February 2022 Edition of the Alabama Ledger
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Travis Tritt To Perform
By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Grammy award-winning country artist Travis Tritt and rising star Kameron Marlowe are bringing their musical talents to Albertville this summer. Tritt and Marlowe are set for a performance at the Sand Mountain Parks Amphitheater on Friday, April 29, 2022. Marlowe will open the show to kick off a night of unforgettable country music. According to a press release, Marlowe independently released his debut song "Giving You Up," in 2019. By April 2020, "Giving You Up" had amassed over 15 million on- demand stream and in 2021 the song was certified Gold by the RIAA, becoming Marlowe's first song to earn a certification.
Murder Arrest to sing along withTritt’s vast catalog of crowd favorites like “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” and “Here’s a Quarter", both songs that have created a devoted fan base that continues to sell out shows across the globe. Following Marlowe will be the nightcap performance by Tritt. The music legend will bring his award-winning songs to life and leave the audience with a truly memorable experience. This show, which will include Tritt’s band, will allow attendees to hear some of the performer’s biggest hits, including “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive,” and “Best of Intentions.” Tritt will also perform favorites from his new album, "Set in Stone," released this year. Attendees will be able By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger One man is in jail after the alleged murder of his father. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, a Higdon man has been arrested and charged with the murder. On the evening of February 8, 2022 theDeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible homicide on County Road 155 in Higdon. When DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators with the DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit and Investigators with the District Attorney’s Office arrived on scene, they found Joseph Xavior Register, age 52 of Higdon, deceased. According to a news release, an investigation into the incident led to the arrest Cody Alexander Register, age 25 of Higdon. He was charged with Murder and as of press time he was being held in the DeKalb County Detention Center on a $500,000 cash bond. "Its always tragic when something like this happens and the effect it has on family is unbearable,” said Welden. Welden also expressed his appreciation to all assisting agencies, including the Ider Police Department and the Cartersville Fire Department.
Driver License Offices To Close April 18-26 For many basketball programs it is a tradition to cut down the basketball net following a big victory. This was the case recently in Rainsville as both the Plainview varsity boys and varsity girls won the DeKalb County Tournament. Helping with the tradition was 8-year-old Carter Grace Hulgan. She is the sister of the varsity girl's MVP Sawyer Kate Hulgan. For more basketball coverage check out The Sports Ledger inside this issue. Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger A winning tradition!
Travis Tritt during a 2016 concert in Boaz File Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger
By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Statewide Alabama Driver License offices are set to close from April 18-26, 2022 in order to update software and hardware systems that have been used for almost two decades. According to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey the state is unveiling a modernized driver license system called the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License System, simply known as LEADS. This system will provide much needed improvements and it will revitalize the state current system. “This new system will consolidate multiple legacy systems into one integrated, modern system to further protect our citizens’data and enhance customer service,” said Governor Ivey. “I am proud of ALEA’s dedication to complete this crucial and extensive task to positively impact all citizens.” According to the Governor’s press release, “in order to install the new system and new hardware, Driver License Offices statewide must close beginning Monday, April 18, with plans to reopen Tuesday, April 26. In addition to the new hardware, tremendous amounts of data received since 1970 will be converted into LEADS. While offices will be closed temporarily to the public and online services will not be available during the transition period, ALEA Examiners will continue
to administer Class D and CDL Road Skills Tests. County Offices will remain open but strictly for revenue and probate services.” “ALEA’s Driver License Division has worked diligently at the direction of Chief Jonathan Archer to meticulously improve technology and processes at every level within the new system. LEADS will streamline and speed up the process, benefiting both customers and personnel,” commented Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety Colonel Jimmy Helms. “We want everyone to recognize that when LEADS makes its debut in spring of 2022, it will not only bring about changes to the division, but all county offices that issue driver licenses will be affected as well,” added Helms. Once LEADS goes live, the new system will allow individuals to pre-apply for an Alabama Driver License. Those applying will be able to enter all necessary information prior to visiting a local office, which should help reduce wait times. ALEA will also be able to offer expanded online services such as the ability to update addresses, pay and reinstate their licenses, upload U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Medical Cards, view TSA Hazmat background checks, issue duplicate licenses to eligible foreign nationals, and pre-apply for individuals who are requesting an Alabama License for the first time.
