The Storm Prediction Center has a large portion of the South in an outlook for Severe Weather on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The yellow are is for a “Slight Risk” (2 out of 5) and that area is surrounded by a dark green area, which is for a “Marginal Risk” (1 out of 5), for…
In response to the COVID-19 virus and the suspension of on-campus classes at NACC, we have made the decision to postpone our Spring performance of James and the Giant Peach. As of now, the new dates for the production will be July 16-19 and 23-26, 2020. Ticket sales for this production have been suspended. We…
What is killing America is FEAR, not COVID-19. With a National State of Emergency, States of Emergency, and now many governor’s forcing the closure of business’ and many small businesses. This is killing the American economy and wiping out many businesses that can never recover. I understand this is a new and frightening virus, but…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective today, all non-work related gatherings of 25 persons or more, or non-work related gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance…
Pistol Permits Become Available by Mail… An important service provided by the Sheriff’s Office is the issuance of pistol permits. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office wants to continue to provide that service, and all other services, even during the State of Emergency for COVID-19. In an effort to comply with guidance from the CDC and…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 18, 2020) – At a time when millions of people find themselves confined to their homes, the monotonous prospect of weeks trapped indoors can be daunting, especially for parents of young children. Fortunately, although its doors are temporarily closed, the Tennessee Aquarium has many resources available so guests can enjoy the wonders…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and DragonFly Athletics announced today its new technology partner is making available online webinar training for member schools. The AHSAA Central Board approved a transition from C2C Schools to DragonFly Content Management Software for member schools at its winter meeting last January. DragonFly will take over…
News Release For Immediate Release: March 16, 2020 Alabama Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. Based on current guidance from the U.S. Department…
MARCH 19, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Statewide through April 5: All gatherings of 25 persons or more, or gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will perform law enforcement duties as normal during the COVID-19 outbreak and will have an increased law enforcement presence in the county. Beginning on March 17th, the office will be closed to the public until further notice. If you need a report, contact us at (256)845-3801….
MARCH 18, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election would be held on July 14, 2020 due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. “Exercising my extraordinary powers under the Emergency Management Act, I am setting Alabama’s Primary Runoff Election for July 14, 2020,” said Governor Kay Ivey. “The…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison County, Alabama, reports its first case of COVID-19 as of March 17. “We are very early in the investigation of this case,” states Dr. Karen Landers, with the Alabama Department of Public Health. “While our information is preliminary, we are looking in to whether the case could link to an…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Burnestine Taylor, M.D.(334) 206-2100 State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has issued orders suspending certain public gathering due to the risk of infection by the novel coronavirus COVID-19. These orders are applicable for the counties of Blount, St. Clair, Shelby, Tuscaloosa and Walker. The order is summarized as follows: Effective March…
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 HOURS The Rainsville office will be closed starting tomorrow, March 17, 2020, through April 16, 2020. The Fort Payne office will remain staffed throughout this week from 8 am- 4pm, and, starting tomorrow, open to customers by appointment only from 10 am- 2 pm. If you need to be out because you…
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, if you suspect you have COVID-19, then call the COVID-19 hotline, that is now active. The number is 1-888-264-2256. The Alabama Department of Public Health is no longer requiring patients meet certain criteria in order to be tested for COVID-19.
Dr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County Superintendent, announced today the pick-up locations and times, for meals to be picked up at the various community pickup locations. Each meal will contain breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Meals are available Monday through Friday to all students and individuals who are 18 years of age and under. These will…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2020 ALDOT Announces Operational Plans in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is announcing how it will conduct operations during a national effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19.) The safety and protection of motorists using ALDOT facilities and the transportation…
03/17/2020 (We would like to say a special congratulations to Josh Summerford on completing this FBI Academy…we are proud of you! Josh worked with us here at WVSM several years ago) Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is proud to announce Chief Deputy Josh Summerford’s completion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) in…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held a joint press briefing to discuss COVID-19 preparation. DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow said at the press conference: “Our first priority is always public safety and though we may not be affected right now certainly we will be. Therefore we…
Montgomery – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is modifying its Driver License Division’s statewide operations in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “ALEA is dedicated to providing public safety to the state and its citizens and will continue. When Governor Ivey declared this state of emergency in response to the Coronavirus…
Today the Alabama Board of Pharmacy issued an emergency refills for maintenance medications. Effective March 14, 2020 – March 31, 2020, the Alabama Board of Pharmacy will authorize pharmacists to process emergency prescription refills for a 30-day supply of maintenance medications. Read the letter below.
