William Randall Headrick Denied Parole For 1995 Murders
Facebook TwitterDistrict Attorney Mike O’Dell announced today that he had received notice from the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
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Charles Lang Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison For DUI Wreck
Facebook TwitterCharles Owen Lang, 58, of Lyerly, Georgia, was sentenced to 35 years in prison pursuant to guilty pleas entered
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Rainsville First Responders and City Council Placed A Wreath in Remembrance of 9/11
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville First Responders, the Police and Fire department members, and the Mayor and Council members, placed a wreath
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Attorney General Steve Marshall Warns Healthcare Providers to Cease Unlawful Use of State Immunization Registry
Facebook Twitter(MONTGOMERY) — Attorney General Steve Marshall today warned Alabama’s healthcare providers to cease any unlawful use of the state
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ALEA Helps With Little River Canyon Rescue
Facebook TwitterOn Monday, Sept. 6, at approximately 1 p.m. Pilot Ronnie Johnston with ALEA’s Aviation Unit received a call from
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Loses One of Their Own to Covid-19
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our DCSO family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our Pistol Permit Clerk, Melissa
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Missing High Falls Swimmer Located Today
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today at approximately 1 pm, search crews located the missing swimmer at High Falls
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Arrest Made In The Homicide Case Of Ricky Wilks
Facebook TwitterPress Release 8-11-2021 The Rainsville Police Department would like to deliver and update on the homicide that occurred on
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Food Bank Giving Away FREE Food
Facebook TwitterThe Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with DeKalb County EMA and the Council on Aging, will be
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Rainsville Police Reports Homicide
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Department reports a homicide occurred on Friday night and several members of the Major Crimes unit worked
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Law Enforcement in DeKalb County Made Several Arrests During July
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the month of July, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit,
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Fort Payne Police Reports July 23rd – 25th
Facebook TwitterDate: 07/26/2021Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for July 23 thru July 25, 2021 Friday
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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Participate In Operation SafeDRIVE
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will join forces with fellow state law enforcement partners in Florida
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Drug Bust Made At Mapco In Rainsville
Facebook TwitterNews release from Rainsville Police Department PRESS RELEASE JULY 15TH, 2021 On July 13th, 2021 the Rainsville Police Department,
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DCSO Has Been Busy The Last Couple Weeks Making Drug Related Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last couple weeks of June, 12 were arrested on drug related charges around the
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting This Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Lynda Blanchard, a candidate for
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Dekalb County Democrat Headquarters To Hold Grand Re-Opening
Facebook TwitterGRAND RE-OPENING of DeKalb County Democrats Headquarters 205 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne July 13th 4:00pm – Chamber
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Crossville Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, June 17th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with Crossville Police Department, Geraldine Police Department,
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Flooding Saturday Night Claims One Life In Fort Payne, Al
Facebook TwitterDate: 06/22/2021 Title: Press Release Assistant Chief Lee Traylor stated on Saturday, June 19th at approximately 10:00 pm, Fort
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Rainsville Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, 6/17/2021 Dekalb County Major Crime Unit (comprising of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County
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Sewer Rates To Skyrocket For Most Rainsville Sewer Customers
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021. In the work session, Mayor Rodger
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Arrest Made For Offense of Soliciting of Providing Support For An Act of Terrorism
Facebook TwitterOn June 2, 2021, the Rainsville police department arrested Malik Dino for the offense of soliciting of providing support
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Dekalb County Schools Held D.A.R.E. Graduation This Week
Facebook TwitterRAINSVILLE, Ala. – We had so much fun celebrating our 5th grade DARE graduates today from a dance-off to
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Man Arrested For Impersonating a Peace Officer
Facebook TwitterDate: 05/4/2021 Title: Press Release – Impersonating a Peace Officer On Wednesday April 28th, a victim came into the
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Dekalb County Deputies To Be Remembered At Memorial
Facebook TwitterThe First Responders Board will host a ceremony to honor and remember Dekalb County Deputy Jeff Bain and Deputy
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast May 8, 2021
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
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Update On Shooting In Geraldine
Facebook TwitterHere is an update on the shooting in Geraldine, Al. on April 25, 2021, to include the mugshot of
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25 Arrested During First Two Weeks of April | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. The first two weeks of April have proved to be busy for local law enforcement. On
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Sheriff’s Office & District Attorney’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office are conducting an
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ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO OFFER GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL AS A SANCTIONED SPORT IN 2021
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced
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Scottsboro 4×800 Relay Team Clocks Nation’s Third Fastest Time of 2021
Facebook TwitterThe Scottsboro High School boys’ outstanding 4×800-meter relay team continues to dominate the action in the 2021 AHSAA Outdoor
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County Has Spring Clean Up Through May 1st
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission has dumpsters setup at the Sand Valley Landfill, 3345 Co. Rd. 209 Collinsville, Al. for
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Judge Jeremy Taylor Addresses Phone Scams
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor, April 8, 2021 Recently several individuals have reported that they have received
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, April 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be Matt Simpson. Matt is an
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Fortner Brothers 4 Christ Will Open For Brian Free & Assurance This Weekend
Facebook TwitterThe Fortner Brothers 4 Christ is a local gospel band made up of 4 brothers. They are the children
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NWS Huntsville, Al. Reports A Tornado Touched Down in Dekalb County on March 31, 2021
Facebook TwitterThe National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. surveyed storm damage from March 31, 2021, 5 miles ESE of Sylvania,
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Two Meth Labs Dismantled Over the Last 3 Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Local law enforcement across the county have been busy over the last three weeks with 23
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Wreck Claims Life of Collinsville Man
