With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission is easing fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, all burn restrictionswill be lifted in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. In the northern half of the state, the…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On November 9, 2023 the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit received a tip from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that an individual…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, November 13th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and 911 merge communications! This starts a new era of Dispatch. This has been in the works for approximately two years. It’s a must do and will benefit not only First Responders but all the people of DeKalb County, from our citizens, to…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. —DeKalb County Investigators were able to retrieve $59,800.75 for a victim that had been involved in a scam. Investigators worked diligently on this case with only a very small window to reverse the transfer and return the money to the victim’s account. The…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ Today, she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a ‘No Burn Order’ – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective November 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which…
MONTGOMERY – A total of 208 high school football teams earned berths in the AHSAA 58th annual State Football Playoffs which get underway next week with 28 first-round games scheduled for Thursday night, November 9. The remaining 76 games will be played Friday, November 11. The big shift in Thursday games is mainly due to…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of September 31 people were charged with drug related offenses. Thank you to DeKalb County Deputies, Narcotics Agents, SRT, Officers with Ider, Henagar, Geraldine, Powell, Sylvania Police Department’s, State Pardons and Parole and Officers with Jackson County. It takes all of us doing our parts and working together…
Residents Brace for Unusual Weather Patterns as October Ends October 30, 2023 Northeast Alabama – As the month of October draws to a close, residents of Northeast Alabama find themselves in the crosshairs of an uncommon meteorological confluence, with both a fire hazard and freeze warning set for Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, 2023. This unusual…
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will begin soonon a $13.8 million project to replace the Alabama 75 bridge over Town Creek in Lakeview in DeKalbCounty.Few impacts to traffic are anticipated because the new bridge will be constructed alongside the existingbridge, which will remain open to traffic during construction. After…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Thanks to the NCIC Inmate Communications, we are the proud owners of a new X-ray full Body Scanner for the Detention Center. This was at no cost to the tax-payers as it was purchased solely by NCIC. This is an exceptional addition to our Detention Center, because it will help ensure…
The next meeting for the DeKalb County Republican Women will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, starting at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the “The Old Barn on 35”, in Rainsville, AL. Justice Sarah Stewart and Attorney Jeff McCurdy will be speaking. Jeff is also providing food at 5:00 pm. Everyone…
The Qualifying period for all elected candidates for the Dekalb County Republican Primary Election opens on October 16th and will run thru November 10th 2023. All candidates that are interested in running for the upcoming terms will need to meet with Party Chairman David Gulledge to file the forms for consideration to be on the…
October 4, 2023 – millions of Americans across the nation will experience a momentary interruption in their daily routines today, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts the National Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This annual test is a critical component of the country’s emergency preparedness, ensuring that the system is in optimal working…
Fort Payne, Alabama – October 3, 2023 The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club is excited to announce its upcoming meeting, featuring a distinguished guest speaker, Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the House. Scheduled for Saturday, October 14th, the event will kick off bright and early at 7:30 am. The venue for this gathering is the Cattle Stampede…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputy Chief Investigator Priscilla Padgett and Investigator Paul Bell completed the FBI Basic Crisis Negotiation Course during the week of September 11-15 at Jacksonville State University Training Facility. Both, Deputy Chief Investigator Padgett and Investigator Bell, assist DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Special…
The City of Rainsville, the Zoning Division, and Planning Commission will have a hold a public meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Contractors, realtors, and citizens are encouraged to attend and address any questions or concerns regarding regulations that are in place for building homes, developing subdivisions; as well as zoning for…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past Sunday, September 17th, Sheriff Nick Welden administered the Oath of Office to Adam Moore, Bob Reynolds and Cat Reynolds. Chaplain Mike Harper has served DCSO for the past 5 years and says he would love to see more volunteer for…
Fort Payne, Alabama – September 15, 2023 The DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair is back for its 68th year, and it promises to be an event you won’t want to miss! From September 25 to September 30, 2023, Fort Payne, Alabama, will be bustling with excitement as the fair takes over with rides, entertainment, and…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Working along with the DeKalb County Commission, DeKalb County EMA and Board of Education, we were able to acquire a specific grant to purchase $14,000.00 worth of specialized chemical masks. These masks will be distributed to our Deputies, SRO’s, Investigators and Court…
