Two Cherokee County Men Charged with Drug Distribution Resulting in Death
Facebook Twitter08/14/2020 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two Cherokee County men were taken into custody on Friday after Federal indictments
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Flash Flood Results in River Channel Shift at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala.—On the night of Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, severe storms and torrential rains ravaged northeastern Alabama,
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Large Amount of Narcotics Packaged as Candy Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized a large amount of
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Rainsville Holds USDA Farms To Families Food Give Away
Facebook TwitterOn Monday, August 10th, the City of Rainsville and numerous volunteers, in conjunction with the USDA, gave out 560
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Don Phillips Qualifies To Run For Fyffe Town Council
Facebook TwitterDon Phillips is running for Fyffe Town Council Place 4. Phillips is a veteran and attended Northeast Alabama Community
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Phillips Selected For National Career Tech Advisory Council
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Career Tech Supervisor, Jonathan Phillips, was recently selected by Dr. Linda Floyd, Director, Technology Centers That Work
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Suspect apprehended after multiple Car Break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, July 30, 2020) a suspect was apprehended regarding several car break-ins at Matheny’s
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200 grams of Meth seized on traffic stop
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on Highway
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John Seals New Sylvania School SRO
Facebook TwitterJohn Seals, the new Sylvania School SRO, was sworn in this morning by Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Hits:
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Josh Wigley Joins DCSO As SRO
Facebook TwitterJosh Wigley, long time veteran police office with the Rainsville Police Department, was officially sworn in today as a
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DeKalb County Crash Claims One Life
Facebook TwitterDekalb County–A two-vehicle crash at 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 24, has claimed the life of a Leesburg man. Jimmy
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Central Board Approves AHSAA Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ Affirming Plans to Start Fall Sports as Scheduled
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best
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Northeast Alabama Community College Announces Fall 2020 Semester Plan of Operation
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College (NACC), following the lead of its parent organization, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), has
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Alatrade To Hold Career Picnic July 31st
Facebook TwitterRainsville, Al – If you are needing a job Alatrade Foods, LLC. will hold a career picnic in Rainsville,
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Face Masks Required In Alabama Beginning July 16th
Facebook TwitterBeginning July 16, 2020, at 5:00 PM, face masks will be required in Alabama. ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH
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Lingerfelt Seeks a Second Term As Rainsville Mayor
Facebook TwitterLingerfelt has served on the Rainsville City Council for three consecutive terms. During his tenure, he spent eight years
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Man Arrested After Theft at Local Business | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a
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ALEA Troopers Remind Motorists to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ during Fourth of July Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks.
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4th of July Weekend at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – The Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at Little
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Little River Canyon National Preserve Canyon Mouth Park Re-opens
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – After being closed for over 12 weeks, Canyon Mouth Park is set to re-open. Canyon
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ALEA Resumes Normal Driver License Operations; Record Number of Alabama Citizens Served
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has continued to serve
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Awakening Events Announces A Third Tour Package To Be Added To Live Concert Drive-In Theater Series
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Christian music icons MICHAEL W. SMITH, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, and MAC POWELL join forces for “Triple
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Nine Northeast Dual Enrollment Students Receive High School and College Diplomas Simultaneously
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College (NACC) is thrilled to announce that nine dual enrollment students are receiving both a two-year
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Campbell Reappointed To The Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board
Facebook TwitterDr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, has been reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority
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Tourism to Little River Canyon National Preserve Creates Economic Benefit
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 650,000 visitors to Little River Canyon
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NACC Earns Top Rank in Student Retention
Facebook TwitterJune 15, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Choosing a college that is the best fit is an important decision
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Drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020, around 5:20 PM, an 18-year-old male from
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Bluegrass on the Rim Goes Virtual Saturday, June 13th | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020, 5 – 8PM Take the boredom out of your stay at home time by watching the
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Alabama Secretary of State Updates Citizens On July 14th Primary Run-off | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterAs we approach the July 14th Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind
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Statement from ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor on the Death of Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY, Ala. — “We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of yet another law enforcement officer killed
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DeKalb County Wreck Kills Gaylesville Woman
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, has claimed the life of a Gaylesville
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Several Drug Arrests Last Week; Crack Cocaine confiscated | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several narcotics arrest were made in the last week, including three that were arrested by
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Numerous Stolen Items
Facebook TwitterIn a separate Investigation being conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office involving a rash of stolen ATV’s in
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ATV/UTV’s recovered by JCSO and Scottsboro PD
