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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Ider High School Has to Cancel Two Games & Move Homecoming, Due to COVID-19
Facebook TwitterAccording to a news release from Ider High School, the football game scheduled for tonight against Tanner has been
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Sheffield Career Center Hosts Second AEROTEK Hiring Event
Facebook TwitterSHEFFIELD – The Sheffield Career Center is hosting a second Hiring Event for Aerotek, the recruiting and staffing agency
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Suspect Surrenders After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Facebook TwitterSeveral vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Person
Facebook TwitterThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing person Brenda Kate Stuckey. A family dropped her
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Here is a look at the Tuesday Ballot for the City of Rainsville, Al.
Facebook TwitterThe wet/dry referendum will be on the ballot Tuesday in the City of Rainsville. ________________________________________ City of Rainsville Council
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Wet/Dry Referendum Will Be on the City of Rainsville’s Municipal Election Ballot
Facebook TwitterThe City of Rainsville, along with most cities and towns in Alabama, will hold their municipal election on Tuesday,
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Jonathan Bartlett Is Running For Mayor Of Fyffe
Facebook TwitterJonathan Bartlett, 45 of Fyffe, has qualified for Mayor of the Town of Fyffe. Jonathan Bartlett has 15 combined
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List of Qualified Municipal Candidates For Dekalb County
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Municipal Qualifying Candidates Collinsville Mayor – Johnny Traffanstedt Council District 1 – Kathy G. Jelks Council District
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Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at Dobson
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Mark Huber Announces Run For Rainsville City Council Place 5
Facebook TwitterMark Huber, of Rainsville, is running for City Council Place 5, on the Rainsville City Council. Huber, is the
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ALEA Marine Patrol Smith Lake Missing Person Search
Facebook TwitterCULLMAN COUNTY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division resumed the search of a missing person at 10
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Walmart And Sam’s Club to Require Mask In Stores Nationwide
Facebook TwitterIf you shop at Walmart and Sam’s Club, be prepared to shop with a mask. As many States are
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Freeman to Seek Re-Election to Rainsville City Council
Facebook TwitterBrandon Freeman has announced his intentions to seek re-election to the Rainsville City Council, place #4. Freeman said, “I
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Reminds Everyone To Play Safe On Alabama’s Waterways
Facebook TwitterALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY June 30, 2020 ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone to Play it Safe on the
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DeKalb County EMA And County Commission Taking Extra Precautions Due To The Alarming Increase In Covid-19 Cases
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Emergency Management Agency PRESS RELEASE: 7-1-2020 Based on the Governors announcement yesterday of the extension of the
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ADPH Releases A New Color Coded System For Covid-19
Facebook TwitterPublic Health Guidance for Reopening The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is using data and metrics to make
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s Amended Safer at Home Order
Facebook TwitterEarlier today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the current #SaferatHome order is being extended from the July 3rd
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One Fatality in Rainsville Crash on Hwy 75 South
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Rainsville Police Department, a morning traffic accident claimed a Rainsville mans life. On June 24, 2020,
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Fort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration July 2nd
Facebook TwitterFort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be July 2th at 9:00 pm. This year the fireworks will be
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Fort Payne Man Arrested For Felony Charges of Sexual Child Abuse
Facebook TwitterDate: 06/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On June 12, Paul Larue Edwards, age 51 of Fort
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Rainsville Ministerial Association makes statement concerning what is happening in our nation and to support our police force
Facebook TwitterMedia Release: Rainsville Ministerial Association, June 10, 2020 We grieve the death of George Floyd and the truth that
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22 Narcotics Cases Made, Multiple Stolen Cars Recovered | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last
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In-Person Hearings Will Resume June 2, 2020 | WVSM Digital News
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Georgia Man Drowns At Little River
Facebook TwitterNews Release about drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve Little River Falls and Little Falls re-opened after swimmer
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Fyffe Man Killed In Jackson County Motorcycle Wreck
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 4:35 p.m. Monday, May 18, has claimed the life of a Fyffe
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The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville Chamber of Commerce announced their 2020 scholarship recipients today for Plainview High School. Each recipient with receive
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Dekalb County, Rainsville Probate Annex to Re-Open May 19, 2020
