FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the month of July, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, K-9 Units, Fort Payne Police Department, Sylvania Police Department, Collinsville Police Department, Fyffe Police Department, Valley Head Police Department, Mentone Police Department, Probation Officers and Crossville Police Department made 66 drug related arrests. We also took 196…
Date: 07/26/2021Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for July 23 thru July 25, 2021 Friday July 23rd Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 3702 Godfrey Ave NE, a toilet was damaged, valued at $100.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 2000 Watkins Ave NE, a gas can was taken, valued…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will join forces with fellow state law enforcement partners in Florida and Louisiana to conduct quarterly, concentrated highway traffic enforcement details throughout the year as part of Operation SafeDRIVE. SafeDRIVE, which stands for Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement, aims to eliminate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traffic collisions…
News release from Rainsville Police Department PRESS RELEASE JULY 15TH, 2021 On July 13th, 2021 the Rainsville Police Department, along with the Fort Payne Police Department, attached to the Dekalb County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Unit, executed a buy-bust operation for illegal narcotics at the Mapco service station at the intersection of Main St….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last couple weeks of June, 12 were arrested on drug related charges around the county. On Monday, June 14th, Powell Police Department attempted to stop a subject on a motorcycle who led officers on a short pursuit, ending at an apartment complex in Rainsville. Joshua L Bell (37 of Rainsville)…
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 US Senate, who is the former US Ambassador to Slovenia. Dean Odle, candidate for Governor, is scheduled for the August meeting. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as…
GRAND RE-OPENING of DeKalb County Democrats Headquarters 205 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne July 13th 4:00pm – Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Followed by a reception 6:00pm – Membership Meeting with speaker Governor Don Siegelman via Zoom (*this may change to in person) We will be accepting new members as well as renewing members….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, June 17th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with Crossville Police Department, Geraldine Police Department, Fyffe Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office responded to a residence on County Road 1931 in Crossville on a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, officers found Susan Winfrey on a neighbor’s front porch with severe…
Date: 06/22/2021 Title: Press Release Assistant Chief Lee Traylor stated on Saturday, June 19th at approximately 10:00 pm, Fort Payne Police Officers were on scene in the area of the Mapco Station and Dunham’s Sporting Goods lots assisting sleeping transfer truck drivers, to move their vehicles out of the area because of flooding. While doing…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, 6/17/2021 Dekalb County Major Crime Unit (comprising of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, Fort Payne Police Department, Rainsville Police Department, and Geraldine Police Department) in conjunction with EMACC Human Trafficking and Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted a search warrant at 98 County Road 514 Rainsville,…
The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021. In the work session, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt informed the city council that an agreement had been reached between the city and the Waterworks Water, Sewer & Gas Board of the Town of Section (WWSGBS) for them to start billing sewer customers for…
On June 2, 2021, the Rainsville police department arrested Malik Dino for the offense of soliciting of providing support for an act of terrorism. This arrest comes after a lengthy investigation which lead to the discovery of his involvement with a terroristic organization that he provided support to. The investigation is still on-going. Dino is…
RAINSVILLE, Ala. – We had so much fun celebrating our 5th grade DARE graduates today from a dance-off to busting concrete with our amazing judo skills. But due to COVID, last year’s 5th graders had to miss their graduation, but we just couldn’t allow that to happen, so we added a graduation celebration for them…
Date: 05/4/2021 Title: Press Release – Impersonating a Peace Officer On Wednesday April 28th, a victim came into the Fort Payne Police Department to file a report for harassment. The victim stated he was following a Nissan Rogue down Beason Gap. While stopped at the red light, a black male with a gun in his…
The First Responders Board will host a ceremony to honor and remember Dekalb County Deputy Jeff Bain and Deputy Mickey Bowen. The ceremony will be held at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City Park on May 13th at 6:00 pm. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden encourages everyone to join the ceremony in remembering…
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 will give an update on the state of affairs from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We look forward to seeing…
Here is an update on the shooting in Geraldine, Al. on April 25, 2021, to include the mugshot of Joshua Lynn Smith FORT PAYNE, Ala. On 4/25/2021, at approximately 12:50 pm, law enforcement and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Park Street in Geraldine in reference to a physical altercation involving a firearm….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The first two weeks of April have proved to be busy for local law enforcement. On Thursday, April 1st, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance/welfare check on County Road 138 in Henagar. When deputies entered the residence, they noticed drug paraphernalia throughout the house. Ethan Edward Phillips (28 of Henagar)…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office are conducting an investigation into the fatal shooting that happened on County Road 232 in the Mt. Vernon Community. The shooting occurred on Saturday, April 17th, just before 9pm. Gabriel Isaac Brown, age 19, was pronounced dead at the…
MONTGOMERY – In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced Tuesday at its 13th Annual Principals’ and Athletic Directors’ Conference that girls flag football will be a sanctioned sport in 2021. The new sport will be available for member schools beginning in the fall. The AHSAA…
The Scottsboro High School boys’ outstanding 4×800-meter relay team continues to dominate the action in the 2021 AHSAA Outdoor Track & Field season. The Wildcats won the event at the Mountain Brook Invitational last weekend with a time of 7:49.28. The time, according to Tim Loreman of Alabama Runners, was the third fastest time recorded…
