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Snead State Holds Awards Day achievement during its annual Awards Day Ceremony on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Fielder Auditorium. Students were recognized for achievements in academic transfer, career and technical education, and dual enrollment programs. Faculty members and administrators presented awards celebrating excellence within individual disciplines as well as collegewide honors. Snead State Community College recognized outstanding student Presented by Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore, the President’s Award for the Academic Division was presented to Jaxon Dendy of Albertville, and Brantley Barrentine of Leesburg received the President’s Award for the Technical Division. Catharine Epperson of Grant was presented with the President’s Award for Dual Enrollment. The Dean’s Award was presented by Vice President for Academic Affairs Vann Scott to Adison Pierce of Albertville for the Academic Division, Shawn Stout of Grant for the Technical Division, and Brynlee George of Albertville for Dual Enrollment. Snead State students Marissa Pope of Centre and Haley Powers of Rainbow City were also recognized as members of the All-Alabama Academic Team. Other academic awards presented included: Accounting: Haley Coker of Guntersville Art: Lily Joiner of Boaz Applied Business: Ava Jordyn Knight of Sardis City Business: Katie Tuck of Albertville Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry: Griffin Brooks of Boaz, Paris Clark of Arab, Ethan Dooley of Boaz, Jackson Hickman of Remlap, Hannah Mastin of Albertville, Russell Pruett of Sardis City, and Jonna Shell of Albertville. Child Development: Hollie Byrd of Blountsville Most Improved Student Child Development Award: Katera Anken of Albertville Economics: Thomas Rowe of Boaz English Award: Kane Denham of Arab Cybersecurity: Jeremy Ryan Davis of Attalla IT Systems Administration: Kahla D. Wright of Arab and Joshua Craig Roberts of Boaz Computer Science: Lillian Jones of Boaz GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Initiative, and Tenacity) Award: Nicole Garcia Hernandez of Albertville Excellence in United States History Award: Brendon Collins of Sommerville History (Western Civilization): Thomas Luther of Crossville and Guadalupe Jimenez of Albertville HVAC/R “Most Likely to Become a Millionaire”: Kason Moore of Boaz Outstanding Student and Academic Excellence Awards in Industrial Systems Technology: Logan Carmichael of Albertville Technical Excellence in Industrial Systems Technology: Josue Hernandez of Albertville Leadership Award in Industrial Systems Technology: Kimberlie Durham of Arab Apprentice Ambassador for Industrial Systems Technology: Domingo Pablo-Alonzo of Boaz Machine Tool Technology Outstanding Machining Student Award: Ethan Stephens of Albertville Blake Leeth Memorial Award: Jonathan Cervantes of Albertville and Marshall Jimmerson of Albertville Freshman Mathematics Award: Ana Reyes of Guntersville Sophomore Mathematics Award, Math Leadership and Service Award, and the Newtonian Trailblazer Award in Physics : Jaxon Dendy of Albertville and Ely Bonilla Alvarado of Albertville Outstanding Jazz Band Member : Hope Beason of Oneonta Outstanding Mariachi Ensemble Member: Eulalia Miguel of Sardis City Outstanding Concert Choir Member: Anna Kathryn Price of Albertville Outstanding College Street Singers Member and Most Improved Private Instruction Student: Mary Ellen Ford of Sardis City Most Improved Music Student Overall: Brody Frederick of Guntersville Academic Excellence for First Level Registered Nursing Student: Isabell Ezekiel of Altoona Clinical Excellence as a First-Level RN Student: Robert Cook of Albertville Welding: Donovan Whitten of Arab, Jordan Yarbrough of Guntersville, Jorge Ramos of Albertville, and Kimberlie Durham of Arab Dual Enrollment in Welding: Emerson Reynoso of Boaz Police Officer Dies in Crash A two-vehicle crash at approximately 5:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 has claimed the life of a Thomasville man. According to Alabama State Troopers, Dallas L. Hinton, 25, was fatally injured when the 2023 Dodge Charger he was driving struck the rear of the 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Armon L. Washington, 66, of Mobile. After the initial impact, the Dodge caught fire. Hinton was pronounced deceased at the scene. Hinton, an officer with the Thomasville Police Department, was on duty in his assigned patrol vehicle at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on U.S. 43 near the 90 mile marker, in Clarke County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. Political Science: Dillon Lawrence of Douglas Religious Studies: Samuel Wright of Douglas Theatre: Haley Pilkington of Albertville
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The Boaz City Council and Mayor Tim Walker recently presented a $10,000 donation to the Snead State Community College Horticulture Program. Pictured at the presentation are, from left, Councilmen Caleb Williams, Rodney Frix, Steven Bates, Mayor Tim Walker, Snead State Horticulture Instructor Dr. Tom Warren, Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore, Councilmen Alan Hales and Matt Brannon.