North Alabama Towns Receive Improvement Grants Demolition is underway for the Boaz 9 Movie Theater Building. The building was one the first structures built for the former Boaz Outlet Centers, which opened in the early 1980's. According to data from a 1990 Los Angles Times article the shopping center brought "5.3 million shoppers who spent $180 million" to Boaz, and the city was dubbed by the California newspaper as "Alabama’s biggest tourist attraction." Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger The End of An Era
By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Several North Alabama Towns including Douglas, Crossville, and Sylvania recently received grants to help with various improvement projects. The Town of Douglas in Marshall County was awarded $350,000 for improvements to the town’s water system and street and drainage along Plunkett Drive, Moon Road and part of Otinger Drive. The Town of Crossville in DeKalb County received $40,000 for a planning grant to update mapping of the town’s water system. Also in DeKalb County, the Town of Sylvania received $300,000 to repair and resurface Delta, Spear and Horizon streets in the Sylvania Estates neighborhood. Overall, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey awarded $18.2 million to
more than 50 Alabama towns, cities and counties. According to the Governor's press release, the Community Development Block Grants will enable local governments to provide public water service to households, repair damaged streets and roads, improve sewer systems, drainage and more. Ivey said that the “Community Development Block Grants are a means in which local governments can address some of their more pressing needs.” “I am pleased to award these grants, and I commend those local officials who recognized those needs and took the time and effort to seek an answer through this grant program," she added. The CDBG program in Alabama is awarded annually on a competitive basis in several categories: small city (population 2,999 or less), large city
(population 3,000 or more), county and community enhancement. “ADECA is pleased to join with Gov. Ivey in this grant program that annually helps Alabama towns, cities and counties obtain financial assistance for projects that benefit their communities,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “We look forward to seeing the positive impacts that these projects have on the quality of life for residents of these communities.” A complete list of the grants can be found at www.alabamaledger.com.
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Celebrating Homecoming
This month's Past Time Alabama recognizes the 2010 Homecoming Court at Snead State Community College. The college's homecoming was held on January 28, 2010. (RIGHT) The Homecoming Queen was Brooke Davidson and the 2010 Homecoming King was Torre Vann. (ABOVE) The 2010 Snead State homecoming court members were: from left, Matt Pendergrass of Boaz, Jessica Bailey of Arab, Dillon Dyer of Susan Moore, Meagan Matthews of Susan Moore, Will Brumbeloe of Boaz, Kyoung Joo Cox of Albertville, Emily Jones of Albertville, Ethan Hodges of Grant, homecoming king Torre Vann of Boaz, homecoming queen Brooke Davidson of Guntersville, Austin McCullars of Albertville, Jessica Cooper of Grant, Kim McIntyre of Huntsville, Caleb Canoles of Blountsville, Amanda Cochran of Boaz, Allison Davis of Albertville, James Brown of New Market and Grant Bearden of Crossville. If you have a picture or a story that you would like to share with us for future Past Time Features in the Alabama Ledger please contact us at 256-506-7368.
Biden Administration Bribing Schools To Follow COVID Mandates shows masking stops relief funds.”