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville Probate Annex will re-open to the public on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, from 9:00 am – 2:00
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Dekalb County Schools Move Graduations Back To May, With Short Notice | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County Schools Superintendent, announced today that all Dekalb County School Graduations will be moved back
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The Dekalb County Courthouse To ReOpen | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regular meeting today and announced that the DeKalb County
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Congratulations Isaac Cooper Tillery, 2020 Senior
Facebook TwitterIsaac Cooper Tillery 2020 Senior Collinsville High School Hits: 77
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Congratulations To Garrett Skelton, 2020 Senior
Facebook TwitterGarrett Skelton is a graduating senior from Collinsville High School. He has been a dual enrollment student since the
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Congratulations To Madison Faith Cagle, 2020 Senior
Facebook TwitterOur senior is Madison Faith Cagle. She’s the daughter of Jason and Trennia Cagle. She is dual enrolled in
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Congratulations To Wesley Stephen Rhodes, 2020 Senior
Facebook TwitterWesley Stephen RhodesValley Head High School“Congratulations to our Graduate “Love, Mom & Dad Hits: 96
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Texas Man Killed In Chase/Crash With Marshall Co. Deputies
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office
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Large amount of Meth, Marijuana, and Cash seized | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday night, DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics agents conducted a search on County Road
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Governor Ivey Announces Auto Insurers Return More Than $100 Million in Premium to Alabama Policyholders
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that automobile insurers are returning premium totaling to date more than $100
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Two Rainsville Men Arrested For Large Amount of Narcotics | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Tuesday (April 7, 2020) the DCSO seized a large amount of illegal narcotics in
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Mayor’s Response About Family Being Turned Away From Storm Shelter | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterThis story has circulated this week and even gained attention from the national news media, about a family being
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Dekalb County EMA Is Conducting Storm Damage Assessments
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County HSEMA is conducting storm damage assessments as a result of the severe thunderstorms, wind damage, and flooding.
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Suspect Arrested In Motorcycle Chase With State Troopers Monday
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, ALEA State Troopers arrested Hunter Thomas Rollins, 23, of
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Motorcycle Chase Ends With State Trooper Car Overturned & On Fire
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, ALEA State Troopers attempted to stop a red motorcycle
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Damage & Flooding Reports For Dekalb County, Al. Tonight
Facebook TwitterHere are some of the initial storm reports turned into the Huntsville National Weather Service Office. There will be
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Dekalb County Wreck Claims Two Lives | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFyffe, Al. – A three-vehicle crash at 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 10, has claimed two lives. Robin Darrell Anderson,
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Churches Don’t Risk Stiff FCC Fines For Using An Illegal FM Transmitter
Facebook TwitterDon’t let your church fall to the temptation of broadcasting your “drive in” church services illegally. During these trying
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Outdoor Recreation, In Alabama, Is Still Permitted
Facebook TwitterSTATE HEATH ORDER – April 3, 2020 Outdoor recreation in Alabama is considered an essential activity in the Order
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Alabama Governor’s Order Is NOT A LOCK DOWN – Everyone Calm Down
Facebook TwitterThe Governor’s order is not a lock-down of the state. Please, everyone calm down. You don’t have to go
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Little River Canyon National Preserve, Canyon Mouth Park Is Closed, But The Park Is Open
Facebook TwitterAccording to The Little River Canyon National Preserve the Canyon Mouth Park is Closed, but the walking areas and
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Dekalb County Schools Goals For The Remainder Of The Year | WVSM Digital News
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Alabama Public TV Offers Educational Resources For Distance Learning
Facebook TwitterAccording to Alabama Public TV’s official website, APTV is offering Educational Resources for Distance Learning: “With Alabama school districts
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Jackson County, Al. Courts Remain Open, With Changes
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County, Alabama Courts remain open. In person court proceedings are suspended with limited exceptions. The jury term
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Announces Closures
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Employees Update Regarding COVID-19
Facebook TwitterNews Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Department: Regarding the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employees who were placed on self
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Statement From The City of Rainsville On COVID-19
Facebook TwitterMandatory shutdowns caused by COVID-19 will affect our local economy. As your Mayor, I plan to do everything in
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