report
1 Accident with 3 Injuries Trista Monique Stewart, age 31 of Fort Payne, driving a 2004 Dodge Ram, struck Cynthia L Hutt, age 50 of Fort Payne, driving a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The Dodge Ram struck a utility pole, left the roadway and went down an embankment. The Malibu left the roadway and down the embankment also. Stewart and a 7 year old juvenile male passenger and Hutt were transported to Dekalb Regional by DeKalb Ambulance Service. Monday July 5, 2021 Incidents Three Arrests • Cerah Melinda Lancaster, age 32 of Ider, was arrested on a Warrant for Theft of Property • Nicholas James Lane, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication and a Warrant for Outside Agency • Eric David Wade, age 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Tuesday July 6, 2021 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 200 Medical Centre Drive SW, a 2016 Nissan Altima was taken, valued at $25,000 Theft of Property – Occurred at 504 4th Street, a Glock 22 pistol was taken, valued at $650.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 202 Greenhill Blvd NW, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $41.38 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $64.29 Seven Arrests • Byron Trey Peppers, age 29 of Rainsville, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Charles Lee Marler, age 40 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Tamiah Montreece Hill, age 23 of Mentone, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Felicia Nicole Vancleef, age 35 of Collinsville, was arrested for Theft of Property • Daniel Gonsalez Rocha, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Jeremy Daniel Wofford, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Outside Agency • Jessica Denise Wood, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries Wednesday July 7, 2021 Incidents Theft by Deception – Occurred at Wal-Mart, a heater was returned for cash, valued at $70.40
Three Arrests • Christopher Lee Richardson, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. • Cerjio Gaspar Lopez, age 25 of Fort Payne, was arrested on six warrants for Failure to Appear. • Charles Jared Murphy, age 32 of Gaylesville, was arrested on two warrants for Failure to Appear. 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries Thursday July 8, 2021 Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 511 Gault Ave S, a menu stall was damaged, valued at $300.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 101 Cracker Barrel Row SW, Suite B, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $170.00 Three Arrests • Ricardo Lux-Brito, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication. • Juan Manuel Sebastian, age 24 of Gadsden, was arrested for DUI. • Ramires Lorenzo Marcos, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication. 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries Friday July 9, 2021 No Incidents One Arrest • James Odell Davis, age 49 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency. 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries Saturday July 10, 2021 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 601 Greenhill Blvd NW Apt B309, $300.00 in currency, six Victoria Secret bras, four Victoria Secrets handbags and three Patagonia jackets were taken, valued at $1400.00 No Arrests and No Accidents Sunday July 11, 2021 Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 601 Sanders Ave NE, a newspaper mailbox was damaged, valued at $200.00 Three Arrests • Jeffery Shannon Bain, age 32 of Mentone, was arrested for Public Intoxication. • Zane Paul Nelson, age 30 of Fort Payne, was arrested on four Warrants for Failure to Appear. • Byron Thomas Womack, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries Monday July 12, 2021 Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $17.20
The Fort Payne, Alabama Police Department reported the following activity for the dates listed below. Anyone listed below who is charged with a criminal offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court law. Thursday July 1, 2021 No Incidents No Arrests 6 Accident with 2 Injuries An accident occurred at Gault Ave S and 19th Street SW, Tammy Wynette Lazo, age 46 of Fort Payne, driving a 2004 Nissan, struck Demetrius Alexander Green, age 26 of Scottsboro, driving a 2016 Dodge Ram. Lazo was taken to DeKalb Regional by DeKalb Ambulance Service. An accident occurred at Gault Ave N and 2nd Street NE, a 16-year-old juvenile male of Fort Payne driving a 2010 Kia Soul, struck Tammie Brannon Jordan, age 59 of Fort Payne, driving a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Jordan then struck, Shela Kay Powell, age 56 of Ider, driving a 2012 Chrysler 300. Jordan was taken to DeKalb Regional Ambulance Service. Friday July 2, 2021 No Incidents Two Arrests • Celeste Danielle Johnson, age 37 of Bryant, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency. • Mauricio Manuel Tomas, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI. 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries Saturday July 3, 2021 No Incidents, No Arrests 2 Accidents With 0 Injuries Sunday July 4, 2021 Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, a blanket was damaged, valued at $50.00 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 401 Gault Ave N, a granite bench was damaged, valued at $200.00 Four Arrests • Diego Matias Juan, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Obstructing Government Operations, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Mischief. • Jimmie Elijah Shepard, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear. • Esaqueo Gabriel Fuente Lopez, age 33 of Valley Head, was arrested for DUI. • Rosaria Elizabeth Tomas Jose, age 36 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Escape.
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