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$203 Million for Rural Health Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced that the State has officially received an award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), formally approving Alabama’s plan and unlocking $203,404,327 in first-year funding. The five-year program, seeking to help improve healthcare access, quality and outcomes in the state, will be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). “We are very pleased Alabama will be awarded more than $203 million in the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. After President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law in July, Alabama got to work preparing for this program so we could hit the ground running once our state’s new comprehensive rural health strategy was approved,” said Governor Ivey. “Now that it has been approved, we will take the next steps to ensure our citizens and communities benefit for generations. Making America Healthy Again begins in rural America, and I look forward to being able to improve health care across Alabama.” The RHTP was established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Congress passed in July and was signed by President Trump. Shortly after the law’s passage, Governor Ivey directed state agencies to begin developing a comprehensive rural health strategy to ensure Alabama was prepared once the program launched. "Governor Ivey knows how important this program will be to the people of Alabama, and ADECA appreciates the trust she has placed in us to administer it,” said ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell. In November, Governor Ivey announced Alabama’s plan had been submitted to CMS for approval. In December, Governor Ivey signed an executive order establishing the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group to advise on implementation, policy development and oversight so the state would be positioned to move quickly upon approval. The plan includes 11 initiatives: • Collaborative Electronic Health Record (EHR), IT and Cybersecurity Initiative • Rural Health Initiative • Maternal and Fetal Health Initiative • Rural Workforce Initiative • Cancer Digital Regionalization Initiative • Simulation Training Initiative • Statewide EMS Trauma and Stroke Initiative • EMS Treat-In-Place Initiative • Mental Health Initiative • Community Medicine Initiative • Rural Health Practice Initiative The Plan was developed with the input and collaboration of the Governor’s Office, ADECA, the Alabama Department of Finance, the Alabama Medicaid Agency and the Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency, along with dozens of stakeholders, healthcare experts and lawmakers. ADECA has created a webpage for the program and will update it as more information becomes available: https://adeca.alabama.gov/alruralhealth/ One Shot By Law Enforcement On Interstate 59 State Authorities are investigating an officer involved shooting on I-59 in DeKalb County. According to a press release, on Saturday, December 27, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an officer involved shooting investigation involving a Trooper assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division. The incident occurred at approximately 4:29 p.m. on Interstate 59 near the 201 mile marker within Dekalb County following a multi-agency pursuit. The pursuit began when law enforcement received a Be on the Lookout (BOLO) for a vehicle out of Dade County, GA. The vehicle was located in Dekalb County and deputies with the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop. However, the driver of the vehicle refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. ALEA Troopers and Officers with the Collinsville Police Department joined the pursuit to assist. Ultimately, the vehicle became disabled and the driver of the vehicle, later identified as Amy Marie Schulte, age 48, of Winchester, VA, refused commands from law enforcement. Schulte was struck by gunfire and was transported to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital for treatment. No officers were injured over the course of the incident. No additional information was release by authorities as the investigation remains ongoing. Once complete, the findings will be turned over to the Dekalb County District Attorney’s Office.
Submitted Photo Nursing Program Receives Grant The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from the Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation. The award will be used to expand training for the nursing program on the Cherokee Campus. The Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation, based in Menlo, Georgia, is a private nonprofit that supports health, education, economic development, and cultural initiatives in Menlo, Chattooga County, and surrounding communities — including neighboring counties in Alabama. Established in 2005 with an initial $1 million donation from the Tillotson Corporation, followed by an additional $9 million contribution, the foundation has since awarded millions of dollars to regional organizations. Pictured from L to R: Hillary Folsom, director of Advancement & Alumni Relations; Eric Crabtree, President Cardinal Foundation; Jeffrey Richardson, Treasurer, Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation; Eddie Robertson, Vice President, Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation; Carol Mitchell, administrative coordinator, Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation. Gadsden Regional Performs First Robotic Thoracic Surgery surgical options close to home while maintaining the standards of safety and care.”
Gadsden Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has reached a significant milestone in surgical services with the completion of its first robotic thoracic surgery, performed by cardiothoracic surgeon Lucman Anwer, MD, FACS, with Gadsden Physician Clinics’ Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates. Robotic thoracic surgery enables complex procedures within the chest to be performed through smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. Using a robotic platform, the surgeon operates from a console in the operating room, manipulating surgical instruments attached to robotic arms. A high-definition camera provides clear, magnified views of the surgical area, offering enhanced dexterity, precision, and range of motion beyond the human hand. “This technology allows us to perform intricate thoracic procedures in a minimally invasive way, which can lead to less pain, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times for our patients,” said Dr. Anwer. “Bringing robotic thoracic surgery to GRMC means we can offer additional
Robotic thoracic surgery can be used for both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions, expanding treatment options for patients who may benefit from a less invasive approach. “This milestone sets GRMC apart as a leader in the future of complex surgical care,” said Michael Hall, CEO of Gadsden Regional Medical Center. “By investing in robotic technology and the expertise to use it, we are enhancing our ability to perform intricate procedures, ensuring our community has access to quality care without having to leave the area.” The successful completion of GRMC’s first robotic thoracic surgery underscores the medical center’s ongoing commitment to innovation, quality, and improving patient outcomes through technology and specialized expertise. As with all surgical procedures, patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any procedure or treatment.