Opinion Column by Harold Pease, Ph.D. In 2021 we viewed televised school board meetings with parents demanding their boards allow students to take off the masks. One eight- year-old girl in particular, Fiona Lashells, having been expelled 36 times for not wearing the mask, told school board members, “In closing, I hope everyone doing this to me goes to jail, thank you” (“Fiona Lashells missed two months of school for refusing to wear a mask,” Palm Beach Post, Andrew Marra, Nov. 15, 2021). She was far closer to the solution than anyone could imagine as we will show. Amazingly, her school board changed the mask policy. But most don’t, and it has nothing to do with health or safety— try “free” COVID money. When confronted most board members appeared trance-like in their response as though they knew more than the parents—a secret even. They did!! Their districts were receiving millions from the Biden Administration to hold firm on all Democrat COVID mandates. There is not a single peer reviewed study that
School Emergency Relief) money and how it was distributed and managed. They did the same respecting the ARP (American Rescue Plan Act), another COVID spending bill of $1.9 trillion signed by Joe Biden, March 11, 2021. To date says AJ Depriest, “Schools have been given almost $200 billion of relief money.” What are the Democrats buying with all this money? Mostly the compliance of our defenseless children to their unconstitutional and unlawful COVID decrees. The federal government is waving billions of dollars in front of these boards as obedience bribes. To get this money schools must implement the following Democrat agenda: “universal and correct wearing of masks, physical distancing, hand washing, cleaning, ventilation, contact tracing, quarantine isolation, and, the second to last on the list, is vaccinations. This is why they're getting the money. It has nothing to do with health and safety.” And, “every state is doing it.” None of these functions are listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution as federal powers thus they belong to the states as per
Amendment 10. Congress has no authority to fund what it has no power to legislate. Because they can’t make these laws they instead give bribe money to accomplish the same thing and unscrupulous school boards lineup with alms bowls in hand. Del Bigtree, monitor of the interview, summed it well. “So when we're standing there as parents at the school board meetings and say ‘Get the mask off my kid, they're getting rashes on their face, my kids depressed. They haven't seen their teachers smile. they're not interacting socially, I see them failing.’ We just see those blank stares because that school board knows—I’m not going to turn down—What is it, $10 or $15 million to listen to you?” AJ. Depress broke in, “Much more than that.” In Tennessee “Shelby County gets almost three quarters of a billion dollars in COVID relief funds for education to the schools …. Nashville Public Schools is half a billion dollars in COVID
find out how much money they are receiving “to commit this, this egregious tyrannical behavior on our kids, and if they don't know tell them how much it is and tell them to give that money back.” The Network, she offers, will “point you in the direction to find this information.” It is not likely that little Fiona will get her wish that “everyone doing this to me goes to jail,” but boards are elected to reflect the will of their constituents—not their own—and not the agenda of the Democratic Party through bribe money. Some school boards have put money in front of honor and their responsibility; all on the backs of the children they abuse. Dr. Harold W. Pease is an expert on the US States Constitution and a syndicated columnist. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. These are his views and opinions and do not directly reflect the views of this publication.
viruses. The COVID virus is one micron, a cloth mask is 80 microns between threads. None of the “diapers” (face coverings), —including N95, stop viruses. Most who wear masks today are not well informed. Only a hazmat suit has any hope of stopping a virus and that is what caused AJ Depriest, a healthcare policy analyst expert to offer a compelling unanswered question. “Why, if COVID is so deadly and masks are so necessary, why aren't there any OSHA regulated hazmat bins in schools? Something's up with this. It can't be about health and safety like they're telling us” (“AJ Depriest Uncovers the Enormous COVID Bribes to all Education and Hospitals from the US Government,” Bit Chute, Interview with Del Bigtree, the Highwire. com, January 8, 2022). She and 25 others, on June 9, 2021, formed The Tennessee Liberty Network, to study the Cares Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act), a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill signed into law March 27, 2020, primarily the $13.2 billion earmarked under (Elementary and Secondary
