Fire Alert Issued for Alabama As of September 25, 2019 The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the recent Fire Danger Advisory to a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted and issued on an individual basis at the discretion of the State Forester. Anyone…
Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 16 thru September 19, 2019 Monday September 16th Incidents 3 Arrests Jamie Christine Watts, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI at 1:25 am Theresa Michelle Jennings, age 28 of Gaylesville, was arrested for Resisting Arrest and Two Warrants for Failure to…
On October 2nd, 2019, Sheriff Jeff Shaver and deputies from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, strengthen relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 7AM on October 2nd at the Coosa Corner in…
A Cherokee County Grand Jury indicted a Centre man last week in connection with a case involving the theft of funds from the Sheriff’s Office and the County Commission. Stephen Studdard, 48 of Centre, was arrested on Tuesday, and booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center on a two count grand jury indictment for first…
Press Release: Activity for September 9 thru September 12, 2019 Monday September 9th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 1504 Gault Ave N, a flashlight, Kobalt tool box and tools, and cash were taken, valued at $740.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 707 Williams Ave NE, a stove, Hot…
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two women were arrested by Cherokee County deputies on Friday, minutes after a burglary occurred on County Road 99 in the Broomtown Community. An observant citizen spotted a suspicious vehicle pulled into a driveway and reported it to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy John Sentell and Investigator Tony Monroy, who were…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (September 20, 2019) at approximately 2 am, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit apprehended a fugitive who was wanted in Missouri on several outstanding warrants. The Collinsville Police Department also was on scene to assist with…
From the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. “With the lack of rainfall & hot temps a majority of the TN Valley is experiencing drought conditions.” As you can see by the above map, a large area of Alabama and Tennessee are experiencing drought conditions. In the State of Alabama, the Alabama Forestry Commission has…
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, three suspects were taken into custody minutes after they burglarized a residence on County Road 34. The trio, Jeffery D. Perry, 20 of Centre, Dontavious K. Stubbs, 19 of Leesburg, and a male juvenile, forcibly entered the residence and discovered the home was occupied when they made entry. …
Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 2 thru September 5, 2019 Monday September 2nd Incidents 4 Arrests Adrianna Marie Daniels, age 19 of Ider, was arrested for DUI and Underage Possession of Alcohol at 1:48 am Lawrence Bryant Goggans, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Criminal Littering…
On Wednesday September 18, 2019, at approximately 10 AM, a man walked into the Jackson County Courthouse in Scottsboro, AL. armed with a handgun on his side. After being refused entry by Courthouse Security Deputies, the man drew his weapon and was shot. Medical attention was provided at the scene and he was later transported…
In Monday night’s council workshop, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt informed the city council that going forward only items on the agenda will be brought up in council meetings. Also, he informed them that all new employees hired will go through the Mayor, “I will be interviewing all the people that we hire going forward”. Councilmember Derek…
Two Year Investigation Leads to Murder Arrest On Tuesday September 17, 2019, Investigators of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Divisions arrested Byron Keith SHIREY age 58 of Dutton, Alabama in connection with the May 24, 2017 murder of his father, Charles SHIREY. This murder took place at Charles SHIREY’s residence on County Road…
According to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview alone. We would like your help in fighting hunger at our school. “Plainview Pantry” is now receiving donations to help in this effort. We will be accepting food and toiletry donations as well as monetary donations….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team assisted with the seizure of 24 pounds of methamphetamine on Highway 35 in Fort Payne. Investigators with the Madison County Sheriff Department Narcotics Unit completed a six month investigation into the trafficking of large amounts of “Ice” into the North…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents with the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit assisted the Collinsville Police Department with a saturation operation in the city limits of Collinsville. Deputies wrote numerous traffic citations and warnings on the roadways as a…
UPDATE: DORIAN IS NOW A CATEGORY 1 HURRICANE AND EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN STRENGTH. According to the 2:00 PM (08-28-2019) advisory from The National Hurricane Center, Dorian is now a Category 1 Hurricane. The latest update shows Dorian slowing down some, in forward speed, and gaining strength, as it heads for the east coast of…
