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2024 Summer Heat Can Add Extra Stress To The Heart “Beta blockers can
Summer is predicted to bring on the heat which can put extra stress on your heart. For every degree body temperature rises, the heart beats approximately 10 beats per minute faster, according to the National Institute of Health. That’s why in hot temperatures it becomes harder for the body to cool off, especially for those with chronic health conditions like heart disease, hypertension or atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Our bodies get rid of excess heat through sweat. Hot, humid weather forces the heart to work harder to pump more blood to the skin,” said Peter Scalise, III , M.D., a Gadsden Regional Medical Center affiliated cardiologist. “While it’s important to stay active during summer months, I’ve seen that my patients are more prone to experience dehydration if they are not careful to drink plenty of fluids such as water or sports drinks.” Another factor affecting heart patients is the fact that certain medications interfere with the body’s response to heat regulation. By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Authorities in Rainsville take theft of property seriously and they have arrested one individual for taking items from a local business. “I don’t care if you take a $3.00 item or a $30,000 item from a business in Rainsville, you will be prosecuted,” said Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson. “Our local businesses are the lifeblood of our community, and they work so hard to provide for our community and their families.” Edmondson reported that on June 12, 2024 officers were contacted by a local business about a Theft of Property Report. When officers arrived on scene a police report was taken, and both video and picture evidence were provided of the individual who stole the items. Authorities had previously dealt with the individual and they identified her as Amanda Bundrum Parrish. The business owner pressed charges and a warrant for Theft of Property 4th was issued for Ms. Parrish. On June 13 officers with Rainsville Police Department’s patrol division went to Parrish’s home and arrested her for the warrant. At the time of the news release, she was in the Rainsville City Jail on a $500 bond. The Rainsville Police Department asks the public to always report theft as soon as they see it because it helps the police find the proper evidence to prosecute. Theft Arrest
and allows air to circulate to keep skin cooler. There are Warning signs that your body isn’t keeping up with the heat. These include: High body temperature above 103°F; Red, hot, dry skin; Inability to sweat; Rapid pulse; Headache; Dizziness or fatigue; Nausea or vomiting; Disorientation; and Passing out Anyone exhibiting more than one of these symptoms may be experiencing heat stroke and should call 911 immediately. While waiting for medical attention, do not consume fluids, and continue efforts to get the body temperature to fall below 102°F, such as moving into the shade,taking a cool (not cold) bath or shower, spraying off with a hose or fanning to move air. If you want to make sure your heart stays on beat in the summer heat, take Gadsden Regional Medical Center’s heart risk assessment for a free, downloadable report about your heart’s health. Visit bit. ly/grmcheart to take your assessment today.
blunt the needed increase in circulation to get rid of excess heat, increasing the likelihood of heat exhaustion,” said Dr. Scalise. “Diuretics can also make you more likely to develop dehydration.” Dr. Scalise emphasizes the importance of continuing to take medication as prescribed and suggests working with your cardiologist to come up with a heart health plan before the weather changes, including: Water intake: Too little water consumption can lead to dehydration, and too much can throw off electrolytes. Diet: Minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium are depleted while sweating. It’s important to replenish electrolytes through proper supplementation and nutrition. Fitness routine: Avoid working out during peak heat hours, or stay indoors or in the shade during the day. Attire: Lightweight, dry-fit clothing repels sweat
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With the summertime weather, many folks are cleaning up and showing off their classic cars and trucks. The truck pictured above was on display at Town of Geraldine's Picnic in the Park on June 15. Be sure to read more about some of the upcoming summer events inside this issue of the Alabama Ledger. Summertime Car Shows ALEA Reports Seven Fatalities Over Memorial Day Weekend ALEA Troopers
ALEA’s efforts over the Memorial Day weekend included increased patrols, driver license checkpoints, and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries. The Agency’s Marine Patrol Division issued 868 Marine Safety Warnings, conducted 740 vessel inspections and 53 vessel assists. They also reached a new record of making 22 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) arrests in one weekend. The Highway Patrol Division investigated 324 traffic crashes, issued 350 seat belt citations and made 29 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests. Also, ALEA’s Aviation Unit, in conjunction with
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Fire Departments, participated in the Rescue Swimmer Detail. The Aviation unit performed 12 patrol flights, responded to six calls for service which included a boater in distress, a kayak in distress, a capsized jet ski and three swimmers in distress. Additionally, while on a patrol flight on May 25, the Crew Chief spotted a swimmer in distress and deployed a Rescue Swimmer to assist the victim to shore. As the busy summer season continues, ALEA encourages all residents and visitors to stay vigilant, follow traffic and boating regulations, and prioritize safety to prevent future accidents.
Investigated Six Traffic Fatalities and One Boating Fatality During the recent 2024 Memorial Day Weekend. During the weekend four drivers, one passenger and one motorcyclist were killed. Three of the five individuals traveling in vehicles equipped with seat belts were buckled up, and the motorcyclist was using a helmet. The fatal crashes occurred in Autauga, Calhoun, Covington, Lauderdale, Marshall and Walker counties. Additionally, ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division investigated one boating fatality over the Memorial Day weekend which occurred on Monday, May 27, on Logan Martin Lake.
