ST Vol 9 No 20

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala.--(Full

Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 11.

The Board approved the Non-Renewals/Terminations of the following:

• Brent Reeves - Social Sciences Teacher - Ider High School - Non-renewal - 5/26/23

• Matthew OgleElementary Teacher - Valley Head High SchoolNon-renewal - 5/26/23

• Heather Powell - P.E. / Health Teacher - Fyffe High School - Non-renewal - 5/26/23

• Luke Powell - Social Sciences Teacher - Fyffe High School - Non-renewal - 5/26/23

• Ken Brown - Itinerant Special Education Teacher - Crossville High SchoolNon-renewal - 5/26/23

Trina Land - CNP Worker

- Plainview High SchoolNon-renewal - 5/26/23

• Jordon Wright - CNP

Worker - Plainview High School - Non-renewal - 5/26/23

• Leslie Foster - CNP

Worker - Plainview High School - Non-renewal - 5/26/23

• Amanda McKee - CNP

Worker - Fyffe High School

- Non-renewal - 5/26/23

• Natasha FisherAssistant Custodian 4-hour - Fyffe Special Services Center/DYSC - Non-renewal - 5/26/23

• Antonia CordellEnglish Language Arts

Teacher - Crossville Middle School

- Non-renewal - 5/26/23

• Jessica Horton -

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 16.

Itinerant Special Education

Teacher - Collinsville High School

• Zach King - Secondary Science Teacher and Head

• John David Willoughby

• Kayla AndrewsComputer Science Teacher

The Board approved the following Retirements:

• Jennifer GilbertElementary TeacherGeraldine High School - 6/1/23

• Donna FergusonLibrary Media SpecialistCrossville Elementary School - 7/1/23

The Board approved the

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, ALA.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, May 15. The City of Rainsvlle was recently named the 8th Safest City in the State of Alabama by SafeWise. The Safewise Report highlights cities with low crime rates and also fire response, as calculated by the FBI and other data.

The Council passed Resolution 05-15-2023 ( C) which officially proclaimed the City of Rainsville as the 8th Safest City in the State of Alabama.

The Council also recognized Sylvania student, Taylor Holland with a Certificate of Honor for earning her credentials as a Certified Volunteer Firefighter with Hazmat Awareness Operations. Hollard also is certified as a Telecommunicator 1 & 2. The Rainsville Fire Department in collaboration with DeKalb County Schools, Alabama Fire College, Northeast Community College, and the Rainsville City Council offers career tech classes for students that are interested in the field of emergency response and fire services

The Council approved the largest paving project in

In preparation for the upcoming June Jam on June 3, the Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Marked for Life Ministries to provide parking assistance at the city-owned property, formerly known as the old DeKalb County Hospital. Marked for Life Ministries will assume all liability while parking vechicles.

In new business, the Council approved the following Activity Permits:

• Main Street, 5k Walk/ Run, Downtown Route, Saturday, September 9th beginning at 8:00 a.m.

• Family Services of North Alabama, 5k Walk/ Run, Rotary Pavilion Route, Saturday, October 28th from 6:00 a.m. until

Noon

The Council set the June 20th Council meeting, as the date of a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed re-zoning of lots located at 401-407 Gault Avenue South and two vacant lots behind this property belonging to

Noel Hernandez from C-2 (Central Business District) to C-4 (General Business District) to allow for business expansion. The Planning Commission approved the request. The Council went into Executive Session to discuss matters of trade and commerce.

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

TALLADEGA, AL.

- Authorities have launched an investigation into the discovery of a woman’s body that was found in the Talladega National Forrest.

The woman’s body was found around 4 p.m. on Saturday approximately one mile from the Blue Hole Waterfall, and the Talladega Police

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

SCOTTSBORO, AL.

- On Friday morning, the Scottsboro Wildcats beat Alexandria 12-0 to earn a trip to the 2023 AHSAA Class 5A State Softball Tournament. This will be Scottsboro’s fifth state tournament appearance and first since 2017.

Scottsboro started the first inning with four walks from Morgan Perkins, Alysaa Smart, Kambrie Doss and Austin McNeese, giving them

Department was immediately notified.

The woman has since been identified as Mercedes Charlene Evans, 33, of Stevenson, AL. Evans’ cause of death is pending autopsy and currently under investigation by the Talladega Police Department. The TPD asks that anyone with any information related to the event contact investigators at 256-362-4508 or visit the department in person.

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

POWELL, AL.

- Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students may now participate in Jacksonville State University’s (JSU) Transfer Prep Program, a concurrent enrollment program that allows students to save money and get ahead by taking JSU courses while enrolled at NACC.

NACC has many partnerships with four-year universities

that allow students to be able to easily transfer from NACC to the universities.