According to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition (HD) cameras, to help better protect children. These cameras will automatically turn on any time a school bus is making a stop, to load or unload children. The HD cameras are capable of recording very fine…
First State Bank is providing a free “Identity Thief and Cyber Security Discussion” on September 9, 2019, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, at the DeKalb Theater in Fort Payne. Special speaker will be Mr. Darren J. Mott, FBI Special Agent and Senior Cyber Counter Intelligence expert. This event is open to the public and…
One of our proud sponsors, the Blount County Fair, invites you out to the 66th Annual Blount County Fair, coming to the the Blount County – Oneonta Agri-Business Center, in Oneonta, Al. September 10 – 14, 2019. Fair hours are Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Thursday – Saturday 5:00 pm –…
The Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared today, August 13, 2019, as Luther and Billie Townson Day. The couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on July 4, 2019, and the Commission presented the couple with a resolution of this declaration. Dekalb County Sheriff…
Date: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8, 2019 Monday August 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1823 Glenn Blvd SW, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $300.00 3 Arrests Crystal Marie Coots, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
Friday August 2nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E4, $125.00 in currency was taken Damaged Property – Occurred at 201 45th Street NE, tin on a building was damaged, valued at $200.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 6507 DeSoto Pkwy NE, a Ruger LCP 380 was…
Marshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sunday night (July 28, 2019) at approximately 8 pm, DeKalb County Deputies apprehended a fugitive from Marshall County in Kilpatrick. William Harry Humphries Jr. (45 of Albertville) was apprehended after a traffic stop on…
Monday July 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1164 Dogtown Road SE, electricity and water services were taken illegally, valued at $750.00 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1109 Chitwood Ave SE, six windshields and a hatchback glass were damaged, valued at $2100.00 3 Arrests Charles August Langley, age 64 of Stevenson, was…
Friday July 12th Incidents Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, multiple checks were taken and cashed, valued at $543.89 Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, multiple checks were taken and cashed, valued at $270.00 Negotiating Worthless Instrument &…
The group ALABAMA, from Fort Payne, Al., will receive a major award this October, the Lifetime Achievement Award, along with being inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame. The Musician’s Hall of Fame announced on July 16, 2019, the inductees for the 2019 year, which includes Randy Owens, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook, the group…
The State of Alabama will hold its 14th Annual “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday, July 19– 21, 2019. This will be for school related items (see official list at the bottom for exact items) and begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19th and will end at midnight Sunday, July 21st. The “Back to School”…
Cornerstone Christian Academy, in Rainsville, Al., will hold parent orientations for both returning and new families. During these orientations, administration will be on hand updating families on changes and what’s happening at CCA. These orientations are for both returning and new families. Schedule for orientations are as follows: •Preschool (K2-K4) Parent orientation is August 4,…
As Tropical Storm Barry churns in the Gulf of Mexico, residents of the Gulf Coast area are bracing for major flooding, especially in the Louisiana and Mississippi areas. There will be the potential for life-threatening storm surge along the Louisiana coast. The slow movement of Barry will bring heavy amounts of rainfall, which will result…
Friday July 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 310 1st Street E, a Husqvarna 365 chainsaw was taken, valued at $1000.00 0 Arrests 0 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday July 6th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1808 Gault Ave S, a fire extinguisher cabinet and an awning support pole was…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9 units! The new K-9 program includes 3 new narcotics dogs and 2 tracking dogs. Two of the new drug dogs will be on the road full time, while the third narcotics dog will be used in…
Monday June 24th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1806 Alyson Ave NW, charges of $590.14 was made without authorization Damaged Property – Occurred at 2008 Industrial Blvd SW, a Trimble Robotic Laser S-5 was damaged, valued at $25000.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 1611 Airport Road W, a rollup door…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in several incidents. Yesterday (June 28, 2019), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was working an area in Rainsville regarding complaints from citizens. During a traffic stop a quarter-pound of Methamphetamine in crystal form (Ice) was found….