Alabama Joins Lawsuit to prevent Taxpayer Funds from being used for Gender Transition Interventions
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County Music Star Cole Swindell performs for fans during a Memorial Day Weekend concert at the Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Cole Swindell Concert 2024 SEC Media Days Set for July 15-18 in Dallas, TX The Southeastern
Administration continues to illegally mandate that medical providers provide gender-transition procedures or face harsh penalties. Alabama and our coalition partners will not stand for this radical and unconstitutional behavior,” said Attorney General Marshall. “In healthcare of all places, the reality of biological sex matters. The need to protect vulnerable children from sterilizing transitioning procedures matters. Of all the Biden Administration’s misguided efforts, its campaign to replace biological sex with radical gender-identity theory may be the most pernicious because it is so obviously harmful and so obviously untrue.” In 2016, the Obama Administration attempted a near-identical policy proposal prioritizing gender ideology over reasonable medical practices, even where medical providers believed gender-transition treatments or other procedures were not in the best interests of their patients. Federal courts declared that 2016 rule
unlawful, and the States bringing this lawsuit expect the same result here. The Biden Administration’s rule could have significant impacts on coalition states like Alabama that restrict the provision of gender- transition interventions to minors and prohibit the use of public funds to pay for these procedures. Covered entities found non-compliant with this new HHS rule risk the loss of significant federal funding—including the loss of billions of dollars in state Medicaid funding designed to assist low- income individuals—and exposure to civil liability through private lawsuits. The States sued the Biden Administration today in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Alabama joined the Tennessee and Mississippi co-led lawsuit, and was joined by the states of Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced a 15-state lawsuit challenging a new rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that redefines the Affordable Care Act’s prohibition against discrimination on the basis of “sex” to include “gender identity.” If allowed to take effect, the new rule would mandate that medical providers perform surgeries and administer hormone drugs to both children and adults for the purpose of gender transition without regard for a doctor’s medical judgment as to whether that treatment is appropriate. The new rule would further require that medical providers allow patients into sex-segregated spaces, such as parts of a hospital reserved only for women patients, on the basis of their gender identity rather than their biological sex. Health care workers would also be required to use gender-affirming pronouns and would face punishment if they used biologically accurate pronouns. “Despite repeated failed attempts, Biden’s
Conference has announced the appearance schedule for the 2024 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days. The event is set to take place on July 15-18 in Dallas, Texas. A more detailed daily schedule with full television info, rotational breakdown and the student athletes attending will be released by the SEC prior to the event in early July.
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SEC MEDIA DAY SCHEDULE Monday, July 15: LSU - Brian Kelly, Ole Miss - Lane Kiffin, South Carolina - Shane Beamer, and Vanderbilt - Clark Lea Tuesday, July 16: Georgia - Kirby Smart, Missouri - Eliah Drinkwitz, Oklahoma - Brent Venables, and Tennessee - Josh Heupel Wednesday, July 17: Alabama - Kalen DeBoer, Florida - Billy Napier, Mississippi State - Jeff Lebby, and Texas - Steve Sarkisian Thursday, July 18: Arkansas - Sam Pittman, Auburn - Hugh Freeze, Kentucky - Mark Stoops, and Texas A&M - Mike Elko.
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Thirteen new stops added to North Alabama Waterfall Trail With summertime upon us, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) has announced an expansion to the extremely popular Waterfalls of North Alabama Trail. Thirteen new stops have been added, bringing the total up to 27 for those in search of Mother Nature’s magical creations. The updated and expanded Waterfalls of North Alabama brochure spotlights 27 different waterfalls scattered throughout the north Alabama region. Along with a brief description, the 12-page colorful brochure provides a map, GPS coordinates, best times for viewing and other travel advice and also indicates waterfalls that are handicap accessible. Since its launch in 2019, the Waterfalls of North Alabama Trail has been one of North Alabama’s top attractions, introducing local and visitors to 14 natural wonders, all unique and with a different sight to behold. Over 180,000 brochures with information on the 14 destinations have been distributed through phone call requests, internet inquiries, consumer travel show promotion and in-region brochure rack displays. The popularity of the Trail and high demand for brochures prompted AMLA’s VP of Marketing and Communications Karen Beasley to look at expanding the Trail. “The 16 counties of the North Alabama region are home to dozens and dozens of waterfalls and we thought why limit it to 14 spots. After careful consideration, 27 must see locations were handpicked for you to awe over. We hope by expanding the trail, more people will be inspired to visit, and that it will also encourage those that have already visited to come again and enjoy these additional cascading beauties,” said Beasley. Following along the Trail is easy on a mobile device with the mobile exclusive passport. Visit https://www.northalabama.org/places-to-visit/trails/waterfalls/ to sign up. The passport is instantly delivered to the mobile device via text and email and is ready to use immediately. There is no app to download. The pass can be saved to the mobile device’s home screen for easy one-tap access. Locations added to the Waterfalls of North Alabama Trail include Sougahoagdee Falls: Located in Bankhead National Forest, this waterfall is a four mile round trip moderate hike. There are no official trails to Sougahoagdee, typically only a worn path. The hike to this waterfall follows striking cliff faces and a beautiful nearby river. Along this hike are several other streams and waterfalls. Larkwood Falls: This beautiful waterfall that runs from Lake Catoma located in the back of a neighborhood in Cullman. This waterfall is seasonal. During North Alabama’s wet season, winter and spring, a great view of the waterfall is accessible on Larkwood Drive NE. There is no hiking required to see this waterfall. Lost Sink Falls: Located on Keel Mountain, Lost Sink Falls is a 3-mile round trip moderate hike to an incredibly unique waterfall in Gurley.. Along the hike, the trail is lined by a beautiful creek and rock formations. Lost Sink Falls is a sinkhole waterfall and disappears into a cave making it a jaw dropping hike. Congo Falls: This Water Falls is located inside the Congo Nature Preserve bordering Little River Canyon along Cherokee County Road 