01/07/2026 – Cherokee County Deputies & First Responders Rising to the Challenge According to Cherokee County E‑911, in 2025 the dispatch center handled 40,375 calls for service, up from 27,551 in 2023, nearly a 47% increase. This rise reflects our growing population, more traffic, and ongoing development throughout the county, which naturally drives higher demand…
AHSAA WEEK ZEROFOOTBALL RESULTSThursday’s ScoresAHSAA Kickoff ClassicPike Road 21, Prattville 14CLASS 7AThompson 37, Carver-Montgomery 6Smiths Station 24, Shaw z(GA) 0CLASS 6AMuscle Shoals 24, Gadsden City 6Parker 41, Ramsay 13Spanish Fort 37, Fairhope 7CLASS 5AArab 18, Albertville 14Citronelle 35, Millry 0Gainesville (GA) 49,Moody 7Headland 33, Dale County 20Montevallo 14, Tarrant 6CLASS 4ACordova 27, Oakman 20St. John…
Published: July 22, 2025 In the age of social media, anyone can create an account, label it a “news” or “media” page, and start posting. But legal experts warn that these accounts don’t automatically enjoy the same protections as traditional media outlets like newspapers, television, or radio, leaving them vulnerable to personal defamation lawsuits for…
June 10, 2025 As qualifying starts for city elections in the City of Rainsville, Alabama. We wanted to remind the citizens of Rainsville what the current administration did to raise the citizens sewer bills astronomically. Below we will show an excerpt from our newspaper article from 2021, when the current council voted to tie your…
AHSAA 2024 STATE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFSThursday’s ResultsClass 7AHoover 35, Fairhope 10Vestavia Hills 42, Mary Montgomery 21Class 6ASaraland 42, Chelsea 3Class 4ASt. Michael Catholic 63, Handley 40Class 3ABayside Academy 36, Hale County 6Fyffe 66, Ohatchee 30Southside-Selma 36, Hillcrest-Evergreen 35Class 2ASusan Moore 35, Decatur Heritage 27Class 1ALinden 63, Southern Choctaw 14
GOP Secures Senate Majority and House Majority Remains Strong Yesterday was a great day for the Republican Party across the Nation, as President-elect Donald Trump reclaimed the White House, the GOP secured a Senate majority, and House Republicans look likely to hold a majority. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl was with President Trump in Palm Beach…
WORKSHOP: 4:00 P.M.Prayer:Pledge of Allegiance: ***PUBLIC HEARING*** Alcohol App—Lachona LLC 209 Main St EAddress the Council (Public):Kayron Guffey—Veteran’s CeremonyRobin McAlpin/FTC—Managed Services ContractAddress the Council (Dept Heads) REGULAR SESSION4:30 p.m.Call to OrderRoll Call Approve the MinutesMayor’s ReportMayor-Estimate/Laney Electric—TBEC (Outdoor Lighting $856.35)Personnel-Hire Kalie Davis—Full-Time (Communications/Clerical Floater—City Hall) Effective 11-18-2024 $18.25 Council ReportBlevins-Taheri-Byrum–TNT/Road Patching—Vista View and Moe St…
DeKalb County – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, has claimed the life of a Rainsville man. Joshua B. Dean, 37, was fatally injured when the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup he was driving left the roadway, struck a utility pole and then a tree. Dean was not using a…
The DeKalb County Republican Women will meet this month on Monday, October 28, at 6pm at the Republican Party Headquarters on 211 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne. Guest speakers will be Circuit Clerk, Todd Greeson, and Probate Judge, Ronnie Osborn. They will be updating everyone on important information regarding the upcoming election on November 5th. Be sure…
News Release from DeKalb County Schools: Join us for a Parent Resource Fair TOMORROW- Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The event will be held at Crossville High School’s gymnasium, but is open to ALL DeKalb County Schools parents and guardians. Free hot dogs will be provided while supplies last. Community…
2024 PAVING PROJECT NEWS RELEASE If you reside on or around the following streets, please begin preparing for road closures and traffic stops. Construction is set to begin on OR before September 6, 2024. The following is a list of streets to be resurfaced and striped: 1. Browns Chapel Road from 4-Way STOP at Parker…
SUBJECT: Activity for April 5 thru April 7, 2024 Friday April 5th Incidents Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 221 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper on a 2019 Toyota Corolla was damaged, valued at $500.00 Theft of Property- Occurred at 4456 Flint Drive NE, $423.00 was taken without authorization 1 Arrest…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department On April 3, 2024, around 4:08pm, Fort Payne 911 received a call of a traffic accident in the 3100 block of Wallace Av NE (AL Hwy 35) involving a vehicle and an ATV. The driver of the ATV, a juvenile male, was transported to Dekalb Regional Medical Center…
News Release from Little River Canyon National Preserve February 20, 2024 Residents and visitors to the backcountry area off CR 295 are advised to take note of a prescribed burn scheduled for tomorrow, February 21st. Weather conditions currently appear favorable for the burn, which aims to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk in the region….
