Narcotics and Interdiction Team Makes 36 Drug Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our Narcotics and Interdiction Team have continued working hard into 2020. Another 36 have been
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City Approves Tax Abatement For RTI Expansion
Facebook TwitterRainsville, Al. – The Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 20, 2020. The Council approved
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Bradley Byrne Makes Campaign Stop In Rainsville
Facebook TwitterBradley Byrne, who is running for the U.S. Senate, made a campaign stop today in Rainsville, Al. and spoke
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Huber announces candidacy for Constable
Facebook TwitterCandidate announcement for office of Dekalb County District 4 Constable Mark Huber, of Rainsville, is running for Dekalb County
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DCTC’s Lyles and Woodall Win Welding Contest
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Technology Center’s Welding Program recently competed in Calhoun Community College’s Annual High Welding Contest. Caleb Lyles and
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USGS Reports Small Earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. This Morning
Facebook TwitterThe USGS recorded a small earthquake this morning in Lauderdale County, Al. The earthquake measured 2.3 in magnitude and
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Narcotics & Interdiction Unit seizes 25 Pounds of Marijuana, Meth, & Guns
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday afternoon (January 13, 2020), the Narcotics & Interdiction Unit conducted a search warrant
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Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Crimes against Children
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several cases have been made regarding crimes against children in the last month. The charges
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Severe Storms Cause Damage Today
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama made it through the severe storms today, better than other counties in the state. There were 3
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High Speed Pursuit Ends With Wreck and One Air Lifted
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office just had a high speed pursuit, with suspect Mark Anthony Summerford of Flat Rock,
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Dekalb County Sheriff Makes 42 Narcotics Cases
Facebook Twitter42 Narcotics Cases made this month in DeKalb It has been another busy month for the DeKalb County Narcotics
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Jeff Keener Announces Candidacy for Dekalb County Constable, District 4
Facebook TwitterState released by Jeff Keener “My name is Jeff Keener and I am running for District 4 Constable. I
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Teresa Dawn Phillips Withdraws From District Judge Race
Facebook TwitterTeresa Dawn Phillips, the only remaining Republican candidate for Dekalb County District Judge, has withdrawn from the race. Currently,
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Dekalb County Bd of Ed Places Dr. Richard Ruthledge As Principal at Plainview
Facebook TwitterRainsville, Al. – The Dekalb County Board of Education, with the recommendation of Dekalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett, approved
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Missing Boy Found Safe, Suspect Taken Into Custody in Collinsville, Al.
Facebook TwitterDouglas Brooks Hamilton was taken into custody by Boaz Police, Collinsville Police and the Dekalb County Sheriffs Deputy’s at
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The Fyffe Red Devils are Class 2A State Champions
Facebook TwitterAUBURN – The Fyffe Red Devils rolled to an insurmountable 42-point lead in the opening half and cruised to
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Joseph Lee Announces Candidacy For Dekalb County, AL. Commissioner, District 1
Facebook Twitter“Hello my name is Joseph Lee and I’m running for Dekalb County, AL. Commissioner, District 1. I started at
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports November 4th – 10th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for November 4th – 10th, 2019 Monday November 4th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at
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Scottsboro Finishes Second In AHSAA North Section Swimming/Diving Championships
Facebook Twitter HUNTSVILLE – Defending state champions Boaz (1A/5A) and Huntsville (6A/7A) captured boys’ 2019 AHSAA North Section Swimming &
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Eight Region Rematches Highlight the AHSAA State Playoff Semifinal Pairings for November 29
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Eight of the 12 semifinal matches in the AHSAA 54th State Football Playoffs this coming week will
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ALDOT Limits Road Construction to Ease Travel for Thanksgiving Holiday
Facebook TwitterMotorists Urged to Make Highway Safety a Priority (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – To ease Thanksgiving travel statewide and as a
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports November 1st – 3rd
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Activity for November 1 thru November 3, 2019 Friday November 1st Incidents 9 Arrests Jeremiah Daniel
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting – ALABAMA to hold concert for Toy’s for Tot’s
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Business conducted in this meeting:
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Fyffe High School Cheerleaders Take 1st in North Super Regionals
Facebook TwitterThe Fyffe High School Cheerleaders competed in the Super North Regionals on Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Al.