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Alabama To Receive 4.9 Million in settlement with Mercedes-Benz
Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general in announcing a $149,673,750 settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes- Benz Group AG for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions defeat devices designed to circumvent emissions standards. The settlement also includes more than $200 million in potential consumer relief. In Alabama, the state has identified approximately 11,906 vehicles that have been sold or registered. Alabama will receive $4,934,299 through this settlement.
Beginning in 2008 and continuing to 2016, the states allege Mercedes manufactured, marketed, advertised, and distributed more than 211,000 diesel passenger cars and vans equipped with software defeat devices that optimized emission controls during emissions tests, while reducing those controls outside of normal operations. The defeat devices enabled vehicles to far exceed legal limits of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. Mercedes engaged in this conduct to achieve design and performance goals, such as increased fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance, that it was unable to meet while complying with applicable emission standards. Mercedes also concealed the existence of these defeat devices.
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Bartram Exhibit Starts Tour of Alabama State Parks
By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
As one of the first people to experience Alabama’s incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife, 18th century explorer William Bartram traversed much of central and south Alabama during a three-year period of exploration from 1775-1778. He extensively documented the plants, animals and native tribes in what is now the Southeast U.S. To commemorate that period of discovery and the vast contributions of this early adventurer, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ State Parks Division is teaming up with Auburn University to highlight Bartram’s travels through Alabama with a traveling display that will be showcased at 12 Alabama State Parks, starting at Lake Guntersville State Park, where the exhibit is currently on display until February 1, 2026. “Alabama State Parks are living classrooms,” said Alabama State Parks’ Chief Naturalist Renee Raney. “This has been our theme over the past few years as we increase our education outreach and bring more field trips and K-12 teachers into our parks. “Bartram’s story belongs in the landscape that shapes those discoveries, and I believe our public lands are those landscapes. Hosting this exhibit allows guests to encounter Bartram, not as some distant, historic figure, but as a fellow explorer or naturalist to walk many of our rivers, forests and ridges. I really think our parks provide the perfect settings to connect observations from more than 250 years ago to the living ecosystems you can experience in our state parks today." Raney said Dr. Mark Wilson invited Alabama State Parks to host “William Bartram and Alabama.” Raney and her team then developed a program to enhance the exhibit at State Parks. In addition to Alabama, Bartram’s travels included North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. “Bartram’s work not only helped lay the foundation for the study of natural history in America, his observations in 1775 as he traversed Alabama inspired the very roots of our own interpretive program and the mission of our state park naturalist team,” Raney said. “As we approach the 250th birthday of our nation in 2026, I can’t imagine a better way to celebrate our country’s natural history and Alabama’s Year of Trails than by sharing this remarkable exhibit and its companion program, ‘In the Footsteps of Bartram: Discovering Alabama’s Natural Heritage,’ with visitors across our state parks. Bartram’s legacy of curiosity and wonder, whether he was ‘paddling through innumerable millions of mating mayflies, marveling at the gilded coat of mail of the yellow bream or observing the frog whose call resembles the barking of little dogs’ continues to inspire how we interpret and protect Alabama’s natural treasures today. We look forward to welcoming the public as the exhibit travels to 12 state parks from December 2025 through January 2027 and as our statewide education team leads special programs ranging from hiking to kayaking to nature journaling to Junior Ranger activities and beyond!” Raney said Auburn’s Bartram exhibit will visit many cultural venues around the state, while the exhibit at Alabama State Parks will be in the midst of the landscapes that Bartram discovered and documented. “The Parks-based exhibit will be history unfolding where it happened,” she said. “We’re inviting visitors to stand in the same ecological story that Bartram helped record.” The State Parks’ Bartram exhibit expands the experience with the “In the Footsteps of Bartram” programming that allows visitors hands-on involvement developed by State Parks naturalists. “The programming invites guests to slow down and observe the world the way Bartram did,” Raney said. “Through guided hikes, interpretive kayaking, nature journaling, immersion programs and place-based adventures, participants engage their senses and