Reminder: The DeKalb County Republican Women will meet on Monday, January 22 at 6pm at Desoto Golf Club in Fort Payne. State Rep Mark Gidley will be our speaker. We will also be accepting new members for the 2024 year. Come join us!
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, October 26th, Geraldine Police Department responded to Bethel Baptist Church on County Road 391 in regards to a Burglary in which a male subject had broken into Bethel Baptist Church through a side window. The case was then forwarded to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and…
Statement from Scottsboro City School System 11/16/23 11:12 P.M. On the late evening of Thursday, November 16, 2023, Scottsboro City Schools was made aware by the Scottsboro Police Department that a student at Collins Intermediate School made a threat towards another student. While Scottsboro PD continues to investigate, school administration has suspended the student pending…
DeKalb County – In response to ongoing hazards that have been posing significant threats and creating fire emergencies, the DeKalb County Commission, at the request of the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), has officially declared a Local State of Emergency and issued a County-Wide Burn Ban. This declaration, effective immediately, will remain in place…
Alabama faces an unprecedented drought, parching the state and raising concerns about escalating fire hazards. Prolonged dry conditions and tinder-dry landscapes are sounding alarm bells, with experts urging residents to exercise extreme caution. Alabama, known for its lush greenery and humid subtropical climate, is now experiencing an arid spell that is leaving the land thirsty…
2023 Ider High School Volleyball Team Join the Excitement as They Battle for a Spot in Super Regionals Ider, AL. – The Lady Hornets have proven that hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of determination can propel a team to the top. With their outstanding performance throughout the season, they have earned the coveted…
Alabama Republican Party candidate qualifying for the 2024 election cycle is now open. Persons interested in running for office as a Republican, or serving as a delegate at the Republican National Convention, can file a declaration of candidacy and pay the appropriate fees in-person at ALGOP Headquarters (3505 Lorna Road, Birmingham, AL 35216) or on-line…
Fort Payne, Alabama – October 3, 2023 In a spectacular display of creativity and artistic talent, students from Cornerstone Christian Academy’s Elementary Art Class made their mark at the recent DeKalb County VFW Fair. The school is thrilled to announce their remarkable achievements in this local competition, where young artists had the opportunity to showcase…
Plainview students awarded ribbons for art at Dekalb County Fair Students pictured left to right: Kaden Light, Lexi Bowen, Madison Hale, Lillie Faulkner, Makayla Mathis, Aliyah Ash, Heaven Domingo, Alyssa Rowell, Florecita Rodriguez, Angelica Juan, Not pictured: Mackenzie Bell, Magda Habel, Ian Rogers, Alexander De La Cruz. Addalyn Higdon also received blue ribbons on 3…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The month of August resulted in 32 arrested on drug related charges. We sincerely appreciate the help we got on these days, and every day, from Henagar, Collinsville, Sylvania, Ider, Powell and Rainsville Police Departments, DeKalb County Sherriff’s Deputies and Narcotics Agents,…
Chick-fil-A Scottsboro will officially open for business Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Chick-fil-A will serve breakfast until 10:30 am and then their regular menu from 10:30 am until closing, Monday through Saturday. Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. The Scottsboro Chick-fil-A is located near the intersection of Alabama Highway 35 & 72, at 368 Micah Way. Like…
Fort Payne, AL – September 11, 2023 Residents of Fort Payne, Alabama, are gearing up for the highly anticipated annual Boom Days Festival, set to take place September 15th & 16th. This beloved event, steeped in history and culture, promises to be a weekend filled with music, food, and family-friendly fun. The Boom Days Festival…
GADSDEN POST—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, has claimed the life of a Fort Payne man. Andy D. McSpadden, 50, was fatally injured when the 2009 Nissan Rogue that he was driving struck the 2020 Mercedes GLC300 driven by John W. Harrison, 76, of Kingsport, Tenn. McSpadden was pronounced…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On August 29, 2023, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop resulting in the seizure of a Trafficking amount of Methamphetamine as well as a Trafficking amount of Fentanyl. Agents conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 75 in Ider at Frankies Service station….
