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Etowah County Murder Conviction Upheld
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has initiated strategic efforts to ensure that Alabama has the cleanest and most accurate voter file in the country. As part of this effort, Secretary Allen has identified 3,251 individuals who are registered to vote in Alabama who have been issued noncitizen identification numbers by the Department of Homeland Security. The Secretary has instructed the Boards of Registrars in all 67 counties to inactivate, and initiate steps necessary, to remove all individuals who are not United States Citizens. “I have been clear that I will not tolerate the participation of noncitizens in our elections,” Allen said. “I have even gone so far as to testify before a United States Senate Committee Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the capital murder conviction of Lonterry Orlando Harrison, age 23, of Gadsden. Harrison was convicted in the Etowah County Circuit Court on October 24, 2022. The evidence at trial showed that the victim, A. J. Huff, was with a group of friends when he received a text message that someone wanted to buy marijuana from him. The victim drove to the Starnes Park Apartments to complete the sale. Initially, no one was
the parking lot and parked. After several minutes, the victim left the parking lot and was followed by the black Impala. When the victim’s car stopped at an intersection, Harrison ran to the vehicle and shot the victim. The victim later died from gunshot wounds at a local hospital. At sentencing, Harrison admitted that he discharged a firearm into the van where the victim was seated as it was attempting to drive away, and that this resulted in the death of the victim. Etowah County District Attorney Jody Willoughby successfully prosecuted this case and obtained a guilty verdict. Harrison was sentenced to life imprisonment without the regarding the importance of this issue. We have examined the current voter file in an attempt to identify anyone who appears on that list that has been issued a noncitizen identification number.” Repeated requests to the United States Federal Government to assist Allen’s efforts by providing a list of noncitizens currently residing in Alabama have been declined. This lack of cooperation led Allen to approach the issue in a different way. Allen says it is possible that some of the individuals who were issued noncitizen identification numbers have, since receiving them, become naturalized citizens and are, therefore, eligible to vote. The process initiated by the Secretary of State’s Office will allow those naturalized citizens
possibility of parole for his capital murder conviction. Harrison sought to have his conviction reversed on appeal. The Attorney General's Criminal Appeals Division handled the case during the appeals process, arguing for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals to affirm Harrison’s conviction. The Court did so in a decision issued on August 9, 2024. Attorney General Marshall commended Assistant Attorney General Christopher D. Howell for his successful work on this case and thanked District Attorney Jody Willoughby and his staff for their valuable assistance in obtaining the murder conviction. to update their information on a State of Alabama Voter Registration Form and, once verified, vote in the state’s elections. Allen has also provided the list of registered voters identified as having been issued a noncitizen identification number to the Office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall for further investigation and possible criminal prosecution. “This is not a one- time review of our voter file. We will continue to conduct such reviews to do everything possible to make sure that everyone on our file is an eligible voter,” Allen said. “I am hopeful that in the near future the federal government will change course and be helpful to states as we work to protect our elections," he added.
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Jacksonville State University recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts. According to the JSU website, the new center will pay tribute to Randy Owen, who is a Jax State graduate and the lead singer of the award-winning band Alabama. "The $41.3 million project will be located at the corner of Church Street and Roebuck Waters Drive. The additional 50,950 square feet of existing space, known as the ROC Educational Wing, will include a 400-seat recital hall, rehearsal hall, backstage suites, recording studio, educational classrooms, and meeting and office space. The new construction of the ROC, housed on the front of the ROC Educational Wing, will contain the 1,000 seat Phil and Denise Webb Performance Hall and the Pi Kappa Phi Lobby. With an anticipated completion date of Fall 2025, the new construction along with the renovated Educational Wing will provide a state-of- the-art concert, performance, educational space for the College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences, and collaborative learning spaces for the entire University." Shown at the groundbreaking are Jacksonville State University President Dr. Don Killingsworth, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, and the legendary Randy Owen. Randy Owen Center For Performing Arts at JSU Gadsden State Athletes and Teams Honored by NJCAA Forty Gadsden State Community College
there to meet them, but soon a black Impala entered Alabama To Remove Noncitizens Who Are Registered to Vote
McNeil of Chelsea, Cody Russell of Lawrenceville, GA, Mason Freeman of Madison and Tyler Mays of Winfield, all from baseball; Kaitlyn Hill of Blountsville, McKayla Bean of Gadsden and Jaxson Sizemore of Glencoe, all from women’s basketball; DeShaun Foster of Alexandria and Travis Cooley of Lincoln, both from men’s cross country; Jordan Clark of Arab from women’s cross country; Lauren Davis of New Market and Sera Potter of Ashville, both from women’s volleyball. Athletes earning a 3.80-3.99 GPA are named to the Second Team. Cardinal athletes named include Hunter Humphries of Attalla, Charlie Jones of Oneonta, Nick Ford of Roswell, GA, and Robert Templin of Troy, all from baseball; Kolby Battles of Pleasant Valley from men’s basketball; Kamron Palacio of Cedartown, GA, and John David Cunningham of Rome, GA, both from men’s tennis; and Ella Garmany of Centre from women’s volleyball. Cardinal student- athletes with a 3.6 to 3.79 named to the Third Team include Brendon Byrd of Gulf Shores, Brandon Fears of Snellville, GA, Blake
Hall of Hazel Green, Trent House of Phenix City, Jonathon Isbell of Moody, Chase Saul of Pelham, Josh Smith of Conyers, GA, and Colton Willmon of Helena, all from baseball; Keria Johnson of Hokes Bluff, McKinley Kay of Glencoe and Gabrielle More of Trussville, all from women’s cross country; Neely Damron of Birmingham from women’s basketball; Ziniah Hardy of Southside from women’s volleyball; and Samuel Arnold of Cedartown, GA, Elijah Lones of Hazel Green, Charles McIntire of Grant and Heath Stinson of Pell City, all from men’s tennis. “Gadsden State is investing in people and not just in athletes,” said Blake Lewis, who serves as Gadsden State's Athletic Director. “Our coaches and staff work tirelessly to assist our student-athletes in gaining the skills to be well- rounded students first and competitive athletes second. Success can be measured in so many different ways, and we are so proud to see these young people achieve their goals, excel academically and go on to be a productive member of our community.”