Meeting Notice The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 9th , at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be State Senator Steve Livingston. Steve’s Senate District 10 covers most of Dekalb County. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We look forward to…
UPDATE: AS OF 11:10 AM THE ROAD IS NOW BACK OPEN, ACCORDING TO ALEA GADSDEN POST— At approximately 9:52 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, an investigation has caused road closure. Interstate 59 southbound lanes near the 205 mile marker will be closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Traffic will be diverted through…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – On August 17, Main Street Alabama held its tenth annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at Stovehouse in Huntsville to celebrate the successes of local programs. The event was sponsored by Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and Alfa Companies. Main Street Alabama’s President and State Coordinator, Mary Helmer Wirth, and Assistant State Coordinator, Trisha…
The next meeting for the DeKalb County Republican Women will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held at The Old Barn on 35, which is located on Highway 35 East, about 1 mile past Plainview School, in Rainsville. The guest speaker will be Carol Hiett, DeKalb County District…
This morning, Friday, August 18, 2023, The DeKalb County EMA released a statement that a Nortfolk Southern train had derailed in Northern parts of DeKalb County, near the Alabama-Georgia state line. “Norfolk Southern and EMA personnel have confirmed a derailment of 5 train cars near the Alabama / Georgia line inside of DeKalb County. This…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, August 12th , at 7:30 am. Our guest speakers will be featured local candidates. Carol Hiett is an incumbent School Board member seeking re-election to the Board. Jeff McCurdy is running for the newly created open seat for District Judge, Place 2. Please make plans to…
ABINGDON, VA (Tuesday, July 25, 2023) – Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City located at 1015 Gault Ave. S in Fort Payne, AL. The 54,000 square foot retail supermarket is expected to open early next year. This will be the company’s second location in the state of Alabama. “We are…
WHAT: Food City Groundbreaking Ceremony WHEN: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – 10:00 a.m. CENTRAL WHERE: Food City #503 Construction Site 1015 Gault Ave. South Fort Payne, AL 35967 Food City officials will be breaking ground on the new Food City coming to Fort Payne, AL on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The ceremonies…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday, July 13th, 2023, DeKalb County Narcotics, along with Jackson County Narcotics conducted a search warrant on County Road 322 in Henagar. After a joint investigation into trafficking activities, agents found Hollie Jamaica Hall to be in possession of a pound of methamphetamine,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of June, DeKalb County Deputies, Narcotics Agents, Officers with Collinsville, Fyffe, Powell, Sylvania, Ider and Crossville Police Department charged 36 with drug related charges. On Friday, June 2nd, Officers with Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop on County Road 50, finding the driver to be in possession…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On July 6, 2023, Investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office arrested Thomas Wesley Harris (28 of Crossville) on 16 felony charges for breaking into multiple vehicles at Matheny’s Bridge. Harris is being charged with Theft of Property 3rd (x8), Breaking/Entering Vehicle (x4) and Illegal Possession of Credit/Debit Card (x4). Harris is…
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant to help the city of Rainsville alleviate a public health hazard by repairing the city’s sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in 2022 to enable the city to upgrade a faulty…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators announce arrest involving possession of child pornography. After a joint investigation involving the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Leesburg Police Department, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office and the University of Alabama Police Department, a search warrant was executed at the…
MEDIA ADVISORY Amateur Radio “Field Day” – June 24th and 25th – Will Focus on Skill, Service, Science WHO/WHAT: Members of the Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national amateur radio Field Day exercise, June 24th-25th at the JSU Little River Canyon Center at Little River Canyon National Preserve outside of…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Deputies, K-9 Unit, and Narcotics Agents, Officers with Collinsville, Fyffe, Ider, Powell and Crossville Police Departments, arrested 24 during the month of May on drug related charges. Thankful and grateful for the vigilance and dedication all law enforcement agencies do…
CLASS 3A STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPPlainview 14, Opp 4 By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA JACKSONVILLE – Plainview High School won its second Class 3A softball championship in the last three seasons, capping a strong run through the 2023 state tournament with a 14-4 victory over Opp on Thursday night. The Bears beat the…
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY – At approximately 11:45 p.m. Saturday, April 15, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) launched a death investigation at the request of the Dadeville Police Chief. The investigation is a result of a shooting which occurred at approximately 10:34 p.m. near the 200 Block of…
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that resurfacing of Alabama 40 between from Alabama 35 near Scottsboro to Alabama 71 north of Dutton in Jackson County may begin Thursday, April 20, weather permitting. Expect delays due to single-lane closures during daytime. Traffic will be stopped in alternating directions and shuttled through the…
The Dekalb County Republican Women will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the DeSoto Golf Course, in Fort Payne, AL. Special guest speaker will be Judge Chris McCool, candidate for Alabama Supreme Court. Everyone is invited to attend.
