Fatal Shooting In Fort Payne This Morning
Date: 01/02/2022 Title: Press Release – Shooting Chief David Davis reports that at approximately 9:30 am on today’s date Fort
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Winter Weather And Slippery Road Conditions Possible
According the National Weather Service, there is a chance for Winter weather across Northern Alabama and Southern Tennessee tonight. The
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Storm Damage In Rainsville On December 29 2021
Press Release from Rainsville Police Department Update on Storm Damage 10:13AM 12/30/2021 Last night at approximately 8:28PM the City of
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Henagar Teen Killed In Wednesday Crash
Dekalb County—A two-vehicle crash at approximately 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, has claimed the life of a Henagar teen. The
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Tammy Mason receives employee of the year from the City of Rainsville
Mrs. Mason received employee of the year at the annual City of Rainsville Christmas breakfast, held this week. The employees
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Dekalb Board of Education Changes January Meeting Date
Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of the next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education has been
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ALDOT Encourages Motorists to Plan Ahead for Holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In preparation for an increase in holiday travel, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary
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A Candidate For Dekalb County Sheriff Has Been Arrested
DeKalb County, Al. – According to Court records, Terry Wayne Wadsworth, a candidate running for Sheriff of DeKalb County, was
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Donnie Abernathy Sentenced To Death In Triple Homicide
Convicted murderer, Donnie Abernathy, went before Circuit Court Judge Andrew Hairston for sentencing on Monday, November 29, 2021, after
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Boaz Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Boaz man is currently in the DeKalb County Detention Center on a $2,000,000 bond after
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Christopher Pullen charged with murder for the deaths of two victims
On Monday, November 15, 2021, a preliminary hearing was held in the Cherokee County Courthouse in the presence of the
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Sheriff Nick Welden Is Pleased To Announce DeKalb County Response Agencies Win Big In 2021 Grant Cycle
Back in the Spring of this year, Sheriff Welden, after months of coordination with Dekalb County Fire Departments, Rescue Squads,
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One Killed In Dekalb County Accident
Gadsden Post – A single-vehicle crash at approximately 10:45 a.m. Saturday, October 16, has claimed the life of a Harrisburg,
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Tax Volunteers Needed
RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Etowah and Cherokee County has offered FREE income tax preparation and filing for
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Youth Basketball Registration Now Through October 18th
Fort Payne Parks and Recreation will be taking registrations for youth basketball September 27th – October 18th at Wills Valley
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Valley Head Man Arrested For Electronic Solicitation of A Child
On 09-30-2021, Jonathan Todd O’Shields (32) of Valley Head was arrested on the Charge of Electronic Solicitation of a Child.
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Dekalb County Republican October Breakfast Meeting
The next Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, October 9th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The meet will be held at Cattle Stampede
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William Randall Headrick Denied Parole For 1995 Murders
District Attorney Mike O’Dell announced today that he had received notice from the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles that
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Charles Lang Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison For DUI Wreck
Charles Owen Lang, 58, of Lyerly, Georgia, was sentenced to 35 years in prison pursuant to guilty pleas entered before
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Rainsville First Responders and City Council Placed A Wreath in Remembrance of 9/11
The Rainsville First Responders, the Police and Fire department members, and the Mayor and Council members, placed a wreath at
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Attorney General Steve Marshall Warns Healthcare Providers to Cease Unlawful Use of State Immunization Registry
(MONTGOMERY) — Attorney General Steve Marshall today warned Alabama’s healthcare providers to cease any unlawful use of the state immunization
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ALEA Helps With Little River Canyon Rescue
On Monday, Sept. 6, at approximately 1 p.m. Pilot Ronnie Johnston with ALEA’s Aviation Unit received a call from Fisher
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Loses One of Their Own to Covid-19
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our DCSO family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our Pistol Permit Clerk, Melissa Wilkerson,
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Missing High Falls Swimmer Located Today
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today at approximately 1 pm, search crews located the missing swimmer at High Falls Park
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Arrest Made In The Homicide Case Of Ricky Wilks
Press Release 8-11-2021 The Rainsville Police Department would like to deliver and update on the homicide that occurred on 8-6-2021.
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Food Bank Giving Away FREE Food
The Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with DeKalb County EMA and the Council on Aging, will be distributing
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Rainsville Police Reports Homicide
Rainsville Police Department reports a homicide occurred on Friday night and several members of the Major Crimes unit worked non-stop
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Law Enforcement in DeKalb County Made Several Arrests During July
FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the month of July, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, K-9 Units,
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Fort Payne Police Reports July 23rd – 25th
Date: 07/26/2021Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for July 23 thru July 25, 2021 Friday July
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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Participate In Operation SafeDRIVE
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will join forces with fellow state law enforcement partners in Florida and
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Drug Bust Made At Mapco In Rainsville
News release from Rainsville Police Department PRESS RELEASE JULY 15TH, 2021 On July 13th, 2021 the Rainsville Police Department, along
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DCSO Has Been Busy The Last Couple Weeks Making Drug Related Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last couple weeks of June, 12 were arrested on drug related charges around the county.