43. No hiking is required to see this waterfall. Mize Mill Falls: Located in the Bankhead National Forest, this enchanting area is covered in luscious green moss and evergreen trees. There are two ways to get to the falls but no official, marked trail. One is a difficult short hike and the other is a moderate two- mile round trip hike. Shangri-La Falls: Located deep in Bankhead National Forest is a beautiful waterfall surrounded by luscious green trees, falling into a gorgeous pool of blue water. The hike is three miles roundtrip and is moderate for most of the hike. It can be difficult getting into and out of the canyon. This waterfall is seasonal and the best time to visit is in the winter or spring. White Creek Falls: Located in Bankhead National Forest, this is a difficult five mile round trip hike. White Creek Falls has an upper and lower waterfall. The upper waterfall is a shorter waterfall with a unique heart-shaped pool also known as the “Valentines Pool.” The lower waterfall is much taller and settles into an impressive canyon. Dry Falls: This Falls is located in Huntsville on the Monte Sano Nature Preserve owned by the Land Trust of North Alabama. While there are several ways to arrive at the waterfall, the recommended way is to park at 3 Caves parking lot and follow Waterline Trail. Along this trail is 3 Caves (an old limestone quarry) and a heavily wooded trail. This waterfall is very dependent on recent rain. Parker Falls: Located in Bankhead National Forest, is a four mile round trip moderate hike. There is no official trail to Parker Falls, but there is typically a worn path. Along this hike, the trail meanders through a beautiful pine forest and passes several beautiful waterfalls before making it to Parker Falls. Walls of Jericho: The Walls of Jericho is a part of Alabama’s Forever Wild Land Trust. This hike is seven miles round trip and is rated difficult. The trail is lined with woods, springs, caves, bluffs and rivers. At the end is a beautiful swimming hole with a small waterfall. Continuing upstream is a cave with a river flowing from it as well as another larger waterfall. Alum Hollow Trail: This 30-foot tiered waterfall at Alum Hollow is a three mile round trip easy hike located on Green Mountain Nature Preserve. Around the corner from the falls is Alum Cave, a rock shelter used during the Middle Woodland period as well as another smaller waterfall. Yellow Creek Falls: Located on Weiss Lake in Leesburg, this waterfall requires a short trip across the lake, which is accessible by boat, canoe, or kayak and a short hike. Yellow Creek Falls is a 100-foot waterfall and is surrounded by beautiful rocky terrain. Griffin Falls: Griffin Falls is located on a cliff near Collinsville. This is a short, less than one mile hike and is rated difficult. Located here is a charming downhill stream with a giant rockface and beautiful tall waterfall. During the winter there are amazing views of the surrounding area. The new Waterfalls of North Alabama brochure is available for download at https:// www.northalabama.org/plan-your-visit/request-brochures/, may be picked up at the AMLA office located at 402 Sherman Street SE in Decatur or may be requested by calling 800.648.5381.
Stolen Property Recovered and returned to the victims that same day. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Investigators also responded and assisted in the recovery of the stolen items. On May 31, 2024, the same residence. This vehicle was not recovered during the search warrant and at the time of the news release was still being sought by Investigators. The investigation is still Crossville Man Arrested Photo By Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger A friendly game of Cornhole Attendees at the 2024 "Picnic in the Park" in Geraldine participated in a friendly game of Cornhole on Saturday, June 15. According to Wikipedia "Cornhole (also known regionally as sack toss, or bags) is a lawn game popular in North America in which players or teams take turns throwing fabric bean bags at an inclined board with a hole in its far end. The goal of the game is to score points by either landing a bag on the board (one point) or putting a bag through the hole (three points)."
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is exposing federal policies that provide voter registration forms to non-citizens and, additionally, cause voter registration information to be mailed to deceased individuals. “We have received complaints from concerned Alabama voters who received voter registration forms in the mail addressed to a deceased relative,” he said. “Those voter registration mailings are not coming from my office but are, instead, coming from state agencies at the direction of the federal government due to an overly broad interpretation of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). These practices are appalling and the federal law must be changed.” Current federal policies mandate that anyone who comes into contact with certain state agencies be provided with voter Authorities recently recovered stolen property and arrested a Crossville man in connection with the investigation. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, the Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division executed a search warrant at 360 Old McVille Road in Crossville. The search warrant stemmed from a Burglary and Theft of a large amount of property from a residence in the Whiton community that had been reported on May 19. During the course of the search warrant, a large amount of reported stolen property from that residence was recovered
warrants for Theft of Property 1st (x2), Theft of Property 3rd, & Burglary 3rd were issued for Jimmy Dale Cagle (age 62 of Crossville). Investigators served those warrants on Cagle later that same day and he was booked into the Dekalb County Detention Center on a $40,000 total property bond. The victims in this case also reported a Red, single cab, step-side 1994 Chevrolet C1500 4x2 (AL Tag 28B10B8) stolen from
ongoing and more charges against other individuals may be pending. “I am so thankful for the hard work our Investigators and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office put in to be able to return these stolen items to the rightful owner. It is a shame that some people think they have the right to go out and take what others have worked hard for, but we have zero tolerance for theft in DeKalb County,” commented Welden. originally established by the NVRA. I have requested access to public records and information related to those plans and their implementation within our state. Those requests have been ignored.” “The (Joe) Biden Administration is knowingly and purposefully enacting policies that result in supplying non-citizens with a mechanism to register to vote in our state and all 49 other states. To say I am deeply concerned is an understatement. Only American citizens should be allowed to participate in our elections. Biden’s attempt to take advantage of the crisis he created at the border by tying the hands of agencies such as Medicaid and forcing them to enact his scheme is disgraceful. Election integrity is a top priority of this office and nobody, not even President Biden, is going to get me to back down from that,” Allen promised.