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST— A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:05 a.m. Monday, March 29, has claimed the life of a Collinsville
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrest In Rape Case
Facebook TwitterPRESS RELEASE 3-25-2021 The Rainsville police department has charged and arrested James Barlow Calfee of Landover, TN. with rape
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Rainsville Wastewater Management Supervisor Convicted of Unlawful Possession of Liquors/Beverages
Facebook TwitterThe supervisor of a wastewater treatment facility where investigators found an unlicensed winery was convicted upon his plea of
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Crossville Man Arrested for Burglary
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, March 19th, Kevin Tyler Johnson (26 of Crossville) was charged with Burglary 3rd(x2) and
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17 Arrested on Drug Related Charges in Last 3 Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, February 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 in
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday, March 13th
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, March 13th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speakers will be Dekalb County Circuit Judge Jeremy
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Collinsville Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, February 24th, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a call from Cherokee County DHR about
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Hammondville Man Arrested on Assault Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 26th, DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies and Sylvania Police Officers responded to a
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Brinley Summerford Wins 2nd Place in State Arbor Day Poster Contest
Facebook TwitterBrinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, won 2nd place in the State of Alabama’s 2021 Arbor
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First Alabama Investigators Academy
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Cherokee County Sheriff Jim Shavers: Today marked the first day of the Alabama Investigators Academy at
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Sylvania Man Arrested After Flashing Narcotics, Gun and Money on Social Media
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Most of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends, to complain
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27 Arrested on Drug Charges, Over a 9 Day Period
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. In a 9 day period, DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and local law enforcement arrested 27 on
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Scottsboro Police Reports A Murder-Suicide
Facebook TwitterScottsboro Police Media Release February 10, 2021 Scottsboro, AL – On February 10, 2021 at 6:15 am the Scottsboro
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Rainsville Woman Among Those Arrested For Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Facebook TwitterScottsboro, Al. – On 2/8/2021 officers with the Scottsboro Police Department recovered an antique coin collection at a residence
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City Tree Board & City Holds Arbor Day Poster Contest
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville Tree City Board held an Arbor Day Poster Contest for the 5th Grade students at Plainview School.
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Rainsville Police Department Offering Amnesty During February
Facebook TwitterIn an effort to clean up existing warrants, the Rainsville Police Department and Municipal Court will be conducting an
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District Attorney Mike O’Dell Announces Sentencing of Habitual Offender
Facebook TwitterJanuary 19, 2021 PRESS RELEASE District Attorney Mike O’Dell announces sentencing of habitual offender…….. Today, in the courtroom of
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Homeowner Finds Uninvited Person Staying in Their Home
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Rainsville Polic Department 1-15-2021 On January 14th, 2021, Rainsville Officers responded to a call on McCurdy Ave.
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Former Employee Shoots Manager At Local Restaurant In Scottsboro
Facebook TwitterOn 1/11/2021 at around 9:35 p.m. the Scottsboro Police Department received a call of a person being shot at
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Dekalb County Man Killed In Traffic Accident
Facebook TwitterGadsden Post — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, has claimed the life of a Collinsville
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon.
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon. Suspicious vehicle in Rising Fawn
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DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday, January 9, 2021
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, January 9th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speakers will be John Wahl, candidate for Alabama Republican Party Chairman,
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of A Telephone Scam
Facebook TwitterThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Office would like to notify the public of a scam that has started up once
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Crossville Man Charged with Sexual Abuse
Facebook TwitterOn 1/4/21 Marshall County Investigators charged David Brian Musgrove of Crossville Al. with Sexual Abuse of a Child under
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Will Remain Closed Another Week
Facebook TwitterDue to sickness, exposures, and quarantines within our office, we are going to have to close the Sheriffs Office
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Puppy Scam
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Earlier this month, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a person on FaceBook
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Dekalb County Courthouse & Probate Office Closes Due to Covid-19
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn released this information this morning: “Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in
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Dekalb County Revenue Offices Closed Due to Covid-19
Facebook TwitterAccording to a statement released by Tyler Wilks, Dekalb County Revenue Commissioner, The Dekalb County Revenue Offices are closed
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Over Two Grams of Heroin Seized in Last Few Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last few weeks, 21 have been arrested and over two grams of heroin has
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Marshall County Women Killed In Accident
Facebook TwitterHuntsville Post – A two-vehicle crash at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, has claimed the life of a Boaz
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FBI Conducts Training For Local Agencies
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Michael Edmondson, Rainsville Police Chief: “The Rainsville Police Department would like to express their sincere gratitude
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Dekalb County Revenue Annex Office Closed For Remainder of 2020
Facebook TwitterAccording to information posted to the Dekalb County Alabama Revenue Commissioners Facebook page, the Rainsville Annex will be closed
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Mentone Burglary Foiled by Swift Response
Facebook TwitterOn Monday, December 7th, a homeowner called 911 to report their home alarm system going off on County Road
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DCSO – Theft Ring Dismantled
Facebook TwitterOver the past week, numerous stolen items have been recovered and returned to their owners. On Sunday, November 29th,
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Fyffe wins 3A State Championship for 3rd Straight Title
Facebook TwitterClass 3A championship:Fyffe 21, Montgomery Catholic 16 By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA TUSCALOOSA – Fyffe High School’s
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Wanted Felon Apprehended in Deer Head Cove
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a violent
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Update On Fatal Crash In Jackson County
Facebook TwitterHuntsville Post– A two-vehicle crash at 3:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, has claimed the life of a Woodville woman.