Facebook TwitterOn May 13, 2020, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies located a stolen 2020 side by side valued
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NACC Students to Receive Assistance from CARES Act May 16, 2020
Facebook TwitterApproximately 1,000 Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students will be receiving $500 each from the federal CARES Act Higher
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City Adds New Signs To Recognize Accomplishments Of Local Schools
Facebook TwitterThe City of Rainsville is recognizing the accomplishments of the local schools, within the City of Rainsville. The City
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NACC’s Dr. David Campbell and Ms. Andrea Okwu Participate in ACCS Listening Tour
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College is always looking for new ways to connect with our community and show what a
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Suspect sought after Motorcycle Chase | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Today (May 14, 2020), National Park Service Rangers initiated a pursuit with a motorcycle on
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In Person Hearings Will Not Resume Until June 2, 2020 | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterThis morning, a new local Administrative Order was issued by Presiding Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor regarding in-person hearings. Because
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The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports Human Remains found near Mentone | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterYesterday (May 12, 2020), a contractor doing work on a home near Mentone discovered human remains in a wooded
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Highway 72 Eastbound Lane In Jackson Co. Closed Due To Wreck
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST– On 05/11/2020, at approximately 10:25 A.M., a single vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 72, in the
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2020 National Police Week Message From Cherokee County Sheriff
Facebook Twitter“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1 This
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Burn BAN Is In Effect For Dekalb & Other Counties | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterAccording to (ADEM) The Alabama Department of Environmental Management burn bans are in effect for the following counties in
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Fort Payne Man Killed In Single Vehicle Accident | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 1:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, has claimed the life of a Fort
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AHSAA Releases Information About State Sports Programs
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Woman charged in Burglary sought by the DCSO | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two are in jail and another
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Stolen Motorcycle recovered after break-in at I-59 Flea Market | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday (May 4th, 2020), the
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Governor Moves To Re-Open Alabama, Allowing Restaurants, Hair Salons & Churches To Open
Facebook TwitterMontgomery, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey updated the citizens of Alabama on COVID-19 and relaxed closures in the
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NACC Encourages Enrollment in Google IT Support Professional Certificate Course
Facebook TwitterThere is no better time than the present to take advantage of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate now
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Eleven Narcotics arrests made in the last week | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit has made multiple drug related arrests in the last week.
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Dekalb County Schools Announces Graduation Dates & Schedule | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Superintendent of the Dekalb County Schools, announced today the graduation dates & schedule for the 2020
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Arrests Made After Pursuits, One Involving a Bicycle
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a
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Alabama Governor’s Updated “Safer-At-Home” Order Allows Some Businesses To Reopen
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY, Al. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will allow Alabama’s economy to reopen, beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020 at
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Twin City Used Cars Giving Away FREE Lunches Saturday | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. — Bobby Ledbetter and Twin City Used Car Sales, at the South “Y” in Fort Payne,
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There Is A “Marginal Risk” For Severe Weather This Saturday
Facebook TwitterAs everyone by now is tired of Severe Weather, there is yet another chance this Saturday, April 25, 2020.
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ALEA Marine Troopers Reminds Everyone To Continue Social Distancing
Facebook TwitterNice weather is on the forecast for this weekend, which means many will be hitting Alabama’s waterways. ALEA’s Marine
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ALEA And Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Investigate Vehicle Crash Death
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. today, April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s
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Facilities to be named in honor of Sheriff Reed and Commission President Charles Bell
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Administrative Office and Detention Center are to be named in honor
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ALEA Reminder Federal Government has Extended STAR ID Deadline to October 2021
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement reminds the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President
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DCTC Helps in Coronavirus Fight
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Technology Center’s Engineering Technologies Instructor Mr. Tim Turner for the last three weeks has been producing face
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SEVERE Weather Possible Thursday, With Violent Tornadoes Possible Again
Facebook TwitterAnother “Major TORNADO” outbreak is possible, this Thursday, April 23, 2020, across the South. Currently, models are showing the
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Stamp Baptist Church In Henagar, Al. Helps During This Time of Need | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterSince the COVID-19 crisis has started and schools have shut down, many children and families have a hard time
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SEVERE Weather Forecast Again This Sunday | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterSevere Weather is forecast for the South, again this Sunday. Current models show the outlook area for the highest
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Jackson, MS. National Weather Service Confirms 2-Mile Wide Tornado
Facebook TwitterThis is only part of the Public Information Statement put out by the Jackson, Mississippi National Weather Service Office
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Universal Face Covering is Recommended to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and