03/16/2020 According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a woman arrived at Floyd Medical Center in Centre this morning for treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound. She was shot at her residence on County Road 307 in Centre, by her husband, in what they both described as an accidental discharge. The lady’s husband drove…
The Jackson County Commission issued a statement today about the closure of the Jackson County Courthouse, from March 16, 2020 – April 6, 2020. See attached copy of the release.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, March 15, 2020 – MONTGOMERY – Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President Donald Trump and the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State John H. Merrill has requested an emergency…
According to Jeremy S. Taylor, Presiding Circuit Judge Ninth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, the Supreme Court has suspended hearings and trials statewide until April 16, 2020, subject to certain exceptions set out in the order. This order applies to circuit, district, juvenile, probate, municipal and appellate courts.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators are searching for a 13-year-old female that was reported missing from the Powell area last night. Deputies were dispatched to Griffin Street in Powell at approximately 11 pm on Thursday, March 13. It was reported that Emilia Lynn Newman had left her house walking at 8:30 pm. Newman…
News Release from Northeast Alabama Community College COVID-19 Campus Update: Upon the direction of the Alabama Community College System and Chancellor Jimmy Baker, NACC will temporarily suspend on-campus instruction March 17 – April 3. We will transition all on-campus courses to online instruction for students but will continue normal office operations on campus. President Dr….
PIGEON FORGE, TN (Friday, March 13, 2020) — The coronavirus pandemic is an escalating and ever-changing issue. As a result, The Dollywood Company is delaying the opening of its Dollywood theme park to guests for the next two weeks beginning tomorrow (March 14). Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Pirates Voyage also will be closed beginning March…
According to Sergeant Roman Hill, with the Gadsden Alabama State Trooper Post (ALEA), 23 year old Bruce Diaz Ramirez, died as a result of a single vehicle accident on Monday night. The wreck occurred around 9:35 pm, on Alabama Hwy 68 in the Kilpatrick Community, when Mr. Ramirez’s 1999 Mercedes left the roadway and collided…
Published on March 11, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Campus Community, READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT CHANGES TO UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS. The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. As of today, there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Samford campus or in Alabama. Nevertheless, Samford is taking measures to protect…
MONTGOMERY – A team from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Aviation Unit on Saturday, March 7, rescued a paraglider who was stranded in a tree near Gurley for approximately four hours. ALEA personnel train regularly for various types of search and rescue operations, but ALEA Cpl. Kent Smith said this type of rescue was different from…
Situation Summary At this moment in time, we have no confirmed cases of CoVID19 in Alabama. Alabama Dept of Public Health will be putting their best effort forward to keep community partners informed. It is important to note that information on this changes daily. DeKalb County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 10 pm, DCSO deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting during a high speed pursuit. The chase concluded at the 218 on ramp of I-59 in Fort Payne. The suspect was transported by DeKalb Ambulance Service to Huntsville Hospital. He has since been released and is…
Class 3A Girls’ SemifinalsPisgah 72, Pike Road 58 Birmingahm, Al. – The Pisgah’s Lady Eagles outscored Pike Road 29-14 in the third period Tuesday morning and advanced to the Class 3A state championship game for the third year in a row with a 72-58 come-from-behind win. The Class 3A girls’ semifinal game opened play Tuesday…
According to Trooper Chuck Daniel, Public Information Officer with ALEA, a two-vehicle crash at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, February. 24, 2020 claimed two lives. Emily Rae Denham, 19, of Dutton was killed, when the 2015 Nissan Altima she was driving collided with a 2020 Mack tractor trailer. Denham, and a passenger, Cody Austin Martin, 20,…
MONTGOMERY, ALA. — The Alabama High School Athletic Association, City of Birmingham, and the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau have reached a tentative six-year agreement that will keep Birmingham as the home for the AHSAA Basketball State Finals Championships through 2026. Pending final approval from the AHSAA and the City of Birmingham, the tournament…