August 28, 2023 On today’s date Fort Payne School Officials contacted Fort Payne Police Department and reported a suspicion of an intoxicated teacher with the Fort Payne City School System. SRO Officer’s responded to the incident and after speaking to Melissa Ann Harris, age 49 of Fort Payne, was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication,…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndal/pr/repeat-offender-sentenced-14-years-prison FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Rayford Raymond Russell aka “Pete” (74 of Rainsville) was sentenced to 168 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Liles C. Burke. In February, Russell plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, attempt to possess with intent to distribute…
JACKSON COUNTY – A marine-related incident that occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Friday, July 7, has resulted in the search for an Albertville man. Jeffrey S. Abston, 65, exited a pontoon boat to assist in the retrieval of a dog but never resurfaced. Abston went into the water on Lake Guntersville in the South Sauty…
(Montgomery, Ala.) – The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging all motorists to prioritize safety on the roads during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. For the safety of the traveling public and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures will take place on Alabama interstates from noon on Friday, June…
MONTGOMERY – As millions of American citizens prepare to celebrate the birth of our country withboth friends and family, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be working overtime toensure Alabama’s roadways and waterways are safe for everyone. “Each year, our Agency conducts a multitude of safety initiatives and high-visibility details to protect andserve all…
DEKALB COUNTY—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June 22, has claimed the life of a West Hempstead, N.Y. man. Kaysohn T. Baker, 32, was fatally injured when the 2015 International Durastar that he was a passenger in, left the roadway and struck a parked 2017 Peterbilt tractor trailer that was occupied…
DEKALB COUNTY—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:50 a.m. Friday, June 16, has claimed the life an Ider woman. Ginger G. McBride, 52, was fatally injured when the 2016 Buick Encore that she was driving collided head-on with a 2013 Peterbilt tractor trailer driven by Robert G. Bell, 57, of Chattanooga, Tenn. McBride was…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Three people have been indicted by the Grand Jury on Child Abuse charges. Jeron Wright Maxwell (47 of Sylvania), Rian Andrew Maxwell (21 of Sylvania) and Bethany Ann Whittle (36 of Fort Payne) were all charged with the abuse of a child under 18 years of age which…
June 6, 2023 News Release: Governor Kay Ivey has authorized Monday, June 19, 2023 as a holiday for state employees. Juneteenth is a new federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. She has declared all State offices to be closed. As President of the DeKalb County Commission, I do hereby authorize…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, June 10th , at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Thomas Govan. Thomas currently serves as the Chief Prosecutor of the Criminal Trials Division of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office and is an Air Force Reserve Officer. He is seeking the open seat on the…
To Area Residents near the June Jam Venue RE: Road Closures On Friday June 2nd starting at 2:00 pm 18th Street NE from Williams Ave NE to Gault Ave will be closed until pedestrian foot traffic is over after the concert. Starting Saturday, June 3rd at 6:00 am the following road closures will occur until…
NEWS RELEASE The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program will have its annual Adult Education Graduation for recipients of the GED® credential and the Non-Traditional High School Diploma on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dekalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. The graduation will honor all GED® and Non-Traditional High School Diploma recipients…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of April, there were 34 that were arrested on drug related charges. Approximately 194 grams methamphetamine, 548 grams marijuana, 2 grams heroin, 20 grams fentanyl, 1 gram cocaine and 60 grams synthetic marijuana seized. We are so thankful to all agencies that assist us each and every day. …
