FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on Highway 68 between Crossville and the Dawson Community. A Deputy was patrolling on Highway 68 when he noticed a vehicle driving erratically at approximately 2 am early Friday morning (July 24, 2020). The deputy conducted a traffic…
John Seals, the new Sylvania School SRO, was sworn in this morning by Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
Josh Wigley, long time veteran police office with the Rainsville Police Department, was officially sworn in today as a Dekalb County SRO. Officer Wigley will be the new SRO for the Dekalb County Technology School located in Rainsville, Al. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden is shown swearing in officer Wigley today.
Dekalb County–A two-vehicle crash at 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 24, has claimed the life of a Leesburg man. Jimmy Jake Ford Jr, 35, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was pronounced dead on the scene. Ford was a passenger in a 2001 Toyota 4Runner being driven by Logan Bradley, a 22 year old female from…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines Wednesday and reaffirmed plans to start fall sports on time, The action was taken Wednesday at its annual summer meeting in Montgomery. Fall sports teams have the option to begin fall workouts on…
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), following the lead of its parent organization, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), has announced its plans for reopening campuses for the Fall 2020 semester. NACC, to assure the safety and protection of its students and staff, will offer many online courses this fall. In fact, all lecture and theory…
Rainsville, Al – If you are needing a job Alatrade Foods, LLC. will hold a career picnic in Rainsville, Al. on Friday, July 31, 2020 and will be accepting applicantions. The career picnic will be held at the Rainsville City Park (Veterans Memorial) from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Alatrade Foods will be accepting applications…
Beginning July 16, 2020, at 5:00 PM, face masks will be required in Alabama. ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE) AMENDED JULY 15, 2020 WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama; WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State…
Lingerfelt has served on the Rainsville City Council for three consecutive terms. During his tenure, he spent eight years as the city’s liaison for the fire department, two years as the liaison for the sports complex, and two years as the liaison for the public library. “If elected, my goals as mayor are to keep…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a Fort Payne business led them to the culprit. It all began on Friday, June 17th when workers at Fort Payne Steel, located on County Road 51, arrived at work and realized an ATV, tools, and equipment…
MONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks. However, all too often the festivities turn tragic on the state’s roads. In an effort to prevent such tragedies, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division will once again participate in Drive Sober or…
Fort Payne, Ala. – The Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at Little River Canyon National Preserve, and the National Park Service would like to give you the following tips to help you make your visit as enjoyable as possible. PARKING The Little River Falls parking lot is usually…
Fort Payne, Ala. – After being closed for over 12 weeks, Canyon Mouth Park is set to re-open. Canyon Mouth Park is a popular picnicking, swimming, and kayaking location at the southern end of the park, where the Little River exits Little River Canyon and goes from whitewater rapids to a calm, serene river before…
MONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has continued to serve the citizens of the state of Alabama while resuming face-to-face operations and making safety a top priority. The division closed its offices to the public on Friday, March 27; however, employees continued to provide services to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Christian music icons MICHAEL W. SMITH, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, and MAC POWELL join forces for “Triple Feature” tour package. Nashville, TN – In response to overwhelming demand Awakening Events is thrilled to announce an additional tour package has been added to the Drive-In Theater Tour Concert Series. Building off the momentum of…
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is thrilled to announce that nine dual enrollment students are receiving both a two-year degree and a high school diploma this year. Despite being faced with the unique challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, all nine students successfully completed the requirements needed for graduation. Several local high schools are represented with…
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, has been reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board. Senator Steve Livingston (R-District 8) made the appointment. “I am honored and pleased to serve on the EDA Board again,” Campbell stated. “With Northeast and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) involved in so much…
Fort Payne, Ala. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 650,000 visitors to Little River Canyon National Preserve in 2019 spent $38.7 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 598 jobs in the local area. The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane…
June 15, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Choosing a college that is the best fit is an important decision for any student. Picking a college where faculty and staff are helpful, encouraging, and supportive is certainly a part of that decision. A recent study by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) indicates that Northeast…
Fort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020, around 5:20 PM, an 18-year-old male from Jefferson County was floating on the river above Little River Falls with friends. The individual’s friends got off the river approximately 80 feet before the waterfall, but the individual was caught up in the current and…
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020, 5 – 8PM Take the boredom out of your stay at home time by watching the 7th annual Bluegrass on the Rim show Saturday, June 13th – virtually! Brought to you by the Jacksonville State University Canyon Center and thanks to some brilliant musicians, JSU is excited to announce performances from renowned Nashville…