student-athletes have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic Teams for 2023-24. The All-Academic Teams recognize student- athletes across the country for their dedication in the classroom. A total of 12,245 student-athletes across the nation have been honored for achieving a GPA above 3.60. In addition to recognizing individuals, the NJCAA also awards the Academic Team of the Year for each sport. To qualify as an academic team, student-athletes must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Cardinal teams qualifying include men’s tennis (3.42), women’s cross country (3.28), baseball (3.24) and women’s volleyball (3.21). Head coaches are Buster Stewart, men’s tennis; Jackson Millander, women’s cross country; Blake Lewis, baseball; and Courtney Brothers, volleyball. NJCAA All-Academic First Team athletes with a 4.0 GPA include Aiden Bee of Clanton, Andrew Hardy of Pell City, Brant Stringer of Attalla, Chris
Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride
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The ride will travel US Highway 72 West to I-565 West arriving at Redstone Harley Davidson in Madison at approximately 10:30 a.m. for an official ride rest and lunch stop. At noon riders will depart and head west, arriving in Waterloo at approximately 2:30 p.m. A kick-off rally offering children’s activities, live music, a street dance, fireworks show and other free family fun for the public to enjoy is scheduled in downtown Bridgeport on Friday, Sept. 20. Bikes will arrive from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Reservation at 3 p.m. and the official opening ceremony gets underway at 5 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m. with Bottom Holler Band and slated to perform for the special 31st anniversary is
Benny Carl and the Loose Lips Band from Nashville who will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. following the fireworks show. The town of Waterloo will host a free Indian Festival Sept. 20-22 in remembrance of all those who walked the Trail of Tears. Presented by the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission, the three-day event offers displays from Native American artisans and vendors along with a memorial walk to honor those who experienced the forced journey scheduled at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 with live music following that night. Vendor spots are available by calling the Waterloo Town Hall at (256) 764-3237. The ride is held rain or shine.
across southeast will come together on September 21, 2024 for a scenic ride across north Alabama to honor Native American Indians that once traveled through the region. The 31st annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride will the travel from Bridgeport in the northeastern part of Alabama to the northwestern town of Waterloo. Along with the celebratory ride, there is a kick-off rally and a three- day Indian Festival for the public to take part in. The Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride begins at the Alabama/Tennessee state line on U. S. Highway 72 in downtown Bridgeport with riders departing at 8 a.m. CT on Saturday, September 21.
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Two Dead In Murder/Suicide In Grove Oak By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger DeKalb County Authorities recently reported a Murder/Suicide in the Grove Oak Community. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, his office responded to a residence in the Grove Oak community to conduct a welfare check on Thursday, August 8, 2024. After several attempts to make contact with the homeowners, deputies made entry into the residence and found a male and female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Division responded and processed the scene. After collecting evidence from the scene, it is believed the male occupant took the life of the female and then took his own life. The names of the individuals involved were not released. “I would like to thank the 9th Judicial District Attorney' Office, ALEA and the Geraldine Fire Department for assisting in this investigation. We may never understand the why of this senseless tragedy, but I do know the family and friends need all your prayers in the months to come,” said Welden.
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ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP - The FDA has advised consumers to skip the Antibacterial Soap and instead Use Plain Soap and Water. According to a news release that there isn’t evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water. In fact, some data suggest that antibacterial ingredients could do more harm than good over the long-term. SYPHILIS TEST - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing authorization to NOWDiagnostics for the First To Know Syphilis Test. This is the first at-home, over-the-counter test to detect Treponema pallidum (syphilis) antibodies in human blood. Results from this type of test alone are not sufficient to diagnose syphilis infection and should be followed by additional testing to confirm a diagnosis of syphilis. Read more online at www.alabamaledger.com. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ARREST - According to reports Corey Jacob Vickery, age 28, has been arrested by the Marshall County Sheriff's office on five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. BOAZ HARVEST FESTIVAL - The 60th annual Boaz Harvest Festival will be held on October 4-5, 2024. For more information call the Boaz Chamber of Commerce at 256-593-8154. SWIM COACH RETIRES - Boaz Barracuda Swim Team Coach Patrick Williams recently announced his retirement. He has spent 27 summer's coaching the program. Under his leadership, Boaz won several Marshall County Swim Championships, as well as the AHSAA Class 1A-5A State Championship in 2018 SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - The 54th annual St. William Seafood Festival will be held on August 31 at the Foley Center in Guntersville. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and will continue until the food is sold. The menu will include cajun boiled shrimp by the pound, hot gumbo by the quart or pint, catfish or grilled chicken dinner with coleslaw and hushpuppies. There will also be a selection of sweet treats available. The event is dine in or carry out. WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL - The 2024 Alabama Women in Jazz Festival will be held in Huntsville on September 6 at the Speakeasy at Straight to Ale (Campus 805). This will be a full jazz experience with a hint of Latin Jazz. The cost is $25. There will be food and a cash bar. The Soiree Party will kickoff at 6 p.m. and the festival showtime is set for 8-10:30. Find out more at www.valleyartsandentertainment.org. HERITAGE DAY - Attalla will holds its Annual Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024. This is a free event for all ages and it will feature live music, food and craft vendors, games, a car show, and much more. ARAB FALL FEST - The 4th Annual Downtown Arab Fall Fest is set for Saturday, October 26 at 3 p.m. Visitors can enjoy food trucks, vendors, entertainment, and music. Be sure to wear a spooky or fun costume, as there will also be a costume contest. ART ON THE ROCKS - Art on the Rocks at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden will be held on September 21-22, 2024 from 9-5 p.m.. There will be live music, as well as handmade arts and crafts. Regular Park admission applies. SUGARFEST - Arab's annual Sugarfest is set for Saturday, August 31, 2024. SugarFest is an all day family event that will include a carnival, 5K race, Craft Vendors, Food Trucks, and Fireworks. The festival will be held at Arab City Park and admission is free. COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL - The 40th Annual Covered Bridge Arts and Music Festival will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Oneonta. CULLMAN OKTOBERFEST - The 2024 Cullman Oktoberfest will be held from Thursday, October 3, at 4 p.m to Saturday, October 5, at 11 p.m. The Oktoberfest has lively music, cultural displays, and delicious German cuisine. Some of the other highlights include a biegarten, various contests, a kids zone, and 5K & 10K Runs. TASTE OF NORTHEAST ALABAMA - The Venue at Coosa Landing in Gadsden will hold it's second annual Taste of Northeast Alabama on September 17, 2024. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 and may be purchased by calling 256-549-4730. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit Altrusa of Gadsden. Participating restaurants will be posted on The Venue's Facebook page at a later date. STEAKS AT THE STATION - Are you looking for a game day meal and a way to support first responders, then you don't want to miss Steaks at the Station on September 7 at the Crossville Fire Department. For only $25 per plate, you will get a Ribeye Steak, Baked Potato, Salad, and Sweet Tea. Desserts will also be available for purchase. The event starts at noon and pre-orders are available. Hilburn Family Diner and Catering will be cooking. BOOM DAYS - The annual Boom Days celebration will be held in downtown Fort Payne on September 21-22, 2024. The event honors Fort Payne’s rich cultural past with events that tie the history to the present. There will be music, arts and crafts, artist demonstrations, a children's area, a wine tasting, pet parade, food vendors and more. WHISTLE STOP FESTIVAL - The 2024 WhistleStop Festival will be held in Huntsville on October 18-19. There will be live music, BBQ, vendors, and more. Find more information at whistlestopweekend.com. MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM - Gadsden State Community College has launched a new Medical Assistant Program that offers students a gateway to a rapidly growing healthcare field. The program opened Aug. 19 at the start of the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Susan Thrasher has been hired as the director of the Medical Assistant Program. NEWS, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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North Alabama Patriot Trail The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) has developed and released a new trail and accompanying brochure highlighting destinations and events that honor all those who have served or are currently serving in America's military forces. The new North Alabama Patriot Trail offers a self-guided tour of 79 patriotic stops in the 16 northernmost counties of Alabama. The North Alabama Patriot Trail brochure is a 12-page handy guide to memorial parks, museums, memorials, markers, archives, noteworthy locations, festivals, specials events and parades to visit in the 16 northernmost counties of North Alabama (Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties). The brochure can be downloaded at www.northalabama.org or picked up at the AMLA office located at 402 Sherman Street SE in Decatur. A copy of it may also be requested by calling 800.648.5381.
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Serve Up a Summertime Spread
FAMILY FEATURES F ew things complement warm weather like a summer spread with everyone’s favorite foods. From fresh appetizers and classics like grilled hot dogs to skewered sides and sweet, sugary desserts, these summertime recipes are sure to bring friends, family and neighbors running to get in on the action. To find more recipe ideas that bring the heat to summer cookouts, visit Culinary.net. Up Your Grilling Game with Beloved Toppings Hot dogs and brats are summer
n Onions n Pickles
favorites for a reason: the delicious (and personalized) add-ons. Make sure your spread fits everyone’s taste buds with an assortment of tasty toppings like these:
n Sauerkraut n Cole slaw n Jalapenos n Diced tomatoes n Guacamole n Nacho cheese n Shredded cheese
n Ketchup n Mustard n Relish n Hot sauce
A Simple, Skewered Side Keep your summer meals simple by leaning into versatile ingredients that can help you whip up a variety of side dishes. These Grilled Red Potato Skewers display the delicious, nutritious, versatile qualities of Wisconsin Potatoes. With a multitude of varieties, they’re a favorite among world-class chefs, home cooks, large and small supermarkets and even the pickiest of eaters. It can be love at first bite with these 100% gluten-free potatoes that can add a touch of nutrition to summer cookouts. They’re a good source of vitamin B6, high in vitamin C, rich in potassium and an excellent source of fiber. Find more recipe ideas by visiting eatwisconsinpotatoes.com.
Grilled Red Potato Skewers Recipe courtesy of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
2 medium russet or Yukon gold Wisconsin potatoes or 6 red Wisconsin potatoes 2 medium zucchini 1/2 smoked sausage rope 4 skewers (12 inches each) 1/2 cup Italian dressing Preheat grill to medium heat. Cut potatoes in half. Cut zucchini and sausage same width as potatoes. Skewer potatoes, zucchini and sausage. Repeat for each skewer. Place skewers in dish and cover with Italian dressing. Marinate 5 minutes. Place skewers on grill and cook 5 min- utes on each side, or until potatoes are done. Remove from grill and serve.