Throughout the years, NACC’s relationship with JSU has been productive in that students have found the path to transfer to JSU straightforward.

“We greatly value our partnership for our students with JSU,” said NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “This is an avenue for students to attend two outstanding colleges, JSU and Northeast, at a very reasonable and convenient price.”

Each spring, NACC

Scottsboro Advances

holds its annual Awards Day for current students where they get recognized for their achievements while at the college. At the event, students may be awarded future scholarships, including transfer scholarships to the transfer institution of their choice.

This year at NACC’s Awards Day, JSU recognized 41 students who earned a transfer scholarship. To this day, JSU has awarded nearly $250,000 in scholarships to NACC students.

a combined score of 20-1.

Scottsboro head coach Kevin Thompson said, “We just want to represent North Alabama and Scottsboro High School and Jackson County well.”

and board applications of interest to the Jackson County Commission Office.

Letters and applications can be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed. Board applications can be located under quick links on our website (jacksoncountyal.gov).

Please address letters and applications to:

Bill Nance Jackson County Commission Attn: Kacy King 102 E. Laurel St. Suite 47 Scottsboro, AL 35768

Letters can be emailed to commission@jcch. net with the subject heading: Letter of Interest.

All letters must be received by Thursday, June 9, 2022 by 4:30 PM.

6-0 lead in the first inning.

Scottsboro benefitted from elite pitching during the regional. Over the course of the whole regional, Dawson finished 2-0 while tallying 11 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched.

Alysaa Smart pitched 11 strikeouts for Scottsboro while pitching a nine-inning shutout against Southside.

The Wildcats showed a level of dominance during the regional by winning their three contests by

Scottsboro will face off against the Brewbaker Tech Rams on May 17, at 9 a.m. at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park in the first round of the state tournament. The Wildcats will enter the game with a 36-10-2 record. The AHSAA Class 5A State Softball Tournament will conclude Thursday afternoon.

Mountain Lakes Chamber Earns Recognition

Scottsboro/ Jackson County, AL (May 16, 2023) – The Alabama Accredited Chamber of Commerce program (AACC) sets standards of excellence for chambers in the state of Alabama. It recognizes chambers that have achieved the highest standards of effectiveness and organizational management.

The program is designed to promote public awareness of the chamber of commerce brand as a not-for-profit

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

SECTION, AL.

- Section man has been charged with the murder of his father on Mother’s Day.

On Sunday morning, Jackson

community development-based business membership organization. The peer review process looks at seven standard topics of chamber management and governance. The Mountain Lakes Chamber has worked towards this goal and now becomes one of only 23 out of 123 chambers to earn this recognition.

Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce President/ CEO, Rick Roden, also received the Alabama

Accredited Chamber Executive (AACE) designation. The ACCE program recognizes the professional competence of chamber of commerce executives in the state of Alabama. The ACCE designation is based upon the experience, service to CCAA, training, continuing education, and professional achievement. 11 of 123 chamber CEO’s have earned this designation.

“Achieving the Alabama Accredited Chamber of Commerce designation

is a testament to the diligent, hard work of the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce leadership. Through the rigorous, thorough application process, the chamber has proven that they operate at the highest levels of integrity and organizational excellence. The memberships and communities served by Rick, his professional team, and the board of directors should be proud of this accomplishment,”

Paige Hutto, Chamber of Commerce

Association of Alabama President/ CEO.

The Mountain Lakes Chamber works closely with community partners, elected officials, and local business and industry to promote harmony and stimulate county-wide economic growth. With a goal to improve the quality of life, enhance communications between workforce & education, we strive for a positive partnership with all Jackson County citizens.

Murder on Mother’s Day

74-year-old Joe Bob Shavers Jr. was found dead in the home with “apparent trauma to his head.”

Heath Shavers, and charged him with murder.

Commission Seeks Candidates for Water and Fire Authority SCOTTSBORO, ALA.--The Jackson County Commission has openings for one unexpired term on the following board, Cumberland Mountain Water and Fire Protection Authority Please send letters with your interest and qualifications to the Jackson County Commission Office.

Letters can be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed to:

Bill Nance Jackson County Commission Attn: Caitlyn McTier 102 E. Laurel St. Suite 47 Scottsboro, AL 35768

Letters can be emailed to commission@jcch. net with the subject heading: Letter of Interest.

All letters must be received by May 19th, 2023 by 4:30 PM.

County Road

a run. Pitcher Anna Stuart Dawson pitched a one-hit shutout with three strikeouts against Alexandria. The Wildcats then began to start stacking runs beginning with a two-run single from Brooklyn McGee. Scottsboro got up to a County Sherriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies along with an officer from the Powell Police Department went to do a welfare check at a home

After an investigation, authorities arrested Shavers’ son, 48-year-old Byron

Byron Heath Shavers is currently being held at the Jackson County Jail with no bond set. Investigators are still looking into the situation.

marla@southerntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala.

