FORT PAYNE, Al. Over the last few days, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Henagar Police Department, Valley Head Police Department, Fyffe Police Department and Sylvania Police Department, have arrested six on drug charges. On Friday, November 20th, Corey Michael Plunkett (34 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 23, 2020 ALDOT Limits Road Construction for Thanksgiving Holiday Asks motorists to Buckle Up – Every Seat. Every Time (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – For the safety of travelers and road construction and maintenance workers, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on interstates during the Thanksgiving holiday from…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the last 2 weeks, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the help of Collinsville Police Department, Fyffe Police Department and DeKalb County Narcotics Unit arrested 8 on drug charges. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office also assisted a neighboring county with an arrest that resulted in the individual being taken to…
Huntsville Post– A single-vehicle crash at 12:10 p.m. today, Nov. 20, has claimed the life of a Pisgah man. Charles Bradley Centers, 36, was killed when the 1999 Chevrolet S10 he was operating left the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. Centers, who was not using his seatbelt was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
FORT PAYNE, Ala – Over the last couple of weeks, DeKalb County Investigators along with Henagar Police Department and Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office have been working together to solve two major cases. On Saturday, October 31st, 2020, Investigators with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Henagar Police Department were notified of a Robbery that…
FORT PAYNE, Ala – Last week, DeKalb County deputies, narcotics agents, and ALEA Region F Task Force arrested a total of 20 people. On Tuesday, November 3rd, deputies made a traffic stop on Alabama Hwy 75 in Geraldine. Arrested were Rachel Lynn Jenkins (31 of Crossville). James Arthor Lee Dunn (50 of Crossville) and Mary…
Clayborn Simpson, retired investigator, with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, passed away today. Clayborn started with the Sheriff’s Office in 1975, he was promoted to Chief Clerk in 1977, and then went on the road as a deputy in 1985. Clayborn was also the evidence technician for the Sheriff’s Office from 1987 to 1993. In…
Salute to our Veterans 11/11/2020 “Veterans know better than anyone else the price of freedom, for they’ve suffered the scars of war. We can offer them no better tribute than to protect what they have won for us.” – President Ronald Reagan, 1983 Today we honor those among us, at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office,…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, November 14th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. Our guest speaker will be House District 23 Representative Tommy Hanes. He will speak on a bill he is sponsoring that bars China’s Confucius Institutes on Alabama public college campuses. The address for the Headquarters in 3700 Gault Ave. North,…
MONTGOMERY – Seven No. 4 seeds pulled the upset with wins over No. 1 seeds as the AHSAA 2020 State Football Playoffs completed its first round Friday night. A total of 104 schools advanced to the second round with 52 games scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13. The AHSAA set its official brackets for round two…
AHSAA 2020 State Football PlayoffsFirst-Round ResultsAll games Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., unless noted.CLASS 1ASweet Water (7-2) 61, J.F. Shields (3-8) 22Notasulga (8-1) 32, Florala (7-3) 30Linden (11-0) 47, Marengo (5-5) 14McKenzie (8-2) 54, Loachapoka (6-5) 32Brantley (11-0) 65, Billingsley (5-6) 9Keith (8-3) 22, Fruitdale (7-3) 14Maplesville (8-3) 41, Samson (6-4) 0Millry (8-2) 55, Central-Hayneville…
SELMA –The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) graduated 52 new ALEA Trooperson Nov. 4, during a closed ceremony held in the auditorium of the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center (ACJTC), in Selma. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor personally welcomed the agency’s newest sworn members and commended them for continuing to persevere and complete the ACJTC’s intensive…
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is very well known for its theatre productions and community events. Like everywhere else, however, the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on the college being able to provide these activities. However, college staff and personnel are not to be denied, and the show goes on! In this case, the…
The AHSAA 2020 State Football Playoffs begin this Friday night, November 6th. Remember, this year, no tickets will be sold at the gate. All tickets must be purchased online. Here is the list of 1st round games for Dekalb and Jackson counties, for this Friday night. FIRST-ROUND PAIRINGS CLASS 1A: Region 7 No. 1: VALLEY…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is asking for the public’s help during this election: “We are asking for your help as a member of the public to address crime and threats in our community from those that may be planning violence or attempting to disrupt the election. Public safety measures can only be effective when…
Cherokee County Deputies Assist in Presidential Visit According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Chief Deputy Josh Summerford and Investigator Michael Green assisted the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday November 1, 2020, during President Trump’s visit to Rome, Georgia. Sheriff Shaver said, “it’s an historic event anytime a sitting President visits your area and…
ROME, Ga. – President Donald Trump will be making a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” stop in Rome, Ga. on Sunday, November 1, 2020. The event will be held at the Richard B. Russell Airport, on Russell Road, in Rome, Ga. This is a public event and doors will open at 5:30 PM (EST)….