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Grilled Red Potato Skewers
Cap the Night with a Brown Sugar Delight Summer meals from small plates to grilled fare may be tasty, but don’t fill up entirely on the main course. Remember to save room for your favorite warm-weather sweets. These Brown Sugar Meringues provide bursting summertime flavor in a little, handheld bite. They’re ideal for sharing with loved ones after a weekend barbecue or birthday celebration and, with just a few ingredients, they’re as easy to make as they are to enjoy. To help bake this delicious dessert, you can trust Domino to deliver quality, consistency and results that only a century of experience can bring. Its Light Brown Sugar offers a buttery, caramel flavor, making it a perfect choice for sweets of all kinds. Find more summery sweets at DominoSugar.com.
Brown Sugar Meringues Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour, plus 1 hour rest time Yield: 3 dozen meringues Water 6 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 cup Domino Light Brown Sugar 3/4 cup Domino Granulated Sugar Easy Baking Tub 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Domino Turbinado Sugar (optional) Preheat oven to 225 F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. Pour 1 inch of water into medium saucepan and heat it until simmering. In heat-proof bowl, mix egg whites, brown sugar, granulated sugar and salt. Put bowl on top of saucepan and warm mixture until it reaches 125 F. Stir continuously and make sure mixture does not touch water. Carefully remove from heat. Using electric mixer, beat mixture at high speed 8-10 minutes. Transfer meringue into piping bag fitted with star tip. Pipe 12 meringues per baking sheet. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of meringues, if desired. Bake 1 hour. Turn off oven and allow meringues to rest inside oven 1 hour. Remove from oven and enjoy.
Citrus Spring Mix Salad
Start Summer Meals with a Bright, Fresh Salad Bright colors and fresh flavor bring out the best in summer meals, starting with seasonal salads that look as though the ingredients were just picked from a garden. Orange, grapefruit and avocado are perfect accompaniments in this Citrus Spring Mix Salad when paired with Fresh Express Spring Mix. This garden-fresh blend combines carefully selected tender baby butter and red and green leaf lettuces with baby greens including spinach, arugula and kale that are picked when the tiny leaves are perfect and whole. With more than 100 varieties of fresh, healthy and convenient ready-to-eat salads, as well as an assortment of salad greens you can use to create your ideal summer dishes, the kits and lettuce blends are available in the refrigerated product department of your favorite grocery store. Visit freshexpress.com to discover more than 300 fresh recipes and find availability near you.
Citrus Spring Mix Salad Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 Dressing: 1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Salad: 1 package (5 ounces) Fresh Express Spring Mix
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned 1 red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
To make dressing: In small bowl, whisk orange juice, orange zest, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar and salt. Set aside. To make salad: In large bowl, toss spring mix with salad dressing. Divide salad evenly among two plates. Top with oranges, grapefruit, avocado and onion.
Brown Sugar Meringues
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Alabama Ledger www.AlabamaLedger.com D eath Notices The following Death Notices are published as a courtesy of the Alabama Ledger and local funeral homes. To include more information, or a photo of your loved one, in a future edition of the Alabama Ledger contact us at 256-506-7368. You can also find more obit information on the Sand Mountain Obits Facebook Page. Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Deborah "Debbie" Hyde, age 67, of Albertville Robert "Bobby" O'neal Mayfield, age 93, of Albertville Donna Lynn Carmichael, age 68, of Boaz Mary Catherine Holland, age 72, of Douglas Henry Gene Cochran, age 96, of Albertville Charles Croley, age 88, of Geraldine Peggy Ann Garvin, age 89, of Albertville Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden George Frenchie Wycoff, age 83, of Lineville Mable McAdams, age 95, of Gadsden Julius Brown, age 67, of Gadsden Willie Russell, age 61, of Gadsden Yolanda Jackson, age 73, of Gadsden Clera Adams, age 92, of Gadsden Bertha Goble, age 85, of Gadsden Louise Ellis King, age 79, of Fort Payne Wynell Owens, age 91, formerly of Boaz Kenneth Dale Upton, age 67, of Albertville Rita Whaley Smith, age 90, formerly of Boaz Melvin Lovell Beck, age 79, of Albertville Mickey Thompson, age 58, of Boaz Edna Pearl Boland, age 87, of Boaz Benjamin Lee Beaird, age 42, of Albertville Robert "Bobby" Adrain Pierce, age 72, of Crossville Joshua Adam Mikkelsen, age 26, of Altoona Kenneth Ray Bouldin, age 80, of Florida Burt Funeral Home Betty Sue McAuliff, age 67, of Valley Head Eddie Lamar Heard, age 72, of Fort Payne Geraldine Hanson, age 73, of Centre Carr Funeral Home in Boaz Edward Eugene Teague, age 67, of Albertville Lynn Guillebeau, age 63, of Boaz Albertville Memorial Funeral Home Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Sarah Ann Cordes, passed away at age 77 James Lee Moore, age 74, of Albertville Ellen Ann Spurgeon, passed away at age 65 Sandra Brown Fossett, age 61, of Guntersville James Oliver Lawson, age 84, of Guntersville Roy Fights, age 92, of Guntersville Rev. James Neal Fossett, age 85, of Guntersville Collier-Butler Funeral Home Joan Hope Stewart, passed away at age 93 Joey Alan McMurrey, age 64, of Gadsden Faye Bradford Williams, age 83, of Gadsden Arline Weaver Sprayberry, passed away at age 95 Laura Jackson Luce, age 63, of Glencoe Deretha Leneal Stevens, age 80, formerly of Gadsden Sherrie B. Freeman, age 85, of