-- The 48th Annual Fort

Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 20 at Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations

Come out and enjoy some great food and The Lions Club was founded in 1917 and is the world’s largest

service organization with over 1.4 million members in 200 countries with 48,000 clubs.

Lions are well-known for successful initiatives in vision health but Lions volunteer for many different projects including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry, and helping seniors and the disabled.

Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships, and improving the world

Local Artist’s Work Echos Nature

By Marla Ballard Reporter

FORT PAYNE, AL.

creative designs.

through kindness.

The mission of the Lions Club is to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities and support those in need through humanitarian services, and encourage peace and international understanding.

The Fort Payne Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Cattle Stampede in Fort Payne and would love to have you as a new member.

Peace Officers Memorial Day

- The history of glassblowing is reported to date back to Babylon as early as 14 AD. The complex choreography that is needed for this form of artwork developed over centuries. The studio glass movement that eventually became a worldwide movement began in the early 60s. Skillful artisans recognize the limitations that hot glass has and the fluency and balance necessary to bring a project to fruition.

The online video at orbixhotglass.com has viewers seeing the art of glassblowing in such a descriptive manner they are drawn to witness the process firsthand. Cal Breed along with his wife Cristy are the owners of Orbix Hot Glass, where this unique art form is on exhibit. The blend of an artistic mother and an engineer for a father no doubt aided Breed in building his own hot shop where he expresses his love of nature through his

FISH DAY!

DeKalb Animal Hospital

Since 2002, Orbix Hot Glass has been offering handmade glassware. The business resides on 26 acres bordering Little River Canyon National Preserve. Initially Breed wanted to become a marine biologist and began taking the necessary classes for this occupation. However, once he was introduced to the art of glassblowing, he changed his life course. Crafting blown glass speaks to him the same way nature speaks to him when he hikes the trails along Little River Canyon. This is evident when viewing his works because his designs echo nature.

In addition to having an oven that has the ability to heat up to 2,000 degrees and higher and a five-foot pipe, a sculptor needs to understand how to translate ideas into expressive physical objects. Breed learned from a long list of experienced artisans and loves sharing his passion with others. His attitude is he will always be learning his art form and looks

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Lingerfelt, Captain Todd Bowen, Rainsville Assistant Police Chief Matt Crum, and Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson placed a wreath in honor at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City Park. Kayron Guffey | First Responders Board

May 18, 19, & 20, US 11 Antique Alley

Yard Sale - Explore the backroads and enjoy the US 11 Antique Alley and Yard Sale!

Over 30,000 visitors travel the 502-mile route shopping for antiques and collectibles. The route spans five states from Meridian, Mississippi through Birmingham, Alabama to Dade County, Georgia on to Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee and finally Bristol, Virginia.US 11 Antique

Alley is a lively festival from start to finish. Indeed, hundreds of vendors make this sale too good to miss!

May 19, Sandra

Ellis Lafferty Star

Reveal - Sandra Ellis Lafferty star reveal will be held at the Dekalb Theatre in downtown

fort Payne. Come enjoy this memorable event! 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm DeKalb Theatre 306 Gault Avenue North.

May 20, Benefit Car Wash - Ken Mayo and friends are having a banefit car was in the parking lot of Krystal from 8am till 2pm. Proceeds will help Assistant Manager Dafiney Staderman with her battle agains Breast Cancer.

May 20, 1st

Annual Open Car Show - 10:00 am2:00 pm at Southern Ceramic Solutions 1595 Main Street, Fyffe, AL 35971. Food, Music, door prizes and more. No entry fees! Held at Southern Ceramic Solutions (1595 Main Street) in Fyffe. Everyone

is invited. For more information call 256.440.1520

May 20, Miss

Potato Festival

Pageant - The Miss Potato Festival Pageant will be making a return again this year! The Pageant will be held at the Sylvania High School Lunchroom beginning at 10:30am. The pageant is open to girls residing in Jackson or Dekalb County from ages birth-18 years old. Entry is $40 with optional entries for $5 a piece. Forms can be picked up at Henagar City Hall. Contact City Hall at 256-657-6282 for more details!

May 20, River Park Village Festival - Two stages! Two days! Music Saturday and Sunday until 3pm!

FIRE SPINNING SHOW

AT 9pm on Saturday!

Herbal workshops and Garden tours on Sunday as well!

Feel free to bring the whole family! Bert David Newton, Matty Croxton, Jess Goggans Band, Elisha Tatum and them boys and more TBA! This event is sure to grow in the months to come so it is wise to get your tickets now!!!