The City of Rainsville held its first annual Arbor Day poster contest. Winners from Plainview High School were: Stephen Crowell $50.00 Andrea Bellamy $20.00 (not pictured) Reagan Martin $10.00 Winners from Cornerstone Christian Academy were: Maggie Taylor $50.00 Noor Angel $20.00 Tamia Ballard $10.00 The City of Rainsville contributed $800.00 and RTI matched that contribution…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators, with the help of the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC), U.S. Marshalls, ATF, Bessemer Police Department, and the Birmingham Police Department have recently been able to file charges in a string of burglaries in DeKalb County as well as a robbery in Dawson. The investigation has uncovered…
The State of Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be this weekend and run from 12:00 AM (midnight) Friday, February 21st until 12:00 AM (midnight) Sunday, February 23rd, 2020. This tax holiday will allow shoppers stock up on items needed to prepare for weather emergencies, tax-free. Here are a few of the items included, but not a…
PRESS RELEASE FROM: Assistant Chief Walter Colbert Boaz Police Department Date: 02/19/2020 On 02/18/2020, at approximately 2:49 pm, the Boaz Police Department received a call of a shooting that had just occurred at Family Security Credit Union located at 310 US Highway 431 Boaz, AL 35957. When Officers arrived they observed a white male (victim)…
Press Release from Michael Twilley: “My name is Michael Twilley and I am currently running for DeKalb County District 3 Constable. Here is some background information about myself and why I want to be Constable of District 3. I live in Dogtown, AL., which is centrally located in the district in which I will be…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 p.m. CST on February 18, 2020 to aid in Alabama’s recovery efforts following the recent flooding. The SOE includes all 67 counties. “The significant amount of rain that has fallen across Alabama over the last few weeks has caused flooding in…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Ider woman who was reported missing Friday has been located earlier today. Around 4:45 pm today (Monday, February 17, 2020), DeKalb County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on County Road 713 near Ider with the Ider Police Department. Upon arrival, a male and female subject were involved in an…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Three are in custody after attempting to break-in to a business in Rainsville and attempting to elude DeKalb County Deputies. At approximately 8 pm last night, a Deputy observed a vehicle traveling down Highway 35 at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic. When the deputy…
CLASS 1A Area 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal HS Finals St. Luke’s Episcopal 66, McIntosh 37 Area 2 at Georgiana HS Finals Georgiana 46, Pleasant Home 36 Area 3 at Elba HS Finals Elba 61, Kinston 41 Area 4 at Linden HS Finals Linden 67, A.L. Johnson 57 Area 5 at Autaugaville HS Finals Autaugaville…
CLASS 1A Area 1 at McIntosh HS Finals McIntosh 68, Millry 61 Area 2 at Georgiana HS Finals Georgiana 67, J.F. Shields 56 Area 3 at Florala HS Finals Florala 48, Brantley 46 Area 4 at Keith HS Finals Keith 72, Linden 54 Area 5 at Ellwood Christian HS Finals Autaugaville 79, Ellwoood Christian 65…
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2020 With the ground already saturated from recent heavy rains this past week, many flood warnings are still active still today. More heavy rain is forecast for Monday and Tuesday and then SEVERE Weather is forecast for Wednesday. Wednesday could see a Tornado Outbreak across the…
We are 4 days out and The Storm Prediction Center has already issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Wednesday, for a large area across the South. This Severe Weather event brings the chance for Supercell Thunderstorms and a Severe Squall line of thunderstorms. This setup will bring the threat for Tornadoes, some could be long…
With the ground already saturated from the heavy rainfall this past week, the NOAA Weather Predication Center is forecasting more heavy rainfall this week. Northern and Central Alabama, Mississippi, Northern Georgia, and parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, are set to get heavy rainfall Monday and Tuesday, February 10th and 11th. Many areas are forecast…
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL857 PM CST FRI FEB 7 2020 MARSHALL-JACKSON-DEKALB-FRANKLIN TN-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ALBERTVILLE, BOAZ, GUNTERSVILLE, ARAB, SCOTTSBORO, FORT PAYNE, RAINSVILLE, WINCHESTER, SEWANEE, DECHERD, ESTILL SPRINGS, AND COWAN 857 PM CST FRI FEB 7 2020 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM CST SATURDAY……
AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs GIRLS’ AREA TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS/RESULTS CLASS 1A Area 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal HS Semifinals McIntosh 74, Fruitdale 20 St. Luke’s Episcopal 78, Millry 14 Finals McIntosh vs. St. Luke’s Episcopal, Friday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Area 2 at Georgiana HS First round Red Level 63, McKenzie 28 Semifinals Pleasant Home 48, J.F….