Gadsden Patrick Anton Kleiss, age 82, of Gadsden Infant Isaiah Lucas Holloway, of Centre, passed away Bessie Louise Hines, age 85, of Gadsden William "Bill" P. Stofko, age 99, of Boaz Marilyn Kay Amos, passed away at age 84 MSgt James F. McLeod, age 85, of Gadsden Charlotte Rebecca Rouse Marshall, age 80, of Brandon, MS Elizabeth Patterson Boatner, age 53, of Rainbow City Bernhard I. Echt, age 86, of Oneonta Danny Fred Hawkins, age 78, of Gadsden Collinsville Funeral Home Carl Edward Hood, age 75, of Collinsville Edna Mae Gray, age 95, of Collinsville Enrique Hernandez, age 62, of Collinsville Doris Ellen Cole McCollum, age 86, of Collinsville Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Rita Fay Williams, age 70, of Pisgah Joan Ballard Cornett, age 76, of Flat Rock Mark William McCurdy, age 86, of Ider Kathy Powell Roebuck, age 75, of Mountain Brook Margaret Holcomb Willis, age 78, of Higdon Marvogene Barrentine Gant, age 83, of Pisgah Daniel Wayne Kendrick, age 59, of Pisgah Rev. Dolas David Bain, age 102, of Trenton, GA Carol Sue Sneed Meagher, age 76, of Athens, AL Marcine King Ball, age 84, of Pisgah Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden James Delmer Farmer, age 94, of Alder Springs Carolyn Sue Patton, passed away at age 84 Hugh Allen Johnson, age 86, of Gadsden Timothy David St. John, age 65, of Gadsden
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Harold David Smith, age 71, of Gadsden Howard Rufus Christopher, age 89, of Southside William Homer "Butch" White, age 72, of Glencoe Billy Wayne McCoy, age 76, of Gadsden Myra Boyle Crockett, age 73, of Gadsden Lois Ann Garrett, passed away at age 87 Infant Leilani Reza Foroutan Porter, of Anniston Patricia Ann Kennedy, age 74, of Glencoe Kenneth Ray Burell, Sr., age 78, of Gadsden Sara Lou Brooks Mullinax, passed away at age 92 Nannie Darnell Brown, age 78, of Etowah County Barbara Ann Bowers, age 86, of Rainbow City Etowah Memorial Chapel Jessie Leo Angel-Wolf, age 51, formerly of Sardis Christopher Morris, age 63, of Albertville Charles Edward Bryant, age 87, of Boaz Robert Joseph Alexander, age 84, of Attalla Jerry Wayne Hollingsworth, age 49, of Attalla Eric Daniel Maddox, age 34, of Attalla Randy L. "Bounty Hunter" Chaney, age 68, of Boaz M.H. Fox, age 76, of Carlisle Jeremy DeWayne Naylor, age 50, of Attalla Geraldine Funeral Home Dolly Milligan, age 63, of Grant Guntersville Memorial Chapel Mary Peters Rutland, age 78, of Guntersville Ophelia Poe Chandler, age 81, of Guntersville Vinnie Sue Jackson Sorter, age 95, of Gunterville Janet Davidson, passed away at age 82 Edward Robert Wesolek, passed away at age 71 Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Christopher Jacob Davenport, age 31, of Marshall County William Harvey Beekley, passed away at age 84 Donald Lee Mason, passed away at age 74 Tula Teal, passed away at age 84 McRae Funeral Home Mary Thompson, age 81, of Gadsden Billy "Ted" Cofield, age 89, of Boaz Alexandria "Alex" Walker Stone, age 31, of Boaz Glenda Jackson, age 91, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Donald Allen Hammett, age 70, of Attalla Lorna Rhodonna Morton, age 71, of Etowah County Travis Gaines Vice, age 85, of Ashville Larry F. Hulsey, age 75, of Altoona Thomas Eugene Farley, passed away at age 71 William Grady Bice, age 84, of Gasden Joyce Lee Roden, age 86, of Attalla Oliva Guzman, age 79, of Albertville Lyn Marie Croft, age 77, of Geraldine Judy Carolyn Gray, age 78, of Fort Payne John Neil Guinn, age 73, of Duck Springs Cheryl Ann Heathcoat Meroney, age 64, of Gadsden Charles Alfred Mackey, age 73, of Glencoe Carolyn Clay Foster, age 90, of Attalla Sandra L. Farley, age 79, of Collinsville Taylor Hope Martin, age 31, of Attalla Jason Lee Cash, age 60, of Attalla Berton Walter Miller, age 81, of Rainbow City
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Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Opens On Sept. 3 The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is October 31, 2024. The 2025 photo contest will focus on traditional photography techniques and the use of handheld cameras. No cellphone, smartphone, game camera, or drone photography will be chosen as winning photos for nine of the 10 categories. Smartphone and tablet photos will be accepted in the Young Photographers category. The photo contest is open to state residents and visitors alike, but qualifying photos must have been taken in Alabama in the past two years. Any amateur photographer not employed by ADCNR is encouraged to enter. A total of 10 photos per person may be entered in the following categories. You may enter all 10 in one category or among several categories. The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Categories include: • Alabama State Parks • Birds • Bugs and Butterflies • Cold-blooded Critters • Nature-Based Recreation • Scenic • Shoots and Roots • Sweet Home Alabama • Wildlife • Young Photographers (ages 17 and under) First, second, third and one honorable mention will be awarded in each category. Winning images will be featured online and in a traveling exhibit at various venues across the state during 2025. If your organization or venue is interested in hosting the 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit, please contact Kenny Johnson with ADCNR’s Communications and Marketing Section at kenny.johnson@dcnr.alabama.gov. The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit is currently on display at the Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center in Pelham, Alabama, until September 4, 2024. To view the complete exhibit schedule, visit the website www.outdooralabama.com/photo-exhibit. Art teachers are encouraged to incorporate participation in the Young Photographers category into their art instruction this fall. For complete 2025 category descriptions and contest rules, visit www.outdooralabama.com/photocontest. ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at www. outdooralabama.com.