Early Bird Weekend

Passes with Camping$60 per person

Early Bird Weekend No Camping- $25 per person

Day Pass Saturday advanced $10

Show times are 1210pm

Day of Show $15 at Gate Day Pass Sunday $10

Show times are 10am3pm Kids under 6 and

forward to seeing what he will create in the years to come.

Breed’s poetic approach to glass has translated into numerous exhibitions across the country from New Mexico to Pennsylvania and have been on display at the Huntsville Museum of Art and The Montgomery Museum of Art. His talent has also earned him notice in publications such as Southern Living Magazine and Oprah Winfrey’s magazine “O.” Numerous awards and honors have been given to his work including, the Alabama State Council of Arts Individual Artist Grant for 2005 and 2015 and the 2004 Niche Award. Orbix Hot Glass is located at 3869 Country Road 275, Fort Payne, 35967. The business offers a gallery and hot shop where visitors may observe or take part with hands-on participation. Hours of operation are Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., closed daily from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. View webpage for email information or call 256-523-3188. Go to orbixhotglass.com for list of upcoming events.

under Free Kids 6-14 $5

May 25, Courtyard

Concert - Courtyard

Concerts: Alabama Courtyard Concerts takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Courtyard (Located beside DeKalb Theatre). Featuring local and regional artists performing a variety of themes, styles, and genres. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins just after 6pm. A cash bar is available, as well as food, drink, and merchandise.

May 28, Peter the Patriot - Much sought after motivational speaker Peter the Patriot will be the keynote speaker at the annual Veteran’s Roll Call at Friendship Baptist Church

Cemetery near Pisgah, Alabama on May 28, 2023. Program begins at 10:00 a.m. Bring family and friends and enjoy the Decoration Day.

June 24, Faith Festival - 10am - 6pm at the DeKalb County VFW. Speakers Sheriff Nick Welden, Shannon Hilley CRNP, Mason Myers, Zach Sibert, Jordan Wilson, and more. Live music, and faith based vendors and food vendors. Contact Dawn (256)418-5293 or Abbie (256)960309 for information or to participate. If you would like to set up please have an activity (craft/game). Hosted by Adamsburg Community Church & Valley Head Baptist Church. Everyone Welcome. Free Entry.

LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: CV2023-900068.00

JAY G. SCARBORO and wife, MARION

PERMENTER SCARBORO,

Plaintiffs vs.

All that tract of land lying and being in the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East, Huntsville Meridian, DeKalb County, Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East, DeKalb County, Alabama, said corner marked by an iron pin next to a railroad tie fence corner; thence run North 01 deg 55 minutes 00 seconds East along an old fence line for a distance of 446 feet to a point; thence run North 00 deg 52 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 148.10 feet to a point; thence run South 52 deg 23 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 216.7 feet to a point; thence run North 10 deg 01 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 181.40 feet to a point on the South right of way of State Route 40; said State Road #40 has a right of way of 100 feet; thence run South 76 deg 04 minutes 00 seconds East along said ROW for a distance of 55.70 feet to a point on said ROW; thence continue to run along said ROW South 76 deg 04 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 110 feet to a point on said ROW; thence run South 01 deg 25 minutes 00 seconds

East for a distance of 608.33 feet to a point; thence run North 88 deg 52 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 127 feet to a point; thence continue to run North 88 deg 52 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 269.30 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 5.00 acres, more or less.

LESS AND EXCEPT:

Commencing at a stone marking the Southwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 , of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East of the Huntsville Meridian, run with the West boundary of said quarterquarter North 00 deg 14 minutes 0 seconds East 507.00 feet to an iron pin and the point of beginning; thence continue North 0 deg 14 minutes 0 seconds East 86.00 feet to a pipe; thence South 54 deg 43 minutes 41 seconds

East 216.13 feet to a metal object covered with concrete; thence North 77 deg 37 minutes

08 seconds West 181.02feet to the point of beginning.

Containing 0.17 acres more or less. ALSO

LESS AND EXCEPT:

Commencing at a stone marking the Southwest corner of the Southwest ¼, of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township

5 South, Range 9 East of the Huntsville Meridian run with the West boundary of said quarterquarter North 0 deg 14 minutes 00

seconds East 507.00

feet to an iron pin;

thence South 77 deg 37 minutes 08

seconds East 181.02 feet to a metal object covered with concrete and the point of beginning;

thence North 8 deg 39 minutes 44

seconds East 179.40 feet to the Southerly right of way line (100 feet ROW) of Alabama Highway No. 40; thence with said right of way line South 85 deg 11 minutes 29

seconds East 2.28 feet; thence leaving the road South 5 deg 00 minutes

36 seconds East 117.68 feet to an iron pin; thence South

9 deg 46 minutes 28 seconds West

68.49 feet to an iron pin; thence North

74 deg 50 minutes

07 seconds West 28.95 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.09 acres more or less. Containing in aggregate 0.26 acres more or less, lying in and being a part of the Southwest ¼, of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East, in DeKalb County, Alabama.