Apparently to get the handout (bribe) school districts must apply and thereafter, every six months, file documents proving their compliance through September 2023. They must prove how they are fulfilling these requirements “for all students, staff and teachers.” Can we comprehend the stress these mandates lay on children? How do you force them, or even staff and teachers, to do contact tracing and vaccinations without serious breaches of the Constitution? Mandates are not laws therefore are unenforcible and totally unconstitutional. Del Bigtree added, “Billions literally billions of dollars are being funded to imprison your child, to socially distance them, to shut down the school, or make them wear masks. All of that is being funded against you by your President, by our administration.” So what does AJ. Depress, and her Network, suggest parents do to resist this medical tyranny? First
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The Sports Ledger February 2022 Newsworthy Notes & Events
ACT PREP COURSES - Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering ACT preparation courses in English, reading, math and science. Classes will meet at the Cardinal Tutoring Center located in the Inzer Student Engagement Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. The session dates, times and course offerings are as follows: March 12 from 8 a.m. – noon for English, math, reading, science; March 14 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. for English; March 15 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. for Math; March 16 from 5 – 6 p.m. for Reading; and March 17 from 5 – 6 p.m. for Science. Students can register for the session(s) of their choice. Registration cost is $99 for one-day sessions including four hours of instruction or $30 per evening class. Once a student registers, a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions and items needed for the class. To register for any of the Continuing Education classes, visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/continuinged. For more information, please call Pam Clough at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu. YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL - Boaz Parks and Recreation is currently registering players for the 2022 Youth Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball Seasons. Players must be between the ages of 4-12 and a birth certificate is required for first year players. The cost is $75 and includes a uniform. Registration ends February 21, 2022. For more information call 256-593-7862. WATER AEROBICS - Boaz Parks and Recreation offers Water Aerobics on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 8-9 a.m. The cost is $5 and all ages are welcome. Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is provided. For more information call 256-593-7862. The northern part of Alabama is one of the most diverse areas of the country. From Lookout Mountain to the Mississippi border the state has many beautiful features that range from lakes and waterfalls to some of the most historic churches in the country. To find some of these magnificent places, North Alabama has a trail for almost everyone and one of the top five trails for folks to enjoy is called the "Hallelujah Trail." This trail is a driving tour across North Alabama that features 32 churches that are at least 100 years old and most of these locations still hold public worship services today. "Whether simple white, wooden-frame structures or grand gothic designs, they combine to tell the story of the region’s spiritual roots. Quiet places of prayer and pillars of communities, homes to exquisite stained glass and humble pulpits, these houses of worship will inspire any visitor," wrote the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association in a recent news release. Half of the locations on the North Alabama "Hallelujah Trial" are located East of I-65, and there at least two locations in each county. A good starting point for the Eastern part of this sacred trail is in DeKalb County, which is home to two churches listed on the route. The Mentone United Methodist Church has sat atop Lookout Mountain since just before the turn of the 20th century. Just down the mountain in historic Fort Payne, sits one of the county seats oldest historic churches. The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Payne was built in 1875 and still holds church services. A quick ride to Cherokee County, finds two more churches on the "Hallelujah Trail." RoundMountain Baptist Church is located in Cedar Bluff and it was established in 1895. Lebanon Campground Methodist Church located in Spring Garden was established in the 1830's and for a time the church also served as the only school in the area. Two additional historic churches can be found in neighboring Etowah County. Keener United Methodist Church is a one room building located on Highway 11 between Attalla and Collinsville. Although the church closed in 2014, it has been preserved and can still be visited by the public. In nearby downtown Attalla, the First United Methodist Church has been holding services since 1904. Two additional churches that were started in the 1800's can be found in nearby Blount County. The Shiloh Methodist Church was established in 1878 and is located in Allgood, AL. The Blountsville United Methodist Church was opened in 1886. At one time, a