curiosity. These experiences transform visitors from spectators into naturalists, echoing Bartram’s restless spirit of inquiry. Not only was he exploring, he was deeply documenting what he found, like the experience near Meaher State Park (at the head of Mobile Bay) where he commented that the little frogs remind him of barking puppy dogs. I just love that he took the time to write that down. “I also hope the exhibit helps visitors see Alabama State Parks differently. So many of our visitors are repeat customers. They love our parks as they are, but they enjoy diverse experiences. Through this exhibit, I feel like Bartram gives us a lens of wonder and attention. His writings encourage visitors to notice the texture of bark, the scent of wildflowers, the movement of birds and the sound of frogs. Through his eyes, familiar places become layered with history, science and storytelling. My personal The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for fentanyl. This effort underscores DEA's unwavering commitment to protecting American lives and communities from the devastating impacts of fentanyl, which claimed nearly 50,000 lives last year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through intensified enforcement operations and heightened intelligence, DEA is applying unprecedented pressure on the global fentanyl supply chain, forcing narco- terrorists, like the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG Cartel, to change their business practices. This has led to encouraging signs of progress. DEA laboratory testing indicates 29% of fentanyl pills analyzed during fiscal year (FY) 2025 contained a potentially lethal dose, a significant drop from 76% of pills tested just two years prior in FY 2023. Additionally, fentanyl powder purity decreased to 10.3%, down from 19.5% during the same time period. These reductions in potency and purity correlate with a decline in synthetic opioid deaths to levels not seen since April 2020. Aside from producing less potent fentanyl, the cartels have increasingly diversified their operations in an attempt to minimize their risks and maximize profits, an evolution driven by opportunity and greed.
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Visitors to Lake Guntersville State Park learn about William Bartram's exploration in Alabama. desire is that it will reveal the parks as both natural sanctuaries and cultural landscapes.” Visitors headed to Lake Guntersville State Park to view the Bartram exhibit will also be able to visit during peak eagle-viewing season as well. “The Alabama State Parks Division is continuously striving to enhance the opportunities for our visitors to experience our beautiful parks,” said State Parks Director Matthew Capps. “The Bartram exhibit is just one example of how our team goes beyond expectations to share the story of the discovery of Alabama’s biodiversity and natural wonders. Take advantage of this opportunity when the exhibit comes to a park near you.” For those who want to follow the route of Bartram’s exploration in southwest Alabama, the Bartram Canoe Trail traverses the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, also known as “America’s Amazon” because of its amazing flora and fauna. The Bartram trail allows paddlers to experience our nation’s second largest river delta, a vast wetland of estuarine marsh, swamps rife with tupelo and cypress trees and stands of bottomland hardwoods. More than 50 rare and endangered plant and animal species can be found in the Delta, which encompasses 250,000 acres, 100,000 of which are publicly owned and managed. ADCNR’s Alabama State Lands Division opened the Upper Bartram Canoe Trail system in 2003, followed by the Lower Bartram Canoe Trail system in 2018. Day-use and overnight trails with land-based campsites and floating or elevated platform campsites are available. Visit www.alabamacanoetrails.com/bartram for more information about the paddling and camping opportunities available. Raney said Bartram’s adventurous science mirrors the mission of Alabama State Parks: discovery, conservation and connection. “His desire to understand nature through direct experience is the same spirit we cultivate in our interpretive programs,” Raney said. “As Chief Naturalist for Alabama State Parks, I believe his work continues to inspire how we invite guests to learn from the land, enjoy it, protect it and feel a sense of belonging within Alabama’s natural heritage.” The Bartram exhibit will be displayed at Gulf State Park February 6-28, followed by Meaher State Park from March 3-30, Rickwood Caverns State Park April 2-23, DeSoto State Park April 29-May 28, Chewacla State Park June 3-24, Monte Sano State Park July 1-29, Joe Wheeler State Park August 4-18, Cheaha State Park September 1-22, Lakepoint State Park October 1-23, Oak Mountain State Park October 27-November 30, and Wind Creek State Park December 3-Janaury 15, 2027. As of December 1, 2025, DEA has seized more than 45 million fentanyl pills, and more than 9,000 pounds of fentanyl powder, removing an estimated 347 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl from our communities. DEA intelligence indicates a shift in cartel operations, with increased trafficking of fentanyl powder and domestic production of fentanyl pills. The seizure of more than two dozen pill press machines in