First National Bank of Mobile, its Successors and Assigns, and Fictitious Defendants

“A” through “F” whose names and addresses, and identities are unknown, and any and all unknown parties, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the abovedescribed property, Defendants

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NOTICE HEREBY IS GIVEN TO: First National Bank of Mobile, it successors and/or assigns; and any and all persons claiming any present interest in the real property described above, and including any persons claiming any reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim interest in this real property.

The Plaintiffs have

Case Number CV2023-900068.00 against the lands described above and against any or all parties listed above to establish the right and title of the Plaintiffs to the lands and to clear up all doubts or disputes concerning the same. Therefore, the Defendants and any persons claiming and interest in the real property must file an Answer to the Complaint in writing in the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Alabama by June 30, 2023 or suffer default judgment against them. The Plaintiffs request that the Court will make and enter all orders, judgments, and decrees that may be necessary or proper in the premises, and upon a final hearing thereon, the Plaintiffs request that the Court will make and enter a decree that the Plaintiffs have the entire and undivided fee simple interest in the lands. The Plaintiffs further request such other, further, different, or general relief as they may be entitled in the premises.

Dated this the 28th day of April, 2023.

Said notice to be published May 5, 12, 19, and 26.

BOE

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following Resignations:

• Marilyn Brown

- Assistant Principal (10 months) - Geraldine High SchoolResignation - 5/30/23

• Kelsey J. SmithSecondary General Science TeacherGeraldine High School - Resignation - 5/26/23

• Cameron WhittElementary TeacherPlainview High School - Resignation - 5/26/23

• Melissa CokerHigh School Counselor - Plainview High School - Resignation - 5/8/23

• James YorkVarsity Girls Softball Head Coaching Duties only - Crossville High School - Resignation - 5/26/23

• Riley Edwards - P.E. TeacherCrossville High School - Resignation - 5/26/23

• Brody AllenSecondary English Language Arts Teacher - Ruhama Jr. High School - Resignation - 5/26/23

The following Leaves of Absence were granted:

• Jennifer DavisPre-K Teacher - Ider High School - 4/4/235/26/23 (Extended from 5/4/23)

• Brooklyn Self-Itinerant Special Education Paraprofessional - Collinsville High School - 8/1/23-8/25/23

The following Transfers were made:

• Whitney Tinker from Itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist at Ider High School to Itinerant Special Education Pre-K Teacher for the District (Effective 8/1/2023)

• Shannon Hilley from Itinerant Gifted/ Indian Education Teacher to Itinerant Gifted Teacher (Effective 8/1/23)

Lisa Thayer from Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School to Itinerant Migrant Teacher for the

Lurleen Wallace

By Steve Flowers

Kay Ivey is Alabama’s second female governor. Lurleen Wallace was the first. Ironically, Kay Ivey’s idol and impetus for striving to be governor was Lurleen Wallace. Kay’s first involvement in state politics was as a campaign worker for Governor Lurleen’s 1966 race for governor when Kay Ivey was a student at Auburn.

It was 55 year ago in May 1968 that our first female governor, Lurleen Wallace, passed away. She was a genuinely humble person. Lurleen Wallace was very popular. The state fell in love with her. She was not only beloved, she was also a good governor for the 18 months she served before she succumbed to cancer.

Her husband, George Wallace, was first elected governor in 1962. He had ridden the race issue to the governorship and had made segregation the hallmark issue of his first four years. He had become the paramount king of segregation in the nation. He was very popular. However, he was forbidden by the Alabama Constitution from seeking a second, consecutive term. At that time, the governor could not succeed themself.

The idea of George Wallace running his wife Lurleen as his proxy had been tossed out by a few of his cronies as a joke. After a few weeks, the idea grew on Wallace. He made calls around the state and began to realize that dog might hunt.

George and Lurleen met when he was a 22-year-old law student at the University of Alabama. He met her at a dime store in Tuscaloosa where she was a

District (Effective 8/1/23)

The following Placements were made: (All placements are made pending a background review meeting suitability criteria and negative, pre-employment drug screen and appropriate certification)

Certified

• Lanie BowlinElementary TeacherCrossville Elementary School (Effective 8/1/23)

• Matthew Hoge

- Secondary General Science TeacherCrossville High School (Effective 8/1/23)

• Adam Lawrence - Health/ P.E. Teacher & Girls Basketball Coaching DutiesFyffe High School (Effective 8/1/23)

• Whitney Brown

- Elementary Teacher - Plainview High School (Effective 8/1/23)

• David Newsome

- Secondary Social Sciences TeacherValley Head High School (Effective 8/1/23)

• Cole Wooten -

16-year-old clerk. She was born and raised in Northport. They soon thereafter got married.

