Governor Ivey Brings $225,000 Grant to Rainsville, Celebrates Rebuild Alabama’s Road Project Success

October 31, Rainsville, AL — Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter welcomed Governor Kay Ivey to his hometown of Rainsville, with a gathering at the Tom Bevill Center. The event marked one of the final stops on the Governor’s Rebuild Alabama Road Tour and included the announcement of a $225,000 grant awarded to the town…

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Rainsville City Council Agenda For November 4 2024 Meeting

WORKSHOP: 4:00 P.M.Prayer:Pledge of Allegiance: ***PUBLIC HEARING*** Alcohol App—Lachona LLC 209 Main St EAddress the Council (Public):Kayron Guffey—Veteran’s CeremonyRobin McAlpin/FTC—Managed Services ContractAddress the Council (Dept Heads) REGULAR SESSION4:30 p.m.Call to OrderRoll Call Approve the MinutesMayor’s ReportMayor-Estimate/Laney Electric—TBEC (Outdoor Lighting $856.35)Personnel-Hire Kalie Davis—Full-Time (Communications/Clerical Floater—City Hall) Effective 11-18-2024 $18.25 Council ReportBlevins-Taheri-Byrum–TNT/Road Patching—Vista View and Moe St…

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Fire Danger Advisory Expands to All Alabama Counties

     With the worsening drought conditions and no significant accumulation of rain in the long-range forecast, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has now placed all counties across the state under a Fire Danger Advisory. This advisory is effective immediately and will remain in place until enough precipitation is received to improve drought impacts. Dead pines…

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Governor Ivey and ALDOT announce $21.6 million in Transportation Alternatives Program Awards to Alabama Cities

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation today announced the awarding of $21.6 million in funds for Transportation Alternatives Program projects statewide. These funds will be used to make various on-road and off-road improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of transportation. “For a growing number of Alabamians who walk or use…

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ALEA Says Avoid a Fright on Halloween Night

ALEA Offers Seasonal Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters and Motorists MONTGOMERY – As Halloween approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prioritize safety to avoid any frights on Halloween night. All Alabamians should be aware that around Halloween, there will likely be more pedestrians on the roads and in unexpected places. Sadly, children…

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Two Players From Fort Payne High School Selected for the AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic

All-Star Teams Selected for 66th annualAHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic Game set for Dec. 13 at Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium MONTGOMERY – North-South all-star squads for the 66th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Game have been selected. The two 37-member teams will square off at Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium on Friday, December 13.  The Alabama-Mississippi All-Star…

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2024 AHSAA  Regional Volleyball Championships

ALL THURSDAY RESULTS ARE IN 2024 AHSAA  Regional Volleyball ChampionshipsSOUTH SUPER REGIONAL TOURNAMENTat Cramton Bowl MultiPlex, MontgomeryOctober 23-25CLASS 1AMillry (27-9) 3, Winterboro (22-12) 1Autauga Academy (13-5) 3, Pleasant Home (6-14) 2University Charter (27-6) 3, Choctaw County (8-12) 0Elba (10-6) 3, Billingsley (19-8) 0Brantley (18-4) 3, Maplesville (8-12) 0Sweet Water (9-5) 3, R.C. Hatch (19-8) 0Kinston (19-11) 3, Verbena (7-12) 0Fayetteville (26-11) 3, Leroy (15-15) 0QUARTERFINALSMillry (28-9) 3, Autauga Academy (13-6) 1University Charter (28-6) 3, Elba (10-7) 0Brantley (19-4) 3, Sweet Water (9-6) 0Kinston (20-11) 3, Fayetteville (26-12) 2SEMIFINALSMillry…

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Fire Danger Advisory Issued for 22 Alabama Counties

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clark, Crenshaw, Conecuh, Covington, Dallas, Escambia, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Limestone, Lowndes, Jackson, Madison, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Pickens, Sumter, and Washington counties in the west-central and southwest areas effective immediately until significant rainfall is received. Abnormally warm and dry conditions leading…

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Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert to Feature Multi-Grammy Winner Jason Crabb

Sylvania, AL – In the wake of recent devastating hurricanes, the community is coming together for a special evening of music, hope, and healing. A benefit concert headlined by multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Jason Crabb is set to take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The concert will be held at The Barn…

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City of Rainsville Council Meeting Tonight