UPDATE: ALL LANES OF I-59 ARE NOW OPEN DEKALB COUNTY —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the DeKalbCounty 140 bridge over Interstate 59 at Sulphur Springs (Exit 239) reopened Saturday, June 29. The bridge was closed for about a month while Wright Brothers Construction performed $628,200 emergency contract repairs of damage caused during…
Dekalb County – A single-vehicle crash today, June 29, has claimed the life of a Georgia man. James Harold Hillis, 61, of Silver Creek, Ga., was killed when the 1999 Mack tractor trailer he was driving ran off the roadway and struck a ditch before overturning and catching fire. Hillis was pronounced dead at the…
MONTGOMERY – Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (ASADCA), announced Friday that invitations have been issued to 100 boys’ and 100 girls’ basketball players who will participate in the AHSADCA’s Basketball Showcase planned for June 22. The Showcase will allow outstanding student-athletes still in high school the opportunity…
SUBJECT: Activity for June3 thru June 6, 2019 Monday June 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1357 Godfrey Ave NE, an Apple iPhone 10 was taken, valued at $900.00 Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 2645 Greenhill Blvd NW, charges of $245.00 were made without authorization Theft of Property…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — So far it has been a busy week for DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office DTF Agents and Deputies. Among multiple other arrests, agents have arrested a former police officer and in a separate incident, a suspect with several warrants after a car chase. On Monday (June 3, 2019) agents attempted to conduct…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 12 am last night (June 6, 2019), Terry Don Wooten (39 of Powell) was captured by DeKalb County Investigators, Drug Task Force Agents, and Deputies. Wooten is suspected of many recent crimes in DeKalb, Marshall, and Jackson Counties. In DeKalb County, had warrants for Theft of Property 1st Degree…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking Terry Don Wooten (39 of Powell) for multiple theft and burglarly warrants. Wooten is 6’4”, has brown hair, hazel eyes, and weighs around 200 pounds. He is wanted in connection to multiple thefts in the area. Earlier today, Wooten fled deputies in a…
The Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. In the meeting, the council presented the Fort Payne Board of Education with two checks, one for $50,000 and one for $150,000, for a total of $200,000. This money will be used to purchase school supplies, so students and parents do not have to…
The group Alabama’s Fan Appreciation Week is June 20-23, 2019. Mark your calendars now to support Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook as they celebrate 50 years of music. The opening event is Teddy Gentry’s Singing With The Stars, Thursday, June 20th, 6 pm at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the campus of Northeast…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (June 2, 2019) DeKalb County Drug Task Force Agents responded to assist the National Park Service after illegal drugs were found in a vehicle after a stop near Alabama Highway 35. At around 6 PM a National Park Service Officer conducted a stop of a suspicious vehicle that was occupied…
CENTRE, Alabama – Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce their new mobile App is available for download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The App is free for users to download on both Android and iOS mobile devices. To download, visit https://www.cherokeecountyalsheriff.com/app or go to the Google Play Store…
05/29/2019 Governor Ivey Signs Bill lowering DeKalb County Pistol Permit Price Earlier today (Wednesday, May 29, 2019), Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Alabama Senate Bill 284 (House Bill 433) which would lower the pistol permit price in DeKalb County from $25 to $15. The new price will be effective at 8:01 am tomorrow (Thursday,…
News Release from AHSAA: AHSAA 34th State Softball Championships MONTGOMERY – The 2019 AHSAA State Softball Championships crowned the Class 3A State Champions last Friday. The Pisgah Lady Eagles rolled through the state 3A competition unbeaten, taking the state title once again. CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPPisgah 4, Wicksburg 1 (Pisgah wins Class 3A state championship)Pisgah…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday at approximately 7 pm, a Fort Payne man was taken into custody after a large amount of stolen firearms were found in his possession. The arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into thefts around the county. The Fort Payne Police…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Beginning this fall, DeKalb County students interested in a career in law enforcement will be able to take Criminal Justice classes through the DeKalb County Board of Education. The classes will be taught by the DeKalb County School Resource Officers (SRO). The…
Saturday (May 4, 2019), the DeKalb County D.A.R.E. program raised over $7000 at their first annual 5k fundraiser. The 5K included 180 registered runners that ranged from 7 – 86 years old. DeKalb County SRO and 5K Coordinator Deputy Priscilla Padgett said, “I’m overwhelmed at the support we had from the community. We had a…
According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency a three-vehicle crash today, May 6, in DeKalb County has claimed one life and injured another. Roger A. Pragit, 65 of Dawson was injured when the 2013 Toyota Camry he was driving struck a 2014 Ford F-150 before striking a 2018…
It is difficult to make an exact forecast or prediction for Severe weather, five days out. But there is enough evidence in the current models for the Storm Prediction Center to go ahead and put out the following information. It is to far out, right now, to do a prediction for Thursday, May 9, 2019,…