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday May 13th , at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Sarah Stewart who is a current Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court. She is running for an open seat to serve as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle Stampede…
Fort Payne is going Hollywood as a touch of Tinsel Town will be in Fort Payne to honor Sandra Ellis Lafferty with the reveal of her star in the sidewalk in front of the DeKalb Theatre on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM to honor one of its own star studded residents. The Public…
The City of Rainsville will hold Spring Clean Up 2023 during the month of May. Beginning May 1, 2023 through May 27, 2023, roll-off dumpsters will be available, behind the City Shop building. During this time, residents of the City of Rainsville can bring items to put in the dumpsters at no charge. Make sure…
Plainview Baseball lost the first two games of round one in the AHSAA playoffs. Hokes Bluff defeated the Bears 8-4 in game one and 8-4 in game two. With those two losses, that knocks Plainview out of the playoffs and ends the season for the Bears baseball team. Hokes Bluff will advance to play Gordo…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of March, DeKalb County Deputies, Narcotics Agents, K-9 Unit, SRT Unit, SRO’s and Investigators, along with Ider, Sylvania, Henagar, Collinsville, Crossville Police Departments, ALEA Troopers, DHR, Gadsden City Police Department, Etowah County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Unit charged 38 with drug related charges. We certainly want to…
On 4/16/2023, The Powell Police Department was dispatched to a residence on AL-35 inside the town limits in reference to a civil disturbance. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Nick Morgan made contact with the victim who had some injuries to her head area. He also made contact with a bloody Vincent Moore of Powell. Mr. Moore…
News Release from Ider Police Department: EASTER SUNDAY PURSUIT During Easter Sunday night (04/09/23), multiple units were patrolling a high crime area where frequent complaints from residents have been reporting drug activity. Chief Malone and Reserve Officer Chapman observed a vehicle with expired Indiana license plates, as well as other traffic violations being committed. Officers…
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the next five miles of northbound roadway of Interstate 59 between Reece City and Collinsville will be closed for reconstruction beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, April 5, weather permitting. The southbound roadway will carry one lane of traffic in each direction between milepost 199 and…
DEKALB COUNTY—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, has claimed the life of a Crossville man. Justin K. Nevinski, 34, was fatally injured when the 2015 Yamaha motorcycle that he was operating collided head-on with a 1995 Chevrolet 2500. After the initial impact, the Chevrolet left the roadway, then struck…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – It is with great sadness that the remains that were located in Valley Head, Al on March 23, 2023, have been identified by the Alabama Department of Forensic Science Laboratory in Huntsville, Al, as those of 19-year-old Makenna Joy Purvis. Makenna was reported missing in September of 2022. An extensive search…
03/23/2023 Human Remains Found in Valley Head Area FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Earlier today, human remains were found in a wooded area in the Valley Head area. The remains were located in a thick wooded area on the forest floor by Huntsville Search Dog Unit. JSU Center for Applied Forensics responded to assist and then transported…