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complete in the fall of 2025.” Cheaha State Park provides panoramic views of the Oxford-Munford area as it sits atop the highest point in Alabama. The state’s oldest park, Cheaha is about to undergo significant renovations with a completely new lodge and lodging facilities. The lodge construction will use a design that blends materials found or sourced in the area and showcase how to sustainably build with locally available natural materials. “We just bid for the new lodge,” Lein said. “We will demolish the old hotel. We’re building an entirely new lodge right beside the restaurant, so it will all be on the edge of the mountain. All the rooms will overlook the valley. In the old hotel, half the rooms looked over the parking lot. The new lodge will have fantastic views from every room. “And the lodge will use mass timber construction, which is an interesting architectural effort. That will start pretty quickly. That should come online in fall of 2025.” At Rickwood Caverns State Park, bids will soon go out on a new bathhouse and playground project, while a bid has recently been awarded for a new pool house at DeSoto State Park with completion expected in the spring. At Lake Guntersville State Park, a new cart path on the golf course should be completed in September. Near Huntsville, renovations of the cabins at Monte Sano State Park are underway, as well as the addition of a new bathhouse and sites in the campground. A new bathroom and pathway will be built in the day use area. At Joe Wheeler State Park near Rogersville, renovations are underway at the lodge with new railings and other exterior work as well as new windows in the dining room. The Joe Wheeler pool has also been upgraded. One project that has been completed is the Oak Mountain State Park Campground, which was completely renovated and opened to the public at the end of May. The camping facilities were completely overhauled with new water and sewer lines and upgraded electrical service. The camping sites were enlarged, and a meeting pavilion and restroom facility was constructed. “We’ve received rave reviews on the new bathrooms at Oak Mountain,” Lein said. “People just love the new family style bathrooms. That’s been extremely popular.” Lein also highlighted the new feature that allows Alabama residents a month-long advantage to book reservations at the Alabama State Parks. Alabama residents can make online reservations 13 months in advance, a month before out-of-state residents. The Alabama Residents Advanced Reservation Window gives greater flexibility in pricing, location and date options. “In the past, we’ve always let people book 12 months out,” Lein said. “Now if you’re an Alabama resident and you’re using the online reservation system, you can go in and make your reservations 13 months out.” Reservations can be made online through the Plan Your Adventure Online portal at alapark.com. The zip code attached to your credit card will determine which booking window will apply. “This will give Alabamians an advantage for booking and also gives them some advantages in pricing,” Lein said. “We’re really excited to be able to provide that new opportunity to the citizens of our state. Our new reservations system came online last fall, and it was through this new technology that we were able to provide this new option for Alabama residents. “We’re always looking for opportunities to reward our customers, especially the citizens of Alabama. We’re proud to serve our state and provide the best hospitality we can through our State Parks. We’re always striving to make the State Parks better and more modern. With all these physical improvements that people can see and enjoy, we’re also making improvements in the infrastructure like water, sewer, electrical upgrades and Wi-Fi. All of these efforts will help modernize our State Parks and make them more user-friendly and enjoyable to our customers.”
With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is in the middle of major upgrades and enhancements to help State Parks’ guests embrace and enjoy Alabama’s natural beauty. State Parks Director Greg Lein said those projects span the entire state, with upgrades planned at many of the 21 Alabama State Parks. Lein gave updates on the projects from south to north, starting with the Gulf State Park Pier damaged during Hurricane Sally. The repairs and construction are progressing on schedule. “The Pier project is almost done and should be completed in September, and that’s on track with what we expected the whole time,” Lein said. “Also at Gulf State Park, the Beach Pavilion’s bathrooms are being redone with a new HVAC system. That’s very important down at the beach. That’s the public’s primary access to the beach, and it’s heavily utilized from Memorial Day through Labor Day.” On the north side of Gulf State Park, the old golf course will become an additional campground with plenty of amenities, including a pool, clubhouse, putting green, splash pad and playground. The construction will be done in two phases with about 118 sites in phase I and an additional 145 sites in phase II. Both phases will provide 60-foot by 20-foot sites with 50-amp electrical service, water and sewer, and both back-in and pull-through sites. Other unique features will be included. The current campground at Gulf State Park has 496 improved sites that are often completely booked during peak seasons. Moving to the head of Mobile Bay on the Battleship Parkway (Causeway), Meaher State Park is receiving a major expansion of accommodations with a new campground area with 45 sites, a new bathhouse, six cabins similar to the ones already available at the park, as well as a new camp store and office. At Lakepoint State Park on Lake Eufaula, the half of the lodge closest to the water is under renovation, and that project is expected to be completed later this fall in time for the Christmas season. Chewacla State Park near Auburn is getting a feature new to the State Parks System. “At Chewacla, we’ve got a nice barndominium design that we are bidding out this month,” Lein said. “This design will be utilized for parks like Chewacla and Lake Lurleen. It’s a real nice pavilion with bathrooms and roll-up doors. You can have meetings and special events there. At Chewacla, we’ve got that big upper field at the back of the park, so the barndominium is designed to go in there. We’ll also replace one of the bathhouses in the campground and other improvements.” At Wind Creek State Park near Lake Martin, new cottages and campground renovations are underway. “They’re putting the roofs on the cottages right now,” Lein said. “They will be really nice. The campground renovations and the cottages should be finished this winter. We’re really excited about those. Most of the campground did not have 50-amp (electrical) service, so we really couldn’t provide hospitality to the new, large, modern RVs, because we didn’t have the modern power. That’s going to be a big improvement for that park. There will be bigger sites, and wider sites, and a lot of them will be on the waterfront. I think this will be a big boon for that park.” Lake Lurleen, located just northwest of Tuscaloosa, will undergo an almost complete renovation. “We will redo all the campground sites and probably put a barndominium there,” Lein said. “We’re also building cabins. That park has never had any cabins. They will be tiny house cabins, like at Meaher State Park. That will be a big improvement for the park. That bidding will happen in the next couple of months, and the renovations should be
