Alabama Ledger August 2022 Print Edition (Football)
A LABAMA L EDGER August 2022 Northeast Alabama Print Edition www.AlabamaLedger.com 12 Pages Published by The Sports Ledger, LLC Football 2022
BBQ Battle and Tailgate Throw-down Over 100 barbeque experts are expected next month for the return of WhistleStop, Huntsville’s two-day battle of the barbeque. Set for September 9-10, 2022, the event invites professional and amateur grill masters to show off their barbeque expertise as festival goers experience the excitement of a cook-off while live music and the smell of barbeque fills the air. This year the annual fundraising event for the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum is embracing a football tailgating theme, Tailgate Throw-down. WhistleStop 2022 offers a menu of music, barbeque and fun in a tailgate atmosphere and this year’s event will take place again at John Hunt Park in Huntsville. The barbeque competition features a professional division sanctioned by Kansas City Barbeque Society; the Shadetree (amateur) division, judged by certified judges; and a WhistleStop Wing Thing where the public decides the winner. Amateurs will serve up chicken and ribs, while the professionals will showcase their best chicken, pork, ribs and beef brisket to see who will be proclaimed the winner. Kansas City BBQ Society Awards will be presented at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday with Shadetree BBQ awards following at 8:30 p.m. Many of the backyard cooking teams competing in the Shadetree competition will have samples available for tasting and everyone attending WhistleStop on Saturday between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. will have a chance to vote for their favorite where $1 equals one vote. To vote for the People’s Choice Awards, place coins or cash in the jar provided at the cook- site. The team with the most money will be announced as the People's Choice Award winner during the awards presentations at 8:15 p.m. on the main stage. Participating teams will have a sign at their cook site. In addition to the barbeque competition, this year the festival will offer a new non-competition tailgate spot for groups that just want to come out and enjoy the atmosphere. Set up like a huge outdoor sports bar, the Tailgate Throwdown Zone will have three super-sized LED screens showing football games throughout the day and night. There will also be live music beginning at 5 p.m. both nights, classic cars on display (Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.), food trucks for those who prefer other food options and the Family Fun Zone. Tail gate games will also be available for those that want to test out their backyard game skills. This area is included in the festival admission. For the first-time in festival history, visitors can upgrade their general admission ticket and have access to the new WhistleStop Tasting Tent. The Tasting Tent upgrade includes exclusive access to the Tasting Tent area, along with special samplings of craft spirits, local beers and select wines. The Tasting Tent will be open on Friday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 11a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Only a limited number of upgrades are available. Cost is $10/person on Friday and $20/person on Saturday. Another public tasting will be available on Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with the Wing Thing competition where festivalgoers will choose the winner of the best chicken wings. Tickets are $10 and include 10 wings and a drink. All activities take place at John Hunt Park located at 2151 Airport Road Southwest in Huntsville. Festival hours are Friday 4 to 11 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission per person is $10 per day. Tickets may be purchased at www.whistlestopweekend.com. Parking is provided on the north side of the festival grounds and is $5 per car or $25 for an RV. For more call 256.564.8100. The Jacksonville State University football program will kick off the 2022 season at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery on August 27 against Stephen F. Austin at 2:30 p.m. CT. The 2022 JSU football schedule is below: August 27 JSU vs. Stephen F. Austin 2:30 September 3 Davidson at JSU 1:00 (Band Day) September 10 JSU at Murray State 6:00 September 17 JSU at Tulsa 6:00 September 24 JSU at Nicholls 3:00 (Thibodaux, LA) October 1 Kennesaw St. at JSU 1:00 (Family Day) October 8 OPEN October 15 UNA vs. JSU 6:00 (Toyota Field) October 22 SE Louisiana at JSU 1:00 (Homecoming) October 29 JSU at Austin Peay 3:00 November 5 OPEN November 12 Eastern Kentucky at JSU 1:00 November 19 JSU at Central Arkansas 4:00 (Conway) 2022 Jax State Football Schedule
Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger With football season kicking off this month, the Senior members of the Albertville High School Cheerleading squad are ready for their final year with the Aggies program. The group recently took time for a picture and the cheerleaders are (L-R) McKinzee Lucero, Jade Goodwin, Lily Laverty, Kelly Snow, Madison Johnston, Laney Hall, Ella Shaver, Ava Morrow, and Maggie Hall. Albertville Senior Cheerleaders
Upward Bound Program Receives Grant Funding For Five Years Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger The legendary rock band STYX, along with REO Speedwagon, are scheduled to perform at the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. STYX is known for a variety of 70's and 80's music, including hits such as "Come Sail Away" and "Renegade". Rock Band STYX To Perform
A Gadsden State Community College program has been informed that grants from the U.S. Department of Education have been renewed for another five years. The Upward Bound programs at the Ayers Campus in Anniston and the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden will receive $711,663 collectively over the next year with a commitment for additional funds the following four years. All grants are 100 percent funded by the U.S. Department of Education. “Thanks to the funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound can continue to identify and provide services to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds,” said Pam Johnson, dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects. “I’m proud of the important role Upward Bound plays in preparing high-school students for college so that they can become self-sufficient, successful and productive members of our communities.” Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance and serves high school students from low-income families. It also focuses on first-generation college students. “Upward Bound seeks to help high school students graduate successfully from secondary institutions and increase the retention and graduation rates at those institutions,” Johnson said. Upward Bound provides academic instruction in math, laboratory sciences, composition, literature and foreign languages. “Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment and work-study programs are also part of the services,” she said. There are three phases of Upward Bound programming available to high school students. The academic phase consists of 12 Saturday sessions that are designed to enhance students’ skills in their high school core classes. This phase includes after-school tutoring as well.