The Dekalb County Commission has dumpsters setup at the Sand Valley Landfill, 3345 Co. Rd. 209 Collinsville, Al. for Dekalb County residents to take trash to, now through May 1, 2021. The dumpsters will be available for residents Wednesdays – Saturdays, from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, now through May 1st. No tires, batteries, or…
Press Release from Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor, April 8, 2021 Recently several individuals have reported that they have received phone calls from someone claiming to be either an investigator or an employee of Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor. The caller claims that there is a warrant for that person’s arrest for failing to appear either as…
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 House Representative from District 96. He will give an update on the current session and the legislation that he is sponsoring. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in…
The Fortner Brothers 4 Christ is a local gospel band made up of 4 brothers. They are the children of Phillip and Kayla Fortner, of Rainsivlle, Al. The oldest brother, Layne, has recently turned eighteen and will graduate from Cornerstone Christian Academy this spring. Layne plays electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, and piano. He…
The National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. surveyed storm damage from March 31, 2021, 5 miles ESE of Sylvania, Al. and reported that an EF-1 Tornado touched down at 05:44 AM CDT. The Tornado had peak winds of 86 mph, the path length was 3.17 miles long, and a maximum path width of 50 yards….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Local law enforcement across the county have been busy over the last three weeks with 23 being arrested on drug related charges. During just one arrest, law enforcement discovered two meth labs, confiscated two firearms, along with33 grams of methamphetamine, items used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. On…
GADSDEN POST— A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:05 a.m. Monday, March 29, has claimed the life of a Collinsville man. Fredy Mendoza Velasquez, 26, was fatally injured when the 2001 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Interstate 59…
PRESS RELEASE 3-25-2021 The Rainsville police department has charged and arrested James Barlow Calfee of Landover, TN. with rape in the 1st degree. In October of 2018, a female victim reported to the Rainsville police department that she had been forcefully raped in the Rainsville city park by an unknown suspect. The victim was able…
The supervisor of a wastewater treatment facility where investigators found an unlicensed winery was convicted upon his plea of guilty to Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Liquors/Beverages on March 10, 2021. He received a sentence of 90 days suspended for a period of 12 months plus a fine and court costs. According to the DeKalb Attorney’s…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, March 19th, Kevin Tyler Johnson (26 of Crossville) was charged with Burglary 3rd(x2) and Theft of Property 4th (x2). DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit, along with Albertville Police Department, identified Johnson after he was caught on surveillance video from a home he had recently burglarized on Al Hwy 75 in…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, February 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 in Rainsville. During the stop marijuana was found in the vehicle. Quandria Deontez Mitchell (30 of Decatur, GA) was charged with Attempting to Elude and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st. DeKalb County Narcotics Agents were called to…
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 and Dekalb County Circuit Clerk Todd Greeson. Our theme is local politics, and it will be good chance to hear from these elected officials. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle Stampede Steak…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, February 24th, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a call from Cherokee County DHR about a possible sex abuse of a juvenile. An investigation was done with Joshua Todd Yarbrough (39 of Collinsville) being charged with Sexual Abuse 1st, Sexual Abuse 2nd and Possession of Child Pornography. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 26th, DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies and Sylvania Police Officers responded to a shooting at a residence on County Road 233 between Sylvania and Rainsville. Before officers arrived, the caller reported that the suspect had left the scene in a silver Chevrolet Corvette. Fort Payne Police Officers and deputies…
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, won 2nd place in the State of Alabama’s 2021 Arbor Day poster contest. Brinley will travel to Montgomery, Al. and help plant a tree with Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday February 25, 2021.
News Release from Cherokee County Sheriff Jim Shavers: Today marked the first day of the Alabama Investigators Academy at Jacksonville State University. This program is the first in Alabama and only the second in The USA. Investigators, upon completion, will be certified criminal investigators through the Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission. Cherokee…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Most of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends, to complain about things or just to share funny memes. However, one local man used his to advertise his bad choices and landed himself in jail. On Sunday, February 21st, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit received…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In a 9 day period, DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and local law enforcement arrested 27 on drug charges. On Monday, February 1st, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Gault Ave S in Fort Payne. During the stop marijuana was found. Briana Marie Engeron (20 of Crossville) and Thomas Wesley…
Scottsboro Police Media Release February 10, 2021 Scottsboro, AL – On February 10, 2021 at 6:15 am the Scottsboro Police Department received a call in reference to a suspicious vehicle stopped in the roadway at Maple St. and N. Houston St. Officers arrived on scene and discovered that both occupants of the vehicle appeared to…
Scottsboro, Al. – On 2/8/2021 officers with the Scottsboro Police Department recovered an antique coin collection at a residence during a search warrant. As a result of the investigation into the coin collection it was determined to have been stolen from a residence in Hollywood, AL. Debra Lynn Credille 45 of Rainsville, AL was arrested…
The Rainsville Tree City Board held an Arbor Day Poster Contest for the 5th Grade students at Plainview School. This is the second year the the contest has been held and that the City has participated in the Alabama Arbor Day State Poster Contest, that started in 1997. 75 children entered the contest this year….