As we approach the July 14th Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind citizen that as of next Tuesday, June 9, 2020, there will be 30 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. It is important that Alabama voters are aware of their option to cast an absentee…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — “We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of yet another law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Sergeant Stephen Williams bravely committed 23 years of his life to protecting and serving his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers of the Moody…
GADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, has claimed the life of a Gaylesville woman. Mimi Jan Luna , 52, was killed when the 1997 Jeep Wrangler she was driving left the roadway on County Road 83 and overturned. Luna, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several narcotics arrest were made in the last week, including three that were arrested by the interdiction team who were in possession of crack cocaine, marijuana, and a handgun. Last Saturday (May 9, 2020), an Alabama State Trooper conducted a traffic stop on I-59. The Narcotics Unit was contacted, and during…
In a separate Investigation being conducted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office involving a rash of stolen ATV’s in the Macedonia, Section and Dutton areas, the following property was recovered: Honda Foreman 400 ATV & 25 gal sprayer – Value $ 5,000 Yamaha Grizzly 550 ATV – Value $ 9,800 Echo 225 Grass Trimmer – Value…
On May 13, 2020, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies located a stolen 2020 side by side valued at $22,856.00 at a residence on County Road 138 in Skyline. Sheriff’s Office Investigators notified Scottsboro Police Investigators of a location where other stolen property was believed to be located. Scottsboro Police Investigators located a 2ND…
Approximately 1,000 Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students will be receiving $500 each from the federal CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. The funding is designated to assist students who have been negatively affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Students were forced to move their courses from on-campus instruction to an online delivery when NACC…
The City of Rainsville is recognizing the accomplishments of the local schools, within the City of Rainsville. The City recently added new signs at each of the four welcome sign locations within the City of Rainsville. The new signs were added to recognize the accomplishments by Plainview High School and Cornerstone Christian Academy in their…
Northeast Alabama Community College is always looking for new ways to connect with our community and show what a unique opportunity it is to become a student. Recently, two of NACC’s very own employees were given the opportunity to provide valuable feedback for the Alabama Community College System during a recent Listening Tour in ACCS’s…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Today (May 14, 2020), National Park Service Rangers initiated a pursuit with a motorcycle on Highway 35 near Little River Canyon National Preserve at approximately 10 am. Shortly after the chase began ALEA State Troopers, the Fort Payne Police Department, and DeKalb County Deputies joined in the pursuit. The suspect continued…
This morning, a new local Administrative Order was issued by Presiding Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor regarding in-person hearings. Because of the increase in infection rates in the circuit, in-person hearings will NOT resume until Tuesday, June 2nd. During the next two weeks, many cases will be handled through virtual hearings. Also new today, by Order…
Yesterday (May 12, 2020), a contractor doing work on a home near Mentone discovered human remains in a wooded area off of County Road 948. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was notified, and immediately began an investigation. Additional remains were located by investigators later in the afternoon. Early this morning, DeKalb County Investigators were assisted…
HUNTSVILLE POST– On 05/11/2020, at approximately 10:25 A.M., a single vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 72, in the eastbound lane, in Jackson County. The crash involved an overturned log truck, which is currently blocking the eastbound lane. The eastbound lane has been diverted at County Road 5, with traffic flowing both directions on U.S….
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1 This scripture, inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a description of the thousands of men and women who gave all to protect and serve our communities across America. During the 2020 National…
According to (ADEM) The Alabama Department of Environmental Management burn bans are in effect for the following counties in Alabama: Baldwin Dekalb Etowah Jefferson* Lawrence Madison Mobile Montgomery Morgan Russell Shelby Talladega Under ADEM regulations, non-agricultural burns are not allowed during the months of May, June, July, August, September, and October. In an effort to…
GADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 1:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, has claimed the life of a Fort Payne man. Joseph Edwin Dean, 43, was killed when the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe he was driving left the roadway on Interstate 59 and struck an embankment. Dean, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two are in jail and another is currently being sought by the DCSO after a homeowner interrupted a burglary last Saturday night (May 2, 2020). A DeKalb County Deputy was dispatched to County Road 479 between Kilpatrick and Aroney at approximately 8…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday (May 4th, 2020), the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the I-59 Flea Market on Highway 117 in Hammondville after a caller reported a suspicious motorcycle parked at the business. When a deputy arrived, the front door was found…
Montgomery, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey updated the citizens of Alabama on COVID-19 and relaxed closures in the state. In the updated order, which takes effect Monday, May 11, 2020, Churches, Hair Salons, Barber Shops, Gyms, and Athletic facilities may open while maintaining the recommended 6 ft. social distancing. The updated order removes the…
There is no better time than the present to take advantage of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate now being offered at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). This certificate is sure to be of use to you if you are thinking about changing careers or adding to your resume during this time. Northeast President Dr….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit has made multiple drug related arrests in the last week. On Wednesday (April 29) the DCSO Dispatch received a call of a reckless driver on Highway 75 traveling from Geraldine to Fyffe. An officer with the Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle….
