Fort Payne Police Activity Reports November 15th – 17th
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Activity for November 15 thru November 17, 2019 Friday November 15th Incidents Burglary – Occurred at
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DCTC Wins Drake State Beginner Welding Competition for 4th Year in a Row
Facebook TwitterOn Nov. 20, 2019 DeKalb County Technology Center Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 6 students to the 10th Annual
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Prisoner Escapes From Work Detail In Jackson County, AL.
Facebook TwitterOn Wednesday December 4, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM, Jericho Tidwell escaped from a work release detail at Stevenson
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Cutting The TV Cord? Avoid Satellite Rain Fade & Stream
Facebook TwitterCutting the TV cable cord or your provider stopping TV service? There are several excellent choices, but satellite is
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Five Defending Champions Survive Semifinals to Advance to AHSAA Super 7 Championships
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Five defending state champions pulled out wins the 54th AHSAA State Football Playoff semifinals November 29 to
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Shuts Down Drug House, Makes 21 Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the last couple of weeks, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Team has racked
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ALEA Driver License Division has modified hours of operation at several Driver License Examining Offices
Facebook TwitterDECATUR – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division recently has modified its hours of operation in
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2019 AHSAA State Football Playoffs Semifinal Pairings, Friday, Nov. 29
Facebook TwitterCLASS 1A Lanett (12-0) at Sweet Water (11-1) Mars Hill Bible (13-0) at Pickens County (11-2), Reform CLASS 2A
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Fort Payne Police Incident Reports October 28th – November 1st
Facebook TwitterMonday October 28th Incidents Forgery – Occurred at 3616 Grand Ave SW, six checks were forged, valued at
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Rainsville City Council Votes to Require Building Inspections on All New Constructions
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 18, 2019. The council approved the following items:
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Jared Haggard Captured this Morning after a Multi-Agency Manhunt
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning, a multi-agency operation resulted in the capture of a fugitive with sixteen
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All Defending State Champions Claim Wins to Move into Third Round of State Playoffs
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Eleven of 17 unbeaten teams posted wins in the second round of the AHSAA State Football Playoffs
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High speed pursuit ends in Dawson, Al.
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Boaz man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase
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Governor Kay Ivey Presents Seth Maddox & Dekalb Tourism with Accommodations
Facebook TwitterAlabama Governor Kay Ivey made a stop in Dekalb County, on Friday, November 15, 2019. This trip was part
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 21st -24th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at
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Cold Arctic Blast On The Move South and East
Facebook TwitterArctic cold air is on the move today, moving toward the south and east. At 8:30 am EST today,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics & Interdiction makes 24 Drug Arrests
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, DCSO
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Man arrested after calling to report stolen Marijuana
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Friday (November 1, 2019), the DeKalb County 911 line received an unusual call from a
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Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider 2 arrest made
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider, including antique furniture and live turkeys. Several
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An Armed Robbery Occurred at Skyline Mart in Jackson County
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday November 1, 2019, around 3:05 AM, a suspect wearing camouflage
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Pedestrian Killed In Marshall County
Facebook TwitterNews release from Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency HUNTSVILLE POST – A pedestrian was
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Search warrants in Fort Payne, Sylvania, and Henagar result in multiple arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last week, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction team has made numerous drug
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Numerous Schools Move Games To Tonight, Due To Forecast of Rain on Friday
Facebook TwitterAccording tot he ASHAA, this is a current list of football games being played tonight, Thursday, October 24, 2019.
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Dekalb County EMA To Host Cyber Security Training
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County EMA is hosting Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, who will provide two days of quality training
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Fyffe Lady Red Devils Volleyball Wins Class 2A, Area 15 Title, Headed to AHSAA Regionals
Facebook TwitterThe Fyffe Lady Red Devils varsity volleyball team defeated the Ider hornets, in the Class 2A, Area 15 Championship
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Fort Payne Police Investigates Accident, with Injuries, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On October 17, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Location
Facebook TwitterSheriff Jeff Shaver and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take
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“Shop With A Cop” program to help children in need for Christmas
Facebook TwitterMycah Swift, a teenager from Ider, Al., started “Shop with a Cop” two years ago, in DeKalb County. The
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Fort Payne Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
Facebook TwitterAccording to Trooper Curtis Summerville, ALEA Public Information Officer, a DeKalb County man was fatally injuries today in a
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Severe Weather Possible Monday, Across the South
Facebook TwitterWe are entering our Fall, or secondary, severe weather season and Monday will be a prime example of the
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Drought Conditions Continue To Get Worse Across Alabama
Facebook Twitter The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) still has a statewide Fire Alert in effect for all of Alabama. Parts
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 7th – 10th
Facebook TwitterPress Release By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 7 thru October 10, 2019 Monday October 7th
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Secondary, Fall, Severe Weather Season Approaching
Facebook TwitterAlthough, severe weather can happen during any time of year, there are two distinct peak times of the year
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Man in Custody after 2-year-old found in roadway
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was
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USGS Records 2.3 M Earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. on Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe USGS Recorded a 2.3 magnitude earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. on Saturday, October 5, 2019. This particular region
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“Plainivew Pantry” Gets $2,000 donation
Facebook TwitterAccording to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview
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Drought Conditions Worsen Across The Southeast
Facebook TwitterIn the maps below, from the United States Drought Monitor, the extreme dry conditions continue across the Southeastern part
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It’s Time To Qualify For Dekalb County Superintendent & Other County Races
Facebook TwitterQualifying dates for Dekalb County Superintendent, and other local races, have been set by the Democrat and Republican parties.
