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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Storm Shelter Tax Credit Act
Alabama Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Revenue, is tasked with administering the provisions of the
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Deceased Person Identified in Shooting On January 2nd
Date: 01/03/2022 Title: Press Release – Follow-up on Shooting Chief David Davis states that Randell Jerome Meyers, age 44 of
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Large Severe Weather Threat For New Years Day
The Storm Prediction Center has increased the risk level for Saturday, New Years Day, to an Enhanced Risk (3 out
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National Weather Service Confirms An EF-1 Tornado in Rainsville
The Huntsville, Alabama National Weather Service surveyed damage in Rainsville, Al. from Wednesday, December 29, 2021 storms and determined that
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Severe weather is possible across the South on Saturday, New Years Day!
The Storm Prediction Center has a very large area of the South in the outlook for Severe weather on Saturday.
Read moreSEVERE Weather Possible Across the South on Wednesday
The Storm Prediction Center has placed a large area of the South under a risk of Severe Weather on Wednesday,
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Rainsville First Baptist Church Will Hold Christmas Eve Service
Rainsville First Baptist Church, located at 223 Church Avenue, Rainsville, AL., will have a special Christmas Eve Service, for 30
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Narcotics Unit obtains Federal Indictment for Meth Trafficking
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Trenton man is in Federal Custody after being indicted on a Federal Charge of Trafficking
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is this Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be Assistant District Attorney, Summer
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Notable Arrest in November
On 11-30-2021 Investigators with Rainsville Police Department arrested Austin Blake Sizemore of Rainsville after a grand jury indicted him on
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ALEA’s Secretary Issues Statement on Fallen Retired Wilcox County Sheriff’s Deputy
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor issued the following statement concerning the loss of Retired
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Summer Summerford Will Be Guest Speaker At Dekalb County Republican December Breakfast
The next Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting will be Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be Assistant District Attorney,
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DCSO Interdiction Team nabs Gun Smugglers
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two Texas men are in the DeKalb County Detention Center after being caught with illegal firearms
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Girl Scout Troop 10303 Visits The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office and Makes Huge Donation of Food
The Girl Scout Troop 10303 visited the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office recently and were able to meet some of DCSO
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DCSO accepts donation of 30 bicycles for Children in Need
FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Earlier today, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a donation of 30 bicycles from the “Bicycle Man!”
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Partners with CSAF for Toy Drive
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Child and Senior Advocacy Foundation (CSAF)
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Fort Payne Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, November 12th, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday, November 13, 2021
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, November 13th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speakers will be Kelli Wise, an incumbent
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Burglary Suspect and Arson Suspect Both Arrested
FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the middle of October, our Investigations Unit stayed pretty busy. Within just a week, there was
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Braves World “Serious” Ticket Woes For A Lot of Fan
In what should be a joyous time for the Braves and Braves fans, it is surely turning out to be
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City of Fort Payne Kicks Off Lego Drive
The Mayor and City Council are kicking off a Lego drive to help supply the Fort Payne City School’s STEAM
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Ethan Rogers
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Ethan Rogers (32 of
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Summer McWhorter Summerford Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
Summer McWhorter Summerford has announced that she will seek the Republican nomination for the office of District Attorney of the
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Adds New Therapy Dog
Rainsville, AL. – We would like to introduce Shadow, DCSO’s new therapy dog. He was born on May 17, 2021
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Dekalb County Schools Federal Program Advisory Committee Meeting
The Dekalb County Schools Federal Program Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Dekalb County Facility
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Severe Weather Threat With a Few Tornadoes Possible Today
SEVERE WEATHER threat for the entire state of Alabama and Mississippi for today, Monday, August 30, 2021. The threat for
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Marshall County Inmate Dies After Testing Positive for Covid-19
A Marshall County inmate died in a hospital two weeks after he tested positive for covid-19. The Marshall County Sheriff’s
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Ida Is Now A Tropical Depression And Will Bring Heavy Rain And Severe Weather To the South
Hurricane Ida is now a tropical depression, as of the 7 am update this morning, Ida was located over Southwestern
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U.S. Census Bureau To Hold Meeting At NACC
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released redistricting data gathered from the 2020 Census. Following the release, an important meeting to
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Little River Canyon National Preserve Installs Parking Lot Spikes
Little River Canyon National Preserve has recently installed spike strips at the Little River Falls Parking Area. These spikes are
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I-59 traffic to be diverted for road repair
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will be working to correct dips at bridge ends on Interstate 59 at
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, August 14th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker is Dean Odle, who is a candidate running
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AL 40 To Close for Pipe Replacement
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 40 near Scottsboro will be closed this weekend for
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Adds New Helicopter to Our Fleet
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is proud to add a new helicopter to the resources at our
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Upcoming work on the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Highway 176
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be chip-sealing the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Hwy 176 beginning Monday