GADSDEN POST—A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, has claimed the life of a Fort Payne man. Carl R. Nestor, 51, was fatally injured when the 2005 Nissan Altima that he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Nestor, who was not using his seat belt at the time of crash,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 8TH 2023 11:00AM Recently, Rainsville Police Department opened an investigation of Sexual Abuse of a minor after receiving a complaint. As the investigation progressed, many more disturbing facts were found by investigators. Over the next several weeks evidence was collected by search warrants and forensic interviews. In February of 2023, a…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, March 11th , at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Chris McCool. Judge McCool is a member of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals and he is running for an open seat on the Alabama Supreme Court in 2024. Please make plans to attend and…
Press release / Stolen vehicle arrest On 02/12/23, a 1970 Ford XLT was stolen from inside the Town limits of Ider. The vehicle was recovered on 02/14/23 and arrest warrants were issued for the suspect Zechariah Clark. Today, 03/01/23, Mr. Clark was arrested on the warrant for Theft of property 1st, as well as charged…
CLASS 3A BOYS’ SEMIFINALS Plainview rallies past Sumter Central, EarnsChance to Repeat as State Champions By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Sumter Central High School scored the first nine points of the game against defending Class 3A champ Plainview in Tuesday’s AHSAA Class 3A Boys’ State Basketball tournament semifinals at the BJCC’s…
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 28th, 2023 SAND MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATER TO HOST PLATINUMRECORDING ARTIST – BOZ SCAGGS(ALBERTVILLE, AL) – February 28th, 2023 – Sand Mountain Amphitheater will behosting Platinum recording artist Boz Scaggs on June 3rd, 2023. Boz Scaggs is known forhis innovative white soul music during the 1970s, this versatile musician has recorded manyother styles…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – A Grand Jury indictment was issued for Issac Hunter Dismuke (28 of Crossville) for three counts of a School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act with a Student Under the Age of 19 Years and two counts of Rape 2nd. Dismuke was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on February 27, 2023, on…
Press release / Stolen Vehicle recovery On 02/12/23, a 1970 Ford XLT was stolen from inside the Town limits of Ider. After many hours of investigation work by our Department and Dade County Sheriff’s Office(GA) the truck was found on security cameras at a Trenton GA service station. After many leads from the public the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/14/2023 @ 11:00AM On 02/13/2023 many departments in our area responded to a vehicle accident in Powell, where a car had collided with a wagon being pulled by a horse. This accident caused injury to the Mennonite family on the horse-drawn wagon, and the horse sustained fatal injuries. As anyone can imagine,…
For Immediate Release 02/13/2023 @ 11:00AM On February 2nd 2023 Rainsville Officers were dispatched to the 1800 Block of Garret St. for a call of Domestic Disturbance. On scene officers arrested Hunter Sayre(27) of Rainsville for the charges of Domestic Violence Harassment and Possession of a Controlled Substance after Methamphetamine, syringes, and a tourniquet were…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, February 11th , at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be State Representative Ginny Shaver whose House District 39 covers a part of southern Dekalb County. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We look forward to seeing…
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to improve public safety in DeKalb County. The grant will enable the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department to purchase equipment to establish a special response team. The team, made up of specially trained and equipped deputies, will respond in potentially violent situations in which someone is…
The DeKalb County Democratic Executive Committee will be hosting a Homecoming Brunch on Saturday, January 28th 10:00am at Democratic HQ 205 Gault Ave. Fort Payne. The event’s guest speaker is former US Senator Doug Jones. The public is invited to attend.