small room in the front of the church was said to house the Blountsville Library. Today, the church uses the space adjacent to the sanctuary as a prayer room. Near I-65 in downtown Cullman is the St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church, which was established in the 1870's. A short ride up the interstate to Athens, AL finds two more sites on the "Hallelujah Trail." One location is on the west side of I-65 and one church is on the east side of the interstate. Cambridge United Methodist Church, located just east of I-65 off Highway 72 was established in 1818 and restored in 1873 after sustaining damage during the US Civil War. Just a few miles away in downtown Athens, the First Presbyterian Church sits on the courthouse square. This church was founded in 1829 and opened its original location in 1852. However, during the Civil War this building was said to have been used as a stable by Union Troops. Following the war, the church received $5,000 in war damage claims to help rebuild a new sanctuary, which is still used today. A short ride to the "Rocket City" leads to two more "Hallelujah Trail" locations. The Temple B'nai Sholom, located at 103 Lincoln Street SE, was built in 1899 and is believed to be the oldest synagogue building that's been in continuous use in the state. Weekday guided tours are available by appointment. Call 256-536-4771 for info. The Episcopal Church of the Nativity was built in
ROCK THE SOUTH - The "Biggest Party in the South” is back in Cullman on Aug. 5-6, 2022, with an incredible lineup of musicians. Morgan Wallen and ALABAMA will be the 2022 headliners with other well- known musicians, HARDY, Jamey Johnson, Koe Wetzel, Jimmie Allen, Colt Ford, Matt Stell and Dee Jay Silver. JSU SOUTHERNERS - The Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners have been invited to represent the United States in Normandy, France, in June of 2024 in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Parade will step off in the French village of Sainte- Mere-Eglise, the first village to be liberated by American troops. The parade will feature active and retired military personnel, JROTC Units from across the United States, music ensembles, cultural groups, and civic organizations. In addition to the parade, Historic Programs will present two official public ceremonies, which will take place at the St. James American Cemetery, and at the Normandy American Cemetery. Along with the D-Day parade and ceremonies, the Marching Southerners will tour the country of France, visiting some of its most prominent historical attractions. NEW DIRECTORS - Gadsden State Community College has named Ricky Tillis as the new Director of the Valley Street Campus. Gerri Langley has been named the Ayers Campus Director following the retirement of long- time director, Michele Conger. LIONEL RICHIE TO BE HONORED - Pop music icon Lionel Richie will be the next recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Richie will be honored with an all-star tribute concert in Washington, D.C., that will be broadcast nationally on PBS stations May 17 at 9 p.m. ET.
TRAFFIC FATALITY - A single-vehicle crash on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 claimed the life of a Flintville, TN woman. Daisy Pauline White, 56, was fatally injured when the 2018 Toyota Rav4 in which she was a passenger, left the roadway, entered the parking lot of a convenience store, struck a gas pump, multiple parked vehicles, a building and a pedestrian. White, who was not utilizing a seat belt, was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, James A. White, 50, also of Flintville and the pedestrian, Claudia Walters Meador, 75, of Huntsville were both injured and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on U.S. 231 at the 341 mile- marker, approximately two-miles north of Huntsville. No additional info was available at press time. $1 MILLION GRANT - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a $1 million grant to assist a new industry in Coosa County. The Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide infrastructure needed for Alabama Graphite Products to open a processing facility in the Kellyton community. As the governor has previously announced, Alabama Graphite Products plans to employ 100 people in the production of locally mined graphite which will be used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles. “I am beyond proud to continue lending support to Westwater Resources’ plans to build the first U.S.-based graphite processing plant,” said Governor Ivey. The CDBG funds will enable the city of Alexander City to extend sewer services to the Alabama Graphite Products facility which will be located in Kellyton Industrial Park. Alabama Graphite Products plans to construct a $202 million graphite processing plant. Once in operation, the plant will process 7,500 tons of graphite annually and eventually expand to 15,000 tons annually. The Graphite will be mined in western Coosa County.
Churches On The North Alabama Hallelujah Trail By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger
An evening view of the front entrance to the First Presbyterian Church in Guntersville.