October further highlights this trend. "Fentanyl Free America represents DEA’s unwavering commitment to save American lives and end the fentanyl crisis, we are making significant progress in this fight, and we must continue to intensify efforts to disrupt the fentanyl supply and reduce demand,” said DEA Administrator Terrance Cole. “DEA is striking harder and evolving faster to dismantle the foreign terrorists fueling this crisis, while empowering all our partners to join the fight to prevent fentanyl-related tragedies. Together, we can achieve a fentanyl free America and create a safer future for generations to come.” DEA remains at the forefront of the fight to disrupt trafficking networks and strengthen the government’s response to this epidemic. Fentanyl Free America represents DEA’s heightened focus on enforcement, education, public awareness, and strategic partnerships. The goal of the campaign is clear: eliminate the fentanyl supply fueling the nation’s deadliest drug crisis. Since 2021, synthetic opioids have claimed nearly 325,000 American lives. The Fentanyl Free America campaign also emphasizes the importance of public engagement. DEA encourages everyone from community leaders, educators, physicians, pharmacists, and law enforcement to take an active role in raising awareness by protecting others through education; preventing fentanyl poisonings by understanding the dangers; and supporting those impacted. Free resources including posters, radio advertising, billboards, and social media resources are available at dea.gov/fentanylfree. DEA’s efforts are part of a larger whole-of-government strategy to dismantle transnational criminal organizations and protect U.S. communities from fentanyl. Gadsden State Community College President Alan Smith has been named an Exceptional Educator for 2025 by Business Alabama. The recognition honors educators who are nominated by their peers for their dedication to student achievement and their impact on education and workforce development across the state. Smith leads Gadsden State during a milestone moment as the College celebrates its centennial year. With extensive experience in workforce development, capital projects and community relations, he has guided transformative investments in career and technical education while strengthening partnerships with schools, businesses and industry. Alan Smith Named Exceptional Educator
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Mitchell Wade Dorsett, age 14, of Fort Payne Edward Charles Williams, age 75, of Fort Payne Jimmie Vincent Ceasar, age 77, of Collinsville Health Care Tina Marie Gilbreath Hairel, age 58, of Fort Payne Carolyn Ann Wester, age 78, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Ralph Lynn Hart, age 58, of Crossville Katherine Willoughby Brown, age 94, of Crossville Rhonda Gurley Patterson, passed away at age 70 Joseph James Carrague, age 78, of Crossville Eric Paul Selvage, age 63, of Rainsville Conchetta Dewayne Hudson, age 64, of Albertville Donna Jean Woods, age 63, of Rainsville Larry Wayne Harris, age 69, of Fyffe James David Monroe, age 80, of Fyffe Janice V. Stewart, age 74, of Section Glenda Faye Smothers Cunningham, age 67, of Martlin Herbert Levoid Poe, age 77, of Valley Head Samuel Richard Moss, age 69, of Birmingham Forrest Aubrey Champion, age 67, of Fort Payne Glenda Sue McSpadden, age 76, of Fort Payne Carey L. Galloway, age 68, of Albertville Kimberly Kay Jolley, age 65, of Dawson Marcus James Crawford, age 57, of Stevenson Sarah Faye Justice, age 77, of Geraldine Jimmy Ray Berry Sr., age 71, of Scottsboro Avice Elaine Pearson, age 98, of Rainsville Laura Beth Swords, age 47, of Albertville Branalyn Maxwell, age 51, of Rainsville Norman Rodney Smith, age 72, of Rainsville Gretta Lynn Gulledge, age 71, of Boaz Frank Patton, age 75, of Geraldine Reggie Eugene Dempsey, age 49, of Dutton Billy Max Gilbert, age 89, of Dutton Danny Carl Brown, age 76, of Rainsville Kenneth Joseph Gyuricz, age 77, of Guntersville Herman Stephen Hughes, age 67, of Crossville
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TWO DEAD IN CRASH - A two-vehicle crash at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026 has claimed two lives. Jasmine D. Agan, 26, of Cedar Bluff, was fatally injured when the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse she was driving collided head-on with the 2003 Ford Explorer driven by a 16-year-old juvenile from Cedar Bluff. Thomas D. Agan, 25, of Temple, GA, who was a passenger in the Chevrolet, was also fatally injured. Neither Jasmine D. Agan nor Thomas D. Agan were using seat belts at the time of the crash and were both pronounced deceased at the scene. The 16-year-old was injured and airlifted to a local hospital for medical treatment. The crash occurred on Alabama 9 near the 263 mile marker, approximately two miles north of Centre, in Cherokee County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. GUNTERSVILLE WOMEN KILLED - A single-vehicle crash at approximately 11:41 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 has claimed the life of a Guntersville woman. Kayla S. Wise, 25, was fatally injured when the 2007 Suzuki XL-7 she was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. Wise was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Needmore Road, approximately two miles west of Albertville, in Marshall County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. ARAB MAN KILLED IN ATV CRASH - A single vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 has claimed the life of an Arab man. Jeremiah R. Sivley, age 24, was critically injured when the 2025 Yamaha ATV that he was operating overturned in the roadway. Sivley was transported to Marshall North Hospital for treatment where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Sivley was not wearing a helmet at the time of crash. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. HUNTSVILLE MAN KILLED IN CRASH - A two- vehicle crash at approximately 5:47 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, has claimed the life of a Huntsville man. Steven A. Fiorino, age 65, was fatally injured when the 2007 Toyota Tacoma that he was driving collided head- on with a 2013 Toyota Prius driven by Elijah R. Hamilton, 24, of New Hope. Fiorino was pronounced deceased at the scene. Hamilton was also injured and transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on U.S. 431 near Dug Hill Road, approximately five miles southeast of the Huntsville city limits, in Madison County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. MAN DIES FOLLOWING CRASH - A two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, has claimed the life of a Meridianville man. Tracy W. Gamble, age 54, was critically injured when the 2025 Toyota RAV4 that he was driving was struck by a 2025 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by Patrick L. Sanders, age 41, of Helena. Gamble was transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Sanders and the passenger of the Toyota, Robin R. Gamble, 50, of Meridianville, were both injured and transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on U.S. 231 near Dayton- Freeman Boulevard, approximately one mile north of Meridianville, in Madison County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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Betty Lemons, age 73, of Centre John Douglas Hinton, age 62, of Rock Run Tracy Oaks, age 65, of Centre Shirley Ann Battles, age 89, of Cedar Bluff Patricia Laughton, age 76, of Cedar Bluff Francine Colley Young, age 71, of Centre Pamela Davis Myrick, age 70 of Centre Virgil E. Umphrey, age 68, of Sand Rock Carl O. Abner, age 88, of Centre Linda Alice Jackson, age 76, of Gaylesville Joyce Ann Harrell, age 73, of Cedar Bluff Collier-Butler Funeral Home Barbara Ann Haney, passed away at age 90 Lynn Hawkins King, passed away at age 80 Benny Denmond Hood, passed away at age 76 Larry Mitchel Troup, passed away at age 80 Janet Carol Tucker, age 84, of Gadsden Allen Hawkins, age 68, of Rainbow City
Gary Wright, age 83, of Lawrenceville, Georgia Infant Terry Kash Matthew Weaver passed away Millicent Mitzi Burroughs, age 90, of Gadsden George Marion "Babe" Silvey, Jr., age 96, of Rainbow City Albert Maurice Andrepoint, age 77, of Rainbow City Michael Stephen Guyton, passed away at age 73 Stanley Keith Crowley, age 69, of Southside Billie Carolyn Gates Clokey, passed away at age 97 John Matthew Guest passed away at age 58 Collinsville Funeral Home Jerrie T. Alexander, age 84, of Collinsville Priscilla Diane Tucker McClure, passed away at age 78 Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Barbara Hutton Brown, age 85, of Ider William Lynn "Poppa Lynn" Pittman, age 65, of Bryant Phyllis Marie Johnson Pippin, age 76, of Ringold, GA Vera Sue Hawkins, age 86, of Gaylesville Wanda Lorene Dunn, age 64, of Trenton, GA Stephen Crawford Chitwood, age 56, of Cedar Bluff Mary Ella Pelham Johnson, age 83, of Ider Terry Glenn Garren, age 56, of Stevenson Theresa Ann Doherty, age 74, of Pisgah Noah Robert "Smo" Smothers, age 14, of Henagar Mark Gerald Heckel, age 64, of Bridgeport Margaret Janette Lance, age 69, of Higdon
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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. December 12, 2025 Incidents • Burglary – Occurred at 1709 Gault Ave N, an Apple iPhone was taken, valued at $1400.00 • Knowledge Justice Moore, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Obstructing Government Operations, Resisting Arrest and a Warrant for Failure to Appear Three Accidents with One Injury
GSCC Health Sciences Division holds pinning ceremony for LPNs The Gadsden State Community College Health Sciences Division recognized students earning their certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing during a Dec. 15 pinning ceremony. The Fall Semester 2025 graduates are: • Anniston - Imani Afford, Cartrica Foster, Felix Waldrop, Selena Whitman • Ashville – Alexis Daily • Attalla – Madison Kelley • Boaz – Breanna Jacobs • Centre – Hannah Harper • Cropwell – Marissa Ritten • Gadsden – Tyler Mostiller, Taylor Witt • Heflin – Riona Jordan, Casey Lail • Leesburg – Anna Smith • Lincoln – Ciara Spencer • Millerville – Lakerra Barclay • Oxford – Jessica Stringer • Pell City – Katelyn Muncher • Piedmont – Kaydence Harrison • Rainbow City – Monique Curry • Southside – Emily Howell Students presented with awards for achievement during the ceremony included Kaydence Harrison, recipient of the highly coveted Florence Nightingale Award, which recognizes those who are the most committed to caring and compassionate nursing care. The Excellence in Academic Achievement was