Wallace’s life and devotion was to politics and being governor of Alabama. Lurleen was content to be a behind the scenes mother.

George’s passion was politics. Lurleen’s passion was being a mother and going fishing.

Lurleen was a genuinely sweet lady. Her humble background as a dime store clerk in Northport endeared her to Alabamians. She was gracious and sincere, and people fell in love with her. Lurleen had been diagnosed with cancer two years prior to the 1966 election. Although it seemed to be in remission, her health was not excellent. The campaigning was a challenge to her. She did not cherish the spotlight like George. Instead, she preferred her quiet time. She had been mother and father to four children.

However, after Lurleen agreed to run it seemed to grow on her. She was a quick study. She got better day after day. As the crowds grew, you could feel the momentum and surge in popularity. She seemed to thrill to it.

Lurleen’s landslide victory in May of 1966 was astonishing. She set records for vote getting, some of which still stand today. She defeated nine male opponents without a runoff. Left in the carnage was an illustrious field of proven veteran political men. Included in the field she demolished were sitting Alabama General Richmond Flowers, Jasper Congressman Carl Elliott, State Senator Bob Gilchrist, Dothan businessman Charles Woods, two former

P.E. Teacher and Varsity Boys Basketball

Coaching Duties - Ider High School (Effective 8/1/23)

• Lily WillsElementary Teacher-Collinsville High School (Effective 8/1/23)

• Lola Cortez

Garcia - Secondary

English Language Arts

Teacher - Crossville High School (Effective 8/1/23)

• Chris Williams -

Career Preparation and Intervention

Teacher / Head Football Coach and Head Girls Softball

Coach - Crossville High School (Effective 8/1/23) The Board approved the following

Volunteer Coach

• Jonathan Blevins

- Football - Ider High

School

The Board approved the following

Principal Contracts:

• Corey Dupree -

Three-Year Principal Contract - 7/1/2023-6/30/2026

• Chris ClarkThree-Year Principal Contract - 7/1/2023-6/30/2026

• Tim McCollumThree-Year Principal

governors John Patterson and Big Jim Folsom, popular state Agriculture Commissioner A.W. Todd, and of course Shorty Price. She then went on to trounce the most popular Republican in the state, Republican Congressman Jim Martin, by a two to one margin. Lurleen Wallace became Governor in January of 1967. She warmed to the job and made a very good governor. She let George know that she was Governor. However, she lived less than two years after she took office. Soon after her Inauguration she visited the state’s mental hospital in her native Tuscaloosa County. She was so moved by the deplorable conditions that she made it her mission to improve the mental health facilities in the state. She gave one of the most moving speeches ever delivered before a legislature that resulted in passage of a major bond issue to support mental health. Lurleen was also instrumental in the creation of a major cancer center at UAB. It came to pass after her death. She became beloved by Alabamians. She showed amazing grace and courage as she battled against cancer. When she died, the outpouring of sympathy from people of the state was unparalleled. Thousands of Alabamians filed by her casket in the Capitol Rotunda. Schools let out and school children came to Montgomery from all over the state to pay their respects for our Lady Governor. See you next week.

Contract - 7/1/2023-6/30/2026

• Brian PoolThree-Year Principal Contract - 7/1/2023-6/30/2026

In other business, the Board:

• Approved Luette Benefield as Band Director for Collinsville High School

• Purchased a 2022 Z950M ZTrak Lawn Mower in the amount of $12,800 for Valley Head High School

• Approved BETA Clubs going to Nationals $2,000 per school to cover expenses. The schools that will be attending are as follows: Geraldine, Ider, Henagar, Sylvania, and Valley Head.

• Approved Softball Teams that qualified for the state tournament $2,750 per school.

The next DeKalb County Board of Education meeting will be held on May 25. The work session will begin at 4:45 p.m. with the regular meeting beginning at 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Facilities Building.

(256)605-4427

marla@southerntorch.com

Derek Joseph Arsenault - 51, of Fort Payne, passed away

Monday, May 8, 2023.

He is survived by his mother Maureen Lee

Hoyt and step-father

David Hoyt; sisters

Cheryl Cornell, Maureen Pennington, and Tracy Foster; uncle James Lee; aunts

Patricia Casey and Kathie Davis; 14 nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins.

Memorial services will be held in Florida at a later time.