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Arrest Made Regarding Incident at Hammondville Gas Station
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man from Bryant is in custody regarding an incident that occurred at the gas
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 21st – 27th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey To Visit Dekalb County This Friday
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will be at The Little River Canyon Center, on Lookout Mountain,
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Qualifying For Local Office Ended Friday, Here Is A List of Candidates
Facebook TwitterQualifying for office ended November 8th at 5:00 PM. According to David Gulledge ,with the Dekalb County Republican Party,
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18-Wheeler Hits Pickup Truck and Knocks It Into River
Facebook TwitterJACKSON COUNTY, Al. – According to ALEA, on Monday, around 11:45 a.m., an 18-wheeler truck lost control while turning
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All Defending State Champions Claim First Round Wins to Move into Second Round of Playoffs
Facebook TwitterAll Defending State Champions Claim First Round Wins to Move into Second Round of Playoffs MONTGOMERY – All
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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Charge Suspect in Church Arson
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a
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City of Rainsville Recognizes Plainview Pee Wee Football Teams
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council recognized the Plainview Pee Wee B & C football teams, at their meeting on Monday,
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Jackson County Corrections Deputy Arrested
Facebook TwitterOn Wednesday November 6, 2019, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own Corrections Deputies in connection
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21 Unbeaten Teams Head into First Round Of AHSAA State Football Playoffs Nov. 8
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions and a total of 21 unbeaten teams advanced
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Collinsville man arrested on Rape Charge
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) a Collinsville man was arrested on a rape charge. On
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Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Finish their season as the 2019 AHSAA 3A Volleyball State Runner-Up
Facebook TwitterAHSAA 49th Elite Eight State Volleyball Championships CLASS 3A FINALS Montgomery Academy 3, Geraldine 9 BIRMINGHAM – The Montgomery
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Offer Halloween Safety Tips
Facebook TwitterAs ghouls and goblins come out this Halloween, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jeff Shaver would like
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Drowning at Little River Canyon
Facebook TwitterDrowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve On the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2019, a call was placed
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Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Wins North Super Regional Championship
Facebook TwitterCoach Renee Bearden and the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs won the 2019 AHSAA Class 3A Volleyball North Super Regional Championship
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports Numerous Arrests
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Fort Payne Police Department Activity for October 14 thru October 17, 2019 Monday October 14th
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 11th – 15th
Facebook Twitter Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 11 – 15, 2019 Friday October 11th
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Jonathan Phillips and Dekalb County Technology Center Featured
Facebook TwitterEarlier this year, DeKalb County Career Tech was featured twice in Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) Best Practices National
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Arrest Made in Mt. View Christian Academy Burglary
Facebook TwitterOn October 21, 2018, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a report of a burglary which occurred
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Plainview High School’s 18th Annual Turkey Trot
Facebook TwitterThe Plainview Lady Bears Basketball Team will host the 18th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, on Thanksgiving Day, November 28,
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Boating Fatality In Jackson County, Al.
Facebook TwitterScottsboro, Al – According to the ALEA Marine Patrol Division/Northern District – On the evening of Friday, October 18,
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to hold another citizen’s firearms safety course
Facebook TwitterThe Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney Mike O’Dell, announced today, they will hold a citizens firearms safety
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Narcotics & Interdiction Team Makes 13 Drug Arrest, Over Last Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 30th – October 6th
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 4 thru October 6, 2019 Monday September 30th
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Matheny’s Bridge In Fyffe Community To Close For Repairs
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Jackson County Public Works, Matheny’s Bridge on Jackson County Road #43 and Dekalb County Road #56,
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Pedestrian Struck By Train In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterDate: 10/09/2019 Title: Press Release SUBJECT: Pedestrian struck by Train On October 7 at approximately 11:43 pm a call
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DeKalb County Jury Convicts Fort Payne Man of Assaulting an Officer
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. – District Attorney Mile O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort
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Sheriff’s Office Makes Additional Arrests in Car Break-In Cluster…
Facebook TwitterCherokee County Sheriff’s Office investigators made two additional arrests on Tuesday in connection to a cluster of vehicle break-ins
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for September 27th – 30th
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 27 thru September 29, 2019 Friday September 27th
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NACC will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair”
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair” on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This FREE fair is
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Facebook TwitterOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying can affect everyone – those who are bullied, those who bully, and
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Rainsville To Honor WWII Veterans On November 11, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met in regular meeting on October 7, 2019. The council approved to accept the street
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Three arrested in Section, AL
Facebook TwitterNew Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday October 3, 2019, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a
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Governor Ivey Acts to Provide an Extra $78 million in state, federal cash for Alabama hospitals
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday released an extra, conditional state appropriation that when matched with federal dollars will provide
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Missing Person
Facebook Twitter Press Release From The Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office: Missing Person from Jackson County The Jackson County Sheriff’s
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrest In Attempted Burglary Of Local Business
Facebook TwitterOctober 1, 2019 Press Release from Rainsville Police Department On September 29, 2019 the Rainsville Police Department received a
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Fort Payne Man Sentenced to Prison for Robbery and Sexual Assault
Facebook TwitterShane Lee Henegar, 47, of Fort Payne was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for robbery and sexual
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Governor Ivey urges Alabama Citizens to Consider Obtaining a STAR ID