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Facebook TwitterHeld every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness
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Man arrested after attack on Elderly Woman
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday night (September 24, 2019), a man was arrested after entering the home of
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Arrest Made In “Belt Bandit” Burglary From July 2019
Facebook TwitterFrom Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office On July 26th a burglary occurred at the Union
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest For Threat to DAR School
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Marshall County Sheriff’s Office 9-27-2019 Over the last few days, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, along with
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Responds to 5 Suicides in last week
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has worked a total of 5 suicides in the last week. Three of
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Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions Grip The Southeast
Facebook TwitterNew data released from the United States Drought Monitor ( https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ ) shows most of the Southeastern United States
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FIRE ALERT ISSUED FOR ALL OF ALABAMA
Facebook TwitterFire Alert Issued for Alabama As of September 25, 2019 The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the recent
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 16th – 19th
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 16 thru September 19, 2019 Monday September 16th
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to host Coffee with a Cop
Facebook TwitterOn October 2nd, 2019, Sheriff Jeff Shaver and deputies from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and community members will
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Centre Man Indicted for Theft By Cherokee Co. Grand Jury
Facebook TwitterA Cherokee County Grand Jury indicted a Centre man last week in connection with a case involving the theft
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 9th – 15th
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Activity for September 9 thru September 12, 2019 Monday September 9th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering
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Observant Citizen & Quick Action by Deputies Result in 2 Burglary Arrests
Facebook TwitterAccording to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two women were arrested by Cherokee County deputies on Friday, minutes after a burglary
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Wanted Fugitive
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (September 20, 2019) at
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Drought Conditions Extend Across A Large Area of The Southeast
Facebook TwitterFrom the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. “With the lack of rainfall & hot temps a majority of
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Three Suspects Arrested Quickly Following Burglary In Cherokee County
Facebook TwitterAccording to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, three suspects were taken into custody minutes after they burglarized a residence
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for September 2nd – 5th, 2019
Facebook TwitterPress Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 2 thru September 5, 2019 Monday September 2nd
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Shooting at Jackson County Courthouse This Morning
Facebook TwitterOn Wednesday September 18, 2019, at approximately 10 AM, a man walked into the Jackson County Courthouse in Scottsboro,
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Rainsville City Council Meeting…Concerns Over Who Has What Authority
Facebook TwitterIn Monday night’s council workshop, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt informed the city council that going forward only items on the
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Two Year Investigation Leads to Murder Arrest
Facebook Twitter Two Year Investigation Leads to Murder Arrest On Tuesday September 17, 2019, Investigators of the Jackson County Sheriff’s
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Plainview Pantry To Help Fight Hunger
Facebook TwitterAccording to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview
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24 Pounds of Meth Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team assisted with the seizure
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Deputies assist Collinsville PD with Saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents
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Major Hurricane Dorian Will Impact Florida Monday
Facebook TwitterUPDATE: DORIAN IS NOW A CATEGORY 1 HURRICANE AND EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN STRENGTH. According to the 2:00 PM
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Dekalb County School Buses Changing The View On Safety
Facebook TwitterAccording to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition
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Learn About Identity Thief and Cyber Security At Local Event
Facebook TwitterFirst State Bank is providing a free “Identity Thief and Cyber Security Discussion” on September 9, 2019, at 2:00
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Blount County Fair September 10th – 14th, 2019
Facebook TwitterOne of our proud sponsors, the Blount County Fair, invites you out to the 66th Annual Blount County Fair,
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Dekalb Co. Sheriff Nick Welden Addresses County Commission About School Safety
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared
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Fort Payne Police Activities Report August 5th – 8th
Facebook TwitterDate: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8,
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 2nd – 4th
Facebook TwitterFriday August 2nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E4, $125.00 in
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10 Arrested In DCSO Saturation Operation In Kilpatrick Area
Facebook TwitterMarshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE,
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 15th – 18th
Facebook TwitterMonday July 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1164 Dogtown Road SE, electricity and water services
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports, July 12th – 14th
Facebook TwitterFriday July 12th Incidents Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S,
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ALABAMA To Receive Life Time Achievement Award
Facebook TwitterThe group ALABAMA, from Fort Payne, Al., will receive a major award this October, the Lifetime Achievement Award, along
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Alabama “Back to School” Tax Holiday Weekend, July 19 – 21, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe State of Alabama will hold its 14th Annual “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday, July 19– 21, 2019.