Four Class 3A DeKalb County teams and one Class 6A team will compete in the 1st round of the AHSAA State Football Playoffs this Friday, November 6, 2020. AHSAA brackets are listed below and you can zoom in and out to view the bracket list. LISTEN LIVE TO THE PLAINVIEW VS VINEMONT GAME on Rejoice…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s with a heavy heart that the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of one of our own. Deputy Mickey Bowen had served 21 years with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, working both in the Detention Center and most recently as a transport deputy. Recently, Mickey was enjoying his promotion…
Ahead of Tropical Storm #Zeta’s anticipated landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 1 hurricane, I am issuing a state of emergency effective today at 4:00 p.m. While this storm is not expected to have an impact as large as storms we’ve seen move through the Gulf earlier this year, we want to be in the…
On October 22, 2020 at around 4:00 AM, an inmate worker at the Jackson County Jail escaped the facility grounds after climbing a 16 foot fence topped with razor wire. The inmate Shelby Ryan Paradise, age 34 of Scottsboro, AL., fled into a field across from the jail and then into the woods, north of…
Sheriff Shaver Announces Promotions: On Monday, October 19th, 2020, Sheriff Jeff Shaver promoted four Sheriff’s Office employees. Sgt. Tony Monroy was promoted to Lieutenant to serve as Chief Investigator Corrections supervisor Lane Wilson was promoted to Deputy Warden Deputy Stanley Vinson was promoted to Corporal of Court Security Deputy Will Bailey was promoted to Corporal…
At approximately 9am this date, the DCSO received a notification of a vehicle possibly connected to a burglary of a local business in Fort Payne. Shortly after this notice, a patrol deputy made contact with the suspect vehicle in Fort Payne and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The subject fled in the vehicle leading…
According to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Dekalb and Jackson Counties in Northeast Alabama are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. As of today, Friday, October 9, 2020, these counties are listed as “Very High Risk”. To date, Dekalb County has a total of 2,592 confirmed cases, with 374 cases in the…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin outside shoulder leveling on Interstate 59 southbound from Alabama 35 in Fort Payne to north of the U.S. 11 overpass on Tuesday, Oct. 13, weather permitting. The contractor has 60 calendar days to complete the project. Work hours will be from…
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to raise awareness of cybersecurity and to ensure all Alabamians have the necessary resources to be safe and secure while online. Each October, CISA works with government departments, organizations and…
FREE Boxes of food will be distributed at the Henagar City Park (pool parking lot) on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 8 am – 11 am, while supplies last. 900 boxes of food will be available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. This is for residents of all ages from Henagar and the surrounding…
MONTGOMERY – One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging Alabamians to obtain their STAR ID by Oct. 1, 2020. However, in response to COVID-19, President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to extend the deadline to obtain a STAR ID to Oct. 1,…
District Attorney Mike O’Dell announces that as of October 1, 2020 Summer McWhorter Summerford is promoted to Deputy District Attorney. Summer joined the office in 2018 as an Assistant District Attorney after being in private practice for 8 years. Summer will cover circuit criminal dockets, help with the administration of the Cherokee County office, and…
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 2:55 a.m., Friday, October 2, has claimed the life a Dallas, Texas man. Ricardo Segovia, 29, was killed when the 2004 Chevrolet 2500 he was a passenger in left the roadway on the westbound roadside. Segovia, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
The DeKalb Baptist Association announces a Commissioning Service for the new associational mission strategist, Dr. Keith Wrenn. The service will be Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Rainsville First Baptist Church. Don Graham will be preaching and a reception will follow the service. All DeKalb Baptist churches, and the community are invited to attend. …
Today, the suspect in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting on I-59 has been formally charged. Dayon Patterson (21 of Pensacola, Florida) was charged with Attempted Murder and Felony Attempt to Elude. The charges stem from the incident Wednesday, when a Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on I-59 Northbound at approximately 6 pm. The vehicle initially stopped at the…
A ceremony was held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 to honor the people that were lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ceremony was held at the First Responders Memorial, located at the Rainsville City Park. Agencies represented at the ceremony were: Henagar Police and Fire Department, Rainsville Police and Fire Department, Shiloh…
MONTGOMERY (AHSAA) – Fyffe High School head football coach Paul Benefield admits there is any fancy about the Red Devils’ style of football. That is, unless, you fancy winning. Benefield’s teams have done a lot of winning – more than any other high school in the AHSAA in this decade. Fyffe, playing in Class 3A…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Various narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were seized in a large-scale drug raid in the Mentone area last week. On Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at approximately 5 pm, Deputies, Investigators, and Narcotics Agents served a search warrant at a residence on County Road 639 near Mentone. The Mentone and Valley Head…
MONTGOMERY –Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall traffic fatalities during this past Labor Day weekend. The Highway Patrol Division investigated only three traffic-related fatalities as compared to 10 in 2019, which is a decrease of more than 60 percent. ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On September 9, 2020, Fort Payne Police Officer Landry Bowen responded to a stranded motorist called on I-59 on the northbound side approximately 1 mile from the exit ramp. Officer Bowen made contact with the motorist and determined that it was able to move under its own power….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Multiple narcotics-related arrests have been made over the last couple of weeks in several incidents around the county. On Friday, August 28th around midnight, a member of the DeKalb County Interdiction Team attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 75 between Rainsville and Sylvania. The vehicle accelerated to a high…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 12th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. The guest speaker will be Phil Williams, who is with the Alabama Policy Institute. Phil is also a former State Senator from District 10 that covers Etowah County. The address for the Headquarters in 3700 Gault Ave. North, Fort Payne….
