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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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