Braxton Clines, a senior from Cornerstone Christian Academy, will graduate high school and college at the same time. Braxton has been working on his college degree in Science and Art, at NACC, through the dual enrollment program, while attending CCA. Braxton will graduate from Cornerstone Christian Academy with his high school diploma and with an…
RAINSVILLE – The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre will perform Matilda the Musical on April 27-30 and May 4-7, 2023. Performances on Thursday through Saturday nights will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday’s performance will be a matinée at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be at the Tom Bevill Lyceum located on the NACC…
DEKALB COUNTY—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:50 a.m. Friday, March 31, has claimed the life of a Henagar man. Charles F. Flynn, 66, was fatally injured when the 2016 Toyota 4Runner that he was driving collided head-on with a 2022 Mack tractor-trailer driven by Dewayne F. Cain, 40, of Albertville. Flynn was not…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, April 8th , at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Wayne Lyles. Mr. Lyles is the current Dekalb County Superintendent of Education and a candidate for re-election in 2024. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2023 Part of I-59N reopening in Etowah and DeKalb counties HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that more than five milesof reconstructed northbound roadway of Interstate 59 between Reece City and Collinsville are beingreopened this afternoon. The northbound roadway from near milepost 194, south of Stephens Gap…
03/24/2023 Henagar man arrested in conjunction with shooting FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday, March 23rd, at approximately 6:27 pm, a call came into Henagar Police Department, stating a female subject had been shot at 131 Kelly Drive in Henagar. Henagar PD and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and located the female…
03/17/2023 Crossville woman arrested on Child Abuse/Aggravated Abuse FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Jessica Lindsey Nation (36 of Crossville) was arrested on March 16, 2023 on 6 Grand Jury Indictments for Abuse of Child Torture/Willful (x3) and Aggravated Child Abuse (x3). Jessica Lindsey Nation (36 of Crossville)The arrest stems from an investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office along with the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2023 Expect I-59 southbound lane closures in DeKalb County HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect single-laneclosures on Interstate 59 from north of Hammondville to Fort Payne beginning Monday, March 20.Contractor A.G. Peltz Group will repair concrete slabs on the southbound roadway. The repairs are inpreparation…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Deputies along with K-9 Unit, Narcotics Unit. Criminal Investigations, Collinsville PD, Sylvania PD, Crossville PD and Henagar Pd seized 139.5 grams methamphetamine, 26 grams marijuana, 1 gram heroin, 3 grams fentanyl and 30 grams cocaine during the month of February. …
The South will see two more days of active Severe Weather threats. Today, Thursday, March 2, 2023, there is a very large area in the Severe weather outlook, with the possibility of Tornadoes, Hail, and Damaging Winds. This includes areas from Texas to West Tennessee and Mississippi. Some STRONG TORNADOES will be possible across the…
For immediate release Award Presentation: Local Organizations Granted $1,521,900 for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Albertville, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention are joining local and state leaders on February 28th to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District. “The…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of January, 22 people was arrested on drug charges. We are so grateful for Officers with Rainsville, Crossville and Sylvania Police Department, Pardons and Parole and Deputies, Narcotics Agent and K-9 Units with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office for always…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office as well as, Investigations Unit, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, conducted a saturation patrol during the weekend of February 3-5, 2023. While focusing on traffic violations and impaired drivers, just the increased presence of Law Enforcement Officers…
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a 15% or “Slight Risk” for Severe weather for this Thursday, February 16, 2023. However, large differences exist in the placement of a surface low early Thursday and its forecast evolution. As we get closer and once model variability decreases and confidence increases towards a particular scenario with the…