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Fort Payne Police Department 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 28, 2024 Incidents • July 10, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1707 Glenn Blvd SW, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $19.29 Three Arrests • Brandy Leann Heath, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear July 22, 2024
No Incidents and Two Arrests • Jason Dewayne Law, age 48 of Section, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Jody Houston Witt III, age 34 of Albertville, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence Three Accidents with No Injuries July 23, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 400 Grand Ave NW, a stop sign was damaged, valued at $250.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $178.76 • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1412 Glenn Blvd SW, a metal door and a bathroom stall were damaged, valued at $1675.00 One Arrest • Mark Jason Adams, age 43 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with No Injuries July 24, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $14.97 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 106 45th Street NE, an iPhone 14 Pro Max was taken, valued at $1069.00 Two Arrests • Francisco Claudio Francisco Tomas, age 28 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI. • Nathaniel Lee Culpepper, age 19 of Collinsville, was arrested for Transmitting Obscene Material and Two Charges of Indecent Exposure. Four Accidents with No Injuries July 25, 2024 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Derick Nash Farmer, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant of Failure to Appear • Francisco Claudio Francisco Tomas, age 28 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Gerardy Francisco Pascual, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol Six Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at 13th Street NE Alleyway, Christina Marie Williamson, age 20 of Fort Payne, driving a 2010 Chevrolet Impala, struck Maria Andres Miguel, age 28 of Fort Payne, driving a 2016 Toyota Corolla. Miguel was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. July 26, 2024 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Byron Trey Peppers, age 32 of Rainsville, was arrested for Criminal Trespass • Cameron Jacob Canales, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI Three Accidents with No Injuries July 27, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents and Four Arrests • Devis Estuardo Recinos Palacios, age 23 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Jesse Alex Domingo, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Charles Lavern Lampman, age 50 of Bessemer, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Mateo Nicolas Pascual, age 19 of Boaz, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol July 28, 2024 Incidents • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 1211 Alabama Ave NW, a 2003 Ford Expedition was taken, valued at $2500.00 No Arrests and Two Accidents with No Injuries July 29, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $27.85 Three Arrests • Mateo Francisco Francisco, age 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Jonathan Cody Morgan, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrant for Failure to Appear • Benjamin James Day, age 46 of Mentone, was arreste4d for Theft of Property and Fugitive from Justice Three Accidents with No Injuries July 30, 2024 Incidents • Forgery – Occurred at 4322 Little River Canyon Rim Pkwy, two checks were forged, valued at $278.78 One Accident with No Injuries and One Arrest • Christopher Lee Richardson, age 37 of Grove Oak, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear July 31, 2024 Incidents • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 4919 Martin Ave NE Apt G4, a 2008 Hyundai Azera was taken, valued at $3,500.00 One Accident with No Injuries and Two Arrests • Alexander Nathaniel Prescott, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle • Jason Lee King, age 35 of Boaz, was arrested for Possession of a Forged Instrument August 1, 2024 No Incidents, No Arrests, Two Accidents with No Injuries August 2, 2024 Incidents • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a gas line was damaged on a 2018 Ford Focus, valued at $600.00 Three Accidents with No Injuries and Four Arrests • Shane Matthew Rooks, age 36 of Pisgah, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Mary Theresa Galloway, age 53 of Albertville, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Aaron William Totherow, age 40 of Geraldine, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Adolfo Andres Pascual, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana and Underage Consumption of Alcohol
Theft of Property – Occurred at 205 7th Street NW, a 2011 Mazda 3 Sport was taken, valued at $4000.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 815 Airport Road W, two picture frames were damaged, valued at $10.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1401 Walnut Ave SE, an iPhone SE was taken, valued at 599.99 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 200 Industrial Lane SW, a power pole was damaged, valued at $3000.00 • Burglary – Occurred at 205 7th Street NW, two cell phones were taken, valued at $50.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1311 Chitwood Ave SE, 12 gallons of gasoline were taken, valued at $37.20 • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 105 5th Street NE, a soap dispenser was damaged, valued at $10.00 • Theft of Services – Occurred at 105 5th Street NE, electricity was taken, valued at $150.