The summer phase is a six-week program in June and July which provides students with a simulated college experience that may include a residential experience. Special features of the program are life skills, research projects, college tours and professional and career counseling. The third phase – Career Work Study Program – is only available for participants in the Wallace Drive Campus program. It takes place concurrently with the summer phase. The program gives participants part-time opportunities to work in an environment that reflects their career choice while being paid by Upward Bound. “In addition, Upward Bound graduates will experience the process of admissions, placement testing, registration and advisement at Gadsden State, and they will enroll in pre- paid course at the College,” Johnson said. The Upward Bound Ayers Campus Program will receive $297,601 in funding. It serves students from five target high schools in Calhoun County: Anniston, Oxford, Saks, Wellborn and White Plains. The program was established in 1999 and has been successfully funded for 23 years. The Upward Bound Wallace Drive Campus Program will receive $414,062 in funding. It serves students in Etowah High School, Gadsden City High School, Gaston High School and Glencoe High School. It has been 100 percent funded by the U.S. Department of Education since its inception in 1973. Both Upward Bound programs are a part of TRIO, a group of programs developed to help students overcome economic, education and social barriers to higher education. Other TRIO programs at Gadsden State include Student Support Services, Veterans Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search and the Cheaha Educational Opportunity Center. For more information, visit gadsdenstate.edu/trio.
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FYFFE FAN DAY
The Fyffe UFO Day Festival is set for August 27, 2022. During the one-day event, the only flying objects spotted in the sky will be colorful hot-air balloons. In addition to hot air balloon rides, there will be arts and crafts, games and inflatables for children, a 5k run, an antique car and tractor show, an assortment of food vendors and live music. There will also be face painting and a vendor to braid hair, style hair and will have tinsel and other colored hair pieces. Headlining this year's entertainment is a young and upcoming star, Jackson Chase (jacksonchasemusic.com). A native of Tuscaloosa, Jackson has been singing since he was 3 years old. It started at home with his family, and then moved on to singing in school talent shows and churches. At the age of 12, Jackson competed in a local talent show at the suggestion of a family friend. A few months later, he found himself in Los Angeles where he won first place in the National competition. It was then that Jackson decided to make music his full-time focus. He began learning guitar and mandolin, as well as learning how to write his own songs. Jackson’s music is a blend of Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel with a classic country sound. His main influences are George Strait, Keith Whitley, John Anderson, Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakam, and ALABAMA. He has a passion for wanting to keep the sound of classic country music around for the next generation. His first EP, released at the age of 16, includes collaborations with John Schneider, John Anderson, and Tayla Lynn. You can connect with Jackson as he sings all kinds of music on his social media pages where he posts new videos regularly. In his free time, Jackson enjoys hanging out with friends on the lake or just sitting around with anyone and everyone and playing music. He is also a big fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Also performing for the first time will be Pop Christian artist Caroline Grace, who is from Chattanooga, TN. She began singing with her parents at the age of two. She sang in school choirs as well as her church youth band at The Crossing Chattanooga. She released her first Pop Christian single, “I’m All In” last summer. Her music influences are Franchescas Battistelli, Taylor Swift, Britt Nicole and Olivia Rodrigo. She is currently a featured artist with The Grove Jesus Music productions and her latest single ``How It Feels” will be available to stream August 2022. Other entertainers slated to perform are AnnaLee Austin, JT Clark and Jay Jenkins, Still Kickin’, Chasing Payne and many more. Gates open at 9 a.m. with the entertainment getting underway at 10 a.m. Festivalgoers are encouraged to arrive as early as 6 a.m. to watch the hot air balloons launch. Tethered rides for the public are generally offered around 6 p.m. Also, in conjunction with the UFO Day Festival, hot-air balloon rides across the Sand Mountain area will be available, weather permitting, by advance reservation only. For more info, visit www.ballooningal.com or call 256.461.8612 or send an email to rides@ballooningal.com. Also this year the Fyffe High School baseball team will be having their 1st Annual UFO Days 5K. Pre-Registration for the event is $30.00 and Registration Day of Race is $35.00. Prizes will be given for 1st place in each age group for Male and Female. For more about the UFO Day's 5K text or call 256-899-9119. Additionally, there will be a Disc Golf Tournament beginning at 10:00 a.m. Each participant will receive a disc (courtesy of Angry Goose Disc Golf). There will be prizes as well! All activities are held at the Fyffe Town Park located at the corner of Paul Benefield Lane and Church Street unless noted otherwise. Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Fyffe Set for 17th Annual UFO Days
The 2022-23 Fyffe High School Varsity Cheerleaders posed for a group picture during Fyffe's annual Fan Day on Saturday, August 6. The cheerleaders include: (Back Row L-R) Jovie Jones, Wriglee Wooten, Makensie Doss, Sadie Smith, Emma Jones; (Middle Row L-R) Anna Jones, Kamber Dukes, Ava Moon, Ella Woodall, Addie Landers; (Front L-R) Ava Howell, Ava Bryant and Marissa Gray. 2022 Fyffe Varsity Cheerleaders Photos by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
These girls took time for a photo while selling Fyffe Red Devil merchandise and t-shirts during the 2022 Fan Day.
