CULLMAN COUNTY – A two-vessel crash that occurred at approximately 7:03 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, and has claimed the life of an Altoona man. Joey M. Broom, 58, was fatally injured when the Center Console vessel he was onboard was struck by a Nitro Bass Boat. Broom was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred near the Miller Flats area of Smith Lake in Cullman County.

John K. Clark, 44, of Cullman and Jeffrey C. Little, 62, of Brandon, Miss., who were both onboard the Center Console vessel involved in this morning’s crash, were thrown overboard during the incident. Both individuals drowned and have been pronounced deceased. However, their bodies were recovered near the Miller Flats area of Smith Lake in Cullman County.

Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division are still actively investigating this incident and as additional information becomes available, we will be sure and pass it along.

The crash has also resulted in multiple injuries and Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are currently on scene investigating.

The following agencies responded to the scene and are currently assisting: the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Cullman County Dive Team, Cullman County Coroner’s Office, Cullman County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Crane Hill Fire Department, Breman Fire Department, Cold Springs Fire Department, Logan Fire and Rescue, Jones Chapel Fire and Rescue, Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office along with Troopers with ALEA Marine Patrol Division.

ALEA is also requesting that individuals avoid the immediate crash area as investigators along with other first responders continue to process the scene. As additional information concerning the crash becomes available it will be provided.

The crash has also resulted in multiple injuries and Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are currently on scene investigating.

The following agencies responded to the scene and are currently assisting: the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Cullman County Dive Team, Cullman County Coroner’s Office, Cullman County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Crane Hill Fire Department, Breman Fire Department, Cold Springs Fire Department, Logan Fire and Rescue, Jones Chapel Fire and Rescue, Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office along with Troopers with ALEA Marine Patrol Division.

ALEA is also requesting that individuals avoid the immediate crash area as investigators along with other first responders continue to process the scene. As additional information concerning the crash becomes available it will be provided.

ILTON POST – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, has claimed the life of a Hartselle man. Chad W. Smith, 51, was fatally injured when the 2003 GMC Silverado he was driving left the roadway, struck a utility pole and overturned. Smith was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was ejected and was pronounced deceased at the scene.The crash occurred on Winston County 55, approximately five miles northwest of Double Springs, in Winston County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

The Haleyville City Council met on Tuesday, January 21st with all members present and approved the following measures on the agenda:

General operation bills and purchase orders in the amount of $537,838.14, the 2025 Airport Funding Grant Agreement, construction of a fence at the city shop south of the Neighborhood Facilities building, and a revised quote on a new equipment shed at the shop.

City Engineer Calvin Cassaday said the equipment shelter project was revised to add a rear panel across the rear of the structure.  The shed itself will be constructed as an open pole barn, so adding the panel will help keep the weather off the city’s equipment stored inside.

The fence is to be constructed on the same property and replaces an older one which was improperly located decades ago on an adjacent parcel.  That private land was recently surveyed, and the actual property lines determined.  Mayor Ken Sunseri said the city had offered to purchase the strip of land containing the fence, but the owner declined, necessitating the move.

The City Council also approved a contract with ARTIC Shark, for the company’s use of some property at the Haleyville Airport.  The company has a contract with the federal government to measure climatic conditions over the Bankhead National Forest using drone-mounted instruments and a chaser aircraft.

A public meeting will be held next month to discuss the project and let the public know when the flights will take place. The next scheduled Haleyville City Council Meeting will be Monday, February 3, 5:30 at the Haleyville City Hall.

QUAD CITIES POST—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, has claimed the lives of two people. The driver, Tammy W. Sawyer, 55, of Trinity and the passenger, Jimmie R. Bailey, 71, of Bremen, were fatally injured when the 2017 Toyota Corolla that they were in, was struck by a 2010 Dodge Dakota driven by Jeremy L. Eady, 47, of Double Springs. After the initial impact, the Toyota left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Sawyer and Bailey were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The crash occurred on Alabama 157 near Alabama 36, approximately six miles south of Moulton, in Lawrence County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.