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Snead State Community College President Dr. Joe Whitmore congratulated the high school juniors participating in the 2026 Marshall DeKalb Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Pictured from left are Bryson Cook (Geraldine High School), Fernanda Vega (Crossville High School), Sophie Bearden (Geraldine High School), Dr. Whitmore, Daisy Guzman (Crossville High School), Evelyn Cuc (Douglas High School), and Braden Phillips (Boaz High School). The students were evaluated through a three-part selection process conducted by Marshall DeKalb Electric Cooperative in partnership with Snead State Community College. The process includes the submission of an essay titled “Why Should I Be Chosen to Attend the Youth Tour,” a formal interview, and each student’s interaction and participation during the Montgomery Youth Tour. Following the essay and interview process, four were given a one-year tuition scholarship to Snead State Community College, presented by President Dr. Joe Whitmore. The four scholarship recipients are Braden Phillips, Daisy Guzman, Evelyn Cuc, and Fernanda Vega. Fort Payne Police 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 9, 2026 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1903 Gault Ave N, an E Vape was taken, valued at $29.99 No Arrests Two Accidents with No Injuries April 10, 2026 Incidents • Three Arrests • Rita Ann Fuller, age 59 of Ider, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Jackie Carl Jones, age 50 of Centre, was arrested for DUI • Eric Maurice Scott, age 43 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence Four Accidents with No Injuries April 14, 2026 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 911 Gault Ave S, a 2014 Hyundai Elantra was taken, valued at $7000.00 Two Arrests • Kyle R Sully, age 43 of Caldwell, OH, was arrested for Criminal Trespass and Resisting Arrest • Katy Latosha Harcrow, age 35 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication One Accident with No Injuries
Burglary & Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 108 3rd Street NE, some light bulbs were taken and some damaged, valued at $50.00 Six Arrests • Timothy David Garrett, age 67 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Criminal Littering • Juan Antonio Antonio Matias, age 25 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Joseph Ray Aglor, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear • Derick Nash Farmer, age 29 of Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Tabitha Dawn Ashe, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication and Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Corban Daniel Patterson, age 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Greenhill Blvd NW and Gault Ave N, Olivia Grace Latiolais, age 21 of Fort Payne, driving a 2015 Honda Accord, struck David Albert Rains, age 80 of Fort Payne, driving a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Latiolias was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. April 11, 2026 No Incidents and One Arrest • Luke Channing Baker, age 22 of Crossville, was arrested for DUI One Accident with No Injuries April 12, 2026 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Dustin Lee Randall, age 29 of Collinsville, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Miguel Angel Miguel Esteban, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Sergio E Ortiz Ruiz, age 45 of Ellabell, GA, was arrested for Public Intoxication Three Accidents with No Injuries April 13, 2026 No Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $56.52 • Burglary – Occurred at 1214 Fischer Road NE, Unit 11, several items were taken from a storage unit, valued at $2460.00
April 15, 2026
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Theft of Property – Occurred at 4204 Desoto Pkwy NE, sterling silver dinnerware, gold bracelets and gold earrings were taken, valued at $10,057.00 Two Arrests • Alexander Nathaniel Prescott, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Danny Ray Terrell II, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Burthill Drive SW, Joseph Bernard Kelly, age 65 of Arbutus, MD, driving a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, struck Margaret Lynn Owens, age 65 of Fort Payne, driving a 2026 Mazda CX5. Owens was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. No Incidents Two Arrests • William Patrick Martin, age 49 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at 10:32 am • Ashley Brooke Bowman, age 38 of Valley Head, was arrested for DUI at 8:35 pm Five Accidents with Two Injuries • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Interstate 59, Ruth Ann Miller, age 65 of Rainsville, driving a 2016 Subaru Outback, struck Kenneth Austin Goggans, age 73 of Geraldine, driving a 2022 Ford Econoline. Miller was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. • An accident occurred at Gault Ave N and 45th Street NE, a 16 year old juvenile female of Fort Payne, driving a 2001 Toyota, struck Doris Lisa Jelks, age 65 of Collinsville, driving a 2017 Dodge Caravan. Jelks was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. April 16, 2026
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