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PUBLISHER'S CORNER Column By Brandon K. Pierce America Should Come First Several years ago, as Publisher of The DeKalb Advertiser in Fort Payne, I wrote various columns and opinions titled “From Second Street.” I coined this title after reading numerous “From First Street” columns written by the newspaper’s former publisher Jerry Whittle. While Jerry and I wrote about numerous topics and events, one thing I never really commented on was politics. However, it is a topic that many other media outlets and news anchors can’t seem to get enough of. For anyone who watches television, just about every news channel and commentator has a political opinion. Many of their comments make some of them seem like they are off in outer space somewhere or maybe their light’s on, but no one’s home! Some of you may even think my following comments may be out there or you might think I am out to lunch somewhere, but that’s okay because it is my opinion. Over the past couple of years, I have made a few personal comments on social media about items ranging from COVID masking to the 2020 Presidential election, which is still one of the biggest political scams in American History. Although there is still much to be said about the topics mentioned above, as well as many others, the issue I wanted to address in this column is that of political waste. Mr. Biden, yes I still refuse to call him President, has said he wants to build back better. Well, have you honestly seen anything better during his administration? Some could say that repealing ROE v. WADE is a positive thing for Americans? You would be correct, but that was the Supreme Court that made this historic change, not Biden. According to a recent press release from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the United States is continuing to support the Ukraine after more than “five months into Russia’s brutal and unprovoked assault on the people of Ukraine.” Well, I am all for helping people, but how much is too much? Maybe the following is too much? The United States has made seventeen drawdowns since August 2021 of up to $550 million in arms and equipment from U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) inventories for Ukraine’s self-defense. Do we have any left to defend America in case China follows through with threats after Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Tiawan? Blinken added that the most recent drawdown brought the total U.S. military assistance to Ukraine to approximately $8.7 billion. Did you get that astronomical figure? If not, it was $8.7 billion. According to Blinken these funds have helped to provide ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and 155mm artillery systems that Ukraine’s forces are using to defend their country. Again, I am glad that America can help others. However, really think about that $8.7 billion figure again and how much good just part of that would do around the United States and even here in Alabama. In DeKalb County, and other counties, we have roads that are falling apart and need to be paved. There are countless people, locally and across America, who need help paying medical and drug bills and even putting food on the table. I think everyone needs helps with food, especially with the cost of eggs over $3 per dozen. Some folks don’t even have a roof over their head or warm clothes to wear in winter. These are just a few examples of things that could be helped with just a part of the money we are sending to the Ukraine. The Biden administration needs a lesson in economics and finance and to learn to spend money wisely. On second thought, until the administration learns to put America First none of these problems are going to get better any time soon!
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The members of the Crossville High School Class of 1961 met for the annual Class Reunion at Dallas' Place on July 23, 2022. Some of those attending the event were: (Standing L-R) Keith Bruce, James Cook, Paul Talley, Lyndon Walker, Lamar Clayton, Mancel Norris, Lamar Williams, Maxdell Davis, Ray Liverett, and Jackie Smith. (Seated L-R) Donna Milwee, Linda Gorham, Blenda Bruce, Patsy Brock, Glenda Wilson, Janet O'Dell, Jo Nelson, and Linda Milner. Crossville Class of 1961 Holds Reunion Marching Madness Many sports fans look forward to each spring and to "March Madness" in college basketball. However, the fall is a time for what some might call "Marching Madness." It's the time of year where high school, and college, marching band members begin learning to play news songs and new drills for the upcoming football season. These students, as well as band directors, participate in late summer band camps and spend countless hours getting ready to march on the gridiron. The Alabama Ledger recently caught up with a few area bands. Their 2022 group photos are below. If you have an event that you would like to see featured in a future Traveling Alabama section of the Alabama Ledger please contact us at 256-506-7368.
2022 Geraldine Marching Band
2022 Fyffe Marching Band
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Michael Wilbur Johnson, age 56, of Fyffe Patsy Fuller Mauldin, age 78, of Rainsville Karen Lynn Cooper, age 52, of Albertville Nettie Lou Gilbreath, age 80, of Logan, AL Vernon Allen Spriggs, age 65, Falkville Danny Ray Patton, age 59, of Dawson Bruce Kahle Gross, Jr., age 78, of Rainsville Willodeen Jeanette Tidmore, age 98, of Fyffe Sidney Parker, age 64, of Geraldine Robin Marie Reppond, age 62, of Dunnellon, FL Pedro Cazares Castaneda, age 50, of Rainsville Max LeVoyd Fortner, age 83, of Rainsville Taska Briana Clements, age 39, of Albertville Dorothy Carolyn Ferguson, age 77, of Albertville Sandra Elizabeth Ramey Carter, age 72, of Crossville James Gurley Smith Jr., age 87, of Rainsville Martha Margaret Thrasher, age 74, of Albertville Ricky Laton Hall, age 68, of Crossville Erin Michelle Thomas, age 33, of Hueytown Mark Steven Giuka, age 63, of Henagar Billie Sue Edmonds, age 88, of Rainsville Black Jacket Symphony To Perform in Albertville The Black Jacket Symphony makes its Albertville,debut at Sand Mountain Amphitheater performing Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” live on Friday, September 2. Known for their incredible live recreations, the Black Jacket Symphony will perform this entire classic rock album live—note for note, sound for sound, plus a full set of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits. Over the past ten years, this group of musicians has performed over 35 classic rock albums. Untapped Beer Festival The first Annual Rome Untapped Beer Festival will be held on September 10, 2022 at Heritage Park in Rome, GA. The event starts at noon. Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.romeuntapped.com/gettickets Cullman Octoberfest The 41st annual Cullman Octoberfest will be held on September 29 through October 1, 2022. This festival features a biergarten with German and local craft beers, live music, food, kid and adult activities. Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to announce the creation of the Mustang Gaming Esports Club. This club will give students the opportunity to participate in Esports and compete against other college students in Alabama and beyond. Esports is a growing sport and the Esports industry is currently a multi-billion-dollar industry. There are many opportunities for work and play within the industry. The concept is no different from any other sport. Students work together to practice and compete as a team. Teams typically vary in size from 2-5 players with some opportunities for one-on-one competitions. “We are very pleased to get Esports going at Northeast,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “I thank Mrs. Patricia Falk, Mrs. Barbara Kilgore, Mr. Bryon Miller, Mr. Noah Allen, Mr. Lee Garrett, Mr. Kyle Ealy and all our staff for putting this together for us. Northeast prides itself on having the best in educational technology and this affirms what we have available and how much we emphasize educational technology. Esports is very popular and a rapidly growing sport. Some major companies even consider gaming levels in hiring decisions. Gaming takes long and short-term strategy, creative and critical thinking, and quick decision making to be successful. All the challenges of innovative and high-level thinking are there. We are excited about having this competition for our students." Upon advertising the new club to students on campus, Esports coaches and sponsors at NACC were surprised by the amount of interest expressed by students. “We knew this was a growing sport and that there would be interest, but we were excited to see how quickly students jumped onboard,” said Bryon Miller, Mustang Gaming Sponsor and Computer Science Instructor at NACC. “There are so many opportunities here for students to learn, compete, and participate with this club.” Opportunities in Esports expand beyond competition. Students may commentate on the sport, create video content, manage a team, write computer programs, or develop games, analyze game and player statistics, and much more. "We have been anxiously waiting for all our equipment and furniture to arrive and that day is finally here" said Patricia Falk, Educational Technology Director, and Esports Planning Committee Member. NACC Esports Club
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Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Miss Charlene "Charlie" Jean Carroll, age 7, of Albertville Robert Bradley Wilks, passed away at age 73 SSG Charles Marvin Sharp (Ret), age 92, of Albertville Bobbie Nell Gautney, age 85, of Albertville Kathryn S. Kelley, age 91, of Guntersville Billy Ray Webb, age 79, of Albertville Stephanie Michelle Reaves, age 23, of Albertville Glendon Paul Sims, age 79, of Guntersville Bobby Neil Frazier, age 93, of Albertville Newell Norman Smith, age 81, of Albertville Ronie Clay Simmons, age 70, of Albertville William "Bill" Higgins, age 76, of Gardendale Bettie Sue Wright, age 87, of Alma, Arkansas Sarah Jo Taylor Hart, age 79, of Albertville Billy P. Snead, age 79, of Boaz Nellie Jo Ellis Williams, age 81, of Albertville Thomas Keith Riggins, age 62, of Boaz Rev. Roger Dale Watkins, age 76, of Boaz Sarah Ann Masters, age 69, of Guntersville Benny Ray Robinson, age 81, of Albertville Florence Carolyn Dobbins, age 77, of Boaz Scotty Dewayne Eller, age 46, of Albertville Tim A. Luckey, age 58, of Horton Jackson Carl Garrett, age 85, of Boaz Burt Funeral Home Bobbie Yvonne Blalock, age 81, of Mentone John Sherwood Baty, age 86, of Mentone Kevin Lee Baty, age 54, of Mentone Randall Coy Smith, age 69, of Fort Payne Carr Funeral Home in Boaz George Franklin Myers Jr., age 75, of Boaz Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Paul Daniel Blackwood, age 67, of Albertville Judy Mae Swords, passed away at age 79 Benny Carl Sandusky, age 67, of Guntersville Holli Jo Wilson, age 38, of Birmingham Shane Junior Beason, age 52, of Guntersville Rosa Ann Coleman, passed away at age 70 John Oliver Ross, age 72, of Guntersville Margaret Jane Tinsley, age 83, of Guntersville Virginia Maude Smith Swords, passed away at age 86 Wesley Eugene Hill, passed away at age 60 Dorothy Janice Stewart, age 74, of Langston Collier-Butler Funeral Home Albertville Memorial Funeral Home Andrew Jackson Day Jr., age 88, of Gadsden Merrie Beth Howell, age 65, Hokes Bluff Ava Sue Kelley, age 91, of Southside Betty Daniel Pruett, age 86, of Gadsden Barbara Dean Duncan, age 94, of Glencoe Jason Brent McIntyre, passed away at age 64 James Michael Cushing, age 75, of Gadsden Jeannette D. Estes, age 73, of Gadsden Phillip Michael Bourne, age 55, of Gadsden Michael Bailey McCartney, age 88, of Gadsden Kathrine Mandy Pearson, age 96, of Piedmont Buford Lindell Lee, age 82, of Gadsden Michael "Brian" Johnson, age 44, of Rainbow City David Behrens, age 78, of Gadsden Charles Milton Wiggins, passed away at age 87 James Leo Wanner, age 74, of Gadsden Billy Rex Stanfield, age 89, of Northport, FL Leroy Smith, passed away at age 88 Andrew Christopher England, age 31, of Attalla Winnie Mae Beasley, age 95, of Gadsden Lunette Dempsey Stewart, age 90, of Ooltewah, TN Darrell Kenneth Yarnell Sr., age 77, of Gadsden Collinsville Funeral Home Mary Lou Street Simpson, age 84, of Collinsville Robert Mack Cantrell, age 76, of Collinsville Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Betty Rose Beaty Hiett, age 85, of Ider Dewey Loyd Elliott, age 86, of Sylvania Robert Glenn Westmoreland, age 52, of Stevenson Billy Jack Dalton, age 68, of Pisgah Savanna Bliss Shannon, age 35, of Trenton, GA Rebecca Lynn York, age 67, of Rossville, GA Geneva White Phillips, age 67, of Stevenson David Arthur Jackson, age 88, of Flat Rock James Ray Hall, age 73, of Flat Rock Bro. Jerry Wilkerson, age 84, of Flat Rock Sue