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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. LONGEST YARD SALE - The world's longest yard sale will take place on Hwy 127 on August 7-9, 2025. The annual event spans 690 miles. It begins in Gadsden and travels along Lookout Mountain Parkway. 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. POTATO FESTIVAL - The 43rd annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival will be held on July 4, 2025 at the Henagar City Park. A parade will kickoff the event at 10 a.m. and a fireworks show will be start a 9 p.m. During the day there will be a tractor/car show, food trucks and vendors, and live music. The National Anthem will kick off the music at noon and the entertainment lineup for the afternoon includes: The Studio on Main at 12:15, Hugh Jack Bell at 1 p.m., Cross County Band at 2 p.m., The Hindman's at 3 p.m., Robert Banther at 4 p.m. and Carl Childer's Band at 6 p.m. SUMMER FESTIVAL - There will be a summer festival market on July 11-13 at the BJCC. The event is free and will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will include arts, crafts, food and more! For more information about the event email whitestacy2@yahoo.com. GUNTERSVILLE FIREWORKS - The Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Fourth of July fireworks show on Friday, July 4 at 9 p.m. at Civitian Park in Guntersville. 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. NEW UA PRESIDENT - The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama System has named Dr. Peter J. Mohler the 30th president of The University of Alabama. Mohler is a distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education. He serves as executive vice president for research, innovation and knowledge at Ohio State University and chief scientific officer of OSU’s Wexner Medical Center. He served as the university’s acting president in 2023, successfully leading one of the largest public flagships in the nation. The appointment will be effective July 21. 50 YEAR MILESTONE - In June 2025, Mueller Water Products produced its five millionth fire hydrant. This accomplishment is a culmination to 50 years of manufacturing at the Albertville, AL location but more importantly, a testament of the dedication of all the employees that contributed to this achievement. 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
One person has been leading authorities on a multi- county vehicle pursuit. On June 16, 2025 a Dekalb County Deputy attempted a traffic stop on a Gray Tahoe for no license plate and speeding at a high rate of speed on County Road 85 near County Road 112 in Henagar. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Nathaniel Kyle Toney (28 of Ider), refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated by the Deputy. According to authorities, Toney began driving recklessly, with speeds exceeding 100mph on rural county roads including County Road 112, County Road 116, County Road 616, and County Road 122. Deputies lost sight of Toney for a short period of time, but he was spotted arrested after A Dekalb County man has been arrested for Sex Abuse in the First Degree According to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, on Monday June 23, 2025 investigators received a case involving a juvenile from Madison County who had allegedly been sexually assaulted in Dekalb County. Investigators began gathering information and
once again by Sylvania Officers. A large contingent of law enforcement officers from multiple different agencies joined the chase in an attempt to contain Toney as he ran stop signs, attempted to ram law enforcement vehicles, and disregarded the safety of the public at large. Near Highway 75 and County Road 122, authorities used a PIT maneuver on Toney, which forced him off the roadway in order to prevent him from accessing a major highway. Toney was able to regain control of the vehicle, damaged property, and attempted to ram a Deputy before continuing to flee on County Road 122 towards Jackson County. The pursuit continued into Jackson County rural roads before Toney wrecked at
the intersection of Jackson County Road 122 and Jackson County Road 59, where he was extracted from the vehicle and taken into custody. After an inventory of Toney’s vehicle, authorities found drug paraphernalia. Toney was charged with Felony attempt to Elude (20mph or more over legal maximum speed limit) (Class C Felony), Attempted Assault 2nd (Class D Felony), Reckless Endangerment (Class A Misdemeanor), and Unlawful possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor). Toney was also issued multiple citations for driving infractions and was driving on a revoked license. “I am so thankful no one was injured during this chase but when a suspect “The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and the Dekalb County Department of Human Resources and DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center for their assistance in this case. We appreciate our working relationship we have with each of them,” said Sheriff Welden.
Nathaniel Kyle Toney
runs, you never know if it’s just because they have unpaid traffic tickets or if they just murdered someone, innocent people don’t run. As Law Enforcement Officers we often times have hard decisions to make but when people like this have no regard for their life or the lives of others, it makes that decision easier to make,” said DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
Crossville Man Charged With Sex Abuse of Juvenile conducted interviews along with the Department of Human Resources and the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center. As a result, an arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday, June 25 for Sex Abuse in the First Degree. Gerardo Duran Dumas
(age 25 of Crossville) was arrested and transported to DeKalb County Detention Center.
Ricardo Nicolas Tomas
Authorities Arrest Three for Methamphetamine
DeKalb County authorities recently arrested three individuals for drugs According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Narcotics Agents, along with DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit, deputies and officers with Henagar Police Department, went to a residence on County Road 121 in Valley Head to conduct a search warrant. During a search of the residence, 48 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Richard Dewayne Floyd (age 43 of Valley Head) was charged with Trafficking in Any Illegal Drug, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear.
Richard Dewayne Floyd
Shelbie Morgan Scott
Brandon Lamar Brownfield
Shelbie Morgan Scott (age 30 of Pisgah) and Brandon Lamar Brownfield (age 31 of Valley Head) were both charged with Trafficking in Any Illegal
Drug, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Loitering in Drug House. “I am so thankful this poison was intercepted before it got the chance
to cause more harm," said Sheriff Welden. "We may never fully win the war on drugs, but working together, we sure can make a huge dent.
18-Year-Old Killed
Women Dies in Crash
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, has claimed the life of a Cullman teen. The 18 year old was fatally injured when the 2005 Falcon 200 motorcycle that the teen was operating collided head-on with a 2002 Ford F-350 driven by Cody L. Still, 29, of Cullman. After the collision, the juvenile was thrown from
the motorcycle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 278 near Cullman County 400, approximately five miles west of Cullman, in Cullman County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
A two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, June 24, has claimed the life of a Center Point woman. Ayanna A. Scott, 25, was fatally injured when the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu she was driving struck the 2020 Mack tractor- trailer driven by Wesley L. Rodgers, 53, of Hanceville. After the initial impact, the Chevrolet left the roadway and overturned. Scott was not using a seat belt at the
time of crash, was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama 91 near Cullman County 509, approximately six miles south of Hanceville, in Cullman County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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.
Calhoun County man indicted for Sexual Abuse
Brandon Boswell h Pharmacist/Owner h 256-524-2981 “Caring for You Like Family”
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the indictment of Marshall Douglas Ghee, Sr. of Calhoun County, on one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree. Ghee, age 79, was served with the indictment against him on Thursday, June 27, 2025 and has been released on bail pending the resolution of the case. If convicted, Ghee would be subject to a term of imprisonment of not more than 10 years or less than one year and one day.
According the press release no further information about the to investigation, or the alleged crime in this case, could be released at this time. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information about this case, should contact the Alabama Attorney General’s Office Investigations Division at (334) 242-7300. NOTE: An indictment is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Brandon Boswell, PharmD Pharmacist/Owner
(256) 524-2981 (256) 524-2987
588 South Valley Avenue P.O. Box 498 Collinsville, AL 35961
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