Federal Policies Can Provide Voter Registration Forms to Non-citizens registration information. This policy mandates that non-citizens receive information regarding
registering to vote in Alabama and registration forms required to register to vote. The purpose of the federal NVRA as it was originally passed was never to provide voter registration forms to non-citizens or to deceased Americans. “In addition to testifying before the United States Senate committee regarding my office’s efforts to ensure that illegal immigrants and non-citizens are not voting in our elections, my office has made several attempts, both in writing and verbally, to gain clarification from the White House regarding the Biden Administration’s efforts to expand the NVRA through the implementation of Presidential Executive Order 104019.” Allen explained. “It is obvious to me that this EO is an attempt to federalize an expansion of voter registration policies
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STEAM Camp for Girls inspires future innovators “This activity explained that computers use binary code to process information using only two numbers: zero and one,” Hayes said. “This STEAM activity enhances their understanding of technology and allows them to express their creativity.”
Gadsden State Community College hosted a week- long "Girls Who STEAM" camp for 15 fourth-grade girls at the Valley Street Campus June 3-6. The camp aimed to inspire and engage young minds through hands-on activities that blend science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. The STEAM camp combined hands-on activities and demonstrations from health science instructors from Gadsden State, including Medical Laboratory Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Dental Assisting. "We went to the Dental Assisting classroom and a dummy sat in the dentist's chair,” said Jaida Parker, a fourth-grader from Striplin Elementary School who has an interest in the health sciences. “We cleaned its teeth and then made an impression of its teeth. The teeth impression turned to stone, and we could take it home." Dr. Farrah Hayes, dean of Academic Services at Gadsden State, said technology plays a vital role in innovating the future, so 3-D printing and coding were introduced to the fourth-grade girls with activities that showed the endless possibilities in specific career fields. “Computer Science Technology was introduced to the campers through a Python coding software activity that allowed them to code a smiley face,” she said. “The activity included writing functions with parameters to make an emoji-type face that was not smiling to have a behavior function to smile.” The basics of binary coding were introduced to campers through the creation of a personalized bracelet with the code representing their name.
Mechanical Design Technology was introduced to campers through a hands-on 3D printing project. They used a 3D modeling software to design a frog and finger splints. The campers also learned how to use a VEX robot with a controller to complete different tasks during the camp finale. “This taught them basic 3D skills to show them cutting-edge technology available to create filament models for prosthetics, Hollywood movie props and manufacturing products,” Hayes said. “This activity fostered creativity and technical skill that provide a foundation for future exploration in STEAM disciplines.” Gadsden State offers a variety of programs in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. The “Girls Who STEAM” campers have the unique opportunity to experience some of those options as fourth-graders and can start considering the dual enrollment program when they get to high school. “This camp helps us figure out what we want to do when we grow up, like something with technology,” said Zaiya Taylor from Striplin Elementary. “We learned Python coding, nursing, 3D printing and dentistry.” Gadsden State has 70-plus programs for potential students to explore. Please visit www.gadsdenstate.edu.
Kolby Dupree Named Valley Head Valedictorian Courtesy of Gadsden State Students work on a project during the Girls Who STEAM" camp at Gadsden State.
Kolby James Dupree was named the Valley Head High School Valedictorian for the Class of 2024. He graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors and over a 4.0 GPA. This fall, Kolby will be attending NACC (Northeast Alabama Community College). He has received a Presidential Host Scholarship and will be serving as the SGA student government association President at NACC. Kolby is majoring in sports medicine with a minor in business administration and he plans to transfer to a university upon graduation from NACC. During is high school career at Valley Head, Kolby was a multi-sport athlete and captain of his basketball team. He was a member of Science Club, Senior Beta, SGA president, FCA president, and he was awarded FCA athlete of the year. Additionally, Kolby was a Bryant- Jordan nominee, a Peer Helper Program member, Sophomore Class President, and Senior Class Secretary.
2024 Valedictorian Kolby Dupree
The Class of 2024 Salutatorian at Valley Head was Alan Navarro Molina.