Keener United Methodist Church
Huntsville from 1856-1859. It is known for its Gothic Revival Architecture and the church was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1990. South of Huntsville near Lake Guntersville is one of the more scenic areas of the State and it's also home to two churches on the "Hallelujah Trial." The First Presbyterian Church is located at 901 Gunter Avenue. It is said that the original church building was abandoned, burned and covered by Lake Guntersville. The First Methodist Church of Guntersville is also located on Gunter Avenue and its original structure was built in 1869. The last two churches east of I-65 can be found in Jackson County. The Woodville Methodist Church was constructed in 1912 and the Helton Memorial Chapel opened in 1900 at Pleasant Springs near Stevenson, AL. The "Hallelujah Trial" is full of history and would be a great trip for anyone interested in historic churches. However, there are hundreds of other churches around North Alabama with unique histories that are not a part of the states driving tour. If you have a church history that you would like to share with the Alabama Ledger please email alabamaledger@gmail.com. First United Methodist Church of Guntersville
An outside view of the Historic Blountsville United Methodist Church.
An inside view of the Historic Blountsville United Methodist Church. All Photos by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
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The University of Alabama and President Stuart R. Bell recently hosted leaders from community colleges around Alabama, including Snead State Community College President Dr. Joe Whitmore, as part of UA’s continuous effort to build and nurture the partnership between the Capstone and two-year institutions. “The University of Alabama views Snead State Community College as a strategic partner, and we’re always looking for new ways to develop this special connection,” said Dr. Matthew McLendon, UA associate vice president and director of enrollment management. “Supporting transfer students from Snead State is an important part of our enrollment strategy. As the state’s flagship university, it provides us another avenue to serve students.” During the event held at the President’s Mansion, Dr. Whitmore and leaders from several community colleges had the opportunity to engage in conversation with Dr. Bell on ways to strengthen the bond between their institutions and the University. “We are very proud of our strong partnership with the University of Alabama and the many opportunities they offer our students. I
appreciate Dr. Bell and his staff for their valuable engagement in working with Snead State to make our student transfers seamless and to seek out new opportunities to strengthen our partnership for the benefit of our students,” said Dr. Whitmore. According to the University’s six-year graduation rate data, 70 percent of transfer students will earn their undergraduate degree from UA while simultaneously receiving credits for their associate degree they started at their respective community college. “One immediate value for students who transfer to UA before earning their associate degree is students will have the option to have their University of Alabama credits transferred back to the two-year institution for evaluation and determination of eligibility for an associate degree,” said McLendon. “Additionally, the overall support services the University provides to the student body, along with our wide range of academic programs, make coming to UA a great choice for those students who wish to earn an undergraduate degree.” According to the nationally recognized First Destination Survey, 90 percent of those surveyed in
A man wanted for an alleged murder in Texas was recently captured in Fyffe. According Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Jose Angel Becerra, age 20 of Fyffe, was wanted out of McAllen, TX for Aggravated Assault with a Weapon, Capital Murder andAttemptedCapital Murder. On February 7, 2022, the DeKalb County Special Response Unit, in conjunction with the FBI, Madison County SWAT Team and the Huntsville Police Department SWAT Team, assisted the US Marshall Service in capturing Becerra. During negotiations with Becerra, he fled on foot heading toward County Road 420 in Fyffe, but was quickly apprehended. He received minor injuries when he attempted to kick a window out of a patrol car. Becerra is charged with Fugitive from Justice. Photo Courtesy of DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Captured 24-Year-Old Dies In Crash A single-vehicle crash at approximately 10:34 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, has claimed the life of an Oneonta man. Anthony Nicholas Martin, 24, was fatally injured when the 1999 Chevy Silverado that he was driving crossed the centerline, then left the roadway before striking a ditch along with two parked vehicles. Martin was not utilizing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 231 near mile-marker 256, within the Oneonta city limits. Nothing further was available at press time. Shooting Leaves One Dead The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on February 4, 2022 Deputies responded to the 14000 block of George Younce Road in Foley, AL after receiving reports that a person had been shot. Upon arrival the deputies located several Foley Police Officers performing life-saving measures on the victim. Chance Marks age 20 of Gulf Shores, was transported to South Baldwin Regional where he succumbed to his