Dr. Jason Barnett, Superintendent of the Dekalb County Schools, announced today the graduation dates & schedule for the 2020 graduating classes.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a bicycle last night. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm. A deputy who was conducting extra patrol on County Road 784 (near Cartersville) encountered a subject on a bicycle. When the deputy neared the subject, the subject…
MONTGOMERY, Al. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will allow Alabama’s economy to reopen, beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm. This will allow for the reopening of the state’s economy through a phased-in approach. This new update, issued today, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, will ease some of the restrictions in the State of Alabama…
FORT PAYNE, Al. — Bobby Ledbetter and Twin City Used Car Sales, at the South “Y” in Fort Payne, Al., across from the ALABAMA Fan Club, will provide a FREE lunch Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal is FREE to everyone and will come from the Drive-In Concessions Food…
As everyone by now is tired of Severe Weather, there is yet another chance this Saturday, April 25, 2020. The Storm Prediction Center has a “Marginal Risk” for Severe Weather covering parts of Northern Alabama, Georgia, Eastern Tennessee, and into the Carolina’s. There will be enough shear to help produce updrafts on Saturday, leading to…
Nice weather is on the forecast for this weekend, which means many will be hitting Alabama’s waterways. ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division would like to remind everyone while they are on the water to continue to follow the social distancing guidelines that Governor Ivey has in place until April 30th. ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers on Lake…
HUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. today, April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on Pleasant Grove Road. Marshall County Deputies were pursuing a stolen vehicle and lost sight of the vehicle. Deputies later found the vehicle had ran off of…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Administrative Office and Detention Center are to be named in honor of former Sheriff Cecil Reed and former Commission President Charles Bell. The two were instrumental in building the new facility. The process started back in 2001, when Sheriff Reed approached DeKalb County Commission President Charles Bell…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement reminds the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, has extended the STAR ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification, is Alabama’s version of the federal…
DeKalb County Technology Center’s Engineering Technologies Instructor Mr. Tim Turner for the last three weeks has been producing face shields with DCTC’s 3D printers and Glowforge 3D laser printer purchased last Fall with career tech funds to combat the shortage of medical supplies during the Coronavirus 19 outbreak. Turner can produce two complete face shields…
Another “Major TORNADO” outbreak is possible, this Thursday, April 23, 2020, across the South. Currently, models are showing the possibility of a significant Severe Weather Outbreak this Thursday, including the chance for VIOLENT STRONG LONG TRACK TORNADOES again. As of today, The Storm Prediction Center already has a large portion of the South in an…
Since the COVID-19 crisis has started and schools have shut down, many children and families have a hard time with keeping food on their table. Many Churches have stepped up to help fill this gap. One of those local Church’s is Stamp Baptist Church in Henagar, Al. For Several weeks now, Stamp Baptist Church has…
Severe Weather is forecast for the South, again this Sunday. Current models show the outlook area for the highest threat of Severe Weather will cover Central and Southern Alabama. The threat extends from Eastern Texas through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, The Florida Panhandle, and South Carolina. The Storm Prediction Center says all forms of Severe…
This is only part of the Public Information Statement put out by the Jackson, Mississippi National Weather Service Office today. This part of their survey report and covers this one Tornado. We wanted to cover this, because of the sheer size of this Tornado. According to the NWS, this one Tornado was 2 miles wide….