Tatum Roe, age 95, of Gadsden Marilyn R. Gentry, age 87, of Gadsden Wilma Lee Atkinson Cagle, age 77, of Flat Rock James Edward Hemphill, age 78, of Henagar Ruthie Thrasher Greeson, age 86, of Henagar Crossville Memorial Chapel Jodie Lynn Parker, age 44, of Crossville Guntersville Memorial Chapel Linda Ilene Johnson, age 66, of Albertville Mary Jane Rich, passed away at age 80 James Henry Berry III, passed away at age 61 Roy "Hodie" Fritz Hampton, age 54, of Guntersville Charles Kenneth Lang, age 91, of Guntersville Fred Douglas Staten, passed away at age 70 Brian Black, age 47, of Guntsville Etowah Memorial Chapel Pamela Jane Smith Martin, age 62, of Boaz Stephanie Eugina Naylor, age 43, of Attalla Edith Irene Foxx Elrod, age 93, of Boaz Douglas Swann, age 79, of Boaz Patricia "Pat" Louise Battles, age 77, of Boaz Erin Mianna Mims Wiemann, age 29, of Boaz Shaun Derrick Watts, age 50, of Boaz Virginia Davenport Casey, age 85, of Boaz Kimberly Jean Williamson, age 55, of Gadsden
Dianne Elizabeth Logan, age 50, of Boaz Bonnie Pearl Gladden, age 75, of Boaz Opal Jewell Woodward, age 79, of Attalla Sandra "Sandy" Jean Morrow, age 74, of Horton Elvin Ed Hunnel, age 82, of Grant Gabriel Marquez Castro, age 85, of Boaz Wallace LaDon Hudgins, age 71, of Attalla Cynthia Rose Tripp, age 79, of Pisgah Talmadge "T.O." Hairston, age 90, of Henagar Clinton Wright, age 29, of Section Winston O. Wilks, age 87, of Henagar Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Helen Crane, passed away at age 66 John William Feemster, passed away at age 79 McRae Funeral Home in Boaz Shelia Ann West Smith, age 74, of Painter Anthony "Tony" Rollins, age 67, of Boaz Randall T. Cook, age 72, of Boaz Mary Nell Frachiseur, age 83, formerly of Boaz Gerald Demedicis, age 64, of Altoona Myrtle Anne Cole, age 58, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory William Coy Free, age 87, of Steele Sharon Lee "Chickie" Noojin, age 66, of Gadsden Ty Derrick Owens, age 56, of Gadsden Vannieca Barnes, age 58, of Gallant Clara Jean "Sissy" Robinson, age 81, of Gadsden Maria Guadalupe Gomez DeCantellano, passed away at 62 Arvil Samuel Keener, age 94, of Gallant Violet Jean Fuller, age 60, of Attalla Ruby Lean Osborn, age 90, of Attalla Raymond Edward Arledge III, age 57, of Altoona
Susan Marie Moore, passed away at age 63 Barbara Faye Mize, passed away at age 83 Donna Ashley Mozingo, age 62, of Attalla Cathie Diane Almond Galvan, age 68, of Attalla Paul Glen Martin, age 61, of Gadsden Stephen Sutters Lucas, age 68, of Ashville Rainsville Funeral Home Ardath Land Grizzell, age 102, of Birmingham Myra Paulette Johnston, age 74, of Rainsville
Diane Rosson, age 60, of Rainsville Loretta Twilley, age 91, of Fort Payne Robert McElyea, age 79, of Dutton
Patsy Sanders McDonald, age 81, of Fort Payne Charles "Charlie" Phillips, age 89, of Chelsea Rayford Junior Wooten, age 78, of Rainsville Sandy Anderson Jenkins, age 58, formerly of Henagar
Mary Loudermilk, age 72, of Rainsville Jerald W. Shirey, age 81, of Rainsville Section Funeral Home Billy Mack Hancock, passed away at age 41 Linda Carol Sharp, passed away at age 78 Maxine Kirkland, age 90, of Section
Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Edward Michael Gladden, age 53, of Fort Payne John Edward Keller, age 76, of Fort Payne Joseph McCammon Everett, passed away at age 82 Gary Lee Keef, age 65, of Fort Payne William Wayne "Bill" Burns, age 70, of Fort Payne Kimberly Dawn Martin, age 54, of Fort Payne Beverly C. Dean, age 80, of Fort Payne Richard Dale Aaron, age 68, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Gregory Robert Collard, age 60, of Dawson Cordie Hall Taylor, age 98, of Geraldine Becky Warren, age 67, of Valley Head Billy Gilmer, age 68, of Boaz Renae Latham Makris, age 64, of Rainsville Michael Scott "Goose" Watkins, age 26, of Crossville J.H. Hosch, age 80, of Rainsville Margaret Ann Stone, age 76, of Albertville Marlon Grig Rich, age 53, of Boaz Barbara D. "Bobbie" Smith, age 70, of Carrollton, GA Kathy Lynn McAllister, age 67, of Hobart, Indiana Diane Marie Zimmerman, age 66, of Scottsboro Dioma Lola Parker, age 85, of Dawson Brandon Eugene Cagle, age 21, of Collinsville
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NACC Stand Alone Practical Nursing Program Set to Begin in the Spring 2023
LUNCHEON - There will be a church sponsored community Luncheon at Mount Flat Baptist Church on Saturday, August 27 from noon until 2 p.m. There will be BBQ, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Desserts, as well as good fellowship. RSVP to Lana Drain at 256-528-7639, Becky Davis at 256-572-8806, or Linda Davis at 256-557-3105. ART ON THE ROCKS - The 2022 Art On The Rocks will be held at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground on September 17-18. This will be an outdoor arts and crafts show with over 95 vendors. There will be items such as pottery, paintings, jewelry, baked goods, metal work, glass work and much more. Admission will be $4 for kids, seniors and military and $6 for adults. BBQ AND CORNHOLE - The Geraldine Volunteer Fire Department is holding a BBQ, Cornhole and raffle event on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information contact the Geraldine Fire Department. FISHING RODEO & EXPO - The inaugural Marshall County Sheriff's Fishing Rodeo will be held on Sunday, September 11, beginning at 6 a.m. at the Tom Jackson Park Boat Ramp off Highway 69. There will also be a first responder expo at the Guntersville Civitan Park starting at noon. FIDDLERS CONVENTION - The 2022 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention will be held on October 6-8 at Athens State University. The event will kickoff on 7 p.m on Thursday, October 6. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com starting at $17. $1 MILLION APPROPRIATION - Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently received a one-million-dollar appropriation from state legislatures for the construction of NACC’s new Workforce Development Center. The appropriation was secured by Senator Steve Livingston. Plans for the Workforce Development Center are still being finalized. Funding for this and other workforce centers throughout the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) comes from a state bond issue of which Senator Livingston and Alabama Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter (District 24) were key supporters. BOOM DAYS - The City of Fort Payne will hold its annual Boom Days Heritage Celebration on September 16-17. The event will begin at 6 p.m. on the 16th. Music performances include the Dad Company, CCR Tribute Band, Billy Dean-Acoustic and Joe Nichols. DEFENSIVE CARRY COURSE - There will be a Women's Defensive Carry Course at the Hampton Inn in Guntersville from 6-9 p.m. on September 27. The cost is $25. For more info visit www.focusedfire-training.com or call 866-382-9111. MENTONE COLORFEST - The annual Mentone Colorfest will be held on October 15-16 beginning at 9 a.m. each day at Moon Lake Village. NATIVE AMERICAN CELEBRATION - A celebration of the culture and traditions of American Indians who once lived in north Alabama returns this year to downtown Tuscumbia for two days of educational and free family fun. After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Oka Kapassa: Return to Coldwater is set for September 9-10, 2022, with activities taking place in and around Spring Park in downtown Tuscumbia. It is a free family event featuring Native American heritage, entertainment and education through hands-on activities. Snead State Receives $50,000 Grant from Women's Foundation Snead State Community College received a $50,000 grant from the Women’s Foundation of Alabama to serve women within the Marshall County and surrounding area. The grant will fund scholarships for manufacturing skills training for up to 15 women who meet the eligibility requirements. Students receiving a scholarship as part of this project will have access to comprehensive career coaching services. They will earn credentials needed in the manufacturing industry, such as Certified Production Technician, OSHA 10 Hour General Industry, NC 3 Precision Measurement, National Career Readiness and Alabama Certified Worker. In addition, the other training received will be soft skills, digital and financial literacy and parenting workshops. Childcare and transportation assistance will be available as needed. “Our goal is to provide training for women to succeed in the workplace as well as equip them with the skills they need to be career ready,” said Director of Workforce Development Teresa Walker. “We’ll work closely with our community partners to identify participants for the training and our industry partners to assist with job placement.” Snead State is accepting applications for the Manufacturing Career Scholarships for Women, and classes are scheduled to begin Sept. 16. For more information or to apply for the Career Scholarships, contact Snead State’s Workforce Development office at (256) 840-4152 or cherri.barnard@snead.edu.
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Nursing Department has announced that the college is now accepting applications for a new stand-alone practical nursing (PN) program. The program will begin in the Spring 2023 semester. Applications are being accepted now through October 10, 2022. The program is a three-semester program covering the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. The program will be offered on-campus in Rainsville, with students completing their clinical hours in area hospitals and long-term care (LTC) facilities. Upon completion, the students will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). “We are very pleased to initiate this program,” stated NACC President, Dr. David Campbell. “There is a great need for LPNs in our area and we are especially happy to add a program that helps provide healthcare.” Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide a range of care to patients in elder care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and in homes. They provide basic care and monitor the patient’s condition. They need to be keen observers and proficient at communicating with other healthcare professionals. Dr. Myrna Williamson, NACC Nursing Program Director stated, “We are excited to soon be offering the stand-alone PN program. There have been numerous requests from area long-term care and hospital facilities for more licensed practical nurses to fill many needed positions.” A familiar face has taken a leadership role at Gadsden State Community College. Dr. Janekia Mitchell has returned to the College as the new dean of Student Services. She provides leadership, strategic planning and executive oversight of student enrollment, retention and success for credit and non-credit programs. In 2018, after 16 years at Gadsden State, Mitchell transitioned to K-12 education as the student counselor at Emma Sansom Middle School in the Gadsden City School System. Now, she’s back at Gadsden State and looks forward to the influence and leadership she can provide at the College. “I’m grateful for the experiences I had at Emma Sansom Middle School but I’m happy to be returning to Gadsden State,” she said. “As the dean, I want to be the bridge for our students through the services we offer. I want to be impactful by forming a bridge from high school to the community college. All of us in Student Services want to make sure they are prepared for the world. At Gadsden State, we are giving them the skills they need to be productive members of society. We want them to be successful for themselves, their family and their community.” Mitchell considers herself a “life-long learner,” and she has many educational credentials to prove it. In 1998, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness from Jacksonville State University. She continued her education at JSU, where she earned a Master of Science in Community Agency Counseling in 2005 and
To be eligible for the PN program, students must meet the following minimum admission criteria: • Be unconditionally admitted to the college. • Submit transcripts from all colleges attended. • Complete application for the nursing program by the deadline. • Take or have taken the ACT in the past, ACT score required, but no minimum score requirement • Have a GPA of 2.5 on required core nursing courses including (ENG 101, MTH 100 or higher, BIO 201, BIO 202, PSY 210, and SPH 106 or 107. • Be in good standing with the college and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the current or transferring institution. • Meet the Essential Functions/Eligibility Criteria requirement for nursing (see webpage). For more info regarding this exciting new program, please visit the NACC nursing webpage at www.nacc.edu/ programs-of-study/health-science-divisionnursing or call the nursing department at (256) 638-4418, Ext. 2216.