The Dekalb County Young Republicans and the City of Rainsville, cordially invite you to join them to celebrate Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. The celebration will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM, at the Tom Bevill Center in Rainsville, Al. The Tom Bevill Center is located at…
01/25/2023 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County Investigator Jeremy Stepps charged two individuals, on Monday, in connection with a burglary that occurred in the Cloudland community over this past weekend. The two suspects were already being held in the Cherokee County Detention Center as a result of deputies charging them with Illegal Possession of…
From The Singing News: Remembering Jerry Kirksey Jerry Kirksey, Editor Emeritus of Singing News Magazine, passed away today at the age of 82. Mr. Kirksey had been in declining health for several years. Born in Panama City, Florida, on June 13, 1940, Jerry and his family returned to his parents’ hometown of Pensacola following World…
MONTGOMERY – Passengers accounted for 62 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s imperative that passengers take responsibility for their own safety, in conjunction with being aware of how to avoid dangerous situations as a passenger. That’s why the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is participating…
*Press release**Felony assault on a Police Officer* On 01/15/23, The Powell Police Department responded to a call for service, the caller advised a female was nude and screaming at neighbors from her mobile home. Assistant Chief Wilson arrived on scene and observed multiple broken windows and blood covering the residence. He came in contact with…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be State Senator Andrew Jones, whose Senate District 10 covers a part of southern Dekalb County. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western Sizzlin. The restaurant…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The month of December, Dekalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Narcotics Agents, K-9 Unit and Officers with Henagar, Ider and Rainsville Police Departments arrested and charged 11 with drug related offenses. On Tuesday, December 6th, a search warrant was conducted at a residence…
“Enhanced Risk” area (darker orange area) has been added for the threat of Strong Tornadoes across east Texas, Louisiana, and Central & Southern Arkansas for Monday, January 2, 2023. All of Alabama will see the threat for Severe Weather on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. There will be a region of maximum shear and instability that…
ALBERTVILLE, Al. – ALEA is reporting that Christopher Bell, 48 of Fort Payne, was killed in a two-car accident, on Christmas Eve, in Marshall County. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated that the accident occurred around 7:20 p.m., on December 24, 2022, approximately 4 miles north of Albertville. Christopher Bell was fatally injured when the van…
MONTGOMERY – In 2021, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act (Act 2021-246) which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The Act requires the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to develop, create, maintain, and administer a searchable state Firearm Prohibited Person (FPP) Database that enables law enforcement officers across the state…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of November, Dekalb County Deputies, Narcotics Agents, Criminal Investigation Unit, Officers with Sylvania, Henagar and the Fire Marshall charge 34 with drug related charges. On Tuesday, November 1st, DeKalb County Deputies went to a residence on County Road 155…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 ALEA: Travel Safe, Arrive Safe this Holiday Season ALEA’s ‘12 Days of Safety’ Begins Thursday, Dec. 22, and runs through the New Year MONTGOMERY – Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. No matter…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2022 ALDOT: Arctic Cold Front Could Bring Dangerous Road Conditions MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is warning Alabamians to prepare for possible dangerous road conditions as an arctic cold front moves across the state Thursday and Friday. The arrival Thursday night of precipitation and plunging temperatures, especially in…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On December 13th 2022, patrol deputies with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and officers with Crossville Police Department responded to an address on county road 370 in the Kilpatrick community for a report of a male subject possibly attempting to steal a vehicle….