HUNTSVILLE POST – A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, has claimed the life of a Higdon woman. Angela J. Nayadley, 60, was fatally injured when the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado she was driving collided head-on with the 2021 Jeep Gladiator driven by James L. Sargent, 51, of Henagar. Nayadley was…
Date: 01/17/2023 Title: Vehicle Fatality A call came in at approximately 12:30 am on Sunday January 15th to Fort Payne Police Dispatch that an accident had occurred on I-59 N near Lebanon Road. Francisco Felipe Juan, age 23 of Fort Payne, driving a 2012 Infinitiy G37 struck a cable barrier then struck Sybil L Duncan,…
January 17, 2023 With funds provided by the Alabama Legislature and the Alabama Community College System, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) continues to make a major impact in supporting students at tech centers and high schools with scholarships for career tech education. Indeed, for the Spring Semester (2023) alone, the college awarded $365,228 in career…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 12, 2023 ALDOT watching weather, will have crews on standby HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will monitor road conditions Friday and be ready to respond should hazardous conditions develop on state highways. Currently, snow showers are forecast for much of north Alabama, with minor accumulation occurring at higher elevations…
New Release from Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) January 10, 2023 HUNTSVILLE POST—A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, has resulted in the arrest of a Rainsville woman. Mercedes L. Rugart, 32, was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) when the 2021 Chevy Tahoe that she was driving left…
The Storm Prediction Center already has a large Severe Weather Outlook area across the South on Thursday, January 12, 2023. The main threat expected will be damaging winds, but a few brief Tornadoes could be possible across the area. Below is the latest information from The Storm Prediction Center …THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On November 29th 2022, patrol deputies with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on in the Sylvania Community. Justin Wade Bass (26 of Henagar) was arrested on felony warrants by deputies. During an inventory of the vehicle a stolen firearm…
This week the Powell Police Department coordinated with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office(KY), Barren County Sheriff’s Office(KY), and Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office (KY). We were able to take our wanted fugitive into custody. Not only was a stolen RV recovered, Christopher Gregory was also taken into custody and charged with Trafficking a controlled substance Giving…
News Release from Rainsville Police Department. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/15/2022 On November 14th 2022 Steve Robert Wukmer age 66 of Rainsville was arrested at his place of employment in Fort Payne, AL for 215 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography. The investigation into these charges began earlier in November after a tip was received by…
AHSAA Football Playoffs to Set Third-Round PairingsAuburn, Central-Phenix City, Hoover & Thompson in 7A Semifinals MONTGOMERY – The AHSAA Stat Football Playoffs completed Round 2 Friday night with 52 schools advancing to Round 3 next week. In Class 7A, which plays one less round than Class 1A through 6A, the four remaining teams move into…
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, there is a scam going around targeting the elderly FORT PAYNE, Ala. – We have had a lot of calls lately about scams targeting the elderly. What the scammers do is send a message thru Facebook, Facebook messenger or e-mail, but it will appear to be from one…
MONTGOMERY – Thirteen major contributors to prep athletics in Alabama have been selected for induction into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2023. The induction will take place at a banquet held at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Spa Convention Center next March. The Class of 2023 was selected…
11/04/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On November 1st 2022 at approximately 10:45PM Patrol Officers with Rainsville Police Department performed a traffic stop on County Road 90 in Rainsville. During this stop the officers obtained permission to search the vehicle. Officers also identified the Driver of the car as Justin Leslie Scott. Scott’s girlfriend was in the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The DeKalb County Investigations Division has recently been investigating a case regarding apparent child pornography. An investigator, who is also assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that an individual residing in DeKalb County had…
VALLEY HEAD, AL – A single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, has claimed the life of a Valley Head woman. Yuliana O. Meza, 35, was fatally injured when the 1988 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in which she was a passenger traveled off the roadway and struck a tree. Meza was not using a…
News Release from AHSAA CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSPrattville Christian 3, Plainview 1By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Prattville Christian won the first nine points of Thursday’s Class 3A volleyball championship match against Plainview. And the Panthers (38-19) did not stop there, but neither did the Bears. Tournament MVP Hannah Jones tallied 30…
News Release from AHSAA Prattville Christian, Plainview Capture Semifinal Wins to Move into Thursday’s 3A Volleyball Finals BIRMINGHAM – Prattville Christian beat Ohatchee 3-1 and Plainview downed St. Luke’s Episcopal 3-1 Wednesday afternoon in the Class 3A semifinals at the 52nd AHSAA Elite 8 Championships being held at the Birmingham CrossPlex and Bill Harris Arena. …
CLASS 3A QUARTERFINALSPrattville Christian, Ohatchee, St. Luke’s andPlainview Advance to Wednesday’s Class 3A SemifinalsBIRMINGHAM – Prattville Christian, Ohatchee, St. Luke’s Episcopal, and Plainview all won first-round matches Wednesday as the AHSAA 52nd Elite 8 State Volleyball Chiampionships opened play for Classes 3A, 6A and 7A At the Birmingham CrossPlex. State championship matches for Classes 5A,…
The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce and Twin City Used Cars will be sponsoring the Annual Halloween Block Party on Monday, October 31, 2022. The Block Party will be held at the Dekalb County VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm This is a free event for the community. Be sure to…
Deputy Chief Investigator Priscilla Padgett, Investigator Paul Bell and Investigator Weston Fortner spoke to Mr. Whited’s Criminal Justice Class at Northeast Alabama Community College today about Domestic Violence. October is not only Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but also National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is a victim please report it….