CLASS 3A Schedule The Area 15, Class 3A Pisgah Eagles & Plainview Bears advance to the AHSAA Girls 3A varsity softball North Regional Tournament next week in Florence, Al. The Area 15 champions, The Pisgah Eagles, will take on East Lawrence (Trinity) Thursday, May 9th at 9:00 am. While the Area 15 runner up, The…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Late Wednesday night (May 1, 2019), Agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force acted on a tip from concerned citizens and went to a residence located on 10th Street NW in Fort Payne. After conducting a search, agents found Marijuana and approximately 14 grams of Methamphetamine. Smoking pipes and other…
Cornerstone Christian Academy’s (CCA) Track and Field Team recently competed, on Thursday April 25, 2019, in the Alabama Christian Athletic Association’s state track meet. As a team, members in both the Jr high and Sr high divisions won medals in a total of 18 events. The Sr high girls placed 2nd overall and Sr high…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several individuals have been booked into the county jail on drug related charges since Sunday night. Drug Task Force Agents seized over 100 grams of Methamphetamine last night alone. This morning at approximately 9:30 am, a driver led a Geraldine Police Officer…
On April 16, 2019 DCTC Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 3 students that had earned their way to the SkillsUSA Alabama State Welding Contest held at Wallace State Community College. Five districts across the state brought their top 3 students to compete for the state title. The contest consisted of an advanced and beginner category….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday afternoon (April 24, 2019) DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators, and U.S. Marshalls apprehended a sex offender from Illinois near Henagar. Jason Wienk (45 of Seneca, Illinois) was apprehended yesterday on County Road 126 (Ridgeview Drive). He had been staying at a residence on County Road 671. The apprehension team was in…
Sign-up for the Rainsville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins Wednesday, May 1st and will run through Monday, June 3rd. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” Children who have completed grades K-6 and live in DeKalb or Jackson counties are eligible to participate in the program. The library will have several programs throughout…
UPDATE: TOURNAMENT IS NOW WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST AND THURSDAY, MAY 2ND. It has been moved up by one day, due to rain at the end of the week. The Pisgah Lady Eagles Softball team (28-5), will be hosting the Area 15, Class 3A, softball tournament, at Pisgah, on Thursday & Friday, May 2 & 3,…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday April 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1613 Gault Ave N, a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse was taken, valued at $13000.00 4 Arrests Billy Michael McKinney, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 12:22 am…
Northeast Alabama Community College Machine Tool Technology students competed in the SkillsUSA competition this week in Birmingham, Al. The NACC Chapter brought home 16 medals, a gold Chapter of Excellence award, Advisor of the Year, Outstanding Technical Student, and Membership Increase award. Logan Tidwell won Gold in CNC Mill, Jameson Dill won Bronze in CNC…
Severe Weather is forecast for a large area across the Southern United States tomorrow, Thursday April 18, 2019. All modesof severe weather will be possible, with the highest threat for tornadoes in the “Enhanced Risk” area (3 out of 5), which also could see a few long track, strong Tornadoes. Surrounding the “Enhanced Risk” area…
RAINSVILLE, AL. — The City of Rainsville has announced its 2019 spring cleanup for the month of May, running May 6th through June 1, 2019. If you are a current sanitation customer of the City of Rainsville, you can bring items for disposal to the roll-off dumpsters that are located behind the Rainsville City Shop…
GADSDEN, AL. – The Plainview Lady Bears softball team wins The 24th Annual Umpire Tournament Gold Bracket Championship. The Lady Bears pulled off a big third inning, in their win over West End last Friday, in the starting game of the tournament. Plainview put up eight runs in the third inning, on their way to…
First, click on the image for a larger view. This is a preliminary report put together from the Storm Prediction Center, put together from reports and surveys from National Weather Service Office’s across the area. This map could be updated as more surveys are completed. This map shows the Severe Weather Outlook areas that were…
Thursday, April 18, 2019 Severe Weather – Northern Alabama escaped the Severe Weather event from last night, but other places to our South and West did not. Remember, any time The Storm Prediction Center puts out a Severe Weather Outlook for a large area, that means conditions are favorable within that area for severe weather…
NORTH ALABAMA SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE I know we have a lot of people that follow us outside of the North Alabama area, please refer to earlier Severe Weather post for information. This update is specially for North Alabama. Timing and duration: West of I-65: 11 PM – 5 AM East of I-65: 3 AM –…
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE FOR TODAY & SUNDAY… To put this in the simplest way…click on each map for a closer view. If you are in these colored areas for today/tonight/tomorrow: Yellow area”Slight Risk” = BAD Orange area “Enhanced Risk” = REALLY BAD RED area “MODERATE RISK” = REALLY, REALLY, BAD TAKE THIS EVENT SERIOUSLY AND…
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE FOR SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2019 (See second post for Sunday update) The Storm Prediction Center has made some upgrades to this weekends Severe Weather Event. For Saturday, April 13, 2019, The SPC now has increased the risk level to “Moderate Risk” (4 out of 5) for parts of Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi….
