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July 31, 2014 • Volume 3 Issue 27 • Home Owned & Operated • North Alabama E-Edition • www.thesportsledger.com Albertville High School has announced that students can pick up their back-to-school schedules on August 6, 2014 at the new gym. Seniors can pick up schedules at 8 a.m., juniors are at 9 a.m., sophomores at 10 a.m. and freshmen schedule pickup is at 5:30 p.m.
Bobby Sanders
Regina Wiggins
Travis Newman
Three individuals have been arrested after investigators and DeKalb County Drug Task Force agents executed a search warrant in Whiton. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris, officers found drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, and two methamphetamine labs during the search. Bobby Loyd Sanders, 55, of Geraldine, Regina Gwen Wiggins, 49, of Guntersville, and Travis Matthew Newman, 28, of Guntersville were all arrested and charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful manufacturing of controlled substance, and felony possession of drug paraphernalia. All were transported to the DeKalb County Detention Center where, as of press time, they were awaiting bonds. Wiggins also had active warrants from DeKalb County for previous drug charges. “We have been working the Whiton area due to an increase in burglaries. These contacts produced the information that got these people arrested. We are still looking for any suspicious persons or activity so we appreciate all the help we get from the public,” said Harris.
The Ledger, Brandon K. Pierce
The 2014 football season is just over a month away and many high school programs are already gearing up for a new season. Douglas High School, along with others in the area, have already held their picture day. Some of those taking part at picture day in Douglas were senior cheerleaders Tanisha Gross, Lauren Johnson, Cortney Brooks and Alydia Harris.