MONTGOMERY – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other fun-filled destinations. For many, the extended holiday consists of festivities and celebrations that include consuming alcoholic beverages. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day but strongly urges citizens…
Dekalb County–A three vehicle crash at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, has claimed the life of a New Harford, NY woman. Lorey Anna Zaman, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 2017 Mazda being driven by Zaman crossed into the oncoming lane striking a 2019 Buick and 2015 Ford. The other two drivers were transported to…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today an operation conducted by the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, DeKalb County Investigators, the ALEA Aviation Unit, and the U.S. Marshall’s resulted in the capture of a federal fugitive. The suspect had an outstanding warrant for a federal probation violation. On the night of Wednesday, August 12th, the same suspect…
Date: 09/02/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police DepartmentJoe’s Truck Stop At 5:40 am this morning it was reported a transfer truck and trailer had overturned at Joe’s Truck Stop at the corner of 5Th Street NE and Wallace Ave NE Chief Randy Bynum reported. Upon officer’s arrival, a truck and box trailer were…
Washington, DC, August 31, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months. This unprecedented move will help…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – This past weekend, a woman was struck in the face when someone shot into her residence. During the early morning hours on August 23, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call on County Road 1002 in the Hammondville area about a fight. While deputies were responding, the Sheriff’s Office dispatch…
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August 23, has claimed the life of a Flat Rock man. Preston C. Daniels, 58, was killed when the 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was driving left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Daniels was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on…
On Tuesday, August 8, at approximately 9:30 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated Fort Payne Officers were dispatched to 207 Watkins Ave NE Apt 192 for a welfare check on children that reside at that residence. Bynum stated as officers approached the apartment, they detected a strong odor of marijuana in the area. Officers made contact…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck with a motorcycle on a trailer was stolen from the victim’s yard on County Road 141. Later on Sunday, the truck and trailer was spotted by a citizen at Beulah Church on…
Mayor Paul Cagle announces his candidacy for re-election as the Mayor of the Town of Fyffe, Al. Cagle has served as the Mayor of Fyffe for the past four years. Before becoming Mayor, he served as a councilman. During his tenure as Mayor, his administration completed numerous projects and improvements. His administration secured grants to…
08/14/2020 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two Cherokee County men were taken into custody on Friday after Federal indictments were issued for drug distribution resulting in death. The investigation began in 2018, after the death of Cody Bleu Brewster at a residence near Cedar Bluff. Brewster died as the result of ingesting illegal drugs containing…
Fort Payne, Ala.—On the night of Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, severe storms and torrential rains ravaged northeastern Alabama, including Little River Canyon National Preserve. The storms resulted in a flash flood at Canyon Mouth Day Use Area in Cherokee County. The area is near the downstream end of the Preserve where the Little River…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized a large amount of Narcotics, Drug Paraphernalia, and Cash on Godfrey Avenue in Fort Payne. Eight people were arrested, including two juveniles. The incident began when agents conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was stopped in the middle…
On Monday, August 10th, the City of Rainsville and numerous volunteers, in conjunction with the USDA, gave out 560 boxes of food to area residents at the Rainsville Farmers Market. According to Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, “the food was given out on a first come, first serve basis and recipients did not have to do any paperwork. The…
Don Phillips is running for Fyffe Town Council Place 4. Phillips is a veteran and attended Northeast Alabama Community College on the GI Bill, earning a degree in Accounting and Finance. Fyffe is a great place to live and raise a family. Phillips stated, “I want to give back to the community that has given…
DeKalb County Career Tech Supervisor, Jonathan Phillips, was recently selected by Dr. Linda Floyd, Director, Technology Centers That Work of the Southern Regional Education Board, to serve on SREB’s National Technology Centers That Work Advisory Council. The National Technology Centers That Work Advisory Council is made of career tech administrators and teachers from across the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, July 30, 2020) a suspect was apprehended regarding several car break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge at the intersection of County Roads 43 and 56 near the Jackson County Line. Over the last month, the DeKalb and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office have taken numerous reports of vehicles being broken into while…
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….
