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News & Events FYFFE UFO DAY FESTIVAL - The Town of Fyffe will hold its 20th annual UFO Day Festival at the town park on August 23, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. SWEET TATOR FESTIVAL - The 29th annual Smith Lake Park Sweet Tater Festival will be held in Cullman on August 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Monday, September 1, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per vehicle. An armband allows for entry to both days of the festival. TASTE OF MARSHALL COUNTY - The 14th annual Corks and Chefs, a taste of Marshall County, is set for Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 256-582-7119. WATERMELON FESTIVAL - Plenty of sweet juicy fun is on tap the third weekend in August when summer’s favorite fruit takes center stage during the annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival in Russellville, Set for August 15-16, 2025, the Watermelon Festival offers arts and crafts, several watermelon contests, a car and truck show, food vendors, children’s activities, games, and musical entertainment, along with free samples of watermelon. Held each year on the third weekend in August, the Watermelon Festival has grown into Franklin County’s largest and most anticipated event since its inception in 1981. Organized by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, the festival attracts thousands of visitors from across the Southeast. The festival weekend begins with opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. on Friday with live music taking the stage both days. Friday, Aug. 15 - Music Lineup
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Fort Payne Police Report The following crime report was provided by the Fort Payne Police Department. All persons are presumed innocent until his or her guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. June 27, 2025 Incidents No Accidents July 5, 2025 No Incidents No Arrests, No Accidents July 6, 2025 No Incidents, One Arrest Gadsden State Community College continued its centennial celebration with a commemorative event marking 65 years of impact at the Valley Street Campus on July 7, 2025. Students, alumni, retirees, community leaders, and local officials gathered to celebrate the campus’s deep roots in Gadsden and its enduring commitment to education, equality, and opportunity. Originally founded on July 6, 1960 as the Gadsden Vocational Trade School, the facility was established to provide African American veterans and students access to vocational training, laying a strong foundation for the future of workforce education in Alabama.
• Oscar Miguel Gaspar Andres, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Resisting Arrest and Underage Consumption of Alcohol One Accident with No Injuries July 7, 2025 No Incidents, Two Arrests • Joshua Duane Allen, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence • Paul Collins, age 51 of Albertville, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear Four Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Wallace Ave NE and 8th Street NE, a 17 year old juvenile female of Fort Payne, driving a 2013 Chevrolet Camry, struck Rebecca Ann Gregory, age 55 of Mentone, driving a 2023 Subaru. Gregory was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. July 8, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 222 I 59, a windshield on a 2009 Jeep Liberty was damaged, valued at $200. Five Arrests • Armondo Martin Miguel, age 35 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Jacob Clark Goza, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Traci Marie Burt, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Byron Try Peppers, age 33 of Rainsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Miranda Gail McKerley, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Four Warrants for Outside Agency Two Accidents with No Injuries July 9, 2025 No Incidents, No Arrests, One Accident with No Injuries July 10, 2025 No Incidents, No Arrests, Three Accidents with No Injuries July 11, 2025 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Brandy Leann Heath, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear • Ladarin Dante Jones, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Fugitive from Justice • Tommorrow Latrice Betton, age 45 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Assault. Around 7 p.m. officers were dispatched to an altercation between four females that was taking place at the ball fields in the Douglas Community of Fort Payne. During the altercation, a firearm was used resulting in minor injuries to one of the subjects involved. Two individuals were transported to Dekalb Regional Hospital, where they were treated and later released. Two Accidents with No Injuries July 12, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 907 Godfrey Ave NE, a mailbox was damaged, valued at $20.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 101 Cracker Barrel Row SW Suite B, two shirts and pants were taken, valued at $118.44 Three Arrests • Reginaldo Diego, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Jordan Nathaniel Cole Battles, age 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Edwin Valentine Spiess Jr, age 59 of Lindenhurst, NY, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement and Driving Under the Influence of any Substance Three Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Wallace Ave NE and 8th Street NE, Cara Noelle Collier, age 31 of Fort Payne, driving a 2019 Ford Escape, left the roadway and struck a guard rail. Collier was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. July 13, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 5501 Club Drive NW, a fender on a 2016 Mazda 6 was damaged, valued at $500.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $114.70 One Arrest • Danny Eugene Scott, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with No Injuries