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Lynda Blanchard, a candidate for the
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Dekalb County Democrat Headquarters To Hold Grand Re-Opening
GRAND RE-OPENING of DeKalb County Democrats Headquarters 205 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne July 13th 4:00pm – Chamber of
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Crossville Man Charged With Attempted Murder
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, June 17th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with Crossville Police Department, Geraldine Police Department, Fyffe
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Flooding Saturday Night Claims One Life In Fort Payne, Al
Date: 06/22/2021 Title: Press Release Assistant Chief Lee Traylor stated on Saturday, June 19th at approximately 10:00 pm, Fort Payne
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Rainsville Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, 6/17/2021 Dekalb County Major Crime Unit (comprising of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County District
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Sewer Rates To Skyrocket For Most Rainsville Sewer Customers
The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021. In the work session, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt
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Arrest Made For Offense of Soliciting of Providing Support For An Act of Terrorism
On June 2, 2021, the Rainsville police department arrested Malik Dino for the offense of soliciting of providing support for
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Dekalb County Schools Held D.A.R.E. Graduation This Week
RAINSVILLE, Ala. – We had so much fun celebrating our 5th grade DARE graduates today from a dance-off to busting
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Man Arrested For Impersonating a Peace Officer
Date: 05/4/2021 Title: Press Release – Impersonating a Peace Officer On Wednesday April 28th, a victim came into the Fort
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Dekalb County Deputies To Be Remembered At Memorial
The First Responders Board will host a ceremony to honor and remember Dekalb County Deputy Jeff Bain and Deputy Mickey
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast May 8, 2021
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Nick
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Update On Shooting In Geraldine
Here is an update on the shooting in Geraldine, Al. on April 25, 2021, to include the mugshot of Joshua
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25 Arrested During First Two Weeks of April | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The first two weeks of April have proved to be busy for local law enforcement. On Thursday,
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Sheriff’s Office & District Attorney’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office are conducting an investigation
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ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO OFFER GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL AS A SANCTIONED SPORT IN 2021
MONTGOMERY – In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced Tuesday
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Scottsboro 4×800 Relay Team Clocks Nation’s Third Fastest Time of 2021
The Scottsboro High School boys’ outstanding 4×800-meter relay team continues to dominate the action in the 2021 AHSAA Outdoor Track
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County Has Spring Clean Up Through May 1st
The Dekalb County Commission has dumpsters setup at the Sand Valley Landfill, 3345 Co. Rd. 209 Collinsville, Al. for Dekalb
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Judge Jeremy Taylor Addresses Phone Scams
Press Release from Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor, April 8, 2021 Recently several individuals have reported that they have received phone
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, April 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be Matt Simpson. Matt is an Alabama
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Fortner Brothers 4 Christ Will Open For Brian Free & Assurance This Weekend
The Fortner Brothers 4 Christ is a local gospel band made up of 4 brothers. They are the children of
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NWS Huntsville, Al. Reports A Tornado Touched Down in Dekalb County on March 31, 2021
The National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. surveyed storm damage from March 31, 2021, 5 miles ESE of Sylvania, Al.
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Two Meth Labs Dismantled Over the Last 3 Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Local law enforcement across the county have been busy over the last three weeks with 23 being
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Wreck Claims Life of Collinsville Man
GADSDEN POST— A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:05 a.m. Monday, March 29, has claimed the life of a Collinsville man.
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrest In Rape Case
PRESS RELEASE 3-25-2021 The Rainsville police department has charged and arrested James Barlow Calfee of Landover, TN. with rape in
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Rainsville Wastewater Management Supervisor Convicted of Unlawful Possession of Liquors/Beverages
The supervisor of a wastewater treatment facility where investigators found an unlicensed winery was convicted upon his plea of guilty
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Crossville Man Arrested for Burglary
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, March 19th, Kevin Tyler Johnson (26 of Crossville) was charged with Burglary 3rd(x2) and Theft
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17 Arrested on Drug Related Charges in Last 3 Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, February 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 in Rainsville.
