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Former Glencoe softball standout Morgan DeBord is making her professional dreams a reality
Morgan DeBord isn’t done. Despite playing four seasons at Loyola Marymount and a fifth this past spring at the University of Minnesota, the former Glencoe High School standout softball player isn’t yet ready to toss the glove aside after Athletes Unlimited made her a professional. DeBord signed a contract with the organization this past week, that was created and is run by former and current women athletes. ...
Arrest made after items stolen from house in Crossville; police still searching for stolen truck
A Crossville man is facing multiple charges after items were reported stolen from a house. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says 62-year-old Jimmy Dale Cagle was arrested for two counts of first-degree theft of property, third-degree theft of property, and burglary. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office executed a search...
DeKalb County man pleads guilty to murdering Rainsville man
DEKALB CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A man has pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of a Rainsville man. District Attorney Summer Summerford said Jason Cardwell was convicted of murdering Ricky Wilks. He entered a guilty plea on Tuesday. Cardwell and Wilks previously worked together and maintained a friendship until August...
Etowah County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Etowah County listed for $248,450 in May, up 0.4% from the previous month's $247,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 10.8% from $224,200. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Section woman dies after car overturns in rock embankment
From Tribune staff reports JACKSON COUNTY–A Section woman succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday after her car stuck a ditch and overturned near Scottsboro last month, according to ALEA Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey. On May 15 at approximately 1:50 p.m., 61-year-old Belinda D. Ryan was critically injured when the 2007 Acura MDX she was driving […]
Gadsden State conducts active shooter training
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Community College system is working hard to make sure police officers around the state are prepared for active shooter threats on campuses. Gadsden State Police Chief Jay Freeman says community colleges are getting bigger in size and that means more people, with the need for more specialized training.
Albertville man accused of making terroristic threats
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - An Albertville man was arrested following a short standoff with police on Saturday night. Albertville police said officers responded to an apartment complex in the 100 block of Glover Street just before 8 p.m. after getting several complaints of loud music. Officers who responded learned the...
Gadsden Times All-Area: Sardis' Carson Gillilan headline baseball team
Sardis' Carson Gillilan is the Gadsden Times baseball Player of the Year and headlines the Gadsden Times All-Area baseball team. There is a first and second team that features four infielders, three outfielders, three pitchers, a catcher and a utility player. The players highlighted are some of the best of the best from the Gadsden area. Westbrook Christian made it to the state title series while Coosa Christian made it to their first semifinal in program history. Sardis made it to the quarterfinals in Class 5A.
Thursday Throwback: 1982 June Jam
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) — Fort Payne is counting the proceeds from another June Jam after last weekend’s show. The country music festival saw its second comeback event since taking a 26-year break. So, for our Thursday Throwback, let’s take you back to the heyday of the Jams...
Hydrofest returns to Guntersville Lake
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The largest race lineup in 60 years will occur at Guntersville Lake. The annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest will be the largest race event in decades. Set for June 29-30, 2024, the event will feature the Unlimiteds, the Grand Prixs, Pro-Lites, Stock Outboards and Vintage Unlimiteds including the original Miss US 1, who broke the straightaway speed record on Guntersville Lake in 1962.
Heart of Valley YMCA holding a summer learning program for low-income students
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Heart of the Valley YMCA in Madison offers a free five-week summer learning program for Guntersville Elementary children in low-income households. The YMCA Power Scholars Academy program is for children in Guntersville entering first through second grade. The goal of the program is to prevent learning...
Alabama man sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) — A Rainsville, Alabama man pleaded guilty to murder and has been sentenced to 35 years in prison, according to District Attorney Summer Summerford. DA Summerford announced the conviction on Wednesday, June 5. Jason Cardwell, 46, pleaded guilty to the murder of Ricky Wilks on...
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