Anthony Bryant Hamilton - 61, passed away January 31, 2023 in Hull, Georgia.

Memorial services will be 2 pm Friday, May 19th at Honeycomb Free Holiness Church (29750 Highway 431, Grant, AL 35747) followed by burial at Free Home Cemetery. at 3:30 p.m. The family will receive friends Friday at the church from 11 am until the 2 pm hour of service.

Danny Flora - 69, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Funeral:

Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Bessie Mae Kilgore - 88, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Funeral: Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM.

Walter Charles Brooks - 96, of Valley Head, Alabama, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Graveside Service on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 with Military Honors at 5:00 PM.

Charles Larry

“Chuck” Brooks - 73 of Pisgah died

Tuesday, May 9 at Dekalb Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services are Sat, May 13 at 11 AM CT Burial will follow in Higdon Cemetery.

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Cynthia Wright54 of Flat Rock died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital. Graveside services are Saturday at 2 PM CT at Flat Rock Cemetery with Bro. Chris Turner officiating. No visitation will be held.

Joan Heard Wade - 87 of Rock Springs, GA(formerly of Ider) died Friday, May 12 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, May 15 at 4 PM CT.

Bro. Jackie Ray Wells - 73 of Ider died Saturday, May 13 at his residence. Funeral services are Tuesday at 4 PM CT. Burial will follow.

J.T. Keys - 82 of Crossville passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Karen A. Rogers - 70 of Guntersville, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Marshall Medical Center North. No formal services will be held.

Charles Henry

Goodnight “Bud” - 78 of Henagar, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be on Thursday, May 18, at 2:00pm.

Joyce Reynolds Hancock - 91, departed this earthly life peacefully on March 27, 2023, with her family by her side.

Celebration of Joyce’s life and legacy will be held at Second Baptist Church in Fort Payne, AL on May 20, 2023 at 11:00 am.

LaVance Bell - 82 of Powell, AL passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 ta 1:30PM.

William David Wilson - 76 of Scottsboro, Alabama. He was born on January 31, 1947 he died on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Highlands Medical Center. Services to be held a later date.

Dorothy Jane Peacock Rollins - 90 of Hytop Community,

Alabama passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Hytop Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m.

William H. Coleman (Dr. Bill) - 83, went home to the Lord on May 11th, 2023.

Celebration of Life Service at 3pm on May 16th in the Fellowship Hall of First UMC of Scottsboro with burial to follow in Gross Cemetery.

Charles Wayne Necklaus - 61, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Scottsboro Funeral Home at 1300.

Cyndi Langston Lewis - 52 of Swearengin, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 18, 2023. Burial will follow in Taliaferro Cemetery in Princeton.

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Funeral Homes

Crystal Renee Hamilton - 38, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Gant Cemetery with Rev. Frankie Osmer officiating.

James Glenn Cline - 88, passed away Sunday May 14, 2023 at his residence. The family will receive visitors May 16th, 5 - 8 pm. The burial will be in New Prospect Cemetery.

Lucy Kendall Thompson - 73 of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 4pm on Sunday, May 14, 2023 burial to follow in Welcome Grove Cemetery.

Selena Layne Rodriguez - 20 of Rainsville, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, May 18, 2023 burial to follow.

Kerby

FP Soccer Wins State Championship

By Glendon Poe T-J Sports Editor

Cristian Barrientos had a method when it came to taking penalty kicks: go left with the ball every time.

But after missing a couple in practice, the Fort Payne junior opted for a change of direction during the most important PK attempt of his high school career.

“I decided to switch it up in the final, when it was most important, to try new things,” said Barrientos, who drilled the go-ahead penalty kick into the bottom-right corner of the net in the 58th minute, helping the top-ranked Wildcats capture the AHSAA Class 6A state championship, beating No. 4 Montgomery Academy 4-3 at Huntsville’s John Hunt Park last Saturday afternoon.

Barrientos scored all four of Fort Payne’s goals and was named championship match MVP for the Wildcats (26-2-2), who claimed the program’s third state title and first since 2015.

“It’s always a dream to win the state and especially score all goals in the state final, but it’s all about effort and who wants it more,” Barrientos said. “This is what we prepared for.”

Fort Payne used its fitness and perseverance to endure the hot afternoon and wear

down the Eagles (21-3-1) in the back-and-forth season finale. The Wildcats rallied from a 3-2 halftime deficit, keeping Montgomery Academy out of the net the rest of the way and finishing the 2023 season with an undefeated record against all in-state opponents. Additionally, Fort Payne surrendered only two goals across its five-match state playoff run — both goals were scored by Homewood in last Thursday’s 3-2 semifinal win.