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that everyone wear non-medical face coverings in public settings. This was done as a way to further reduce the spread of COVID-19 and should not replace the recommendations to practice social distancing, to…
Easter is approaching and so is a high threat for SEVERE Weather on Easter Sunday. Currently, The Storm Prediction Center has a very large area of the South under the risk for Severe Weather on Sunday. People usually ask, will this be like April 27, 2011? Don’t get caught up in comparing severe weather events…
Cherokee County, Al. – The FBI and FDA are warning of several COVID-19 scams. The scams are attempting to take advantage of citizens in Cherokee County and throughout the Nation. Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is warning residents to take notice of the alerts and avoid false advertising. “Among the upheaval and confusion of all…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that U.S. 11 between Hammondville and Sulphur Springs in DeKalb County will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, April 16, for replacement of the bridge over Dry Creek. Through traffic in both directions will be detoured to Interstate 59 via Alabama 117 at Hammondville and DeKalb…
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators from Cherokee County and Etowah County executed a search warrant on Thursday, at a residence located on Norton Lane just inside Etowah County. The search warrant was the result of a burglary and theft investigation led by Investigator Jeremy Stepps. Stolen property, valued at over a quarter-million…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Wiregrass Contracting will begin work on a $2.6 million resurfacing project on Alabama 35 between Jackson County 67 and Breland Bluff Road on Monday, April 20. Work will take place from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. During work hours, traffic will be directed through…
Rainsville Police Department News Release:From: Kevin R. Smith, Chief In the evening hours of 8 April 2020, Rainsville police department was dispatched to the Farmers Telephone substation on Everett road, that was burglarized. The suspect was caught on video and an image was given to Rainsville Police Department. The investigation began and led to a…
This is an article from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management AgencyCLANTON – Thursday, 10 am, April 9, 2020 The words possible “severe weather outbreak” are being used to describe the unfolding event for Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In the map above, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC)…
Limon’s Mexican Restaurant, 17073 Al Highway 75 Henagar, Alabama 35978, knows times are tough and they are to doing their part to help out the community. Yesterday, April 8th and today April 9th, Limon’s is giving away FREE kids chicken or cheese quesadillas meals. Limon’s will do this every Wednesday during the month of April,…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along Alabama roadways, particularly since Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday, April 3, the stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19. Questions include whether law enforcement will set up checkpoints at Alabama state lines and/or ban motorists from entering…
There is an enhanced risk for severe weather across parts of the mid-Mississippi valley today, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, into the lower Ohio and Tennessee valleys overnight tonight. The primary threats will be large hail (some very large) and damaging winds (some significant). In addition, a few Tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Cities within the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man was arrested on a rape charge last Friday (April 3, 2020). Earlier last week, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office had received information that an individual had committed a sexual act with a minor. After an investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jason Bolt (22 of Fort…
Dekalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett explains that the Dekalb County Schools will be temporarily suspending the school system feeding program through April 30, 2020. Please see attached letter from Dr. Barnett.
In cooperation with Governor Kay Ivey, we have created these Stay at Home FAQs for individuals: go.usa.gov/xv4zq and for businesses: go.usa.gov/xv4tS addressing the most-asked questions related to the April 3 emergency order: go.usa.gov/xv3HB.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (April 2, 2020) a 13-year-old juvenile female ran away from the Griffin Street area of Powell; stealing a car and taking a 3 year old neighbor with her. Amber Alerts were issued and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office immediately began searching for the juveniles. The 13-year-old had previously ran away…
Fort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 2020, a call was placed to 9-1-1 reporting a 33 year old male from Chilton County had gone underwater and not come back up while swimming on the Little River at Little River Canyon National Preserve. First responders were immediately dispatched an on-scene within…
ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE) AMENDED APRIL 3, 2020 WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama; and WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State poses the potential of widespreadexposure to an infectious agent that poses significant risk…
Main Falls, Little Falls and Little Falls Trail are temporarily closed due to a medical emergency. These areas will remain closed until further notice to allow first responders unhindered access.
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a juvenile was taken into custody by Cherokee County deputies on Friday afternoon for murder. Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 19 just after 11 A.M. on Friday after a 911 call was received about the shooting. Deputies discovered a female who was deceased from an apparent gun…
MONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program is STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor…
APRIL 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by taking steps to ensure their business will withstand the troubling economy. Final guidelines for how the federal government will distribute financial relief to Alabama’s small businesses will be released very soon….