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MAN DIES IN CRASH - A two-vehicle crash at approximately 9:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 has claimed the life of a Hayden man. Shawn A. Thomas, age 42, was fatally injured when the 2013 Nissan Maxima he was driving collided head-on with the 2023 Ram 2500 driven by Matthew T. Reno, age 32, of Blountsville. Thomas was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Reno was transported to UAB Hospital in Gardendale for medical treatment. The crash occurred on Alabama 160 near the 6 mile marker, approximately one mile east of Hayden, in Blount County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. Ruhemah Baldwin Caudill, age 85, of Section Johnny Dale Martin passed away at age 70 Joey Lee Wooten, age 72, of Rainsville George Gary Williams, age 78, of Rainsville Flora Nell Moss Smith, age 85, of Grant Roy B. Blalock, age 80, of Henagar Dolly Ophelia Butler Beasley, age 95, of Crossville Patricia Ann Smith, age 80, of Grove Oak Bobby Wayne Watson, age 81, of Henagar Infant Isabella Clair Brown of Geraldine, passed away Suzette Yovnne Bentley, age 68, of Fyffe Douglas Ray Childress, age 53, of Geraldine Rebecca Whitehead, age 75, of Albertville Frank Glynn Reno, age 68, of Kilpatrick Belinda Dee Ryan, age 61, of Section William Henry Rigstad Jr., age 78, of Rainsville James Kenneth Lee, age 77, of Valley Head Jimmy Earl Davis, age 78, of Crossville Martha Louise Gray, age 88, of Rainsville R.J. "Pete"Thompson, age 80, of Collinsville Dr. Laura A. Golden, age 76, of Section Frank David Armstrong, age 68, of Section Snead Funeral Home Patricia Onzel "Hudson" Self, age 83, of Snead Patricia Ann West, age 67, of Nixon Chapel Community Patricia Elaine Duckett, age 82, of Williams Community Geneva "Nita" Martin, age 76, of Oneonta Patricia Ann Haynes Tidwell, age 86, of Susan Moore Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Diane Elaine Akins, age 66, of Fort Payne Wesley Matthew Abernathy, age 31, of Fort Payne Jerry LaDaire Garmany, age 70, of Rainsville Judy Little, age 85, of Fort Payne Cesar Corona Limon, age 47, of Fort Payne Jennifer Lyn Coleman Tate, age 53, of Fort Payne Bobby Henry Epps, age 83, of Fort Payne Gerald "Red" R. Taylor, age 75, of Fort Payne Rev. Don David White, age 78, of Ider Timothy Hoie Tate, age 68, of Fort Payne Imogene Dean King, age 82, of Fort Payne Marcia Leigh Jackson, age 93, of Fort Payne Jose Noe Davila Chavez, age 30, formerly of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home James Paul Fowler passed away at age 69 Jewel Dean Blackwell, age 67, of Albertville Shelia Ann Sansing, age 64, of Sylvania Kerry Stephen Rice, age 66, formerly of Dawson Ricky Joe Terrell, age 65, of Fyffe Waymon Leon Roden, age 85, of Rainsville Charley Curtis Davis, age 73, of Crossville Elton Leonard Sanders, age 72, of Fyffe Mary Ethelyn Bryant Rains, age 89, of Springfield, TN Jimmy Ray Cash, age 68, of Asbury Waylon Edward Pope, age 64, of Scottsboro Billy Joe Buthune, age 82, of Henagar Infant Joni Marie Nichols, 8 days old, of Crossville James E. Sisk, age 61, of Fyffe Jenny Michelle Eads, age 50, of Altoona Patricia Irene McAnally, age 80, of Decatur Kathryn Daniels Walker, age 69, of Huntsville Lois Jean Whitker, age 88, of Leesburg Billie Sue White, age 88, of Leesburg Garry Allen Hopper, age 82, of Centre Luzaela Carlisle Hicks, age 70, of Centre Betty Frances Cooch, age 93, of Centre William Junior McCullough, age 89, of Gaylesville Benjamin John Ray, age 68, of Leesburg Glenda Lee Holcomb, age 88, of Centre Rainsville Funeral Home Carol E. "Jack" Miskelley, age 96, of Rainsville Benny Wallace Neeley, age 66, of Sylvania Loy Mae Harris, age 78, formerly of Fort Payne Steve Scott, age 71, of Huntsville Larry Lively, age 55, of Bridgeport James Edward "Jim" Higdon, age 71, of Rainsville Odessa M. Heard, age 91, of Henagar Cheryl Pope Nunnally, age 78, of Dutton Brenda Jackson, age 74, of Fort Payne Peggy Regan Cowart, age 73, of Rainsville Gina McAllister, age 59, of Henagar David Chad Petty, age 44, of Sylvania David "Todd" Stephens, age 65, of Fort Payne Sherry York Colvin, age 65, of Ider Amanda Buckles, age 35, of Fort Payne Rev. Robert Henson, age 68, of Albertville Emma Fay Webb Oliver, age 91, of Albertville Section Funeral Home Sherrell McCain Wilborn, age 80, of Section Leia Chitwood, age 48, of Sylvania Joan Brown Wilks, age 74, of Henager Richard Hill, age 68, of Rainsville Joy McGee, age 86, of Fyffe Joan Blackwell, age 68, of Sylvania Beverly Williams, age 69, of Rainsville David Earley Smith, age 71, of Rainsville Shirley Jean McGhee, age 84, of Fackler Anna N. White, age 50, of Rainsville Rita Faye Weaver, age 58, of Albertville Daniel Ray Brunck Jr., age 50, of Pisgah Deitra "Dee Dee" Lynn Freeman, age 51, of Dawson
Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Madonna Gail Cate, age 77, of Gadsden Richard "Dicky" Downey, age 84 of Rainbow City Nancy Alta Lee, age 89, of Ohatchee Elizabeth "Liz" Christopher Strahan, age 82, of Gadsden Martha Elaine Handy, passed away at age 76 Thomas R. Frank, age 79, formerly of Gadsden Margaret Ruth Taylor, age 89, of Gadsden Teresa Darlene Rodgers, age 64, of Gadsden Edward "Buddy" Alford, age 89, of Glencoe Charles Thomas Williams, age 78, of Gadsden Kay Frances Evers, age 80, of Boaz Doris Marie Coin Ensley, age 96, of Gadsden Crossville Memorial Chapel Sherry Lynn Gilbreath, age 70, of Sardis Etowah Memorial Chapel Melvin Bentley Tidwell, age 86, of Sardis Phyllis Collene Thornhill-Huddleston, age 79, of Sardis Cleo Vonceil Mashburn, age 93, of Boaz James David Green, age 54, of Altoona Charles Alan "Chuck" Hartline, age 62, of Albertville James Perry Wardrup, age 80, of Rockledge Peggy Sue Rosson Lundberg passed away at age 83 Martha Ann Ledbetter, age 84, of Boaz Cornelious Edward Jacobs, age 80, of Sardis Shirley Jean Wooten passed way at age 