Results of the Boys Area Tournament games AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs BOYS’ AREA TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS/RESULTS CLASS 1A Area 1 at McIntosh HS Semifinals Millry 74, St. Luke’s Episcopal 49 McIntosh 72, Fruitdale 43 Finals McIntosh 68, Millry 61 Area 2 at Georgiana HS First round Pleasant Home 57, McKenzie 40 Semifinals J.F. Shields 59, Red…
2-7-20 On January 26, 2020, at approximately 5:10 pm, Deputies respond to a suspicious fire of a mobile home on Simpson Point Rd in Grant, Al. Approximately thirty minutes later, Deputies respond to a vehicle fire on Holcomb Ridge Road near Grant. Grant and Swearingin Fire respond to the scenes. Afterwards, a body was discovered…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, at approximately 8 am, a pursuit began in Fort Payne that ended in a suicide on Bethel Road near Hammondville. The chase stemmed from a domestic incident that occurred last night in Fort Payne. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. A Be-On-The-Lookout (BOLO) was issued for the…
GADSDEN POST – A one-vehicle crash on Saturday, February 1st, claimed the life of a Dekalb County man. Charles S. Bryant, 50, of Collinsville was killed when the 2010 Hyundai Sonata he was operating ran off the roadway colliding with a tree. Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on County Road…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, DeKalb County Deputies were involved in two different high speed pursuits with suspects on motorcycles. Both suspects were taken into custody and a Reserve Deputy was injured. The first chase began when a deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle on Adamsburg Road (County Road 78) at approximately 8 pm…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that replacementof the U.S. 11 bridge over Dry Creek near Sulphur Springs in DeKalb County will begin Monday, Feb. 17. Beginning at 7 a.m. Feb. 17, U.S. 11 will be closed near the bridge, and through traffic in both directions will be detoured to Interstate 59 via…
Made in DeKalb initiatives recognize all the great products that are made in DeKalb County. This recognition of our existing industries helps them to establish new business to business relationships and to promote career and education opportunities to 9th and 12th grade students of DeKalb County. Then networking opportunities are also available for existing industries…
As the South will see a warming trend the first part of this week, with high temperatures climbing into the mid 60’s, models are showing a chance for Severe weather across the South. Severe weather will be possible starting on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in parts of eastern Texas, Louisiana, western Mississippi, and Arkansas. Then…
The Dekalb County Republican Party will officially hold the grand opening of their Dekalb County Headquarters, Saturday, February 1, 2020. The headquarters is located in Rainsville, Al., between the Dollar Tree store and O’reilly Auto Parts. Ribbon cutting will be held at 12:00 pm and the public is invited to attend. Ffood and refreshments will…
Over the last few weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has dealt with several incidents of telephone scams targeting senior citizens. In one instance, a local senior citizen in the Sylvania area was contacted by someone claiming to be her grandson. The individual convinced her he had been in a traffic accident in Florida. As…
DeKalb County Career Tech is excited to announce DCTC’s Engineering Technologies has entered into an educational partnership with NASA. This will allow the engineering program the ability to provide our students with the opportunity to learn about the latest in technology. Representatives from NASA will visit the students on a regular basis to work with…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 3 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Deputies were dispatched to the Quickmart in Hammondville on Highway 117 in response to an alarm call. When deputies arrived on scene, they observed the front door had been broken with a rock. Upon investigating the scene, it was found that multiple…
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, several suspects lead Deputies and Agents on a chase on Alabama Highway 35 that concluded near the intersection with CR 835. (Near Walmart) The suspects intentionally struck a DCSO vehicle. The chase was stopped after the suspects wrecked. 3 suspects are in custody and a large amount of…
Date: 01/23/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Chief Randy Bynum stated a call on January 20 of possible trespassing that lead to a violent arrest came into the Fort Payne Police Department. A property owner on South Godfrey Avenue called to report three subjects trespassing on property he owned. When officers arrived…
Date: 01/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department On Tuesday January 14, Kevin Andy Pangle age 23 of Centre was arrested by Fort Payne Police Investigators on a charge of making Terroristic Threats Chief Randy Bynum stated. Mr. Pangle’s arrest stems from a note that was found inside The Children’s Place that stated a…