Facebook TwitterPress Release: MONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey and Hal Taylor, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), on Tuesday kicked
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CCA Art Students Win Awards At The Dekalb County Fair
Facebook TwitterSome art students in Mrs. McAbee’s Elementary Art Class, at Cornerstone Christian Academy, entered some of their artwork in
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City of Fort Payne To Pay $214,000 For New Tennis Courts At High School
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met in regular session today and conducted the follow business: Approved a $1,000 appropriation
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October 3, 2019 is “Bring Your Bible To School Day”
Facebook TwitterOctober 3, 2019 is “Bring Your Bible to School Day” across America. “Bring Your Bible to School Day”, was
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Fire Alert Still in Effect for All of Alabama
Facebook TwitterOver the last week, the Alabama Forestry Commission’s wildland firefighters have responded to 182 wildfires across Alabama, burning approximately
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Plainview Art Student Winners At Dekalb County VFW Fair
Facebook TwitterArt students from Plainview High School entered some of their art in last week’s 64th Annual Dekalb County VFW
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Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith Invites You To “Coffee With A Cop”
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith reminds everyone it’s time again for Coffee with a cop. This years event will
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 23rd – 26th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for September 23 thru September 26, 2019 Monday September 23rd Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 3019
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Offers Game Day for 55 & up
Facebook TwitterFort Payne Parks & Recreation Game Days for Ages 55 and up FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Payne Parks and
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Road Closure Notice Of Jackson County Road 395 For Repairs
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County Public Works is advising the public that County Road 395, in the Section/ Dutton communities, will
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting September 17, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met in their regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. In this meeting
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Fire Danger Advisory Issued for All 67 Alabama Counties
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until
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Rainsville Police Department places flowers at First Responders Memorial
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Department placed a black rose and blue rose at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City
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Arrest Made In Threat To Douglas High School
Facebook Twitter New Release from Marshall County Sheriff: Over the last few days, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, along with
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Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests 2 In Henagar for Marijuana & Heroin
Facebook TwitterOn Thursday September 13, 2019, at approximately 1:00 am, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, conducted
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Fort Payne Police Incident Reports September 2nd – 4th
Facebook TwitterWednesday September 4th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 6507 Desoto Pkwy NE, a screen door was damaged, valued
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NACC To Host The 2nd Annual Arts Con
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College will host the 2nd Annual Arts Con on October 23, 2019, from 8 am –
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Dekalb County Commission Accepts $1.1 Million Resurfacing Road Bid
Facebook TwitterIn regular meeting, on September 10, 2019, the Dekalb County Commission voted to accept a bid award for Project
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A Pedestrian Was Killed Friday, in DeKalb County, on I-59
Facebook TwitterFrom Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop F Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency GADSDEN POST – A
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Rainsville approves to accept $320,066.00 bid to build culverts for the Boozer Bridge Project
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met this week on Thursday, September 5, 2019, instead of on Monday, due to the
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16 year old Arrested for Meth Trafficking
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co.
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Fort Payne Police Department Addresses Rumors About School On Social Media
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Al. September 5, 2019 The following information was published on the Fort Payne Police Departments Official Facebook
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Big Lots Parking Lot Accident Sends One To Hospital
Facebook Twitter09/02/2019, Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 30 thru September 1, 2019 Friday August
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Man In Custody For Allegedly Stealing Air Conditioning Units From A Preschool
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody for
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Etowah County Man Killed In Hwy 211 Accident
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop E Public Information Officer with the ALEA GADSDEN POST – A two-vehicle
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Fischer Residents Address Council About Animal Problem on Baker Drive
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 and did the first reading of Resolution 2019-03.
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Fort Payne Police Reports Several Arrest Over The Weekend
Facebook TwitterActivity for August 26 thru August 29, 2019 Monday August 26th Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 310
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting August 27, 2019
Facebook TwitterDekalb Commission Meeting August 27, 2019 Road Department In the meeting Tom Broyles, Superintendent for the road department, gave
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Arrests made regarding Fire at Mike’s Tire, while trying to steal gas
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding
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ADPH Recommends Hepatitis A Vaccine For All Food Workers
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Immunization Division, encourages food service owners and managers to
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Three New Laws Take Effect Sunday, September 1, 2019, For Alabama Drivers
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on
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Joey Haymon Named Assistant Career Tech Director
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Board of Education, in their meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, hired Joey Haymon as the
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Fort Payne Police Activity for August 23rd – 25th, 2019
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 19th – 22nd
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader,
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Incident At Douglas High School
Facebook TwitterAccording to Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, with the The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, his department investigated two reports
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DeKalb County Sheriff Needs Your Help To Identify Gas Thieves
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 16th – 21st
Facebook TwitterWednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting August 20, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe City of Fort Payne held its regular council meeting, today August 20, 2019. The council approved Resolution 2019-33,
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City of Rainsville Appoints New SRO Officer
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council, in regular meeting tonight, approved to move Sgt. Stephen Malone from within the police department
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