Mt. Olive

Man killed in one-car wreck

A Gardendale man was reportedly killed in a one-car wreck on Mt. Olive Road and Rosemary Drive. The victim has been identified as Nicholas Lowery, 22, of Gardendale. According to a statement from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck occurred in the 2700 block of Mt. Olive Road at about 9:40 p.m. Monday night. However, the wreck was not discovered until about 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday. The statement said the vehicle, described as a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, reportedly crossed the center line, struck two mailboxes, struck a tree, flipped and struck a second tree. The wreck was reportedly discovered by a passing motorist.



Gardendale

Miracle League gala rescheduled

A gala to raise funds for the planned Miracle League baseball field in Gardendale has been rescheduled to Nov. 6. The gala, sponsored by the Rotary Club in Gardendale, was initially to be held Thursday night at The Club in Homewood. The event was moved to accommodate a golf tournament held the same night, also benefiting the Miracle League project. Rotary Club President Aaron Box said it’s important that everyone in the community will have the opportunity to participate in both events. “We found out there was another event the same evening and we had the ability to reschedule,” Box said. “We want to support the Miracle League and this new park and whatever we can do to help that, that’s what we want to do.” Tickets for the gala are still available. The cost is $250 per couple. Those who purchase tickets will be entered into a drawing to win a grand prize of $20,000. Other door prizes with a value of at least $250 will also be given away throughout the evening. To purchase tickets, contact Box at 631-6562.



Fultondale

Fund-raiser deemed successful

A charity fund-raiser benefiting the Fultondale fire and police departments raised more than $4,300, according to its organizer, Robert Graham. On Friday and Saturday, members of Fultondale’s volunteer fire department cooked Boston butt roasts and slabs of ribs to raise money for a clothing and equipment fund for the fire and police departments. “The community turned out in droves. … It was an incredible outpouring,” Graham said.