presented to Breanna Jacobs, who had the highest grade point average in the class. Students awarded the Academic Achievement Award for having at lease a 3.0 GPA were Monique Curry, Kaydence Harrison, Emily Howell, Madison Kelley, Katelyn Muncher, and Taylor Witt. Five students were recognized for completing the Registered Nursing Apprenticeship Program, which provides nursing students the ability to learn while participating in on-the-job learning as a student nurse apprentice at a registered apprenticeship employer. Graduating participants are Monique Curry, Alexis Daily, Hannah Harper, Tyler Mostiller, and Selena Whitman. For more information about Gadsden State’s Nursing Program, visit www.GadsdenState.edu/Nursing. GSCC wins state award for clean-up project Gadsden State Community College was recognized by Coca-Cola UNITED during the annual Alabama PALS Governor’s Awards Ceremony. The College was recognized on November 12 at the Wynlakes Golf & Country Club in Montgomery for its Don’t Drop It on Alabama project. This is the third year in a row that Gadsden State has been recognized with this statewide award. “The collective effort to remove litter from our surrounding communities reflects our commitment to stewardship, responsibility, and the preservation of a cleaner, healthier environment for all,” said Lynn Patterson, director of Student Activities at Gadsden State. During the Don’t Drop It on Alabama event, student groups competed in cleaning up streets and public common areas in Gadsden, Anniston and Centre. As a result, they collected 689 bags of trash. Members of all five Gadsden State campuses participated in the cleanup effort. The litter collection earned Gadsden State a $1,000 prize.
• An accident occurred at I-59 and Greenhill Blvd NW, Monica Lynn Bowen, age 28 of Northport, driving a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, struck a deer and left the roadway. Bowen was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. December 17, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 2011 Spring Drive NW, a 2014 Ford F250 was taken, valued at $17,000 One Arrest • Monique Jenea James, age 32 of Kennesaw, GA, was arrested for Fugitive from Justice Five Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Gault Ave S and 13th Street SE, Derrick Larry, age 57 of Huntsville, driving a 2018 98 Utility truck, left the roadway and struck a guide wire, street sign, and continued through grass, and a fence before striking a house. Larry was transported to Huntsville Hospital by Dekalb Ambulance Service. December 18, 2025 Incidents • Fraud/Scam – Occurred at 1201 Jordan Road SW, $694.00 was sent to a Bitcoin deposit • Damaged Property – Occurred at 502 Crystal Lake Drive NE, a window and roof on a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban was damaged, a windshield on a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe was damaged, a utility pole and cable were damaged and an internet cable, valued at $20,800 • Fraud – Occurred at 212 Brookwood Terrace SW, $1437.00 that was transferred was found to be a scam One Arrest • David Quinelle King, age 55 of Henagar, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear Two Accidents with No Injuries December 19, 2025 Incidents • Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – two pocket knives were taken, valued at $40.00 Three Arrests • Brianna Charlene Barnett, age 26 of Anniston, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DUI and Possession of Prescription Drugs • Ivan Johnathon Laferty, age 23 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Murder • Morris Cornelius Bynum, age 51 Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI Seven Accidents with one Injury • An accident occurred at I-59 and Glenn Blvd SW, Sergey Drozd, age 28 of Hixson, TN, driving a 2018 International, struck Clifford Hall, age 75 of Signal Mountain, TN, driving a 1997 Mercury. Passenger Sabrina Buckels, age 61 of Signal Mtn, TN, was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. December 20, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 2003 DeSoto Pkwy NE, a Christmas tree was taken, valued at $50.00 No Arrest and No Accidents December 21, 2025 No Incidents and One Arrest • Jonathan Blake Loftis, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence One Accident with No Injuries
• Damaged Property – Occurred at 305 Ruby Tuesday Lane, a door on a 2002 Ford F150 was damaged, valued at $500.00 • Theft of Services – Occurred at 1509 Glenn Blvd SW, two buffets were not paid for, valued at $34.84 Two Arrests • Ermitana Perez Andres, age 27 of Fyffe, was arrested for DUI • John Cruz Matias Andres, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol No Accidents December 13, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Lost Property – Occurred at 1020 Glenn Blvd SW, an Apple watch was taken, valued at $249.00 One Arrest • Kimberly Dawn Rogers, age 43 of Piedmont, was arrested for DUI Two Accidents with Two Injuries • An accident occurred at Wallace Ave NE and Pumpkin Center Road NE, Valerie Marie Connell, age 57 of Cedar Bluff, driving a 2024 Toyota Camry, struck a deer. Connell and passenger Brandon Dio Connell, age 32 of Gaylesville, were transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. December 14, 2025 No Incidents and Three Arrests • Jeffery Michael