In one thriller of a state championship match Saturday, Montgomery Academy struck first in the eighth minute on a Win

Perry solo goal, before Barrientos knotted the match with a goal in the 16th minute off an assist by Chris Rocha Luna.

Brewer Welch responded a minute later with a 28-yard free kick that sailed into the net. Then the Wildcats tied the match at 2 in the 23rd minute, courtesy of a Rocha assist to Barrientos.

The Eagles pulled ahead at halftime after Lucas Rizzo scored on a 22-yard free kick that rushed into the bottom-left corner of the net in the 31st minute.

“We challenged (our players) at halftime to defend,” Wildcats co-head coach Michael Farmer said. “We

Tatum Continues Academic and Athletic Career

couldn’t allow any more goals. (Rizzo) is an incredible player and our guys did a really good job of keeping him under control — I’m not going to say we stopped or shut him down, but we kept him under control.”

Fort Payne senior Kai Stolp said minimizing mistakes and keeping a positive attitude were both key to the Wildcats’ second-half comeback.

“We have tendencies — because we have so much passion — to get on to somebody,” he said. “But we tried to bring people up and I think that’s what we did really well in the second half. The rest is history.”

Fort Payne brought the match level at 3 in the 47th minute when Barrientos scored his third goal of the match for a hat trick.

After Montgomery

Academy was whistled for a foul in the penalty area in the 58th minute, Barrientos booted the go-ahead penalty kick and Fort Payne’s defense stood tall — as it had all season long — across the remaining 22 minutes of action.

“Super-proud of them. They worked a whole lot of a season in order to be prepared for these times,” Wildcats co-head coach Tom Shanklin said of his boys. “Before we even start kicking the ball, we run 8 or 10 miles every shift, so we live for this moment because we wear teams down — clearly that’s what occurred today. It was swinging punches back and forth. Just a great matchup.

“(Montgomery Academy) wasn’t able to keep up with the intensity, and obviously, these boys

desired this so much. It means so much to them, seeing six seniors and sending them off right. Very proud of what they’ve done today.”

Fort Payne outshot the Eagles 19-18, with both sides tallying eight shots on goal.

Barrientos finished with eight shots, while Joshua Guerra, Alexis Vega and George Guardia added three shots apiece. Wildcats goalkeeper Luis Barrientos Morales made four saves against eight on-target shots.

“Our goalkeeper made four or five saves in the first 10-15 minutes that kept us in the game,” Farmer said. “Then finally our fitness took over in the second half. We start running in November and run until the season starts; it paid off today.”

For Montgomery Academy, Rizzo took five shots, and Perry and Welch booted four each. Owen Johnson collected four saves on eight on-goal kicks.

Fort Payne’s seniors who finished as state champions included: Stolp, Guerra, Robles, Barrientos Morales, Landon Bulux and Leo Reyes.

“We’ve been working all season for this,” Stolp said with a big smile across his face. “Ever since we were freshmen, we dreamed about being state champions. Putting in all that hard work is sensational. It’s magical. It really is a dream.”

Catch of The weEK

Connor Wright of Henagar caught this bad boy recently and it was nearly as big as him! Look out Bill Dance, you have some competition. This boy is going to be famous someday!

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Hunters of the Week

Pictured, from left, are Fort Payne’s Henry Vazquez Aguilar, Miguel Santiago, Cristian Barrientos and Kai Stolp celebrating after Barrientos scored his second goal during the first half of the AHSAA Class 6A state championship match against Montgomery Academy at Huntsville’s John Hunt Park last Saturday.

Collinsville Panther Tyla Tatum signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Wallace State Community College where she will be a member of the women’s basketball program.

Pictured (L-R): Sitting- Jamey Tatum, Tatum, Tera Tatum Standing- Kim Osborn, CHS

Fort Payne co-head coach Michael Farmer hoists the AHSAA Class 6A state championship trophy as players swarm around at John Hunt Park in Huntsville last Saturday.

Fort Payne’s Landon Bulux, left, hugs teammate Luis Barrientos Morales after the Wildcats’ 4-3 win against Montgomery Academy last Saturday.

Edwin Kinsey from Sandrock bagged his first turkey of the season. It had

the requirement to have a STIP. The meeting for this Area will be Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the ALDOT North Region-Guntersville Area Office, 23445 US Highway 431 N, Guntersville, AL 35976. Persons with disabilities should contact Logan Jolley at 256571-7260 to request special assistance at least one week prior to the meeting and specify the type of assistance needed.

The Draft STIP 2024-2027 will be available for review at the Area Office in Guntersville, and at each of the District Offices in Huntsville, Dutton, Joppa, and Gadsden.

Comments will be accepted through June 27, 2023 and should be directed to:

Alabama Department of Transportation Office Engineer Bureau 1409 Coliseum Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36110

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