Date: 01/14/2020 Title: Press Release – Fort Payne Police Department On January 13, Robert Joseph Hairell, age 22 of Rainsville, was arrested on a grand jury warrant for murder. These charges stem from a vehicle accident that resulted in the death of Barbara Appleton Burgess, age 77 of Fort Payne. The accident occurred May 28,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 10, 2020 Alabama 35 to close at railroad Jan. 13 HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a contractor for Norfolk Southern will work on the railroad on Alabama 35/Fifth Street near U.S. 11/Gault Avenue in Fort Payne on Monday, Jan. 13, weather permitting. Alabama 35 will be closed…
The South has an “Enhanced Risk” for Severe Weather on Saturday, January 11, 2020. This could be a significant Severe Weather Event. Tornadoes and strong Tornadoes will be possible across the risk area, along with Damaging Winds. Plan now for your shelter location on Saturday. Check with your local EMA office to see where local…
After discussions with the DeKalb County Commission, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has moved to allow our off-duty Deputies to drive their patrol cars to church services. The presence of patrol vehicles at churches during services will act as a deterrent against potential attacks. On duty deputies will also be encouraged to make regular checks…
Christmas and New Year’s Day are just behind us and we are barley entering the new year and it’s January. The last thing of most people’s mind is Severe Weather this time of year. Just because it is January, do not let your guard down. Severe Weather is possible this weekend. Right now, models are…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From midday Tuesday (December 31) to early Wednesday (January 1, 2020) deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and agents with the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit conducted a New Year’s Eve Saturation in areas of the county to ensure safety on our roadways. Several were arrested for being in possession of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2020 Delays possible on AL 117 in Mentone HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expectperiodic delays on Alabama 117 as a contractor sets arches on the new bridge over the West Fork of Little River in Mentone. Intermittent lane closures will be possible from 7 a.m. to…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 29 thru December 1, 2019 Friday November 29th Incidents 5 Arrests Sharon Ruth Lanes, age 56 of Scottsboro, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear at 12:54 am Joshua Christopher Lott, age 39 of Gaylesville, was arrested on a Warrant for Driving While License Suspended at 3:45 pm…
On December 30th, 2019, a body was recovered from Lake Guntersville near the Lake Guntersville Sailing Club. The body was recovered in reference to a missing person investigation reported to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office on December 27, 2019. A Cadaver detection K-9 located the body in about 8 feet of water from the sheriff’s…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, a call came into the DeKalb County 911 line reporting a structure fire off of Highway 75 near the Georgia state line. Cartersville, Henagar, and the Tri-Community Fire Departments all responded to the scene. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and…
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Larry Bodily, who was sentenced today by Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston for the brutal murder of his mother. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Mike O’Dell and was convicted by a Cherokee County Jury in November. The murder of Karen Willmon occurred in 2017 at a residence…
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested a Leesburg man on Wednesday as the result of a drug investigation. Sheriff’s Office investigators obtained and executed a search warrant on Wednesday at the man’s residence on County Road 7. Investigators seized both cocaine and marijuana from inside the house. The suspect, Renie McCreary, age…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 18th – November 24th, 2019 Monday November 18th Incidents Theft by Deception – Occurred at 1613 Glenn Blvd SW, transactions of $6914.78 were made that were a scam Domestic Violence – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW, an entry door and patio door and frame were damaged, valued at $1000.00…
Fyffe High School and Collinsville High School Both move from 2A to 3A and Crossville High School moves from 5A to 7A. Schools in the new Class 3A, Region 7: Asbury High School Brindlee Mountain High School Collinsville High School Fyffe High School Geraldine High School Plainview High School Sylvania High School AHSAA Central Board…
According to David Gulledge, Dekalb County Republican Party Chairman, Jeff Sessions will make a campaign stop in Dekalb County on Friday, December 20, 2019. Sessions is running for his former U.S. Senate seat, which he held from 1997 to 2017. The former Attorney General will be at Western Sizzlin in Fort Payne, Al. sometime between…
