From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala.- On Thursday, February 26th, 2026, a Dekalb County Deputy and the Dekalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit was notified by Dekalb 911 Dispatch that a male resident of Dekalb County had recently been brought to Marshall Medical Center South suffering from a…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control (CBOC) met virtually Monday and amended the 2026-2027 and 2026-28 school classification for Scottsboro High School. “Due to a miscalculation and incorrect submission of data by Scottsboro City Schools,” said AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon, “ Scottsboro High School (SHS) was incorrectly…
DeKalb County Board of Education February 16, 2026 AGENDA 1. Call to Order/Approval of Agenda/Minutes A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of the January 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes 2. Bids A. Fyffe High School and Sylvania High School Paving Project – Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. B. Valley Head Softball Field Renovation – Boatner Construction Co.,…
A recall involving bulk cake and bread mixes sold nationwide has been elevated to the most serious level by federal regulators due to the presence of an undeclared allergen that could pose a severe health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified the action as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability…
News Release from Fort Payne Police Department – February 5, 2026 On February 3, 2026, warrants were issued for the arrest of Joseph Michael Holmes age 38 from Lafayette, AL for the charges of Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act, Rape 2nd, and Sodomy 2nd. With assistance from the Chambers County…
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants worth a total of $4.5 million to groups that alleviate poverty and help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient. The Community Services Block Grants will go to 18 community action agencies, which will provide services to community members who qualify for assistance. “Many families and individuals experience hardships…
MONTGOMERY – A wide array of items from trucks, boats and bicycles to electronics, fitness equipment and office furniture will be up for bid starting this Saturday in the latest online state surplus property auction. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 8 a.m….
FORT PAYNE, Ala.- On Monday, February 2nd, at approximately 2:20AM a Dekalb County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a U-HAUL van traveling eastbound on HWY 117 in Mentone near East River Road. During the traffic stop, the deputy noticed the driver was hauling large tanks containing approximately 600 gallons of diesel fuel stowed improperly…
01/30/2026 Forgery Operation Shut Down in Fort Payne FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Recently, the DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit has been investigating reports of a forgery operation that was being conducted out of a residence on Mims Street in Fort Payne. On Thursday, January 29th, Agents conducted a traffic stop in relation to…
January 26 2026 Due to inclement weather, the January 26 meeting (tonight) for the DeKalb County Republican Women has been rescheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Ider Senior Center and will start at 6:00 pm. DeKalb County Sheriff, Nick Welden, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome…
Northern DeKalb County, especially around Mentone(north of Hwy 40 & 117), is seeing sporadic power outages affecting just over 1,100 customers. Temperatures are now above freezing, and conditions in Mentone should improve quickly. No additional ice accumulation is expected. Tonight & tomorrow morning: Watch for black ice on residual wet roads—travel could be hazardous early…
January 23 2026 A Norfolk Southern freight train carrying grain derailed early Friday morning in rural DeKalb County, Alabama, prompting emergency response crews to the scene and causing significant traffic disruptions in the Valley Head area. According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the incident occurred near County Road 761, where approximately 5…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Tuesday, January 20th, the DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit, along with DeKalb County SRT executed a high-risk search warrant at an address in the 800 block of County Road 330 in Ider. The search warrant came about as the result of an ongoing investigation into a convicted violent…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office assisted Homeland Security Investigations in the apprehension of a registered sex offender with a final order of deportation. Nixon Rubilio-Mayen was taken into custody without incident. Rubilio-Mayen was the subject of a final order of deportation and is now in the custody of Homeland Security Investigators….
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 By Staff Writer A significant winter storm is expected to bring dangerous winter weather to Alabama beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. The expansive storm system is forecast to impact much of the eastern United States, with North and Central Alabama…
NORTH ALABAMA / CENTRAL ALABAMA — Alabamians are being urged to stay weather-aware as forecasters monitor a developing storm system that could bring hazardous winter conditions to parts of the state later this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Huntsville and Birmingham report that a storm system is expected to move across the…
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, has claimed the life of a Flat Rock man. Kenneth D. Evans, 57, was fatally injured when the 2016 Ford Fiesta he was driving left the roadway and overturned before striking a tree. Evans was pronounced deceased at the scene….
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden is proud to announce an upcoming Church Security Training Program designed to help churches proactively protect their congregations, facilities, and faith communities. This training will be instructed by Captain Nathaniel Bates of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office….
By Staff Reporter January 14, 2026 — Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest mobile carrier, experienced a widespread outage on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of customers unable to make calls, send texts, or access mobile data. The disruption, which began around noon Eastern Time, prompted emergency alerts in major cities and sparked frustration across social…
Fort Payne, AL – January 9, 2025 – The Fort Payne Police Department released its activity report for the period of Monday, January 5 through Thursday, January 8, 2026, detailing arrests, accidents, and property incidents in the city. Monday, January 5 Police made one arrest early Monday morning when Julio Cesar Gamez Martinez, 33, of…
News Release – January 12, 2026 This morning, January 12, 2026, I walked into the DeKalb County Courthouse and officially qualified to run for re-election as your Sheriff. I did not walk in alone this morning, for my family was with me and so were a host of deputies, staff, and friends who believe in…
HUNTSVILLE POST — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, has claimed the life of a Sylvania man. Nevan A. Hall, 22, was fatally injured when the 2015 Ford Super Duty truck that he was driving, left the roadway and struck a tree. Hall was pronounced deceased at the scene….
Chicago-based IB Parks & Entertainment announced on Friday, January 9, 2026, it has acquired the rights to operate Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park. The purchase is being called a “long-term commitment,” and begins with the 2026 season, according to a release from the family-oriented theme parks and attractions operator. Lake Winnie re-opens on Friday, May 1,…
North Alabama should be on the lookout for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and into the evening. The atmosphere is warm and humid, and while most storms will be brief, a few could get strong enough to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and even small hail. Meteorologists say there’s also a small chance for a quick,…
Severe Storms Possible Across North Alabama Friday Residents across North Alabama should prepare for the possibility of severe weather Friday as a strong weather system moves through the Tennessee Valley, forecasters said. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region in a slight risk for severe thunderstorms, meaning scattered storms could become strong enough to…
January 8, 2026 The National Weather Service (NWS) in Huntsville has issued a Flood Watch for all of northern Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee, effective from 6 a.m. Friday through noon Saturday. Forecasters warn of potential flash flooding due to expected heavy rainfall during the first major storm system of 2026. The watch covers a…
DeKalb County Republican Party FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Qualifying period for all elected candidates for the Dekalb County positions in the Republican Primary opens on January 12th and will run thru January 23rd 2026. All candidates that are interested in running for the upcoming terms will need to meet with Party Chairman David Gulledge to…
