A LABAMA L EDGER
MAY 2023
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - The Boaz Chamber of Commerce has recognized the Alabama Firearms Academy as the 2023 Business of The Year. The Chamber also recognized Marshall Medical Center as the Emerging Business of the Year. The Medical Center is currently renovating Marshall Medical Center South. 50 YEARS OF SERVICE - Community Banker Lowell Galloway was recently recognized for his involvement in local banking for the past 50 years. Galloway, a native of Geraldine, started his career in 1973 at C&S Bank in Cartersville, GA. He returned to Alabama where he spent several years at the former Compass and Regions Bank locations in Albertville. Galloway helped start Vantage Bank of Alabama in 2006 and served as President and CEO until 2019. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors at First Southern State Bank. BOZ SCAGGS CONCERT - The Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville will be hosting Platinum recording artist Boz Scaggs on June 3, 2023. Scaggs is known for his innovative white soul music during the 1970s. However, he has recorded many other styles of music as well, ranging from rhythm and blues and folk to slick urban pop and disco. He was a bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band, before beginning his solo career in 1969. His 1976 album Silk Degrees peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit singles "Lido Shuffle" and "Lowdown". HAMFEST - The Town of Hammondville is set to hold its second annual Hamfest on Saturday, June 10. The event is set to start at 10 a.m. and will include a BBQ Contest and Car Show. There will also be a kids zone, vendors, food and prizes. To pre-register for the BBQ Contest or Car Show visit the Town of Hammondville's Facebook or for more information call 256-635-6374. COUNTING CROWS - Sand Mountain Amphitheater is set to host the world renowned rock band Counting Crows with special guest Dashboard Confessional on Saturday, August 12, 2023. According to a news release the "Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide for more than two decades with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide." PICNIC IN THE PARK - The Town of Geraldine is set to hold a Picnic in the Park on June 17. The day starts with a car show at 10 a.m. It will also feature music by Average Joe and Wildwood. There will be a splash pad, inflatables, kiddie train and face painting. Admission is free. For more information call 256-659-2122. CHRIS JANSON CONCERT - The Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville has added Multi-Platinum Country Music artist Chris Janson to its 2023 concert lineup. The concert is set for Friday, August 19. With multiple songs under his belt that have hit #1 on the Country charts, Chris Janson is a true Star of the industry. "Fix a Drink", "Good Vibes", CMA song of the year Nominee "Drunk Girl" as well as the Triple Platinum mega hit "Buy me a Boat" are just a few of the iconic songs Janson has recorded over the years. ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBERS - Gadsden State Students Vanessa Cochran and Anabel Dillingham were selected for the Phi Theta Kappa All-Alabama Academic Team. In addition, Cochran has been named a Gold Scholar on the Coca-Cola Academic Team. To read more about each student check out our website at AlabamaLedger.com. COLLEGE REGISTRATION - Registration at Gadsden State Community College for both the summer 2023 and fall 2023 semesters is ongoing. Classes begin May 31 for the full summer and summer 2 terms with registration ongoing through June 1. Classes begin July 6 for the summer 3 term and students may register through July 7. Classes begin August 21 for the full fall and fall mini 1 terms with registration open through August 25. New students enrolling for fall are encouraged to register for one of four Cardinal Commit sessions being held June 20-24 on three of Gadsden State’s campuses. For more information visit the website www.gadsdenstate.edu or email the college at admissions@gadsdenstate.edu. BOY SCOUT OF THE YEAR - V. F. W. Post 3128 has named Brant Smith of Valley Head High School as the 2023 Boy Scout of the Year. HANK WILLIAMS FESTIVAL - The 43rd Annual Hank Williams Festival is set for June 2-3 in Georgania. The event pays tribute to Hank Williams with country music, arts, crafts and food. To reach the festival from I-65, take Exit 114 and go one mile east. CHEAP TRICK CONCERT - The Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville is set to host Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick for a concert on Friday, September 22, 2023. Cheap Trick has been beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock 'n' roll. The band – Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) – are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of classic tunes. JUNE FLING - The Oneonta Business Association invites folks to make their way downtown on the second Saturday in June, for a one-day celebration of fun, arts and crafts, classic cars, great food and more. Now in its 21st year, June Fling is set for June 10, 2023, with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. Over 100 booths, a cruise-in for all kinds of vehicles, a kidz fun zone, a chalk walk, live music and entertainment fill the downtown area. Announcements
NACC Esports Team finishes as Runner-Up in the NJCAAE Invitational Tournament The Rainbow Six Siege Esports team at Northeast Alabama Community
College (NACC) recently competed in the (NJCAAE) Invitational Tournament. The team entered the tournament as the second overall seed and finished as the Runner-Up. The Rainbow Six Siege team boasts an impressive first season. The team finished with an 11-1 record, competing in Tier 1 of the Invitational Tournament. NACC played Barton Community College for the championship game. According to NACC coach Bryon Miller, “No team has beaten BCC in a game this semester, except NACC. Barton is well- known for being one of the best in NJCAAE, so we knew this (match) was going to be a challenge. They play at a high level and had good strategies to compete against us.” Miller also noted that NACC’s
earned the praise of other coaches while watching the Mustangs compete. “I loved having that outsider perspective. It really showed how impressive the NACC Mustangs were during the tournament.” The NACC Mustang Rainbow Six Siege team is made up on these students: Ashton Chitwood, Christian Blake Graham, Conner Crane, Max Puckett, and
Owen Josbert Acosta. Substitutes are Jordan Boland, Marco Martinez, and Zachary Wallace. The team is coached by Bryon Miller and Noah Allen. NACC’s Esports teams play and compete in a lab that was custom-built for gaming. NACC President Dr. David Campbell and the staff at Northeast wanted to ensure Mustang Gaming was set up for success from
the inception of this new program. “We want to emphasize technology as much as we can at Northeast, and this is another way to achieve this,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “High achievers in Esports are sought out for employment by some companies and there are scholarships given. We are proud of our team!”