Today Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs waiver request. “Great news, Alabama! The USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs waiver request. This will allow food authorities and community organizations, in good standing, to operate in non-area…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 Alabama 35 pipe work starts April 1 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will make drainage improvements on Alabama 35 between Alabama 40 at Scottsboro and Alabama 71 in Section beginning Wednesday, April 1. Work will occur on weekdays from about 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday, April…
The DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Activities Building are closed to the public effective immediate until further notice due to circumstances related to COVID-19. Those having service needs should attempt to call the appropriate office of need to conduct business via telephone or internet. DeKalb County Commission number is 256-845-8500 DeKalb County Probate number…
Below is an updated list of the free Internet Access Hotspot locations that are available to use now: •Collinsville City Hall: 39 Post Office St, Collinsville, AL 35961 •Crossville City Hall: 14521 AL-68, Crossville, AL 35962 •Flat Rock Grocery: 21471 AL-71, Flat Rock, AL 35966 •Fyffe Senior Center: 413 Graves St, Fyffe, AL 35971 •Geraldine…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in an ADPH employee who works at the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories in Montgomery. Laboratory testing confirmed this diagnosis. The individual had no public interaction on the job and was not working on COVID-19 testing….
Please see below for a safety reminder from the ALEA Marine Patrol Division: ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone about Social Distancing, Water Safety MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers…
A major Severe Weather Event is setting up for today, Saturday, March 28, 2020. If you live anywhere in any of the outlined areas, remain weather alert today and tonight. There is the risk of Tornadoes, Hail, and Damaging Winds in these areas. Information from The Storm Prediction Center: “Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes will be…
A significant severe weather event is possible tomorrow afternoon/evening in far eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and far northwest Indiana. All severe weather hazards are possible including large hail (some very large 2+”), damaging wind, and tornadoes (some significant). Anyone who lives within the risk area, particularly the red “moderate risk” area, including the cities of…
Small businesses across Alabama have been negatively impacted by the #Coronavirus. To help, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans. For more information, or to see if you are eligible, go to the SBA’s #covid19 disaster assistance web page at www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 You can also contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a waiver in response to the COVID-19 emergency for states, CDL holders, CLP holders, and interstate drivers operating commercial motor vehicles. The extension period will continue until June 30, 2020. Download full press release: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/ALEA%20Extended%20Suspension%20Date%20Notification%20Memo%20CDL_CPL%20and%20Medical%20Certifications.pdfFor a complete set of terms, conditions, and restrictions of the waiver,…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey held a news conference today to detail the changes in the State of Emergency. In these changes, basically most businesses in the State will be forced to close, even those in extremely rural areas. This will further exacerbate the economic crisis for most small businesses in the State, which many will…
Press Release From Steve Savarese: Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have closed, and spring sports will not have an opportunity to finish their seasons. Even more so, I am disheartened for all student-athletes, contest officials, their coaches, families, student bodies, fans, communities, and especially our seniors. We…
THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS, AN ENHANCED RISK AREA SURROUNDING THAT AND THEN A LARGE SLIGHT RISK AREA THAT EXTENDS INTO THE DEEP SOUTH. The Storm Prediction Center says a significant Severe Weather Outbreak is possible for portions of the middle Mississippi Valley on Saturday. …
MONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program is STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification. ALEA Secretary Hal…
Today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a supplemental SOE that would allow Dr. Mackey, Alabama Superintendent, and his team to provide instruction from home starting April 6, 2020, for the remainder of the school year. Governor Ivey said, “This decision has been made with a tremendous amount of concern and discussion. I cannot stress enough…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance and construction, during the continuation of a national effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work to repair slides and other roadway failures resulting from the recent record rainfall is also ongoing. “ALDOT’s mission is to…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has established a website to track COVID-19 cases in near real-time. If you would like to keep up to date and view Alabama’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard, you can do so by following this link at bit.ly/ALCOVID19Dashboard This site shows cases by county of residence, total number of people…
FORT PAYNE: — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow announced this morning that the first case of Corona Virus has been confirmed in DeKalb County. The individual has been notified by the Alabama Department of Public Health and received quarantine orders for 14 days and all persons who have been in contact with the infected…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Narcotics agents, Interdiction agents, and deputies seized a large amount of methamphetamine as part of an operation in the Fort Payne and Rainsville areas. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit as well as Henagar Police Department, ALEA Region…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports the death of a patient who previously tested positive for COVID-19. This event marks the first death in an Alabama resident with a positive test. The patient had underlying health problems and passed away in a facility outside the state of Alabama. The patient…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past month was productive for the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit. 26 were arrested and received charges related to narcotics. On Thursday, February 6th, Deputies along with Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 in Rainsville. A search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Terry Jacob Dutton…
SEVERE Weather will be possible across parts of the South on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. There will be possibly be two separate rounds of Severe Weather, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening hours. On Tuesday morning there will be the chance for thunderstorms and some of those storms could become Severe, producing…