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Dangerous SEVERE Weather Possible Easter Sunday with Long Track TORNADOES | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterEaster is approaching and so is a high threat for SEVERE Weather on Easter Sunday. Currently, The Storm Prediction
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Cherokee County Sheriff Reminds People About Scams Related to COVID-19
Facebook TwitterCherokee County, Al. – The FBI and FDA are warning of several COVID-19 scams. The scams are attempting to
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U.S. 11 Bridge Over Dry Creek to Close
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that U.S. 11 between Hammondville and Sulphur Springs in DeKalb County
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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Recover Stolen Property Valued at over $250,000
Facebook TwitterAccording to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators from Cherokee County and Etowah County executed a search warrant on
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AL 35 Resurfacing to Begin April 20, 2020 | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Wiregrass Contracting will begin work on a $2.6 million resurfacing
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Arrest Made In FTC Telephone substation Burglary
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Department News Release:From: Kevin R. Smith, Chief In the evening hours of 8 April 2020, Rainsville police
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SEVERE Weather Possible Easter Sunday
Facebook TwitterThis is an article from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management AgencyCLANTON –
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Limon’s Mexican Restaurant Helps The Community By Giving Out FREE kids Meals
Facebook TwitterLimon’s Mexican Restaurant, 17073 Al Highway 75 Henagar, Alabama 35978, knows times are tough and they are to doing
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ALEA Dispels Rumors During Stay at Home Order
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along
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SEVERE Weather Possible Tonight & Again On Easter Sunday | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterThere is an enhanced risk for severe weather across parts of the mid-Mississippi valley today, Wednesday, April 8, 2020,
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Fort Payne Man Arrested for Rape 2nd Degree
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man was arrested on a rape charge last Friday (April 3, 2020).
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Dekalb County Schools Temporarily Suspends Feeding Program | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett explains that the Dekalb County Schools will be temporarily suspending the school system
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FAQ’s About Governor Ivey’s Stay At Home Order
Facebook TwitterIn cooperation with Governor Kay Ivey, we have created these Stay at Home FAQs for individuals: go.usa.gov/xv4zq and for
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Juvenile in custody after being located in Chattanooga
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (April 2, 2020) a 13-year-old juvenile female ran away from the Griffin Street area
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Drowning At Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 2020, a call was placed to 9-1-1 reporting
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Issues Statewide “Stay-at-Home” Order | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE)
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Temporary Closure At Little River Canyon, Due To Medical Emergency
Facebook TwitterMain Falls, Little Falls and Little Falls Trail are temporarily closed due to a medical emergency. These areas will
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Juvenile in Custody after Homicide
Facebook TwitterAccording to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a juvenile was taken into custody by Cherokee County deputies on Friday afternoon for
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ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL
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Governor Ivey urges Alabama Small Business Owners To Prepare Now by Applying for Federal Financial Relief
Facebook Twitter APRIL 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond
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Governor Kay Ivey Announces USDA Waiver Approved
Facebook TwitterToday Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition
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Alabama HWY 35 pipe work starts April 1st
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 Alabama 35 pipe work starts April 1 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation
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Dekalb County Courthouse & Activities Buildings Closed
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Activities Building are closed to the public effective immediate until further notice
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FTC Offers Free Internet Access Hotspot Locations
Facebook TwitterBelow is an updated list of the free Internet Access Hotspot locations that are available to use now: •Collinsville
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Alabama Department of Public Health reports its first known employee with COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone about Social Distancing, Water Safety
Facebook TwitterPlease see below for a safety reminder from the ALEA Marine Patrol Division: ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone
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A SIGNIFICANT SEVERE OUTBREAK ACROSS A LARGE PART OF THE COUNTRY TODAY
Facebook TwitterA major Severe Weather Event is setting up for today, Saturday, March 28, 2020. If you live anywhere in
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Significant SEVERE Weather Event Forecast for Saturday
Facebook TwitterA significant severe weather event is possible tomorrow afternoon/evening in far eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and far northwest Indiana.
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Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Facebook Twitter Small businesses across Alabama have been negatively impacted by the #Coronavirus. To help, the U.S. Small Business Administration
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ALEA Says FMCSA Has Granted Waiver
Facebook TwitterThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a waiver in response to the COVID-19 emergency for states,
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Alabama Governor’s New Order Shuts Down the State, Closing Most Businesses
Facebook TwitterAlabama Governor Kay Ivey held a news conference today to detail the changes in the State of Emergency. In
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AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese Announces End Of Athletic Season
Facebook TwitterPress Release From Steve Savarese: Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have
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SEVERE Weather Possible Across A Large Area On Saturday/Saturday Night
Facebook TwitterTHERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS, AN ENHANCED RISK AREA
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ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the
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Schools Will Close For Remainder of This School Year With Instruction From Home
Facebook TwitterToday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a supplemental SOE that would allow Dr. Mackey, Alabama Superintendent, and his team
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