67 Darren Dru Richey, age 50, of Southside Norman David Hatch, age 89, of Stillwater, Minnesota Timothy B. Edwards, age 59, of Altoona Myron Loyal "Hoppy" Palmer, age 82, of Boaz Geraldine Funeral Home Mildred Ruth Templeton Brooks, age 98, of Snead Wanda Lee Cunningham, age 89, of Albertville Ruby Cash Miller, age 101, of Crossville Barry Horton, age 66, of Crossville Guntersville Memorial Chapel William Ray Hunter passed away at age 80 Sammie Eugene Harrison passed away at age 86 Jack Powers, age 85, of Guntersville Marian A. Godsey passed away at age 91 Billy Michael Tolbert, age 70, of Guntersville Patrick O'neal White passed away at age 69 Vance Decker, age 75, of Scant City Dan Patrick Kratohvil, age 67, of Guntersville Joseph Edward Bailey, age 90, of Claysville Donna Jean Sims passed way at age 79 Patricia Fay Minor, age 70, of Guntersville Billy Ray Jimmerson, passed away at age 88 John Philip Bannan, age 80, of Guntersville Aaron G. McClendon, age 75, of Albertville Alvin E. Morita, age 84, of Albertville Noe Patino Ramos, age 54, of Asbury David Robinson, age 66, of Boaz Steven R. Adams, age 64, of Boaz Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Kenneth Crowe, age 57, of Albertville David Lee, age 56, of Albertville Maurice Lonnie Holcomb, age 73, of Boaz Angie Stoner Walls, age 56, formerly of Boaz Donald Mosakowski, age 68, of Boaz Michael DeLuca Jr., age 76, of Boaz Briley Ramey, age 23, of Boaz James Garrison, age 73, of Boaz Charlotte Dodd Johnson, age 92, of Boaz Ester Hayes, age 94, of Horton Lawrence Parker, age 71, of Boaz Betty Ann Parkhill, age 68, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Clyde Eugene Cushion, age 64, of Rainbow City Michael Shannon Perry, age 51, of Attalla Andy Huff, age 54, of Gallant Ronald Eugene Battles, age 78, of Gallant Herbert James Morgan, age 64, of Attalla Harold Ray Crosson, age 80, of Attalla Rebecca Susan Hollingsworth, age 60, of Ashville Carole Anne Cotney passed away at age 77 Daron McCreless, age 55, formerly of Southside Elizabeth Ann Miller, age 73, of Duck Spring Jerry Buster Umphrey, age 83, of Rainbow City Thomas Joe Maeger, age 78, of Gadsden David L. Mozingo, age 62, of Attalla Audrey Elizabeth Willgoos Meehan, age 100, of Steele John Arnold Goforth Jr., age 81, of Gadsden Jesse Wayne Barton Sr., age 72, of Gadsden Doris P. Turner, age 87, of Mobile Norma Carolyn Walker Hutchens, age 77, of Oneonta Ben Howard Malone, age 89, of Gadsden John Terry Gaskin, age 79, of Attalla Norma Jean Ryan Stephens, age 88, of Southside Barry Lynn Gargus, age 62, of Gallant Raymond Dooley Whisenant Sr. age 65, of Oneonta Bobby Ray Gillilan, age 78, of Altoona Michael William McCain, age 76, of Gadsden Richard Arnold Peasley, age 66, of Oneonta Kenneth Michael Payne, age 52, of Birmingham Perry Funeral Home In Centre Billy Charles Pledger, age 79, of Centre Dorothy Jane Storey, age 84, of Gaylesville Mary George Dodd Guined, age 91, of Gadsden Jesse Harrell, age 75, of Gaylesville Earl Willis McPeak, age 101, of Centre Myrtle Mae Lea, age 94, of Cedar Bluff Roger Darrell Jennings, age 72, of Centre Larry Eugene Russell, age 77, of Centre Judy Carol McCleskey, age 68, of Leesburg Clyde "Buddy" Franklin Mackey, age 72, of Gadsden McRae Funeral Home David Todd Taylor, age 56, of Gadsden Sarah Jane Marler, age 80, of Attalla
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Gadsden State Community College held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 12, 2024 for the new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center on the East Broad Campus. The event attracted approximately 200 people from Etowah and neighboring counties. “Seeing all of your faces makes me realize the great support we receive from the communities we serve,” said Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State. “This center is one that you support and because of your support, lives are going to change for good, forever.” The center will provide a high-tech, hands-on learning environment for students seeking careers in high-demand, high-wage industries. It will house Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Precision Machining, Mechanical Design Technology, Additive Manufacturing and Electronics Engineering. It will also be the home to a second cohort of FAME students, which is an apprenticeship-style program for Industrial Automation majors. Alabama Community College System Chancellor Jimmy Baker recognized Murphy and Alan Smith, dean of Workforce Development, for their commitment to making the center a reality. “They made the right decisions and worked really hard to make all of this happen,” he said. “They worked with
their local officials, with industry, with municipalities to make sure this center was built at Gadsden State. They are committed to this College.” The Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center was identified as a needed project through the ACCS ASPIRE 2030 initiative. ASPIRE stands for “Achieving Systemwide Potential through Increased Resources and Engagement” and is a result of a statewide bond issue passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2020 to provide funding for facility upgrades and new construction for all levels of education in Alabama. The decision to focus on the center was determined by committees comprised of Gadsden State employees as well as partners in K-12, government, business and industry, nonprofits and economic development organizations. “When we were considering ASPIRE projects, we were told to ‘dream big,’” Smith said. “I want to say that we listened.” Gadsden State broke ground for the facility on Feb. 21, 2023. The construction of the center cost approximately $24 million with funding coming from a statewide bond issue passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2020 to provide funding for facility upgrades and new construction for all levels of education.