The chance for Severe Weather will start on Saturday, across the deep South. Summary of what to expect on Saturday… From the Storm Prediction Center: On Saturday numerous severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of east Texas, Louisiana, southern Arkansas, and Mississippi Saturday and Saturday night. A vigorous mid-level trough initially over west Texas will…
Official News Release from JCSO: On Wednesday April 10, 2019, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division and Athens Police Department Criminal Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 401 in Jackson County. This search was conducted as part of an ongoing joint investigation into a…
FPPD Official News Release: Activity for April 5 thru April 7, 2019 Friday April 5th Incidents 7 Arrests James Christopher Schrader, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear at 3:03 am Charles Paul Blevins, age 50 of Boaz, was arrested for Public Intoxication at 3:33 am Ismeal…
Press Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Office 04/09/2019 Missing 17 year old and child LOCATED The Jackson County Sheriffs Office is happy to report that 17 year old Shayla Hope WOOD and her 9 month old child, who were reported missing on March 27, 2019 from their home in Flat Rock, Alabama have been located….
MARHSALL COUNTY, AL. – The preliminary survey from the the National Weather Service Office in Huntsville, Al. has confirmed an EF-1 Tornado touched down in Marshall County this morning. With estimated winds of 90-100 miles per hour. The tornado caused damage around the Highpoint Road between Guntersville and Douglas, Section Line Road, and around the…
Official Press Release from FPPD SUBJECT: Activity for April 1 thru April 4, 2019 Monday April 1st Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 509 26th Street NE, a Husqvarna chainsaw, two rakes and a machete were taken, valued at $185.00 7 Arrests Jerry William Vaughn, age 40 of Fort Payne was arrested on a Warrant…
Spring time in the South brings the risk of Severe Weather seemly on a weekly basis. People sometimes get complacent because we see these events forecast so often during this time of the year. Often times these events do not always pan out and produce severe weather in many areas and this causes people to…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning, agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force, along with the DEA, U.S. Marshalls, ALEA Task Force, DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies, and Collinsville Police Department went to a residence on County Road 51 near Collinsville. Agents served a DEA…
On this date, 45 years ago, this country saw the one of the most devastating natural disasters to ever occur. At that time, April 3rd & 4th, 1974 would come to be known as the largest Tornado outbreak to occur in the United States. This weather event, known as the 1974 Super Outbreak, produced 147…
Sheriff Nick Weldon and officers from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department participated in the North Alabama Family Service Center’s Child Abuse Awareness Month Event. The event was held at the Dekalb County Courthouse today, April 2, 2019. Members of the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department, along with other guests, planted pinwheels at the courthouse to honor…
Official Press Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office On Friday March 29, 2019, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Narcotics Investigators along with the Dekalb County Drug Task Force, ALEA Drug Task Force Region F, and Stevenson Police Department executed a search warrant at on County Road 70 in Stevenson, AL.. This search was part…
The Fort Payne City Council held their regular meeting today. Robert Avery, representative for the 2020 Census addressed the Mayor and Council regarding the upcoming 2020 Census about its importance for the State and local area. He stated they are currently hiring workers for the Census and are about 30 short of what they need…
The Hope Puppets Ministry of Rainsville First Baptist Church will present their Spring 2019 puppet show in April. The Hope Puppets put on two productions each year, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. The title of this years Spring show is THE GREATEST SON OF MAN. Show dates and times are: Sunday,…
Friday March 29th Official Press Release from FPPD Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, a wallet with contents and a ZTE cell phone were taken, valued at $75.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $357.61 8 Arrests Jeanette Yasmin Rios, age…
Severe Weather will be possible across parts of the South on Thursday. Although, Alabama is not in the direct cross hairs of this Severe Weather event, our neighbors to the west will be. At this time, The Storm Prediction Center has a large area of the Lower Mississippi Valley under a “Slight Risk” (2 out…
