Albertville Stories

Albertville Stories Welcome to Albertville Stories! The aim of this project is to capture & preserve the oral history of the people of Albertville.

The Albertville Senior Center, Museum, & Public Library are joining together to record these wonderful stories!

07/23/2025

đźš’ Meet Jacob Waller, a paramedic and firefighter with Albertville Fire & Rescue.

Paramedics play a critical role in emergency response—providing life-saving care in high-pressure situations. It’s a demanding job that requires skill, calm under pressure, and a strong sense of duty—qualities Jacob demonstrates every day. Thanks, Jacob!🚑

07/17/2025

Officer Alex Richey has been proudly serving with the Albertville-AL Police Department for the past 9 years. For him, it’s more than just a job—it’s about integrity, service, and doing his part to make Albertville a better place for everyone.

Whether he’s out on patrol or building relationships with residents, Officer Richey brings heart, dedication, and a true love for the community he calls home.

Thank you, Officer Richey, for leading with character and compassion!

07/09/2025

Meet Wendy Ball, the calm voice behind the chaos. As a dispatcher for the Albertville Police Department, Wendy is often the first point of contact in emergencies—providing reassurance, direction, and support when it’s needed most.

With years of service and a heart for helping others, Wendy plays a vital role in keeping our community safe. Thank you, Wendy, for being the steady hand behind the scenes!

07/01/2025

đźš’ Albertville Stories Are Back! đźš’
After a year away, we’re excited to kick off a brand-new series focused on the everyday heroes who serve our community: Albertville’s First Responders.

First up: Lieutenant Brycetin Arnold with the Albertville Fire Department. Brycetin is more than a firefighter—he’s a dedicated public servant, a team player, and a protector of our town.

👨‍🚒 Next time you see Brycetin around town, give him a wave and a thank you. We’re proud to have him on the front lines, keeping Albertville safe.

Stay tuned each week as we continue to share stories that honor the men and women who protect and serve our community. ❤️

07/01/2025

đźš’ Albertville Stories Are Back! đźš’
After a year away, we’re excited to kick off a brand-new series focused on the everyday heroes who serve our community: Albertville’s First Responders.

First up: Firefighter Brycetin Arnold with the Albertville Fire Department.
Brycetin is more than a firefighter—he’s a dedicated public servant, a team player, and a protector of our town.

👨‍🚒 Next time you see Brycetin around town, give him a wave and a thank you. We’re proud to have him on the front lines, keeping Albertville safe.

Stay tuned each week as we continue to share stories that honor the men and women who protect and serve our community. ❤️

07/12/2024

Jane Garner reflected on her childhood summers in Albertville during the 1940s-50s. From cherished memories to local history lessons, her interview is a must-watch!

Wow, summer is really heating up, and we've got some brand-new summer stories to share! While not all of these stories a...
07/08/2024

Wow, summer is really heating up, and we've got some brand-new summer stories to share! While not all of these stories are set in summertime, they all revolve around Albertville and its rich history. Let's get the Summer Stories started with Jane Garner sharing some of her stories about growing up in Albertville! Her video will be dropping soon so stay tuned!

05/29/2024

Mr. Morris Orr taught at McCord Elementary for 26 years. He loved his students as much as they loved him!

05/27/2024

Jonathan Clark shared about his time at McCord during the school's final years!

05/24/2024

Belita Bunch was both a student and teacher at McCord! She shared some of her memories of the school over the years.

05/22/2024

Caitlin Watwood Dickerson was in the last group of students to ever attend McCord. Check out how her time as a student impacted her future career path!

05/20/2024

Dorinda Poole told us about her time at McCord. In her video, she mentions a book written and illustrated by her students. You can see that book on display at the Albertville Museum all month long!

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