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One Current and One Former Corrections Officer arrested for Harassment
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to our
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Troopers Confirm One Fatality In Jackson County Crash
Facebook TwitterHuntsville Post– ALEA Troopers are on the scene of a two vehicle car crash with one confirmed fatality and
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1 Arrested at North Pointe Apartments on Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments, DeKalb
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrests In Armed Robbery
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Rainsville Police Department November 17, 2020 “On 11/11/2020 Rainsville police department received a call to a
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One Fatality In Accident Involving a Vehicle Rear-Ending Reece City Fire Truck
Facebook TwitterGadsden Post—A two-vehicle crash at 8:16 a.m. today, Nov. 15, has claimed the life of an unidentified man. A
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47 Arrests Made on Drug Related Charges in the Past Several Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider PD,
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Digital Ticketing Kicks Off Alabama High School Football Playoffs
Facebook Twitter(Montgomery) – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in partnership with GoFan and high schools across the state
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Rainsville City Council Appoints Michael Edmondson as Police Chief
Facebook TwitterRAINSVILLE, Al. – The Rainsville City Council held its organizational session tonight at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center. Mayor
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All AHSAA Football Playoff Game Tickets Must Be Purchased Online
Facebook TwitterAccording to the AHSAA, no tickets will be sold at the gates of any of the AHSAA football playoff
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2.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Laceys Spring, Al.
Facebook TwitterThe USGS has reported a Magnitude 2.5 earthquake, which occurred at 928 PM CDT, approximately 13 miles SE of
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November 3, 2020 Ballot For DeKalb County, Alabama
Facebook TwitterHere is a look at the DeKalb County, Alabama ballot for November 3, 2020. Not all races will show
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Cherokee County SRO’s Recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers
Facebook TwitterCherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced the recognition of two Cherokee County SROs by the National Association of School
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DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Gives Update On Absentee Voting
Facebook TwitterFriendly reminders from Circuit Clerk Todd Greeson. The Circuit Clerk’s office is open 8am to 4pm and is located
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby To Close For Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Effective Monday, October 26th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby will be closed for two
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Alabama Fire College Holds Propane Tank Training At Kilpatrick Fire Department
Facebook TwitterThe Kilpatrick Fire Department hosted the Alabama Fire College Propane trailer on Monday, October 19, 2020. This training helps
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USGS Reports 2.6 Magnitude Earthquake In Alabama
Facebook TwitterThe USGS reported a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Lamar County, Alabama this morning. The earthquake occurred at 07:51 UTC,
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Twin Brother of Sylvania Teacher arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A second teacher is behind bars regarding sexual abuse allegations. On October 8, 2020 DeKalb
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Joint Press Release regarding Sexual Abuse Investigation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, October 2, 2020, the administration
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Former Sylvania Teacher Charged Regarding Inappropriate Behavior
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A former Sylvania School teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to inappropriate behavior
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican monthly breakfast meeting will be Saturday, October 10th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in
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ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan to Senator Doug Jones – Do Your Job
Facebook TwitterAlabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan held a news conference at ALGOP Headquarters in Hoover on Wednesday, September 30th
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Alabama Nursing Home Association announces plan for indoor visits
Facebook TwitterFor Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Alabama Nursing Home Association today announced a plan to resume indoor
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The Dekalb County Council On Aging To Hold Drive-Through Flu Clinics
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Department of Public Health will be hosting drive-through flu shot clinics, during the month of October. DeKalb
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Food Bank Of North Alabama Distributing Food Thursday, September 24th
Facebook TwitterThe Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with Feeding America, will be distributing a variety of FREE food
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Arrests Made For Stolen Property and Drugs
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft
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Missing Aircraft Found in the Aurora Community
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department, the missing aircraft has been found in the Aurora Community. “The Missing
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