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CCA Will Hold Parent Orientations
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy, in Rainsville, Al., will hold parent orientations for both returning and new families. During these orientations,
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Tropical Storm Barry To Bring Major Flooding To The Gulf Coast
Facebook TwitterAs Tropical Storm Barry churns in the Gulf of Mexico, residents of the Gulf Coast area are bracing for
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Fort Payne Police Activity Report July 5th – 7th
Facebook TwitterFriday July 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 310 1st Street E, a Husqvarna 365 chainsaw
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office adds several new K-9 Units
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9
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Fort Payne Police Activity for June 24th – 27th, 2019
Facebook TwitterMonday June 24th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1806 Alyson Ave NW, charges of
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Several alleged meth dealers jailed this week on Sand Mountain
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in
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I-59 emergency bridge repairs complete – All Lanes Are Open
Facebook Twitter UPDATE: ALL LANES OF I-59 ARE NOW OPEN DEKALB COUNTY —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that
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One Fatality In Single-vehicle Accident
Facebook TwitterDekalb County – A single-vehicle crash today, June 29, has claimed the life of a Georgia man. James Harold
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Players Selected for First AHSADCA Basketball Showcase Set for June 22
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (ASADCA), announced Friday that
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Fort Payne Police Activity Report for June 3rd – 6th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for June3 thru June 6, 2019 Monday June 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Numerous Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — So far it has been a busy week for DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office DTF Agents
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Terry Don Wooten Captured By DeKalb County Investigators
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 12 am last night (June 6, 2019), Terry Don Wooten (39 of Powell)
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DCSO seeking Terry Don Wooten on multiple Theft Warrants
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking Terry Don Wooten (39 of Powell) for
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City Presents $200,000 to Fort Payne Board of Education
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. In the meeting, the council presented the Fort
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Teddy Gentry’s 6th Annual Singing With The Stars
Facebook TwitterThe group Alabama’s Fan Appreciation Week is June 20-23, 2019. Mark your calendars now to support Randy Owen, Teddy
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Cedartown man arrested with 121 Ecstasy pills
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (June 2, 2019) DeKalb County Drug Task Force Agents responded to assist the National
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Now Has A New Mobile App
Facebook TwitterCENTRE, Alabama – Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce their new mobile App is available for
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Governor Ivey Signs Bill lowering DeKalb County Pistol Permit Price
Facebook Twitter 05/29/2019 Governor Ivey Signs Bill lowering DeKalb County Pistol Permit Price Earlier today (Wednesday, May 29, 2019), Governor
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Pisgah Claims 3A State Softball Championship at Lagoon Park
Facebook TwitterNews Release from AHSAA: AHSAA 34th State Softball Championships MONTGOMERY – The 2019 AHSAA State Softball Championships crowned the
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Fort Payne man taken into custody with Stolen Firearms
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday at approximately 7 pm, a
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Sheriff’s Office partners with Board of Education to offer Criminal Justice Classes
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Beginning this fall, DeKalb County students
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5K Run Raises Over $7,000 For DeKalb Co. D.A.R.E.!
Facebook TwitterSaturday (May 4, 2019), the DeKalb County D.A.R.E. program raised over $7000 at their first annual 5k fundraiser. The
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One Traffic Fatality In Dekalb County Crash
Facebook TwitterAccording to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency a three-vehicle crash today, May
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Severe Weather Event Possible, Wednesday/Thursday
Facebook TwitterIt is difficult to make an exact forecast or prediction for Severe weather, five days out. But there is
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Local Teams Advance to the Softball North Regional Tournament
Facebook TwitterCLASS 3A Schedule The Area 15, Class 3A Pisgah Eagles & Plainview Bears advance to the AHSAA Girls 3A
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Drug Task Force Makes Arrest For Meth in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Late Wednesday night (May 1, 2019), Agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force acted
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CCA Track Team Wins Numerous Medals
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy’s (CCA) Track and Field Team recently competed, on Thursday April 25, 2019, in the Alabama Christian
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Several Arrested On Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several individuals have been booked into
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