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday, March 13th
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, March 13th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speakers will be Dekalb County Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor
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Collinsville Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, February 24th, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a call from Cherokee County DHR about a
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Hammondville Man Arrested on Assault Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 26th, DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies and Sylvania Police Officers responded to a shooting
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Brinley Summerford Wins 2nd Place in State Arbor Day Poster Contest
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, won 2nd place in the State of Alabama’s 2021 Arbor Day
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First Alabama Investigators Academy
News Release from Cherokee County Sheriff Jim Shavers: Today marked the first day of the Alabama Investigators Academy at Jacksonville
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Sylvania Man Arrested After Flashing Narcotics, Gun and Money on Social Media
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Most of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends, to complain about
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27 Arrested on Drug Charges, Over a 9 Day Period
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In a 9 day period, DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and local law enforcement arrested 27 on drug
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Scottsboro Police Reports A Murder-Suicide
Scottsboro Police Media Release February 10, 2021 Scottsboro, AL – On February 10, 2021 at 6:15 am the Scottsboro Police
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Rainsville Woman Among Those Arrested For Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Scottsboro, Al. – On 2/8/2021 officers with the Scottsboro Police Department recovered an antique coin collection at a residence during
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City Tree Board & City Holds Arbor Day Poster Contest
The Rainsville Tree City Board held an Arbor Day Poster Contest for the 5th Grade students at Plainview School. This
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Rainsville Police Department Offering Amnesty During February
In an effort to clean up existing warrants, the Rainsville Police Department and Municipal Court will be conducting an amnesty
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District Attorney Mike O’Dell Announces Sentencing of Habitual Offender
January 19, 2021 PRESS RELEASE District Attorney Mike O’Dell announces sentencing of habitual offender…….. Today, in the courtroom of Judge
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Homeowner Finds Uninvited Person Staying in Their Home
Press Release: Rainsville Polic Department 1-15-2021 On January 14th, 2021, Rainsville Officers responded to a call on McCurdy Ave. N.
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Former Employee Shoots Manager At Local Restaurant In Scottsboro
On 1/11/2021 at around 9:35 p.m. the Scottsboro Police Department received a call of a person being shot at 24729
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Dekalb County Man Killed In Traffic Accident
Gadsden Post — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, has claimed the life of a Collinsville man.
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon.
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon. Suspicious vehicle in Rising Fawn leads
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DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday, January 9, 2021
The 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, and Andrew
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of A Telephone Scam
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office would like to notify the public of a scam that has started up once again.
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Crossville Man Charged with Sexual Abuse
On 1/4/21 Marshall County Investigators charged David Brian Musgrove of Crossville Al. with Sexual Abuse of a Child under the
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Will Remain Closed Another Week
Due to sickness, exposures, and quarantines within our office, we are going to have to close the Sheriffs Office front
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Puppy Scam
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Earlier this month, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a person on FaceBook advertising
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Dekalb County Courthouse & Probate Office Closes Due to Covid-19
Dekalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn released this information this morning: “Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in our
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Dekalb County Revenue Offices Closed Due to Covid-19
According to a statement released by Tyler Wilks, Dekalb County Revenue Commissioner, The Dekalb County Revenue Offices are closed due
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Over Two Grams of Heroin Seized in Last Few Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last few weeks, 21 have been arrested and over two grams of heroin has been
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Marshall County Women Killed In Accident
Huntsville Post – A two-vehicle crash at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, has claimed the life of a Boaz woman.
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FBI Conducts Training For Local Agencies
News Release from Michael Edmondson, Rainsville Police Chief: “The Rainsville Police Department would like to express their sincere gratitude and
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Dekalb County Revenue Annex Office Closed For Remainder of 2020
According to information posted to the Dekalb County Alabama Revenue Commissioners Facebook page, the Rainsville Annex will be closed until
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Mentone Burglary Foiled by Swift Response
On Monday, December 7th, a homeowner called 911 to report their home alarm system going off on County Road 637
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DCSO – Theft Ring Dismantled
Over the past week, numerous stolen items have been recovered and returned to their owners. On Sunday, November 29th, DeKalb
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Fyffe wins 3A State Championship for 3rd Straight Title
Class 3A championship:Fyffe 21, Montgomery Catholic 16 By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA TUSCALOOSA – Fyffe High School’s state-best
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Wanted Felon Apprehended in Deer Head Cove
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a violent felon
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Update On Fatal Crash In Jackson County
Huntsville Post– A two-vehicle crash at 3:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, has claimed the life of a Woodville woman. Anna
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One Current and One Former Corrections Officer arrested for Harassment
FORT PAYNE, Ala. After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to our attention, an
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Troopers Confirm One Fatality In Jackson County Crash
Huntsville Post– ALEA Troopers are on the scene of a two vehicle car crash with one confirmed fatality and two
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1 Arrested at North Pointe Apartments on Drug Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments, DeKalb County
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrests In Armed Robbery
News Release from Rainsville Police Department November 17, 2020 “On 11/11/2020 Rainsville police department received a call to a residence
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One Fatality In Accident Involving a Vehicle Rear-Ending Reece City Fire Truck
Gadsden Post—A two-vehicle crash at 8:16 a.m. today, Nov. 15, has claimed the life of an unidentified man. A 2005
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47 Arrests Made on Drug Related Charges in the Past Several Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider PD, Sylvania
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Digital Ticketing Kicks Off Alabama High School Football Playoffs
(Montgomery) – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in partnership with GoFan and high schools across the state today
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Rainsville City Council Appoints Michael Edmondson as Police Chief
RAINSVILLE, Al. – The Rainsville City Council held its organizational session tonight at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center. Mayor Rodger
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All AHSAA Football Playoff Game Tickets Must Be Purchased Online
According to the AHSAA, no tickets will be sold at the gates of any of the AHSAA football playoff games
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