The AMC features 10 laboratories, seven classrooms, 11 offices, a multipurpose room, 10 tool and storage rooms, a storm shelter, a testing suite, a kitchen and serving area, a breakroom and six restroom areas. Additionally, it features glass viewing areas that allow prospective students and industry partners to have laboratory visibility during tours; a safe entrance for students loading and unloading from cars or buses; and digital displays with information for students. Last June, Gadsden State was granted an additional $12 million in the Education Supplemental Appropriation Bill approved by Alabama legislators and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. The money was used for construction costs and equipment for the center. Other entities also made financial commitments, including the Etowah County Commission, City of Attalla, City of Glencoe, City of Southside, City of Ridgeville, Rainbow City, Etowah County Schools, Sardis City, the Etowah Chamber of Commerce, Etowah County Sales Tax and the City of Gadsden. “Everybody bought into the idea of having this building at Gadsden State,” Smith said. “Everyone was on board and supported the vision that helps us change lives for good, forever. That’s what we do at Gadsden State.”
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Fort Payne Police Department Report The following crime report was provided by the Fort Payne Police Department. All persons are presumed innocent until his or her guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. April 27, 2024 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Amanda Elizabeth Jackson, age 36 of Sylvania, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Two Arrests • Angelica Nicole Garner, age 25 of Sylvania, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement and Reckless Endangerment • Waco Byron Keane, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with No Injuries May 8, 2024 Incidents • • Theft of Property – Occurred at 801 Gault Ave S, Air Condition refrigerant and a head lamp were taken, valued at $166.98
• Damaged Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a door on a 2015 Chevrolet Captiva was damaged, valued at $1000 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 105 9th Street NW, a Max Pro weed eater was taken, valued at $150 One Arrest • Michael Christopher Bailey, age 50 of Scottsboro, was arrested for Public Intoxication Five Accidents with No Injuries May 18, 2024 Incidents • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 257 Forest Ave NW, paint on a 2004 Toyota Camry was damaged, valued at $2500 One Arrest • Mateo Francisco Francisco, age 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest Two Accidents with No Injuries May 19, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents and Three Arrests • Pablo Rico Nava, age 47 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Jason Matthew McCullough, age 44 of Rainsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Aleshia Lashay Howard, age 27 of Rainsville, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia May 20, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 401 Gault Ave N, a bathroom panel and partition were damaged, valued at $700.00 One Arrest • Joseph Allen Breeden, age 54 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Burglary, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity and Receiving Stolen Property Two Accidents with No Injuries May 21, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 2902 Lynn Drive NW, a wheel and tire were damaged on a 2014 GMC Sierra, a front door was also damaged, valued at $2,200 Two Arrests • Timothy Joshua Phillips, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Warrant for Outside Agency • Walter Lee Terry, age 49 of Atlanta, was arrested for Possession of a Forge Instrument One Accident with No Injuries May 22, 2024 Incidents • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 610 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper on a 2020 Nissan Murano was damaged, valued at $4,000 Two Arrests • Dustin Ray Helms, age 34 of Piedmont, SC, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • Michael Christopher Bailey, age 50 of Section, was arrested for Shoplifting Two Accidents with No Injuries May 23, 2024 Incidents • Lost Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a purse and contents were taken, valued at $100.00 No Arrest and One Accident with No Injuries May 24, 2024 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Kevin Joe Fraley, age 57 of Anniston, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Edvin Francisco Manuel, age 36 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Ignition Interlock • Jared Avery Cosby, age 23 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Three Accidents with No Injuries May 25, 2024 One Arrest • Mayah Elaine Payton, age 20 of Summerville, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol and Public Intoxication No Incidents and One Accident with No Injuries May 26, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a door and paint were damaged on a 2013 Lincoln MKX, valued at $500.00 No Arrests and No Accidents May 27, 2024 No Incidents, No Arrests, & No Accidents May 28, 2024 No Incidents, No Arrests, & Two Accidents with No Injuries Continued on Next Page Know your neighbor? I’m There M. Chris Kuykendall
Anthony Shane Acker, age 37 of Stevenson, was arrested for Domestic Violence, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Public Intoxication One Accident with No Injuries April 28, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents and Three Arrests • Jose Domingo Andres Pedro, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Enrique Jose Juan, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Ronald Jeffery Caton, age 55 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency April 29, 2024 Incidents • Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1001 Sanders Ave NE, charges of $1300.00 were made without authorization • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1115 Williams Ave NE, a Chicago Electric Welder was taken, valued at $100 • Failure to Pay for Gasoline – Occurred at 1404 Glenn Blvd SW, twenty-four gallons of gasoline was taken and not paid for, valued at $75.27 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, Oakley sunglasses and Fuel Cell frames were taken, valued at $308 • Burglary – Occurred at 156 45th Street NE Unit #95, office supplies, electronics, small appliances and miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $3,000 One Arrest • Erica Lee Bonds Bolding, age 44 of Fyffe, was arrested for Public Intoxication One Accident with No Injuries April 30, 2024 Incidents • Change Bills Circulating – Occurred at 1916 Gault Ave N, two $5 bills were counterfeit, valued at $10 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, two Panini NFL and NBA Mega Box cards