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — If you have never met Mr. Leon McClung, AKA the Bicycle Man, you are definitely missing out on one extraordinary man. During the year, Mr. McClung gathers used bicycles and works on them until they are in good working condition and look…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, December 10th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. We also will be holding our election for Breakfast Club officers. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We look forward to seeing…
The clashing of the airmasses will bring Severe Weather to the South again next week, beginning Monday, December 12th through Wednesday, December 14th. So, get prepared for the possibility of Damaging Winds, Hail, and Tornadoes across the South next week. Beginning on Monday, December 12, 2022, The Storm Prediction Center already has a 15% outlined…
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA AUBURN – A chaotic first half ended with Fyffe holding a double-digit lead over B.B. Comer in Thursday’s 27th Super 7 Class 2A state football championship game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Red Devils, leading 26-16 at intermission, immediately went back to the basics in the second half…
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, will bring the chance of Severe weather across a large portion of the South. The Storm Prediction Center has mentioned the threat for Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Tornadoes, and some Long Track, Strong Tornadoes will be possible. The Outlook Risk Area has also been upgraded and expanded for tomorrow. The Storm…
There is the chance for a significant Severe weather outbreak this coming Tuesday, November 29, 2022 across parts of Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. Severe thunderstorms with wind damage and Tornadoes, along with some hail, will be possible from the Sabine River Valley and lower Mississippi Valley north-northeastward into the mid-Mississippi Valley on…
This Saturday, November 19, 2022, ALABAMA will host their ‘Christmas for Kids Day’ at the ALABAMA Fan Club and Museum in Fort Payne, Al. All kids 12 and under are invited to share in a hometown Christmas celebration with appearances by ALABAMA and Santa Claus himself. Free gifts for kids as well as drawings for…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. -During the month of October, over 3,000 grams of methamphetamine, over 3,000 grams of marijuana were confiscated. Fentanyl, cocaine, suboxone, several firearms, drug paraphernalia, and an undisclosed amount of US Currency were also seized. A motorcycle and one of the firearms had previously been reported stolen. Thank you to, the DeKalb County…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is this Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker will be House District 24 Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter who is the also the House Majority Leader The breakfast meeting is held at Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western Sizzlin. The restaurant is…
ALEA’s SBI Warns of Drugs Cloned to Look Like Candy MONTGOMERY – As the weather continues to change and autumn creeps upon us, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween. This time of year can be filled with fun and excitement for your entire family; however,…
Section, Al – A single-vehicle crash at approximately 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, has claimed the life of a Section man. David M. McDonald, 45, was fatally injured when the 2001 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. He was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash…
THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY/MID-SOUTH INTO THE SOUTHEAST STATES… SUMMARY Strong to Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley/Mid-South across the Southeast States on Tuesday. Damaging gusts will be the primary threat along the line, but strong veering low-level profiles could result in line-embedded/QLCS Tornadoes…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Kristen Rice Perry (30 of Ider) was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on Monday, October 17th, after an investigation by DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit along with Jackson County DHR. Kristen Rice Perry (30 of Ider) Perry was charged with Rape 2nd and Sexual Abuse 1st. Bond was set at $45,000.00. DeKalb County Sheriff…
Press Release from Rainsville Police Department October 17, 2022 On Friday October 14th 2022 at approximately 12:25PM Rainsville Police Department and Fire Department received a call that a vehicle had crashed into the side of the shopping center in the 800 Block of Main St West. According to calls there was injury. When police and…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the month of September, several were arrested on drug related charges. Thank you to Henagar, Crossville, Valley Head and Mentone Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Unit, Narcotics Unit and Investigations Unit for always being there. On Thursday, September 1st,…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On October 5, 2022, Narcotics Agents with DeKalb County Narcotics Unit along with Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, Henagar Police Department, Rainsville Police Department, ALEA Region F Task Force and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office conducted 3 search warrants which led to over…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth. Will is on the ballot for re-election in November and he has done a great job in his first term! Come hear him and show your support. Please make plans to attend. We look…
