February 2022
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
Child Pornography Arrest
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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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