Plainview Wins Class 3A State Softball Championship
CLASS 3A STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPPlainview 14, Opp 4 By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA JACKSONVILLE – Plainview High
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Author: Mark Huber
ALEA Gives Update Of Dadeville Alabama Shooting Investigation
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY – At approximately 11:45 p.m. Saturday, April 15, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State
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Resurfacing of Alabama 40 may begin this week
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that resurfacing of Alabama 40 between from Alabama 35 near Scottsboro
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Dekalb County Republican Women meeting will be April 24th
The Dekalb County Republican Women will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The
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Braxton Clines Is Graduating From High School & College
Braxton Clines, a senior from Cornerstone Christian Academy, will graduate high school and college at the same time. Braxton has
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NACC Theatre Presents Matilda the Musical
RAINSVILLE – The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre will perform Matilda the Musical on April 27-30 and May 4-7,
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Fatal Crash South of Geraldine Claims One Life
DEKALB COUNTY—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. Friday, March 31, has claimed the life of a Henagar
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Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, April 8th , at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be
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Part of I-59N reopening in Etowah and DeKalb counties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2023 Part of I-59N reopening in Etowah and DeKalb counties HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department
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Henagar man arrested in conjunction with shooting
03/24/2023 Henagar man arrested in conjunction with shooting FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday, March 23rd, at approximately 6:27 pm,
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Crossville woman arrested on Child Abuse/Aggravated Abuse
03/17/2023 Crossville woman arrested on Child Abuse/Aggravated Abuse FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Jessica Lindsey Nation (36 of Crossville) was arrested on March
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Expect I-59 southbound lane closures in DeKalb County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2023 Expect I-59 southbound lane closures in DeKalb County HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of
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39 Arrested on Drug Related Charges During Month of February
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Deputies along with K-9 Unit,
Read moreTwo More Days of Severe Weather For The South
The South will see two more days of active Severe Weather threats. Today, Thursday, March 2, 2023, there is a
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Local Organizations Granted $1,521,900 for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
For immediate release Award Presentation: Local Organizations Granted $1,521,900 for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Albertville, Ala. – The Alabama
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During the first month of the year, 22 were arrested on drug charges
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of January, 22 people
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DCSC Makes 40 Arrested During Weekend Saturation
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office as well
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SEVERE Weather Possible This Thursday February 16 2023
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a 15% or “Slight Risk” for Severe weather for this Thursday, February 16, 2023.
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Young Republicans and City of Rainsville Celebrate Nathaniel Ledbetter
The Dekalb County Young Republicans and the City of Rainsville, cordially invite you to join them to celebrate Nathaniel Ledbetter,
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Two Mentone Residents Arrested For Burglary
01/25/2023 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County Investigator Jeremy Stepps charged two individuals, on Monday, in connection with a burglary
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Jerry Kirksey Long Time Editor Of The Singing News Passes Away
From The Singing News: Remembering Jerry Kirksey Jerry Kirksey, Editor Emeritus of Singing News Magazine, passed away today at the
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ALEA Joins National Campaign to Empower Passengers to Take Responsibility for Their Own Safety
MONTGOMERY – Passengers accounted for 62 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway
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Arrest Made For Felony Assault On A Police Officer
*Press release**Felony assault on a Police Officer* On 01/15/23, The Powell Police Department responded to a call for service, the
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DeKalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be State
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11 Charged with Drug Related Offenses during month of December
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The month of December, Dekalb County Sheriff’s
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Threat For Severe Weather Returns To The South Monday and Tuesday
“Enhanced Risk” area (darker orange area) has been added for the threat of Strong Tornadoes across east Texas, Louisiana, and
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DeKalb County Man Killed In Crash In Marshall County
ALBERTVILLE, Al. – ALEA is reporting that Christopher Bell, 48 of Fort Payne, was killed in a two-car accident, on
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ALEA Announces Firearms Prohibited Person Database
MONTGOMERY – In 2021, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act (Act 2021-246) which goes into
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34 arrested during month of November on drug related charges
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of November, Dekalb County
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ALEA: Travel Safe, Arrive Safe this Holiday Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 ALEA: Travel Safe, Arrive Safe this Holiday Season ALEA’s ‘12 Days of Safety’ Begins
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ALDOT: Arctic Cold Front Could Bring Dangerous Road Conditions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2022 ALDOT: Arctic Cold Front Could Bring Dangerous Road Conditions MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department
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Man Arrested for Breaking and Entering Vehicle
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On December 13th 2022, patrol deputies with
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The Bicycle Man delivers bicycles for children in need this Christmas
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — If you have never met Mr. Leon
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Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club Meeting is This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, December 10th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Dekalb
Read moreAnother Round of Severe Weather Next Week
The clashing of the airmasses will bring Severe Weather to the South again next week, beginning Monday, December 12th through
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Fyffe wins sixth state title since 2014 Winning
40-28 over B.B. Comer in 2A Super 7 Finals
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA AUBURN – A chaotic first half ended with Fyffe holding a double-digit
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Large Area Forecast For Dangerous Weather Tuesday
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, will bring the chance of Severe weather across a large portion of the South. The Storm
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SEVERE Weather Possible Across The South On Tuesday
There is the chance for a significant Severe weather outbreak this coming Tuesday, November 29, 2022 across parts of Mississippi,
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ALABAMA To Host Christmas For Kids Day This Saturday
This Saturday, November 19, 2022, ALABAMA will host their ‘Christmas for Kids Day’ at the ALABAMA Fan Club and Museum
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Motorcycle and guns recovered during the month of October
FORT PAYNE, Ala. -During the month of October, over 3,000 grams of methamphetamine, over 3,000 grams of marijuana were confiscated.