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Drug Arrest Made By Rainsville Police Department
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 3, 2021 On May 30th, 2021 officers arrested Charles Edward Jackson of Rainsville for 5 counts of
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AL 117 reopens after emergency repair
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama117 between Mentone and Valley Head is now open, following the
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The Last Two Weeks of May Brings 23 More Drug Related Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Law Enforcement in DeKalb County has stayed busy for the month of May. For the last two
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Plainview Rolls Past Prattville Christian With 2 Straight 3A Wins in State Finals
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA OXFORD – Plainview High School’s fast-pitch softball team arrived at Choccolocco Park
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Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Earlier today, DCSO was notified by Albertville Police Department that Jeffery Epps (34 of Dawson), who was
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Rainsville Police Department Makes 26 Arrests In First Week of May
Rainsville Polce Department has arrested 26 people in the first 7 days of May, some of the most notable ones
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Several Drug Arrests Made During the last 2 Weeks of April
FORT PAYNE, Ala. April has been one of the busiest months in a while for our local Law Enforcement and
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Cherokee County Sheriff To Hold Community Meetings
Sheriff Jeff Shaver is excited to announce a series of upcoming community meetings to be held across Cherokee County through
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Two People Shot In Geraldine
On 4/25/2021, at approximately 12:50 pm, law enforcement and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Park Street in
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ALEA Tip Leads To Arrest Of Rainsville Man on Child Pornography Charges
News Release from Rainsville Police Department On 4/22/2021 Detectives with the Rainsville Police Department received a tip from the Alabama
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Saturation in South End of County Leads to 17 Arrested
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, April 21st, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Investigators, Narcotics and Interdiction Unit as well as
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Severe Weather Possible Across The South This Saturday
The South will see the chance for Severe weather this Saturday, April 24, 2021 and then again on Tuesday, April
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ALEA Searching For Driver Of White Van, in Hit and Run
HUNTSVILLE POST — A single-vehicle crash at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, has left a pedestrian injured. The pedestrian
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Rainsville Man Struck by Train
FORT PAYNE, AL. On Saturday, April 17th, just before 2pm, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an
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Mo Brooks, Speaker At Dekalb County Republican Women’s April Meeting
The Dekalb County Republican Women’s April meeting will be Monday, April 26th, at the Henagar Community Center. Social, with pizza
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Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony Thursday, April 22, 2021
Please join the District Attorney’s Office, hosted by 9th Circuit District Attorney Mike O’Dell, in honoring Crime Victims’ Rights Week
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Henagar Man Arrested After Brief Stand-Off
FORT PAYNE, Ala. After a brief stand-off, a Henagar man was taken into custody. On Tuesday, April 13th, the DeKalb
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Burglary and Vehicle Theft leads to Chase
FORT PAYNE. Ala. A call into the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office about a burglary and vehicle theft, leads law enforcement,
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Employee of Local Water Board Arrested
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: April 6, 2021 FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Monday,
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DeKalb County Wreck Claims Boaz Man’s Life
GADSDEN POST—A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, has claimed the life of a Boaz man. Ronald
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Cherokee County Sheriff Will Hold Citizens Firearms & Safety Course May 11th
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department will hold a citizens firearms safety & training course on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from
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Lebanon Cemetery Committee Meeting Will Be April 16, 2021
Lebanon Cemetery Committee will hold the meeting and election of committee members on Friday, April 16 at 5:30 pm at
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AL 117 closed due to landslide, Traffic between Mentone, Valley Head detoured
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation will close Alabama 117 betweenMentone and Valley Head about noon today as a precaution,
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Another Very Dangerous Weather Day Thursday, with even higher Severe Weather Parameters
Another dangerous weather day is possible this Thursday, March 25, 2021. Conditions will be MORE FAVORABLE to Tornadoes this Thursday,
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Supplements Containing Tianeptine to be Classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. As of Monday, March 15, 2021, The Alabama
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Rainsville’s Sgt. Luke Yarbrough Graduates K-9 Narcotics Academy
News Release from the Rainsville Police Department, Friday, March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021 The Rainsville Police Department would like
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Joint Press Release from Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Task Force, and District Attorney’s Office
On 3/15/21, the Alabama Department of Public Health formally classified “Tianeptine ” as a Schedule II controlled substance in the
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I-59 traffic shift to take place soon
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a major,months-long traffic shift on Interstate 59 in Fort Payne could
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Major SEVERE Weather Outbreak On Wednesday – HIGH RISK Possible
By now, most everyone has heard there is the chance for Severe Weather on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. This is
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Saturation Drug Arrests
News Release from Rainsville Police Department – March 15, 2021 On Thursday March 11 2020, Officers with Rainsville Police Department
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Two Pounds Synthetic Marijuana Confiscated
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, March 11th, a deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office spotted a BMW with no
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Sylvania Man Arrested on Child Pornography
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, March 10th, Matthew Austin Scott (27 of Sylvania) was arrested on 10 counts of Possession
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Dekalb County Wreck Claims One Life
Gadsden Post — A single-vehicle crash at approximately 8:40 p.m. Friday, March 5, has claimed the life of a Georgia man.