Dr. Jamekia Mitchell returns to Gadsden State as Dean of Student Services
Dr. Jamekia Mitchell
an Educational Specialist degree in Counselor Education in 2007. In 2017, she earned a doctorate in Professional Counseling and Supervision from the University of West Georgia. Mitchell has been married to Ruben Desmond Mitchell, the band director at Anniston High School, for over 12 years. They have two children, Adarius, a 22-year- old college student, and Layla, who is 10 years old.
Now that area high school students have returned to the classroom, many athletics programs are gearing up for the 2022 fall season. Some of these programs include football, cheerleaders, and volleyball. This month's Past Time recognizes the 2012 Crossville High School Volleyball Team. The 2012 Lady Lions earned the runner-up spot in the Class 4A Area 12 Tournament. If you have a picture or a story that you would like to share with us for future Past Time Features in the Alabama Ledger please contact us at 256-506-7368.
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SPORTS LEDGER Read Free Online at www.TheSportsLedger.com The PAGE 6 FOOTBALL 2022 Guntersville Ranked No. 7 in Preseason Poll By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger
Auburn Football will hold a preseason kickoff fan fest event and open practice on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Jordan- Hare Stadium. The Auburn Family Football Preseason Kickoff, presented by Golden Flake, will feature a family fun zone at noon CT and open practice at 2 p.m. CT, allowing fans to catch a sneak peek at the 2022 Auburn Tigers, led by head coach Bryan Harsin. Admission is FREE. Prior to the open practice, the event at noon CT will begin with fun for the entire family on the east stadium green space, exterior to Jordan-Hare Stadium, and will feature appearances by Aubie, members of the Auburn University Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Tiger Paws, and Southeastern Raptor Center. Also, on the east stadium green space will include inflatable bounce houses, tailgate The University of Alabama football program will kickoff the 2022 season with a home game against Utah State on September 3 at 6:30 p.m. CT. The Crimson Tide's complete 2022 football schedule is below: September 3 Utah State at Alabama 6:30 p.m. September 10 Alabama at Texas 11:00 a.m. September 17 ULM at Alabama 3 p.m. September 24 Vanderbilt at Alabama October 1 Alabama at Arkansas October 8 Texas A&M at Alabama October 15 Alabama at Tennessee October 22 Mississippi State at Alabama October 29 OPEN November 5 Alabama at LSU November 12 Alabama at Ole Miss November 19 Austin Peay at Alabama 11 a.m. November 26 Auburn at Alabama (Iron Bowl) 2022 Alabama Football Schedule The University of Tennessee football program will kick off the 2022 season with a home game against Ball State on Thursday, September 1 at 6 p.m. CT. The Volunteers complete 2022 football schedule is below: September 1 (Thurs) Ball State at Tennessee 6 p.m. September 10 Tennessee at Pitt 2:30 p.m. September 17 Akron at Tennessee 6 p.m. September 24 Florida at Tennessee October 1 OPEN October 8 Tennessee at LSU October 15 Alabama at Tennessee October 22 UT Martin at Tennessee (HC) October 29 Kentucky at Tennessee November 5 Tennessee at Georgia November 12 Missouri at Tennessee November 19 Tennessee at South Carolina November 26 Tennessee at Vanderbilt 2022 Tennessee Football Schedule When the 2022 pre-season high school football poll was released, the Guntersville Wildcats found themselves ranked as the No. 7 team in Class 5A. The Wildcats earned the top 10 ranking after finishing with a 9-2 record last season and as last year’s Class 5A Region 7 Champions. Guntersville also made the state playoffs last fall, but fell in the opening round to Ramsey, 28-20. The program’s only other loss a year ago was to Handley in the opening game of the season at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Guntersville hopes to stay in the top 10 all season, but it’s going to be a tough road for head coach Lance Reece’s Wildcats. The opening game of the season at Southside-Gadsden on August 19 will be the first real test for the 2022 Guntersville program. The following week's home game against Lawrence County will also be a challenge for the Wildcats. The 2022 Guntersville football schedule is as follows: August 19 Guntersville at Southside August 26 Lawrence Co. at Guntersville September 2 Crossville at Guntersville September 9 Guntersville at Douglas September 16 Boaz at Guntersville September 23 Guntersville at Buckhorn September 30 Guntersville at Scottsboro October 7 OPEN October 14 Guntersville at Arab October 21 Sardis at Guntersville October 28 Albertville at Guntersville
Geraldine Football Faces Tough 2022 Schedule By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger Guntersville's John Michael McElrath (#6) stops a New Hope runner in fall Jamboree action on Friday, August 12. The Wildcats won the jamboree game 56-0. Wildcats Host New Hope in Fall Jamboree Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger
time that the schools have met on the gridiron. In week two of the season, on August 26, Geraldine will host Fyffe in what could be one the best games of the season. The Bulldogs victory over the Red Devils last fall snapped a 51-game winning streak for Fyffe, which at that time was the longest in the nation. Geraldine’s other games against playoff opponents from last season include Plainview, Sylvania and Piedmont. The Bulldogs complete 2022 schedule is below: August 18 Geraldine at Coosa Christian August 26 Fyffe at Geraldine September 2 Geraldine at Plainview September 9 Geraldine at Hokes Bluff September 16 Sylvania at Geraldine September 23 OPEN September 30 Ohatchee at Geraldine October 7 Westbrook at Geraldine October 14 Geraldine at Piedmont October 21 Glencoe at Geraldine October 28 Geraldine at Crossville
Half of the teams on the 2022 Geraldine High School football schedule made the AHSAA state playoffs last fall, including the Class 3A State Championship Piedmont Bulldogs. With this level of competition, second year Geraldine head coach Michael Davis and his program have a tough road ahead of them if they plan to make a return trip to the state playoffs later this year. In his first season as head coach, Davis guided the Bulldogs to a 7-4 overall record. He also helped lead Geraldine to a thrilling 20-19 victory over DeKalb County rival Fyffe, a third place finish in Class 3A Region 7, and an appearance against Ohatchee in the opening round of the state playoffs. Geraldine fell to Ohatchee 34-13 to end the season last fall. On September 30, the Bulldogs will welcome Ohatchee to Geraldine for a rematch of the powerhouse programs. The Bulldogs are set to kick off the new year against Coosa Christian on Thursday, August 18. It will be the first
Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger
Auburn Football To Hold Preseason Fan Fest games, face painting, poster/schedule magnet giveaway and more.