TDOT officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the failure. The concrete railing on the I-75 Southbound ramp to Atlanta collapsed onto the I-24 Westbound ramp in Chattanooga earlier today. The bridge has been inspected and deemed safe by TDOT bridge inspectors. However, both ramps will remain closed as concrete barrier rail is placed…
What is New at the Zoo? If you haven’t been to the Birmingham zoo lately then you haven’t been to the zoo! The Birmingham zoo, is managed by a private non-profit corporation, has redesigned the properties and modernized the facilities. The Birmingham Zoo offers guests of all ages the opportunity to encounter exotic animals of all…
Official Press Release from FPPD: Activity for March 25 thru March 28, 2019 Monday March 25th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 102 Drinkard Drive NW, a mirror on a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia was damaged, valued at $200.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 1400 Sanders Ave NE, a 2005 Ford Freestar van was…
Official Press Release 03/29/2019 Missing 17 Year Old and 9 Month Old Child The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information to the whereabouts of Shayla Hope WOOD and her 9 month old male child, both who were reported missing by family on March 27, 2019 from their home in Flat Rock, Alabama. WOOD is…
Official Press Release from FPPD, March 29, 2019 Friday March 22nd Incidents Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle – Occurred at 1506 Forest Ave NW, a 1994 Chevrolet Pickup was taken, valued at $5000.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a grill was damaged and emblem on a 2007 GMC was…
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony today for several of their patrol deputies. Lt. Brad Edmondson was promoted to Captain, Sgt. Sethe Greene to Lieutenant, Deputy Willie Underwood to Sergeant, and Deputy Jeff Bain to Sergeant. DeKalb County Sheriff, Nick Weldon, is show congratulating each officer..
Caution Urged with All Burning The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is advising people to use extreme caution with all debris burning and outdoor fires. At this time of year with lower humidity and March winds, fires can quickly spread out of control, not only threatening lives, but also endangering homes and property, as well as…
The Dekalb County Technology Center, in partnership with Northeast Alabama Community College, the Alabama Fire College, and the Rainsville Fire Department, offers a new Fire Science Program this year, taught at the Rainsville Fire Hall. The Director of the Alabama Fire College, Matt Russell, Region 2 Coordinator Mike Hill, Section Chief Arthur Willis, and Cece…
Official press release furnished by Valley Joist + Deck Valley Joist + Deck announces plans to build new, state-of-the-art, joist and deck plant in Fort Payne, Alabama. “We are committed to growing our joist and deck operation in Fort Payne. Building the new plant is an important step in our growth strategy. Through our partnership…
Press Release SUBJECT: Train Hits Vehicle Thursday morning March 14th at 2:30 am in the area of 55th street NE and Gault Ave N at the railroad crossing a 2011 Nissan Rogue was struck by a Norfolk Southern train engine. Witness stated that the vehicle ran off the roadway and became lodged on the tracks….
We are in Spring time months and that brings warmer temperatures trying to move in and that brings about the clashes of air masses.
With the arrival of Spring time, contrasting weather patterns, moving from cold to warmer weather, sets up a battle that produces severe weather across the southern part of the United States. Thursday, March 14, 2019 will be no exception. The Storm Prediction Center, in Norman, OK., already has a large area, of the South, under…
BREAKING NEWS – (March 12, 2019 3:30 PM) The Dekalb County EMA office is reporting that GA. Hwy 301 in Dade County, GA. is currently closed due to an accident. Please avoid travel out of Alabama on Hwy 75 into Georgia on GA 301. Please take an alternative route until further notice.
Friday March 1st Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1807 Glenn Blvd SW, a pair of Under Armour Phantom SE shoes were taken, valued at $130.00 7 Arrests Eric Scott Trotman, age 34 of Fyffe, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear at 12:51am Roberto Antonio Castillo, age 20 of Collinsville,…
The Dekalb County, Al. EMA will be doing the monthly testing of the county wide severe weather sirens today at 10:45 AM. This test helps the EMA determine if all of the sirens are working properly, to help be prepared for when severe weather threatens. Remember, this will only be a test.