Spirko, age 42 of Goodlettsville, TN, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving Under the Influence of a Combined Substance • Amanda J Matthews, age 46 of Mentone, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Prescription Drugs and Possession with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia • Victor Manuel Mateo, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI One Accident with No Injuries December 15, 2025 Incidents • Theft by Deception – Occurred at 1950 Williams Ave NE, a phone scam occurred, valued at $4450.00 • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 1907 Gault Ave N, a truck bed on a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was damaged, valued at $200.00 Two Arrests • Michael Darnell Carter, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct • Lisa Jean McKinney, age 57 of Rainsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 5:20 pm One Accident with No Injuries December 16, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E-4, a birdhouse was taken, valued at $50.00 • Fraud - Theft of Services – Occurred at 2009 Lincoln Ave NE, a phone scam occurred, valued at $447.00 Two Arrests • Alto Terrell Moore, age 20 of Rome, GA, was arrested for Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Government Operations
GSCC Skills Training Division holds pinning ceremony for completers • Gadsden – Kyanna Benjamin, Carman Cameron, Chellsea Davis, Sandra Pascual-Andres • Heflin – Roxsanne Prothro • Jacksonville – Kalie McCurry • Oxford – Ruthie Martin • Rainbow City – Kripa Sharma Completers of the Medication Assistant Program at Gadsden State are: •
The Gadsden State Community College Skills Training Division recognized students earning their certification as medication assistants, and advanced nursing assistants with phlebotomy during a pinning ceremony held on December 16, 2025 in the Advanced Manufacturing Center on the East Broad Campus. The 11-week Advanced Nursing Assistant Program is designed to meet the growing needs of the community’s healthcare system. Additionally, It prepares students to perform routine nursing-related services, including phlebotomy, to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities. Completers of the Advanced Nursing Assistant/ Phlebotomy Program are: • Anniston – Haley Nelson
Gadsden – Zinae Fisher, LesCheri Haslip, Audriana Moultry, Sandra Pascual-Andres, Brittany Tate Williams • Heflin – Roxsanne Prothro • Rainbow City – Kripa Sharma • Weaver – Niketa Hughley Students are prepared to sit for their Medication Aide Certification examination. For more information on the programs offered through Gadsden State’s Skills Training Division please contact Baisha Woody, director of Skills Training, at bwoody@gadsdenstate.edu or visit www.gadsdenstate. edu/skills-training.
All completers have passed the Certified Nursing Assistant examination. Four students – Carman Cameron, Chellsea Davis, Ruthie Martin, and Kalie McCurry – passed their NHA Phlebotomy exam to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician, as well. The Medication Assistant Program, designed to complete in five weeks, prepares students to administer routine medications to patients in healthcare facilities, like nursing homes and assisted living environments.
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SPORTS LEDGER Established 2006 The PAGE 1B January 2026 Read More Online at www.thesportsledger.com Alabama and Georgia Conclude Seasons In College Football Playoffs
By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger
Two of the most successful college football programs in the country concluded their 2025-26 season in this year's CFP Quarterfinals. The Alabama Crimson Tide fell to Top ranked Indiana 38-3, while the Georgia Bulldogs fell to SEC foe Ole Miss 39-34 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. No. 9 Alabama entered the Rose Bowl with a opening round 34-24 CFP victory over No 8. Oklahoma on December 19. However, the Crimson Tide could not muster any offense against Indiana, as Alabama did not even find the end zone. The program's only points was on a 28-yard field goal by Conor Talty in the third quarter. Overall, Alabama finished with an 11-4 season under second year Head Coach Kalen DeBoer. That was better than in DeBoer's first season, as the Crimson Tide only won nine games last season. The Georgia vs. Ole Miss football game came down to the last second, but the Rebels held on to become the only SEC team to advance in this year's college playoffs. The Rebels rallied to go up 34-24 with 9:02 left to play. Georgia scored 10 straight points to tie the game at 34-34 with only :56 seconds left in regulation. The remaining seconds of the Sugar Bowl was more spicy than sweet, especially for UGA fans. Ole Miss quickly marched down the field to get into field goal range. With only :06 seconds left Lucas Cameiro took advantage of the opportunity with a perfect 47-yard kick to give the Rebels a 37-34 lead. Here's the spicy part, the game was not over. On the ensuing kickoff, UGA threw the ball backwards and it rolled toward the end zone and hit the goal line pylon. That resulted in a safety for Ole Miss and it left one second on the game clock. The officials cleared the field and gave Georgia the opportunity to kickoff. Ole Miss, now up 39-34, allow the Bulldogs to