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 5200 Gault Ave N, a light pole was damaged, valued at $8000.00 One Accident with No Injuries and One Arrest • Jesse Eugene Sapp, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI June 29, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $275.72 No Accidents and Three Arrests • Lisa Ann Crisp, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Lawrence Jeremy Bewley, age 50 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence and Disorderly Conduct • Antonio Ramos, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement June 30, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents and Two Arrests • Steven George Ramon, age 23 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Bobbie Jean Hall, age 35 of Rainsville, was arrested for Theft of Property July 1, 2024 Incidents • Property Damage – Occurred at 29 Desoto Pkwy NE, a front tire on a 2018 Buick Enclave was damaged, valued at $150.00 • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 509 Gault Ave N, two soap dispensers were damaged, valued at $75.00 Two Accidents with No Injuries and Two Arrests • Raymond Jerril Buckles, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Littering • Gerson Antonio Argueta, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Assault July 2, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 500 Godfrey Ave NE, a telephone cable was damaged, valued at $200.00 One Accident with No Injuries and Two Arrests • Freddy Jose Tomas, age 35 of Crossville, was arrested for Menacing • Christopher Lee Black, age 49 of Rainsville, was arrested on Two Charges of Theft of Property and Criminal Mischief July 3, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 6706 Stanley Lane NW, a vinyl privacy fence was damaged, valued at $150.00 One Accident with No Injuries and One Arrest • Jacob Clark Goza, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Outside Agency July 4, 2024 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Pascual Juan Pascual Miguel, age 29 of Chattanooga, was arrested for DUI • Christian Gonzalez Tomas, age 19 of Scottsboro, was arrested for Fugitive from Justice One Accident with No Injuries July 5, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 2301 Gault Ave S Lot 5, fireworks were taken, valued at $500.00 • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 2219 Gault Ave S, two windows were damaged, valued at $1000.00 No Arrests and Three Accidents with No Injuries July 6, 2024 No Arrests, No Accidents, and One Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 218 I-59 NB, a tool box, six ratchet straps, 18 corner protectors and 18 batteries were damaged, valued at $1050.00 July 7, 2024 No Arrests, No Accidents, and Three Incidents • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 409 Scenic Ave E, three tires and paint on a 1993 Chevrolet GMT-400 were damaged, valued at $2400.00 • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 2221 Gault Ave S Lot 12, paint on a 1989 Dodge Dakota was damaged, valued at $1500.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $103.17 July 8, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 2011 Godfrey Ave NE, a basketball goal and fence were damaged, valued at $300.00 One Arrest • Pamela Dianne Bates, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear Three Accidents with No Injuries July 9, 2024 No Incidents and One Arrest • Prenita Denay Hickman, age 52 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct Two Accidents with No Injuries
• Richard Wayde Sansom, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • James David Goodwin, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Outside Agency Three Accidents with No Injuries July 11, 2024 Incidents • Burglary – Occurred at 806 Lincoln Ave SE, two tables and chairs, six vintage lunch boxes, and a tea kettle were taken, valued at $850.00 One Arrest • Kelly Michelle Kent, age 27 of Pisgah, was arrested on a Warrant for Theft of Property at 2:39 pm Two Accidents with No Injuries July 12, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 219 Gault Ave S, a wheel on a 2012 Honda CRV was damaged, valued at $150.00 One Arrest • Daniel Nathan Gouse, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 10:24 pm One Accident with No Injuries July 13, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents, and one Arrest • Racheal Nichol Wallis, age 38 of Gadsden, was arrested for Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity and Public Intoxication July 14, 2024 No Incidents, One Accident with No Injuries, Two Arrests • Daniel Meza, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Edgar Henry Feliz-Pedro, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI July 15, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, a miscellaneous item was taken, valued at $3.97 Two Arrests • Gary Wayne Bevel, age 54 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Criminal Trespass • William Deshon Robinson, age 50 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence One Accident with No Injuries July 16, 2024 No Incidents and Three Arrests • April Nicole Nance, age 44 of Valley Head, was arrested for DUI • Waylon Eric Pope, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Warrant for Outside Agency • Jason Lee Driskell, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with No Injuries July 17, 2024 Incidents • Burglary – Occurred at 612 Scenic Road E, a OneWheel Pint X was taken, valued at $1600.00 One Arrest • James Daniel Oakley, age 42 of Albertville, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear Two Accidents with No Injuries July 18, 2024 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Ethan Thomas Farmer, age 23 of Rainsville, was arrested for Theft of Property and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor • A 15 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol One Accident with No Injuries July 19, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 300 Grand Ave SW, a bumper on a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban was damaged, valued at $1500.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a purse with contents, a cell phone and $95.00 in currency were taken, valued at $370.00 One Arrest • Tabitha Dawn Ashe, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance Four Accidents with No Injuries July 20, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 4220 Godfrey Ave NE, tennis shoes were taken, valued at $204.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $780.00 • Forgery – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, thirty- nine $20.00 bills were counterfeit, valued at $780.00 No Accidents and One Arrest • Jonathan Garcia, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI and Underage Consumption of Alcohol July 21, 2024 No Incidents, No Arrests, Three Accidents with 3 Injuries • An accident occurred at Greenhill Blvd NW and Alabama Ave NW, Morgan Janie Thompson, age 24 of Stevenson, driving a 2014 Honda Civic, struck Roger Edward Ingle, age 69 of Ofalan, MI, driving a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. Morgan Thompson and Mr. Ingle was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Airport Road W, Daniel McKlint Stover, age 18 of Albertville, driving a 2010 Buick Lucerne, struck Timothy Christian Borntranger, age18 of Valley Head, riding a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan. Borntranger was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service.
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