Several killed in traffic accidents
MAN KILLED IN CRASH - A single-vehicle crash on Saturday, April 29, has claimed the life of a Hazel Green man. According to authorities, Johnny R. Huff, age 65, was fatally injured when the 2002 GMC Yukon that he was driving left the roadway, struck a culvert, went airborne, landed in a ravine and overturned. Huff was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 278 near Rowan Drive, approximately five miles west of Attalla, in Etowah County. No additional info was available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the incident. ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE DEATH - A single- vehicle crash on Sunday, April 30, 2023 has claimed the life of a Scottsboro man. Authorities reported that Luke F. Crockett, age 33, was fatally injured when the 2007 Jeep Liberty that he was driving left the roadway and struck multiple trees. He was not using his seat belt at the time of crash, was ejected and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Crockett was attempting to elude a Scottsboro Police Officer at the time of crash, which occurred on Jackson County road 21 near McClendon Drive, north of Scottsboro. No additional information was available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the incident. MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-65 - A multi- vehicle crash on Monday, May 1, has claimed the life of a Berry man. David A. Moore, 37, was fatally injured when the 2018 RAM 3500 that he was driving struck a 2012 Freightliner tractor trailer driven by Ryan D. Finney, age 41, of Macon GA. After the initial impact, the Freightliner struck a 2021 GMC 2500 driven by Brayden C. Motter, age 19, of Huntsville and then struck a 2017 Peterbilt tractor-trailer driven by Brian E. Huffstutler, age 48, of Trafford. Moore was pronounced deceased at the scene. The two passengers in the RAM, Bradley J. Melton, age 25, of Berry and Edward T. Davis, age 29, of Cullman were both injured and transported to Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) for treatment. The crash occurred on Interstate 65 approximately five miles south of Falkville, in Cullman County. No additional information was available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the incident. WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH - A two-vehicle crash on Friday, May 19, has claimed the life of a Hillsboro woman. Starshekia D. Lyle, age 29, was fatally injured when the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander that she was driving collided head-on with the 2022 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Lori Robinson, 53, of Gadsden. Lyle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama 67 near the 26 mile marker, inside Sommerville city limits, in Morgan County. No additional information was available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the incident.
Drivers Education Courses Offered at Gadsden State TWO KILLED IN CRASH - A two-vehicle crash that occurred on Friday, May 19, has claimed the lives of a La Quinta, GA woman and a Rockmart, GA juvenile. Teri J. Brann, 72, was critically injured when the 2022 Jeep Cherokee she was a passenger in collided head-on with the 2009 Toyota Corolla driven by Joshua S. Williams Jr., 19, of Anniston. The 12-year-old who was a passenger in the Corolla was also critically injured during the collision. Brann was transported to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in Cherokee, where she succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash. The 12-year-old was also transported to a local area hospital, where the youth succumbed to injuries. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee Kelvin H. Mullins, 49, of Cummings, GA and Joshua S. Williams were also injured and transported to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA. Erin W. Mullins, 50, of Cummings, GA and an 18-year-old juvenile, also of Cummings, GA were also passengers in the Jeep Cherokee. Mullins was transported to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in Rome, GA for treatment. The 18-year-old was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on U.S. 411 near the 246 mile marker, approximately three miles north of Centre, in Cherokee County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. FIVE KILLED IN I-59 CRASH - A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, April 26, has claimed five lives. Jimie M. Francisco, 31, of Crossville was fatally injured when the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu that he was driving collided head-on with a 2009 Toyota Tundra. After the collision, the Toyota caught fire. Francisco, the Toyota’s driver and three passengers in the Toyota were all fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Toyota has been identified as Nelson Loesa-Fernandez, 44, of Caledonia, MS. The passengers in the Toyota have been identified as Cesar Arano-Rosales, 55, of Columbus, MS, Norma A. Gonzalez-Garcia, 41, of Caledonia, MS and Yadira Loesa-Fernandez, 48, of Columbus, MS The crash occurred on Interstate 59 northbound near the 182 mile marker, approximately four miles south of Attalla, in Etowah County. No additional information was available. 96 YEAR OLD KILLED - A multi-vehicle crash on Sunday, May 7, has claimed the life of a Bremen woman. Ruth C. Graves, 96, was critically injured when the 1997 Ford F150 that she was driving collided head-on with a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Hunter R. Mims, 30, of Northport. After the initial collision, the Ford struck a 2012 Honda Accord driven by Samuel S. Adkins, 21, of Madison. The Honda was then struck by a 2006 Dodge Charger driven by Javon T. Young, 21, of Birmingham. Graves was not using her seat belt at the time of crash, was injured and transported to Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) where she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. The crash occurred on Interstate 65 near Cullman County 436, approximately three miles south of Cullman, No additional info was available. Registration is currently open for Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Drivers Education course being offered this spring and summer on three of Gadsden State’s campuses. Students will receive instructions for Google Classroom and schedule four driving times to be completed during their scheduled session. Students must attend all driving sessions to receive credit for the course. The course is $175 per student and Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to nine students. The first day of class for each session will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The session dates and campus locations are as follows: June 5-8 – East Broad, Room 115 in Joe Ford Building June 19-22 – Gadsden State Cherokee in Centre July 10-13 – Ayers Campus in Anniston July 17-20 – East Broad, Room 115 in Joe Ford Building To register for the classes, visit www.gadsdenstate. edu/continuinged. For more information call Pam Clough at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu.
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