were taken, valued at $199 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1025 Godfrey Ave SE, a mailbox and post were damaged, valued at $150 No Arrests, Two Accidents with No Injuries May 1, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1018 Gault Ave S, a concrete planter was damaged, valued at $200. • Theft of Property – Occurred at 218 Godfrey Ave NE, two checks were altered and cashed, valued at $26,908.26 No Arrests, Three Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Wallace Ave NE and 5th Street NE, Cody Zane Jones, age 25 of Centre, driving a 2011 Mack Transfer, left the roadway and overturned. Jones was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. May 2, 2024 Incidents • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1010 Forest Ave NW, a door, and some windows were damaged, valued at $1000 Two Accidents with No Injuries and One Arrest • Christopher Kevin Helms, age 47 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Domestic Dispute May 3, 2024 Incidents • Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 100 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper and grill on a 2017 Ford Mustang were damaged, valued at $1500 No Arrests and Four Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Gault Ave N and 49th Street NW, Stephen Lee Davis, age 55 of Mentone, driving a 2009 Chevrolet HHR, left the roadway and struck a guardrail. Passenger Cherita Ann Davis, age 53 of Mentone, was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. May 4, 2024 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Brian Scott Chadwick, age 45 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Matthew Ebenezer Graham, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Francisco Miguel Juan, age 32 of Collinsville, was arrested for DUI Three Accidents with No Injuries May 5, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 4414 Gault Ave N, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $20 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1355 Godfrey Ave NE, several miscellaneous tools were taken, valued at $1323.50 No Accidents and One Arrest • Felix Pedro Edgar Henry, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI May 6, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 2309 Terminal Drive NW, a 2013 Wabash Van Trailer was taken, valued at $32,000 Three Accidents with No Injuries and Two Arrests • Danny Lemar Wallace, age 50 of Valley Head, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Erica Lee Bonds Bolding, age 44 of Fyffe, was arrested for Public Intoxication May 7, 2024 Incidents • Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1701 Grand Ave NW, charges of $100.00 were made without authorization
Theft of Property & Criminal Mischief – Occurred at Wal-Mart, a necklace was taken and a jewelry case was damaged, valued at $434.15 • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 759 Turner Ave NE, a tail light and rear bumper were damaged on a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, valued at $1000.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 103 Bear Creek Road SE, a Bad Boy lawn mower was taken, valued at $4,530.97 One Arrest • Cristian Ruben Alvarez, age 31 of Valley Head, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear Two Accidents with No Injuries May 9, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Lost Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, $80.00 in currency was taken that was left at self- checkout Two Arrests • Pedro Lopez Jacinto, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Six Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 years old • Ricky Vernon Killian, age 64 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI Four Accidents with No Injuries May 10, 2024 Incidents • Fraud - Identity Theft – Occurred at 809 Clark Ave NE, charges of $637.00 were made on an unauthorized credit card Two Arrests • Jimenez Domingo Miguel, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI and Underage Consumption of Alcohol • Robert Lee Moore, Jr, age 53 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence One Accident with No Injuries May 11, 2024 No Incidents and Two Arrests • James Christian Palmer, age 33 of Scottsboro, was arrested for Failure to Appear • Erica Barnes Bolding, age 44 of Fyffe, was arrested for Public Intoxication Two Accidents with No Injuries May 12, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 3810 Grand Ave SW, prescription medication was taken, valued at $150.00 Two Arrests • Jas Esativia Threet, age 21 of Dawson, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Alan Juan, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence, Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, Resisting Arrest and Underage Consumption of Alcohol One Accident with No Injuries May 13, 2024 Incidents • Shoplifting – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave N, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $6.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1600 Glenn Blvd SW, a brick and wood display pole and the side of a 2017 Honda CRV was damaged, valued at $515.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $190.11 Three Arrests • Elijah Alexander Mitchell, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Shoplifting • Michael Christopher Bailey, age 50 of Scottsboro, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • David Quinelle King, age 53 of Henagar, was arrested on Warrant for Failure to Appear Two Accidents with No Injuries May 14, 2024 Incidents • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 750 Greenhill Blvd NW, a back glass was damaged on a 2018 Jeep Renegade, value at $400 • Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card – Occurred at 205 Grand Ave NW, charges of $3,997 were made without authorization Three Arrests • Abraham Adeleke Ologan, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Outside Agency • Amber Nicole Primero, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Gary Wayne Bevel, age 54 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Seven Warrants for Failure to Appear Two Accidents with No Injuries May 15, 2024 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Mark Edwin Hawkins, age 57 of Henagar, was arrested on Six Warrants for Outside Agencies • Lacy Nicole Williams, age 42 of Ketchikan, AK, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Barry Phillip Satterfield, age 60 of Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear One Accident with No Injuries May 16, 2024 No Incidents, One Arrest • Joseph Ray Aglor, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear One Accident with No Injuries May 17, 2024 Incidents Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 203 Gault Ave S, a bumper on a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze was damaged, valued at $500.00
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