For Immediate Release 09/28/2022 Chief Michael Edmondson, Sergeant Alex Jose, and Officer Sean Fowler of Rainsville Police Department, along with Chief Stephen Malone from Powell Police Department visited Fyffe Pre-K for show and tell on Monday September 26th 2022. While there the officers talked about safety with the kids. After that, the children got to…
Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane, set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida AccuWeather meteorologists warn that hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surge could threaten Cuba and Florida this week. AccuWeather Hurricane Center – September 26, 2022 – Hurricane watches were issued for a stretch of Florida’s western coast Monday morning as Ian strengthened into the fourth hurricane of…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — An investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit and the 9th Circuit District Attorney’s Office and assistance of the Sylvania Police Department led to the arrest of Jerry Jason McKee (46 of Sylvania). McKee was arrested on Tuesday September 20th…
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 14, 2022) INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Heath Thrash has been recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Heath Thrash has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/02/2022 Dawson Phillip Brown, 23 of Stone Mountain Georgia was arrested on September 1 2022 at approximately 5:47PM. According to Rainsville Police Department Investigator, LT Josh Wilson, Brown faxed a forged prescription for a controlled substance to Rainsville Drugs. Rainsville Drugs immediately contacted Rainsville Police Department to report the incident. Rainsville Police…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 10th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be State Senator, Steve Livingston. Steve’s area, Senate District 8, covers most of Dekalb and he has Jackson and part of Madison counties, too. Please make plans to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle…
The highest flood risk is forecast for a zone from southeastern Texas through central and southern portions of Louisiana and Mississippi and much of Alabama. AccuWeather Global Weather Center – August 23, 2022 – Heavy rain wreaked havoc and set records Monday around the Dallas area as more than 9 inches of rain led to widespread flooding problems in…
PRESS RELEASE 08/10/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘Plainview Street now One Way’ Starting immediately, Plainview Street is now a one-way road. Those dropping off children may only enter Plainview Street by way of Garrett Street after 7:20AM and must exit onto Chavies Road. After discussion with Plainview Administration, it is found that car riders are entering…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Several were arrested over the last few weeks on drug related charges. Over 200 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, controlled medications, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were all confiscated during the arrests. On Wednesday, July 6th, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68, finding the driver to be in…
GADSEN POST—A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, has claimed the life of a Slidell, La., man. Raymond E. Arnold, 53, was fatally injured when the 2015 Freightliner tractor-trailer he was driving left the roadway and struck several trees before catching on fire. Arnold was pronounced deceased at the scene….
From The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department: Congratulations to Sonny Martin on winning the Airborne Public Safety Association, Southeast Region Scholarship. Sonny will be attending Auburn University this Fall and will major in Computer Engineering. Pictured here with his Father, Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Pilot Matt Martin. Sonny, everyone at the DCSO is so very proud…
Local gospel group the Fortner Brothers 4 Christ will be singing this weekend at The Singing News Gospel Music Weekends at the Ark Encounter. They will take the stage at Noah’s Village Stage on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. The Fortner Brothers 4 Christ are brothers from North Alabama, Rainsville,…
For Immediate Release NACC Theatre Presents The Zoo Story: “Edward Albee is our greatest playwright, delivering a genuinely fascinating, first-class drama that calls out to be seen” RAINSVILLE – The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre will perform The Zoo Story on July 8-10, and July 15-17, 2022. Performances Friday and Saturday nights will be…
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a 2½-mile segment of Alabama 40 near Scottsboro in Jackson County will be closed Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, for roadway maintenance. The closure, from Alabama 35 to County Road 273, will begin about 9 a.m. Friday. The road is anticipated to reopen…
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that all traffic on several miles of Interstate 59 between Reece City and Collinsville will be shifted to the southbound roadway for about a year beginning this week. Transitions have been constructed and barriers are in place on Interstate 59 southbound from near milepost 194, south…
The Dekalb County Democrat Party will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12 6:00 pm. Supper will begin at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be hld at the DCD Headquarters, 205 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne. Pamela Laffitte of Mobile, Democratic nominee for Alabama Secretary of State, is our featured candidate for July. Issues…
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 the Western Sizzlin. The featured guest speaker will be Matt Fridy, Justice of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Matt will cover the recent rulings of the SCOTUS and their significance. Again the meeting will…