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Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter Guest Speaker at Republican Breakfast
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is this Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker will
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Children’s Safety First Halloween Fun Second’ Safety Initiative
ALEA’s SBI Warns of Drugs Cloned to Look Like Candy MONTGOMERY – As the weather continues to change and autumn
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Single Vehicle Crash Claims Life Of Section Man
Section, Al – A single-vehicle crash at approximately 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, has claimed the life of a Section man. David
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Severe Weather Possible Across The South On Tuesday
THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY/MID-SOUTH INTO THE SOUTHEAST STATES… SUMMARY Strong to
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Ider Woman Arrested on charges of Rape and Sexual Abuse
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Kristen Rice Perry (30 of Ider) was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on Monday, October 17th,
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Van Crashes Into Building – No Serious Injuries
Press Release from Rainsville Police Department October 17, 2022 On Friday October 14th 2022 at approximately 12:25PM Rainsville Police Department
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Several arrested on drug charges in September
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the month of September, several were
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Over 6 pounds of Methamphetamine Seized
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On October 5, 2022, Narcotics Agents with
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be Lieutenant Governor Will
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Rainsville and Powell Police Departments Help with Show and Tell
For Immediate Release 09/28/2022 Chief Michael Edmondson, Sergeant Alex Jose, and Officer Sean Fowler of Rainsville Police Department, along with
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Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida
Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane, set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida AccuWeather meteorologists warn that hurricane-force winds and
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Sylvania man charged with 12 counts of Sex Crimes
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — An investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s
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Heath Thrash recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 14, 2022) INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased
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Stone Mountain Man Arrested for Fake Prescription
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/02/2022 Dawson Phillip Brown, 23 of Stone Mountain Georgia was arrested on September 1 2022 at approximately
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 10th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be State Senator, Steve
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Flooding threat to shift eastward across the South
The highest flood risk is forecast for a zone from southeastern Texas through central and southern portions of Louisiana and
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Plainview Street Is Now One Way Only All The Time
PRESS RELEASE 08/10/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘Plainview Street now One Way’ Starting immediately, Plainview Street is now a one-way road.
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DCSO Make Several Drug Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Several were arrested over the last few weeks on drug related charges. Over 200 grams of
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One Fatality From Single Vehicle Crash On I-59
GADSEN POST—A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, has claimed the life of a Slidell,
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Sonny Martin Wins Airborne Public Safety Association Scholarship
From The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department: Congratulations to Sonny Martin on winning the Airborne Public Safety Association, Southeast Region Scholarship.