• Theft of Property – Occurred at 2019 Watkins Ave NE Apt 205, several water guns were taken, valued at $89.00 Three Arrests • Noah Russell Ginn, age 23 of Gaylesville, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Frank Christophene Wheeler Goodwin III, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Rape and Sodomy • Rene Ramirez, age 30 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with No Injuries June 28, 2025 No Incidents, Three Arrests • Michael Shawn Mitchell, age 43 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct • Efrien Felipe Juan, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Operations • Ludmilla Maks, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence No Accidents June 29, 2025 No Incidents, One Arrest • Francisco Juarez Lorenzo, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle, Public Intoxication and Underage Consumption of Alcohol No Accidents June 30, 2025 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1507 Wooten Gap Road NW, a mailbox and post were damaged, valued at $100.00 No Arrest , Two Accidents with No Injuries • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Dewyer Ave, Richard Lee Smith Sr, age 82 of Fort Payne, driving a 2014 Ford Fusion struck Malakai Lee Kelley, age 30 of Valley Head, driving a 2004 Nissan Altima. Smith and passenger Susan Jane Smith, age 80 of Fort Payne were transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. July 1, 2025 No Incidents, Six Arrests • Joanna Marie Fillers, age 36 of Plainville, GA, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Tammy Lea Hawkins, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Danny Lee Hawkins JR, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Randy Ray Flores, age 37 of League City, TX, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Destruction of Property • Tasha Marie Hairell, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Christina Michelle Thompson, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear Two Accidents with No Injuries July 2, 2025 No Incidents, One Arrest • Caleb Justin Chriswell, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication Four Accidents with No Injuries July 3, 2024 No Incidents, Two Arrests • Jerry Colton Edwards, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Daniel Brent Pee, age 50 of Albertville, was arrested on Four Warrants for Failure to Appear One Accident with Two Injuries • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Dekalb Plaza Blvd SW, Gregory Alan Farmer, age 58 of Henagar, driving a 2014 Nissan Altima, struck Caitlin Tanner Lee, age 35 of Fort Payne, driving a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. Lee then struck Makayla Kirby Malone, age 25 of Rainsville, driving a 2019 Jeep Compass. Farmer and passenger Judy Farmer were transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. July 4, 2025 No Incidents, Three Arrests • Clifford Scott Sanders, age 59 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant Outside Agency • Austin Lee Posey, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct • Joshua Duane Allen, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence
6:30 PM – Opening Ceremony 7:00 PM – Music City Misfits 8:30 PM – Austin Bohannon 6:00 PM – The Midnighters 7:00 PM – Dixie Mafia 8:30 PM – Will Moseley
Saturday, Aug. 16 - Music Lineup
Contests centered on watermelons, including watermelon seed spitting, the largest melon, best tasting melon, most unusual and best-dressed melons, are a highlight each year entertaining festivalgoers of all ages. Over 100 vehicles are expected for the car and truck show on Saturday morning, and additional activities include a 5K run and 1-mile fun run, character guests to entertain the children and the Franklin County Extension Office contests. All activities take place along Main Street (Jackson Avenue). Hours are 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. For more details, visit the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce website at www.franklincountychamber.org and click on the Watermelon Festival link or call 256.332.1760. For the latest information, follow the Franklin County Watermelon Festival page on Facebook and Instagram.
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Albertville Mayor Tracy Honea speaks to supporters during his re-election kick off Campaign on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the Train Depot in Downtown Albertville. According to the City of Albertville's website, "Mayor Honea’s priorities has been aggressive economic and community development, and quality of life enhancement for the people of Albertville. His administration spearheaded the creation of a major sports, entertainment, and recreation park, Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater— resulting in nearly a million square feet of new retail, restaurant, hotel, and entertainment space since its opening in 2020. Many of Albertville's major industries have also seen multiple expansions during his administration’s tenure." C OLLINSVILLE D RUGS Brandon Boswell h Pharmacist/Owner h 256-524-2981 “Caring for You Like Family”
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