recover the onside kickoff attempt, but because the player was on the ground when he touched the football no time ran off the clock. Once again the field was cleared and Georgia had one last final play this season. This time several backward passes were caught, but the Rebels defense held and preserved the win. Georgia had 343 yards in the season finale and concluded the year with a 12-2 overall record. Ole Miss rolled up 473 yards against the Bulldogs. The Rebels were led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who completed 30-of-46 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns. His favorite target in the game was Harrison Wallace III, who caught nine passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. De'Zhawn Stribling caught seven passes for 122 yards. Ole Miss teammate Kewan Lacy rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns. With the Sugar Bowl victory, Ole Miss improved to 13-1. The Rebels are now set to face Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. CT in the CFP Semifinals. The Other CFP Semifinal game will feature No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 9 in Atlanta, GA. By Barry Allen Director of Media Relations The play of the game turned in by Jacksonville State University redshirt junior safety Caleb Nix did not result in a touchdown, but it certainly saved one. Nix chased down Troy University junior kick returner DJ Epps after a 79-yard kickoff return at the Jax State 20-yard line. The Trojans offense lost 11 yards on three plays and then missed a field goal, setting up Jax State’s game-winning touchdown drive in a 17-13 come-from-behind win over its in-state rival in the Salute to Veterans Bowl on December 16, 2025 in Montgomery. “It was a huge play, massive play,” Troy head coach Gerard Parker said. “We flip the field with a lone kickoff return then we go backwards and miss a field goal.” Nix said his only thought was keeping Epps from scoring. “My thought was to keep him out of the end zone,” Nix said. “I almost overran him. I got him on the ground and our defense kept him out of the end zone." Redshirt sophomore Shane Payton Hodges and freshman defensive tackle Quay Hood combined on a 10-yard sack of Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrese on third down and Trojans senior kicker Scott Taylor Renfroe missed a 49-yard field goal attempt. “I thought our defense played well tonight,” Jax State head coach Charles Kelly said. “That was one of those hidden plays that made the difference in the game.” Troy (8-6) threw an interception on its next possession as Jax State freshman linebacker Ian Mitchell picked off a Tucker Kilcrease pass at the Trojans 47-yard line. Jax State (9-5) marched 47 yards in 11 plays to retake the lead on a 1-yard touchdown run by redshirt junior running back Andrew Paul to take a 17-13 lead with 10:06 left in the game, The Gamecocks played without junior running back Cam Cook, who was the Conference USA Player of the Year and third-team All-American. “We showed tonight we have some pretty good running backs,” Kelly said. “They all ran the ball hard.” Troy’s next three possessions resulted in a turnover on downs, an interception and a hail mary that fell incomplete on the final play of the game. The Trojans became the first team in the bowl’s 12-year history not to score an offensive touchdown. The 30 combined points were the second fewest in the bowl’s history. Buffalo (17) and Marshall (10) only combined for 27 points in 2020. “As a defensive guy, it’s fun to be in a low-scoring game and a defensive battle,” Nix added. Jax State scored on its opening possession to take a 7-0 lead. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Caden Creel’s 22-yard touchdown pass to redshirt senior Brock Rechsteiner capped a 9-play, 71-drive, making the Gamecocks the second team in bowl history to score on its first possession of the game. The Gamecocks offense sputtered after the first drive and the Troy defense got on the board late in the first quarter. Redshirt junior linebacker TJ Thompson had a 12-yard sack and forced fumble and senior nose tackle Luis Medina recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, tying the game at 7-7. Renfroe added a pair of field goals in the second quarter to give the Trojans a 13-7 lead. Jacksonville State redshirt sophomore kicker Garrison Rippa kicked a 51-yard field goal with 6:35 left in the third quarter to cut the Gamecocks’ deficit to 13-10. The 51-yard FG is the second longest in bowl history, behind FIU’s Jose Borregales’ 52-yard field goal in 2019. Nix made a touchdown-saving tackle on the ensuing kickoff and the Gamecocks would pick up its first win over its arch-rival in 36 years.
UA Photo Alabama's Germie Bernard (#5) tightropes the sideline as Indiana Head Coach Kurt Cignetti watches during the AllState Sugar Bowl on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in New Orleans.
Jacksonville State Defeats Rival Troy in Salute to Veterans Bowl
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Jacksonville State Head Coach Charles Kelly and Troy Head Coach Gerad Parker took time for a photo prior to the Salute to Veterans Bowl.
Photo by Ryan Gayle
Jacksonville State's Andrew Paul (#0) runs the football against Troy in the Salute to Veterans Bowl.
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