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Rainsville’s Own Fortner Brothers 4 Christ Singing At Ark Encounter
Local gospel group the Fortner Brothers 4 Christ will be singing this weekend at The Singing News Gospel Music Weekends
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NACC Theatre Presents The Zoo Story
For Immediate Release NACC Theatre Presents The Zoo Story: “Edward Albee is our greatest playwright, delivering a genuinely fascinating, first-class
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Part of AL40 to close Friday and Saturday
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a 2½-mile segment of Alabama 40 near Scottsboro in Jackson
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I-59 Traffic Transition Begins This Week For Dekalb And Etowah Counties
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that all traffic on several miles of Interstate 59 between Reece
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Dekalb County Democrat Party To Hold Monthly Meeting
The Dekalb County Democrat Party will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12 6:00 pm. Supper will begin at
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at 7:30 am. at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally
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New computers given to DCSO Detention Center
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden and the DeKalb Count Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our
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Hope Puppets Presents Chosen II Be Blessed
Come join the fun at Rainsville First Baptist Church this week! The Hope Puppet Team is back, presenting Chosen II
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Fort Payne Man Arrested For Sexual Abuse of A Child
Date: 04/18/2022 Title: Press Release – Arrest Chief David Davis states in March, an investigation started that lead to the
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With Levi On The Mound, Plainview Shuts Out Crossville
Levi Brown had all the right stuff on Thursday for the Bears, allowing zero runs and besting Crossville by a
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ALEA Alabama Fusion Center Employee Receives National Award
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is pleased to announce the national recognition of one of its own
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NACC Announces New Workforce Development Center
The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Workforce Development Center, a project that will facilitate business and industry training needs in
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Two people in Henagar charged with trafficking in methamphetamine
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – A search warrant for a residence in Henagar led to two being charged with trafficking in
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A Multi-Day Severe Weather Event, With Severe Weather For Alabama Wednesday
A multi-day Severe weather event will start today, Monday, April 11, 2022 and continue through Wednesday, April 13, 2022, across
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More Severe Weather For the South Next Week
A dip in the jet stream across the center of the country early next week is expected to bring a storm from
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Plainview Baseball Maintains #1 Ranking In Class 3A
The Plainview Bears Varsity Boys baseball team maintains the #1 spot in the Alabama Sports Writers poll for the rankings
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Destructive Weather to Target Hard-hit Communities in Southern US
AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 27, 2022 – AccuWeather forecasters say the atmosphere over the southern United States is set to
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, March 12th, 2022, at 7:30 am. The featured guest speakers will be Linda Blanchard for Governor
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Brace For Impact…Winter Returns. Winter Storm Warnings Issued
The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Warnings and Advisories across a large part of the United States, for
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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Participate In SafeDRIVE
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be joining forces with fellow law enforcement officers in neighboring states
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Suspect in DeKalb County’s first Human Trafficking Case Found Guilty
According to District Attorney Mike O’Dell, Rex Tidmore, age 64 of Geraldine, was convicted on Monday, March 7th on the
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Plainview Defeats Winfield to Claim Class 3A State Title
(AHSAA Photo – MARVIN GENTRY) Class 3A Boys’ State ChampionshipPlainview (31-6) 77, Winfield (31-6) 60By Josh Bean | For the
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Pisgah Lady Eagles Win Class 2A Championship
(AHSAA Photo by MARVIN GENTRY) Class 2A Girls’ State ChampionshipPisgah 74, St. Luke’s Episcopal 54By Josh Bean | For the
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8 Arrested 70 Grams of Meth Seized in Raid
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Eight were transported to the DeKalb County
Read moreCherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver was awarded with the “Sheriff of the Year”
Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver was awarded with the “Sheriff of the Year” award for 2021 by the Alabama Sheriff’s
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Plainview Defeats Houston Academy In State Semi-Final
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Plainview High School has become a regular visitor to Birmingham’s
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Major Interstate 59 project to begin next week
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will soon begin on a $44 million project to
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Dekalb County Republican Women’s Meeting Feb 28th
The Dekalb County Republican Women’s meeting will be Monday, February 28, 2022, at DeSoto County Club. The meeting begins at
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Higdon man arrested for the murder of his father
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 5:30pm, on February 8th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible
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Lickskillet man charged with firing gun into neighbors’ vehicle
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputies, with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Special Response Team, responded to a
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Man wanted for murder in Texas, captured in Fyffe
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, February 7, 2022, the DeKalb County Special Response Unit, in conjunction with the FBI,
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Qualified Candidates For Dekalb County
Dekalb County Republican Party For Immediate Release The Qualifying period for the 2022 Republican Primary ended on January 28th at
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints of a possible telephone scam of customers of a local bank. Customers
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ALEA Launches ‘Everyone is a Pedestrian’ Safety Campaign
MONTGOMERY – In 2021, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, in conjunction with our other
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Henagar man arrested for Electronic Solicitation of a Child
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Investigation’s Unit received information of an adult male who was possibly having communications
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Dekalb County Republican Women’s Monthly Meeting
The DeKalb County Republican Women’s monthly meeting will be Monday January 24th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held
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Snodgrass Bridge Rehabilitation Near Stevenson Begins
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the Capt. John Snodgrass Bridge on Alabama 117 over the
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Association District 2 Award Winners
Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Alabama Recreation and Parks Association District 2 Award Winners Fort Payne Parks and Recreation staff
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NWS Issues Alert for Black Ice
The National Weather Service is warning motorist to use extreme caution while traveling overnight tonight and into Tuesday morning. With
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