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Category Archives: Cherokee County, Alabama

Centre closes city hall after multiple employees test positive for COVID-19

Centre closes city hall after multiple employees test positive for COVID-19

July 14th, 2020 – 3:00 PM WEIS Radio –  (Via WEIS Radio) Multiple employees at Centre City Hall have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. According to City Attorney Al Shumaker the Centre City Council meeting that was originally scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, July 14th) has been postponed, and will likely be held next Tuesday, July…read more

Three arrested on drug charges in Cave Spring

July 8, 2020–2:23 p.m. FLOYD COUNTY JAIL RECORDS Three people were arrested at a home on Hall Minshew Road in Cave Spring on drug charges Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records, 47-year old Jimmy Anthony Quinn of the residence was found with over an ounce of methamphetamine during the execution of a search warrant.…read more

Hand sanitizers recalled

Hand sanitizers recalled

July 7, 2020–9:55 a.m. STAFF REPORTS The US Food and Drug Administration has announced voluntary company recalls of at least three brands of hand sanitizer due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol). Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, and permanent damage to the nervous…read more

Four people transported for injuries after Cherokee AL wreck

Four people transported for injuries after Cherokee AL wreck

July 1st, 2020 – 3:45 PM WEIS Radio – (Via WEIS Radio) Four people were transported for treatment following a near head-on collision taking place at the intersection of Highways 9 and 35 Wednesday morning. Alabama State Troopers, members of the Cedar Bluff and Gaylesville Fire Departments, the Cherokee County Rescue Squad and Floyd EMS…read more

Two Alabama high school football players diagnosed with COVID-19

Two Alabama high school football players diagnosed with COVID-19

July 1, 2020–7:54 a.m. WEIS RADIO In a statement issued by Head Coach Jacob Kelly on Tuesday, prior to workouts on Wednesday, June 24, the team had two players who did not pass the required pre-screening process and they were sent home. Coach Kelly stated that they received word that both of those players have…read more

Alabama police officer hit with a rock during traffic stop

Alabama police officer hit with a rock during traffic stop

June 28, 2020–7:13 p.m. CENTRE POLICE DEPARTMENT Friday night one of our officers had a vehicle pulled over on Chesnut Bypass between OK Tire and Cherokee Electric Co-op. While on this traffic stop the officer was struck by a rock thrown from a vehicle and yelled at with obscenities. The rock struck the officer in…read more

Centre Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Rollover Wednesday Evening

Centre Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Rollover Wednesday Evening

June 25th, 2020 – 11:45 AM WEIS Radio –  (WEIS Radio) A Cherokee County man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle rollover on County Road 45 near County Road 202 Wednesday evening. Coroner Dr. Jeremy Deaton stated 45 year old Michael Eugene Stokes, a resident of Centre, was ejected from his vehicle, a 2001 Chrysler…read more

One Person Airlifted For Treatment Following Two Car Crash In Centre

One Person Airlifted For Treatment Following Two Car Crash In Centre

June 18th, 2020 – 11:30 AM WEIS Radio – (WEIS Radio) One person was airlifted for treatment following a two vehicle collision on Northwood Drive at the intersection with Commerce Street in front of American Apparel on Wednesday afternoon. Centre Police, Centre Fire, Rescue Squad personnel, Floyd Cherokee EMS Major Andy Fairel, Piedmont Rescue Medics…read more

Summerville Woman Arrested For Arson After Burning Mobile Home

Summerville Woman Arrested For Arson After Burning Mobile Home

June 18th, 2020 – 10:00 AM WZQZ Radio –  (WZQZ Radio) A Summerville woman was arrested over the weekend on charges of first-degree arson after she admitted to burning down the mobile home she lived in with her adult daughter. According to a report from the Summerville Police Department, police responded to a residential structure…read more

Centre Woman Charged With Multiple Drug Crimes

Centre Woman Charged With Multiple Drug Crimes

June 17th, 2020 – 12:45 PM WEIS Radio – (WEIS Radio) A Centre woman has been arrested for multiple drug crimes. According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested 34 year old Christian Pauline Boals on charges of possession with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of marijuana and two counts of unlawful…read more