East Stadium Gates 1-8 will open at 1 p.m. CT and the open practice will begin at approximately 2 p.m. CT. Fans are asked to sit in sections 24-34 on the east side. Water will be available for purchase and restrooms will be open on the east concourse. Please note also that the clear bag policy will be in effect when entering Jordan-Hare Stadium. Parking will be available in the Arena, Campus Safety and Coliseum lots. Please note that the Auburn Family Football Preseason Kickoff event will not include autograph sessions with student-athletes and coaches. Auburn football will open the 2022 season on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. CT vs. Mercer in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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Ider head football coach Chad Grant recently said that he is “excited” about the 2022 season and that the Hornets program will have several returning starters and seniors on the gridiron this fall. Last season the Hornets buzzed to the 7-4 record and participated in the opening round of the AHSAA State Playoff’s in Grant’s first year at the helm of the program. Overall, Ider’s offense rolled up 284 points during the season, an average of just over 25 points per game. The Hornet’s will begin the program’s quest for another winning season against Crossville on Saturday, August 20. Ider’s complete 2022 football schedule is below: August 20 Crossville at Ider August 26 Asbury at Ider September 2 Ider at Whitesburg Christian September 9 NSM at Ider September 16 Pisgah at Ider September 23 Ider at Valley Head September 30 Ider at Section October 7 Ider at Collinsville October 14 Sand Rock at Ider October 21 Ider at Fyffe The Valley Head football program has become accustomed to playing in the AHSAA state playoffs, as the Tigers have reached post season competition for the past three seasons. The Tigers will begin their quest for a fourth consecutive playoff appearance when the 2022 football season kicks off on August 19 at North Sand Mountain (NSM). Valley Head and NSM have not met on the gridiron since the 2003 season and Valley Head pulled out the victory that year defeating the Bison 43-20. The Tigers, coached by Charles Hammon, will open the 2022 home season against the Section Lions on August 26. The complete 2022 Valley Head football schedule is below: August 19 Valley Head at NSM August 26 Section at Valley Head September 2 Decatur Heritage at Valley Head September 9 OPEN September 16 Valley Head at Coosa Christian September 23 Ider at Valley Head September 30 Cedar Bluff at Valley Head October 7 Valley Head at Appalachian October 14 Woodville at Valley Head October 21 Valley Head at Gaylesville October 27 Valley Head at Collinsville Valley Head Seeks Fourth Straight Playoff By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger
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Ider Hornets Seeking Return Trip to State Playoffs By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger
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Collinsville Looking to Return to State Playoffs 2022 Ider Hornets
Pruitt Returns to Plainview
By Brandon K. Pierce | The Sports Ledger Plainview football fans will have a familiar face on the sideline this fall, as veteran coach Dale Pruitt has returned to the sideline to coach the Bears program. Pruitt inherits a team that finished the 2021 season with a 7-4 overall record and an appearance in the opening round of the AHSAA state playoffs. Under the direction of former head coach Nick Ledbetter, last’s years Plainview program put up 437 points through 11 games, an average of just under 40 points per game at 39.4. The
By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger The Collinsville Panthers missed the AHSAA state football playoffs last season after finishing the year in fifth place in Class 2A Region 7. However, veteran Coach Ernie Willingham hopes the 2022 season will be different. Willingham and his players will be trying to improve upon the Panthers 3-7 record from last year, as well as seeking a spot in the upcoming 2022 State Playoffs. Collinsville will start that quest with two straight
homes to open the 2022 season. The Panthers will host the Crossville Lions in the season opener on August 27. The Section Lions will make a trip to Collinsville on September 2 for the first Class 2A Region 7 showdown of the year. The Panthers will have a total of five home football games and five away games this fall. During the season Collinsville will travel to Pisgah, Gaston, Fyffe, Whitesburg Christian and North Sand Mountain. The 2022 Collinsville football schedule is below: August 19 OPEN August 27 Crossville at Collinsville September 2 Section at Collinsville September 9 Collinsville at Pisgah September 16 Sand Rock at Collinsville September 23 Collinsville at Gaston September 30 Collinsville at Fyffe October 7 Ider at Collinsville October 14 Collinsville at Whitesburg Chr. October 21 Collinsville at NSM October 27 Valley Head at Collinsville
Bears were ranked in the ASWA Top 10 for seven weeks during the season. Pruitt’s return to Plainview officially kicks off when the season opens on August 19 at Priceville. The Bears will have an open week on August 26 before opening the 2022 home season against Geraldine on September 2. Plainview will be on the road the following week traveling to Piedmont to face last year’s Class 3A State Championship team on Sept. 9. The complete 2022 Plainview football schedule is below: August 19 Plainview at Priceville September 2 Geraldine at Plainview September 9 Plainview at Piedmont September 16 Glencoe at Plainview September 23 Fyffe at Plainview September 30 Plainview at Hokes Bluff October 7 Sylvania at Plainview October 14 Plainview at Westbrook Christian October 21 Plainview at Ohatchee October 28 New Hope at Plainview
Collinsville Panthers Photo Courtesy of Glenden Poe, Times-Journal
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