The body of one of two men who went missing while fishing on the Tennessee River in Lauderdale County, Alabama has been recovered.
Jacob Sanders, the bass player for The Velcro Pygmies and his brother Jeremiah on went missing on March 2.
A post on the Velcro Pygmies band Facebook page stated:
“We come to you with heavy hearts. We maintained hope for a miracle, but it has been confirmed that Jacob was recovered today. His spirit is free, and amongst all of us.”
(WRGA)
Reminder! Tomorrow is the last day to purchase tickets for the Champions for Children Luncheon!!
The Boys and Girls Club Chattooga Unit will be hosting their annual “Champions for Children” luncheon at the club on Thursday, March 24 from 11:30 am – 1 pm. This year’s speaker is Inky Johnson, former football player for University of Tennessee.
Inky Johnson is a former University of Tennessee player with a career that seemed to point toward the possibility of being drafted into the NFL. An injury on the field during his junior year in 2006 left his right arm completely paralyzed and almost took his life. Inky survived, but lost all possibilities of a professional football career. His story of triumph over tragedy and his desire to use his story to help others is something we all need to hear.
Individual tickets – $25, includes one seat at a table and lunch
For more information on Inky and his amazing story, click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHHgsT358Rc
If you have any questions or need to purchase tickets, please give me a call at 706-857-4033 (Chattooga Chamber Office) or email me at skeziah@chattoogacounty.org.
Human remains have reportedly been recovered in Walker County.
The body was found in McLemore Cove just west of Lafayette off Pocket Road – during the early morning hours of Wednesday.
The Department of Natural Resources and other agencies are working together in an effort to identify the body.
We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
(WQCH)