injuries. Investigators responded to the scene and based on the information gathered so far, several people were at a party at the residence. During the party, one of the subjects attending retrieved a semi-automatic pistol and fired two rounds in the air. The subject then fired another round, in a reckless manner, that struck the victim. On February 8, 2022, Tommy Bowyer, age 21 of Foley, was arrested for Manslaughter. State Sales Tax Holiday The State of Alabama has set the dates for the 11th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which will make several weather preparedness items tax free. The tax free event begins on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. and will end on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at midnight. Some of the exempt items that costs $60 or less includes batteries, phone chargers, weather radios, tarpaulins, duct tape, window coverings, ground anchor systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and non-electric food storage store containers. For more information call 334-242-1490 or 866-573-6531. Man Arrested For Firing Gun At Neighbors Vehicle A Lickskillet, AL man has been charged with firing a gun into his neighbors’ vehicle. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, deputies with his department, along with the DeKalb County Special Response Team, responded to a residence in the Lickskillet Community after reports of shots fired into an unoccupied vehicle. The shots were allegedly from an ongoing dispute between neighbors. Authorities arrested Charles Steven Henderson, age 53 of Fort Payne, and charged him with Discharging Firearm into Unoccupied Building. “Situations like this are very hard to deal with and take the efforts of many to get the adequate help for every party involved,” Welden said. “We are very blessed nobody was injured and maybe we are all on the right track for what’s needed.” "Suppressed Desires" The community is invited to theSneadStateCommunity College Theatre program’s upcoming production of Susan Glaspell’s “Suppressed Desires.” Directed by Snead State Theatre Instructor Kyle Steffen, “Suppressed Desires” was hailed by Players Press as “a charming comedy proving that sanity is too important to leave to the professionals.” There will be three different opportunities to see this production. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18 and 19, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. All performances will be held at the Bevill Center Auditorium, in Boaz. Admission is free, but donations to help offset the cost of the production will be accepted at the door. Around Alabama
Snead State Community College President Dr. Joe Whitmore and University of Alabama President Dr. Stuart R. Bell.
UA’s May 2020 graduating class reported a positive outcome, such as full- or part-time employment, continuing education, military service or volunteer service, following graduation. Some of the top 10 employers included UA, Lockheed Martin, Dell Technologies and Children’s of Alabama, among others. UA will host the fourth annual ACHIEVE Alabama Transfer Student Success Conference March 2-3. The virtual conference will bring together administrators, faculty and staff from two-year and four-year institutions across the state to foster collaboration to
ensure student success and increase college completion rates. The virtual conference is free and registration is available via the conference website or by calling 205- 348-9966. UA is a student- centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Snead State Community College students and instructors attended the 2022 Phi Beta Lambda Career Connections Conference in Washington D.C. Attending were, from left, Arturo Ramos of Albertville, Adriana Ponce of Boaz, Jareny Lopez of Albertville, Mauren Arreaga of Albertville, Jerika Gary of Crossville, Angelia Rosales of Crossville, Gabriela Andres of Crossville, Cindy Guerrero of Boaz, and Erika Cruz of Horton. They were accompanied by co-sponsors Dr. Meredith Jackson, Snead State’s Business and Social Sciences Division Director, and Dr. Chris Chaffin, Business Instructor. Students Attend Conference in Washington D.C. Photo Courtesy of Snead State
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By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Child Pornography is the reason one man is now behind bars. According to a news release fromDeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, a Valley Head man has been charged with possession of child pornography. Welden said that Investigators with the DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit received a tip from Internet Crimes Against Children and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the FBI, of obscene
reportedly found evidence to support the allegations. As a result, Kael Claxton, age 38 of Valley Head, was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography. “We have been seeing so much crime against our children, it isheartbreaking,” said Welden. “Our children are the most vulnerable beings on the plant and for someone to think that this type of behavior is ok, is just pure evil.” This is an ongoing investigation and authorities say that more charges could be added.
Kael Claxton
material being downloaded to a residence on County Road 137 in Valley Head. The DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit, along with the DeKalb County Special Response Team, responded to the residence after a search warrant was obtained, and
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