Inaugural Pickens Co. handicapped hunt huge success
On January 1st and January 2nd, the Alabama Conservation Enforcement Association partnered with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Department, among other donors, to host a handicapped hunt.
CARROLLTON - On Friday, January 1st and Saturday, January 2nd, 2021, the Sheriff’s Department and Alabama Conservation Enforcement Association, with the help of many other donors, came together to host a Handicapped Hunt, the first to ever be held in Pickens County.
Former PA student reconnects with third grade pen pal
Libby Baines (left) reconnects with her third grade pen pal at Samford University during freshman year.
BY BRIAN HAMILTON
Managing Editor
brian@pcherald.com
When Libby Baines was in third grade at Pickens Academy, in 2010, Mrs. Cynthia Colvin always assigned pen pals from a school in Birmingham called Advent Episcopal. Little did Libby know that she would reconnect with her pen pal 10 years later, as they both attend Samford University, where Baines is studying pre-pharmacy.
Gordo looks to repair fuel station for garbage trucks
Street and Sanitation Department Supervisor Toby Kelley discusses the repairs needed for the fuel station.
BY BRIAN HAMILTON
Managing Editor
brian@pcherald.com
GORDO - The Monday, January 4, 2021 Gordo Town Council began with Mayor Craig Patterson calling the meeting to order with council members Jerome Duff, Floy Goode, and Tim Washington in attendance.
Reform considering water and sewer rate increase
Reform Mayor Melody Davis discusses with the council a potential water and sewer rate increase.
BY KANDIS SNYDER
Correspondent
Pickens man charged with child pornography
Christopher Shaw
A multi-agency investigation has led to the arrest of a Pickens County man on two child pornography charges.
Christopher Shaw, 36, was charged Monday night with being a parent or guardian permitting children to engage in the production of obscene matter and possession with intent to disseminate obscene matter depicting children younger than 17.
Sheriff’s Dept. makes drug arrest in Stansel
STANSEL - Sheriff Todd Hall announced that on Friday October 2, 2020 Deputies of the Pickens County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 1322 Stansel Circle, Reform, Alabama. This search warrant culminated a month long investigation into drug activity at the listed address. During the search Deputies found Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and an assortment of controlled substances including illegal prescription medications packaged for individual sale.
Pete resigns as Aliceville Head Coach
ALICEVILLE - Aliceville Yellow Jackets head football coach Melvin Pete resigned last Thursday. Pete released the following statement to the Pickens County Herald on Friday: I, Melvin Pete, have submitted my official resignation as the coach at Aliceville High School, effective immediately. I appreciate the opportunities that have been given to me as the Head Football Coach at Aliceville High School. I wish the community, the school and school system nothing but the best now and into the future. To my players, I have enjoyed my time with you all here at Aliceville High School.
Carrollton’s lagoon project complete
Superintendent Candidate Sherry Saulsberry addresses the Carrollton Town Council during last Thursday’s council meeting.
Sheriff’s Dept. finds marijuana field during on-foot pursuit
BY BRIAN HAMILTON
Managing Editor
brian@pcherald.com