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Suspects in Theft of Catalytic Converters from Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Identified
Statement from Sheriff Nick Welden: “On Friday, March 5th, we asked for the publics help on our Facebook page about
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Little River Canyon Will Conduct Prescribed Burn This Weekend
Little River Canyon will be conducting a prescribed burning project beginning Thursday, March 4th through Sunday, March 7th. The two
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AHSAA 99th State Basketball Championships Feb. 26th – March 6th
Friday, Feb. 26BILL HARRIS ARENAClass 4AGirls’ SemifinalsRogers (27-8) 55, Geneva (20-8) 45Anniston (25-3) 53, Jackson (29-3) 34Boys’ SemifinalsB.T. Washington (19-4)
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State Launches Alabama Investigator Academy
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, District Attorney Mike O’Dell joined Attorney General Steve Marshall, Calhoun County District Attorney Brian McVeigh,
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Brinley Summerford Meets With Governor Kay Ivey
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, placed 2nd in the State of Alabama’s Arbor Day Poster Contest.
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Jackson County Wreck Claims One Life
Huntsville Post — Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) have arrested a driver involved in a fatal crash that
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Heavy Snow, Ice, and Freezing Rain To Cause More Problems
Precipitation will spread West to East the remainder of the afternoon into tonight, with bulk of it ending in the
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ALDOT – Icy, snowy conditions may persist
Motorists warned against nonessential travel through Friday MONTGOMERY —The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama EmergencyManagement Agency advise motorists
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ALDOT Warns “Icy Roads a Risk Across Alabama”
MONTGOMERY —The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible
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ALDOT preps for possibility of icing
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for potentially icy conditions on roadways across much
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Stolen Items Recovered in Marshall County
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Tuesday, February 9th, Investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office along with Investigators with Marshall County
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Donation To CASA
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – A few months back, our office met with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children. We
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Fort Payne Man Arrested for Dissemination of Obscene Material
FORT PAYNE, Ala. As part of the Alabama ICAC Task Force, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a cyber tip from
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17 Arrested on Drug Related Charges in Last Nine Days
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Over the last nine days, 17 have been arrested on drug related charges in DeKalb County.
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Dutton Accident Claims Two Lives
Jackson County — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 8:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, has claimed the lives of two men. Ismael
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Fort Payne Man Charged with Sex Abuse of a Child Less Than Twelve
FORT PAYNE, Ala. A Fort Payne man is facing charges of child sexual abuse. Adan Hernandez Ballesteros (55 of Fort
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Stolen Car Recovered and 27 Arrested in Just Nine Days | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the course of just nine days, 27 arrests have been made and one stolen car recovered.
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Russ Marr Propels North Sand Mountain’s Offensive Pace into AHSAA Prep Spotlight
Thundering Herd is Scoring 91.1 PPG MONTGOMERY – Class 2A North Sand Mountain High School senior guard Russ Marr is
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office 2020 Statistics
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release January 19, 2021 2020 Statistics for DCSO From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff
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Fatal Accident Claims Life of Pisgah Woman
Huntsville Post— A one-vehicle crash at approximately 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, has claimed the life of a Pisgah woman.
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Food Bank of North Alabama To Distribute Food Boxes
The Food Bank of North Alabama will distribute 500 boxes of food on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from 10:30 am
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Vehicle Break In At Shiloh Fire Department
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday January 7, 2021, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle break-in
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Retired Deputy Rene Ramos
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – It is with great sadness we report the passing of retired Deputy, Rene Ramos. Ramos served
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Over the Last Three Weeks, 18 Have Been Arrested on Drug Related Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last three weeks, 18 have been arrested on drug related charges. A stolen vehicle was
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss Of One of Their Own
FORT PAYNE, Ala. From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts,
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ALDOT Limits Road Construction and Lane Closures During Holidays
Drivers Should Be Aware of Changing Weather and Road Conditions MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation will have
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