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAOctober 21, 2024 WORKSHOP: 4:00 P.M.Prayer:Pledge of Allegiance: ***PUBLIC HEARING*** Alcohol App—Lachona LLC 209 Main St EAddress the Council (Public):Address the Council (Dept Heads) REGULAR SESSION4:30 p.m.Call to OrderRoll Call Approve the MinutesMayor’s ReportMayor-EastCoast Entertainment $28,000.00 Deposit—Sawyer Brown/Freedom FestEmpower Mayor to Sign Contract—Sawyer Brown/Freedom FestAmend Pay ScaleAward Bid/AEST Fire & Safety $44,244.00…

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DeKalb County Republican Women Meeting October 28th

The DeKalb County Republican Women will meet this month on Monday, October 28, at 6pm at the Republican Party Headquarters on 211 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne. Guest speakers will be Circuit Clerk, Todd Greeson, and Probate Judge, Ronnie Osborn. They will be updating everyone on important information regarding the upcoming election on November 5th. Be sure…

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Collinsville man arrested on attempted child abduction charges

On September 27th, 2024, Collinsville Police Department was dispatched to the area of Piggly Wiggly and Rains Court Apartments regarding an attempted child abduction.  Collinsville Police Department arrived on scene and began speaking to the juvenile victim and family members.  DeKalb County Investigators were notified and arrived on scene and began to interview family members…

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Food City & Eastman Host Campaign To Aid Area Flood Victims

Abingdon, VA (Monday, September 30, 2024) – In the wake of the devastation caused by the recent flooding across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, Food City is teaming up with the Eastman Foundation, the United Ways of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, WCYB-TV, News Channel 11, ABC Tri-Cities, Fox Tri-Cities and Bristol Broadcasting Co., which…

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Food City Earns 2023 GreenChill Achievement

ABINGDON, VA (Wednesday, September 25, 2024) – Earlier today, Food City received the 2023 Exceptional Goal Achievement from EPA’s GreenChill Program at the FMI Energy & Store Development Conference in Baltimore, MD. The acknowledgement recognizes partners that achieve their stretch refrigerant emissions reduction goal. This goal is more difficult to achieve than the goal recognized…

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Juvenile Arrested for Terrorist Threats at Crossville Middle School

MEDIA RELEASE: Arrest of a Juvenile for Terrorist Threats and Harassing Communication at Crossville Middle School Crossville, AL — A juvenile attending Crossville Middle School was arrested for making a terrorist threat and engaging in harassing communication. Upon learning of the incident, the Crossville Middle School administration acted swiftly, immediately notifying the School Resource Officer…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 13th – 15th

Date: 09/16/2024Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department                            SUBJECT: Activity for September 13 thru September 15, 2024 Friday September 13th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – 4002 Williams Ave NE Lot 24, Oakley sunglasses, a Clavin Klein bag and credit/debit/gift cards were taken, valued at $319.00 3 Arrests Daniel Kane Thompson, age…

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DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting This Saturday

The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting will be this Saturday, September 14th , starting at 7:30 am, at Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western Sizzlin.   Our featured guest speaker will be Brilyn Hollyhand. Brilyn is an 18-year-old political commentator and strategist who has captured the nation’s attention with his unique opinion…

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Rainsville City Council Meeting Monday September 16 2024

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDASeptember 16, 2024 WORKSHOP: 4:00 P.M.Prayer:Pledge of Allegiance:Address the Council (Public):Address the Council (Dept Heads) REGULAR SESSION4:30 p.m.Call to OrderRoll Call Approve the MinutesMayor’s ReportMayor-2023-2024 BudgetPersonnel-Travel/Training Request—City Clerk’s Conference Nov 19-22Travel/Training Request—Park & Rec Director Workshop Sept 24-25Accept Sabrina Garmin’s Resignation—Dispatch (Effective 9-22-24)Hire Jaden Staggs—Dispatcher (Effective 9-12-24 at $15.33 per hr)Hire Miles…

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PENNINGTON SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER

September 10, 2024 PENNINGTON SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER             District Attorney Summer McWhorter Summerford announced today that Ballard Pennington, Jr. was sentenced to LIFE in prison for two counts of Attempted Murder by Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor in DeKalb County.    On January 7, 2024, law enforcement was dispatched to a reported stabbing…

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Francine To Make Landfall as Category 2 Hurricane

The following article is published by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency CLANTON – Tuesday, 7:30 am September 10, 2024 Hurricane Francine will make landfall on the Louisiana coast Wednesday afternoon or early evening as a Category 2 with sustained winds of 100 mph.   The intensity will decrease…

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DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting

The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, August 10th , starting at 7:30 am.   Our featured guest speaker will be Summer Summerford. Summer is our District Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit, and the 9th Circuit  represents both Dekalb and Cherokee counties. Please make plans to attend. The meeting is held at the Cattle Stampede Steak House…

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Fort Payne man arrested on allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with minors

FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden and Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a complaint by a concerned parent regarding a part-time deputy by the name of Joshua Dane Wells (40 of Fort Payne).  Wells was not employed full-time by the Sheriff’s Office and was currently in the Alabama Law Enforcement Police Academy attempting to complete his…

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During the month of June, 13 were arrested on drug related charges

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – We are halfway through 2024 and so far, we have seized 6,714 grams of methamphetamine, 8,225 grams marijuana, 24 grams heroin, 7 grams cocaine, 36 grams synthetic marijuana, and 202 grams fentanyl.  Thanks to Crossville, Henagar, Fyffe and Collinsville PD’s, DeKalb County…

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Murder in Collinsville

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On June 25th 2024, Deputies with the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office along with Collinsville Police Department and Crossville Police Department responded to an address on County Road 221 in Collinsville in regard to an unresponsive female. When Law Enforcement arrived, the victim…

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ALEA Investigates An Officer Involved Shooting by Skyline Police Department

JACKSON COUNTY – On Thursday, May 2, at approximately 5:27 p.m., Special Agents withthe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launchedan investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving an officer with the Skyline PoliceDepartment. The incident occurred when the officer responded to a call for service on CountyRoad 143 in Jackson County….

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Attorney General Steve Marshall Files Lawsuit Challenging Biden Rule to Redefine ‘Sex’ as ‘Gender Identity’ in America’s Schools

(Montgomery, Ala)— Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Biden administration’s recently-announced Title IX rule, which would change the meaning of “sex” to “gender identity” and effectively abolish female-only bathrooms and locker rooms in schools across America. “Since taking office, Joe Biden has brazenly attempted to use federal funding to…

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Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Southeast Wednesday

Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Central Gulf Coast States As Wednesday morning dawns, a looming threat of severe weather casts a shadow over parts of the central Gulf Coast States. The forecast warns of potentially severe thunderstorms, including the risk of several tornadoes, with some possibly reaching strong EF2+ intensities, alongside widespread damaging winds. The…

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Etowah County Woman Convicted of Stealing more than $2.5 Million from Elderly Mother

(Montgomery)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction and sentence of an Etowah County woman for Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person in the First Degree. Gina Cook Gilbert, 63, of Gadsden, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of Financial Exploitation in the First Degree, a Class B felony, of her elderly mother while she was…

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Spring into Safety and‘Think Smart Before You Start’

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fourthannual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and theirfamilies prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and theupcoming graduation season. Ideally, parents should also set aside time with their teens to ensuresafety is always…

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Plainview High School Excels at NACC Regional ACTE Tech Fair

March 11, 2024 Plainview High School students showcased their technological prowess at the recent NACC Regional ACTE Tech Fair, held on March 5, 2024, and brought home an impressive array of medals. The event, which drew participants from across the region, provided a platform for students to demonstrate their skills and innovations across various technological…

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Keep Your Hands on the Wheel: Alabama Law Focuses on Distracted Driving

Montgomery, Ala. – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.  In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by…

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Governor Ivey awards grants to upgrade five law enforcement agencies

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $627,110 to assist five police and sheriffs’ departments in upgrading or purchasing new equipment to improve public safety. The grants to police departments in Fort Payne, Cordova and Repton and sheriffs’ departments in Walker and Montgomery counties are designed to help those law enforcement agencies work more effectively…

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Senator Tommy Tuberville Launches State Satellite Office Initiative to Engage with Constituents

Tuberville Team to Host Meetings Across Alabama, Starting with DeKalb County February 22, 2024 Rainsville, Al. – Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced the launch of the Tuberville Team’s State Satellite Office initiative, a series of meetings across Alabama aimed at engaging with constituents, addressing concerns, and providing assistance with casework. The local meeting for DeKalb…

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Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Backcountry Area off CR 295

News Release from Little River Canyon National Preserve February 20, 2024 Residents and visitors to the backcountry area off CR 295 are advised to take note of a prescribed burn scheduled for tomorrow, February 21st. Weather conditions currently appear favorable for the burn, which aims to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk in the region….

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Alabama Hwy 117 Closed

GADSDEN POST—At approximately 9:49 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division was notified that a fallen tree has caused road blockage.  All lanes on Alabama 117 near Valley Head city limits, in Dekalb County are currently closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time.  Troopers…

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