According to information released by the Rainsville Police Department, a driver drove into a local vape shop today. There was a heavy police and fire presence in the 800 block of Main St West today near Subway and Rainsville Drugs. Today around noon a vehicle in the drive thru line for Rainsville Drugs accelerated into…
We have had such a nice and calm Fall, but that will all end tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a large portion of the country under a “Marginal Risk” (1 out of 5) for Strong to Severe storms. The Dark Green area is the “Marginal Risk”. The main threat…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Thanks to social media, a utility vehicle was recovered within a 24-hour time frame. Sometime late Sunday night, on May 1st, a John Deere Gator was stolen from Ider High School. On Monday morning, after staff realized the utility vehicle was missing,…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Selma man was arrested for burglarizing storage units in Collinsville on Sunday. A piece of Hwy 75 was re-routed on Monday while Law Enforcement attempted to stop a man with homicidal and suicidal ideations. On Sunday, September 18th, an Officer with…
09/12/2022 AT 12:05PM On September 8, 2022 at approximately 7:35PM patrol officers responded to Stop to Save to investigate reports of a possible fight taking place in the parking lot between a male and female. When officers arrived on scene, they found that the people in the supposed fight had already left the premises. According…
September 01, 2022 Pictured is a rendering of the proposed softball facility at NACC. College officials announced today that Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has submitted initial plans to establish a women’s softball team at the college and will build a women’s softball stadium on campus. “This is a first step,” stated NACC President Dr….
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court ofCriminal Appeals upheld the conviction of Christian James Street, 25, of Monteagle, Tennessee,for two counts of attempted murder of two police officers in Jackson County. Street wasconvicted in Jackson County Circuit Court on November 17, 2021, for the attempted murder ofpolice officers Luke Ballard and Ryan…
Postal Inspectors intercept 10lbs methamphetamine, Rainsville man charged From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Agents from ALEA Region F Narcotics, ADETF Region F Narcotics, DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, Huntsville (STAC) HIDA and United States Postal Inspectors, arrested Rayford Russell Jr (73 of Rainsville) and charged…
FORT PAYNE, Al.- The Fort Payne City Council held a Special Called Meeting today, Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The city owns land, which is located on highway 35, next to the former Jefferson’s Restaurant location. The city council voted to declare this property as surplus and no longer needed for city use. Fort Payne mayor,…
Come out to the Black Oak, the old Hammond’s Brother building in Fyffe, this Saturday August 27th, from 10am – 1 pm, and reminisce with Clara Hammonds and the Hammonds family. Celebrating 75 years in Fyffe. Hammonds Furniture was established in 1947 by Millard Hammonds and his brother in Fyffe. The store grew in to…
17th Annual UFO Day Festival is set for August 27, 2022. The Fyffe UFO Day Festival offers hot air balloon rides, arts and crafts, games and inflatables for children, a 5k run, an antique car and tractor show, an assortment of food vendors and live music. During the one-day event, the only flying objects spotted…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the last three weeks of June and the first week of July, 16 were arrested on drug related charges. We would like to thank the DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Deputies and Investigators, Ider Police Department, State Probation and Parole, DHR, Crossville…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – For the month of June, 33 arrests have been made for drug related charges, over 1,500 grams of marijuana, 44 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of synthetic marijuana and 218 controlled prescription pills have been seized. On Friday, June 3rd Deputies with…