DeKalb Co Technology Center’s Third Nomination in Two Years for SREB’s Pacesetter Award DeKalb County Career Tech is excited to announce the DeKalb County Technology Center has been nominated for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) James E. Bottoms Pacesetter Award. It’s the third time in the last two years DCTC has been nominated for…
…SUMMARY… There will be a risk of damaging winds, hail, and some Tornadoes across the South on Monday. Isolated to scattered Severe storms are expected Monday into Monday night from far eastern Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley and much of Mississippi and Alabama. Damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes and isolated hail are all…
I am Scot Westbrook and I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I have spent the last 15 years serving the citizens of DeKalb County in public safety as a Firefighter. Now as your County Commissioner for District 2, I will answer the calls and make every effort to improve our…
Chris Davis, Plainview Band Director, would like to invite everyone to come out for a “Night of Christmas Music” with the Plainview High School Band. The event will be Monday, December 16, 2019, at Victory Baptist Church in Rainsville, Al., located at 426 Marshall Rd, Rainsville, AL. Performances by the Plainview High School Concert Band…
Round-Up for RMHC is a new, innovative technology that gives customers at McDonald’s the opportunity to donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities or RMHC by choosing to Round-Up their purchase to the nearest whole dollar. McDonald’s developed Round-Up for RMHC technology to serve as an additional donation option for customers as part of its continued…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a contractorfor Norfolk Southern will work on the railroad on Alabama 68 near U.S. 11 in Collinsville on Wednesday, Dec. 11, weather permitting. Alabama 68 will be closed at the railroad beginning about 8 a.m. Work is anticipated to be complete before 3 p.m. The official…
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single-vehicle crash at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 5, claimed the life of an Ider woman. Shelly L. Terrell Burns, 32, was killed when the 1998 Mitsubishi she was driving left Alabama Hwy 40 at the 2 mile marker, 3 miles east of Scottsboro, struck a ditch and overturned. Burns, who…
Press Release: Activity for November 15 thru November 17, 2019 Friday November 15th Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 413 Turner Ave SE, glass in a door was damaged, a Canon Rebel camera, a 1000mm lens, two memory cards and a gold ring were taken, valued at $1167.95 Illegal Possession of a Credit/Debit Card –…
On Nov. 20, 2019 DeKalb County Technology Center Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 6 students to the 10th Annual Drake State Technical College Welding Competition in Huntsville AL. Four tech schools were represented at the competition and each school was allowed to bring 6 students. Three in each division for advanced and beginner categories. The…
On Wednesday December 4, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM, Jericho Tidwell escaped from a work release detail at Stevenson Park. Tidwill had been working this detail for several weeks and was in jail for a Probation Revocation. Tidwell, pictured above, is a White, Male, 5’10” tall, approximately 150 pounds with brown shaved hair, hazel eyes…
Cutting the TV cable cord or your provider stopping TV service? There are several excellent choices, but satellite is not one of them, unless it’s your only option. As many of you know, satellite TV service still suffers from what’s called “rain fade”, where your signal is lost when there is moderate/heavy rainfall. Nothing like…
MONTGOMERY – Five defending state champions pulled out wins the 54th AHSAA State Football Playoff semifinals November 29 to advance to the Super 7 State Championships at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium Dec. 4-5-6. The Class 7A championship match pairings were set a week earlier with defending state champion Central-Phenix City (12-1) and 2018 runner-up Thompson…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the last couple of weeks, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Team has racked up a total of 21 arrests. Earlier this week, six were arrested at a drug house on County Road 712 in a multi-agency raid. On Monday, November 11th, Johnny Tyler Townson (25 of Fyffe) and Tiffany…
DECATUR – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division recently has modified its hours of operation in several of its Driver License Examining Offices across the state to provide citizens with additional opportunities to conduct driver license business. The agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor said he is pleased to announce beginning Monday, Dec. 2,…
CLASS 1A Lanett (12-0) at Sweet Water (11-1) Mars Hill Bible (13-0) at Pickens County (11-2), Reform CLASS 2A Leroy (11-2) 35 at Reeltown (12-1) Collinsville (12-1) at Fyffe (13-0) CLASS 3A T.R. Miller (9-4) at Mobile Christian (8-4) Walter Wellborn (12-1) at Piedmont (12-1) CLASS 4A Andalusia (10-3) at UMS-Wright (12-0), Mobile Anniston (9-4)…