In an effort to clean up existing warrants, the Rainsville Police Department and Municipal Court will be conducting an amnesty month beginning Feb. 1st, 2021. If you have any outstanding warrants or owe any outstanding fines/costs that you are behind on, please contact the Court Clerk at 256-638-6334 or the Rainsville Police Department at 256-638-2157…
January 19, 2021 PRESS RELEASE District Attorney Mike O’Dell announces sentencing of habitual offender…….. Today, in the courtroom of Judge Andrew Hairston, Dennis John Johnson was sentenced to 20 years in the state penitentiary for Attempted Assault 1st degree and 20 years in the state penitentiary for Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm. Johnson…
Press Release: Rainsville Polic Department 1-15-2021 On January 14th, 2021, Rainsville Officers responded to a call on McCurdy Ave. N. The victim stated that he had returned home for the first time in about 2 weeks and walked into his residence and found that an unknown white male was sitting in his living room nude….
On 1/11/2021 at around 9:35 p.m. the Scottsboro Police Department received a call of a person being shot at 24729 John T. Reid Pkwy. Officers arrived on scene to find that the manager had been shot after going out the back door of the business to talk to a former employee. The former employee fired…
Gadsden Post — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, has claimed the life of a Collinsville man. Jackie Junior Bowers, 61, was killed when a 2017 GMC Acadia struck the 1998 Case tractor he was standing near, causing the tractor to strike him, resulting in fatal injuries. Bowers was pronounced deceased at…
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon. Suspicious vehicle in Rising Fawn leads Dade County K-9 Deputy on Felony Pursuit. 01/08/2021 At approximately 1:30 p.m., our Patrol K-9 Deputy was on a separate call when he observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Newsom Gap Road. The…
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 Sorrell, Alabama House of Representatives District 3, who is a candidate for the Senior Vice-Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Secretary of State John Merrill may be at the breakfast , if his schedule allows. Please make plans…
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office would like to notify the public of a scam that has started up once again. A person identifying himself as Deputy Sheriff Mark Andrew is placing calls asking people to wire money to avoid being arrested on old warrants. This subject is instructing the victims to make the transfers through…
On 1/4/21 Marshall County Investigators charged David Brian Musgrove of Crossville Al. with Sexual Abuse of a Child under the age of 12 years of age. Musgrove is currently being held in the Marshall County Jail with no bond. Assisting agencies were the Marshall County Child Advocacy Center and the Department of Human Resources
Due to sickness, exposures, and quarantines within our office, we are going to have to close the Sheriffs Office front lobby for another week. If you have any questions or need us for any reason, please call us at 256-845-3801. Pistol permits may be renewed online by going to our website www.dekalbcountysheriff.com. We are planning…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Earlier this month, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a person on FaceBook advertising puppies for sale requiring a deposit of $250.00. A FaceBook account with the name Samantha Allen was used to facilitate the scam. This FB account was determined to have been a fake account. The subject…
Dekalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn released this information this morning: “Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in our area, the Dekalb County Courthouse, including the Probate Office, will close at 12 pm on Wednesday, December 23rd and will reopen at 8 am on Monday, January 4th.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,…
According to a statement released by Tyler Wilks, Dekalb County Revenue Commissioner, The Dekalb County Revenue Offices are closed due to Covid-19. The Rainsville, Alabama office was closed around December 8, 2020 and would be closed at least through January 3, 2021. Now in the latest statement, the Fort Payne office will also closed. “Over…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last few weeks, 21 have been arrested and over two grams of heroin has been taken off the streets. On Thursday, November 26, deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 55 on Lookout Mountain. During the traffic stop, deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Hannah Elizabeth Cook (33…
Huntsville Post – A two-vehicle crash at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, has claimed the life of a Boaz woman. Morgan Haley Powell, 23, was fatally injured when the 2005 Nissan Altima she was operating collided with a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Barry Jerome Smart, 63, of Albertville. Smart lost control of his vehicle…
News Release from Michael Edmondson, Rainsville Police Chief: “The Rainsville Police Department would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for providing training on Dec. 10th, 2020 to the Rainsville Police Department and surrounding agencies of Dekalb County. Agents Tony Montgomery, Scott Cockrum, and J.R.C. Smith dedicated their…
According to information posted to the Dekalb County Alabama Revenue Commissioners Facebook page, the Rainsville Annex will be closed until the end of the year, due to concerns about COVID-19. Below is the statement posted: “Due to Covid concerns and a rising number of cases we will have to close the Rainsville Annex for the…
On Monday, December 7th, a homeowner called 911 to report their home alarm system going off on County Road 637 near Mentone. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with Mentone Police Department, found a black Nissan car in the driveway occupied by Christopher Wayne Loyd (30 of Rome, GA) and Mary Elizabeth…
Over the past week, numerous stolen items have been recovered and returned to their owners. On Sunday, November 29th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office answered a burglary and theft call on County Road 296 in the Dawson Community. A tractor, tools, and clothing items were reported stolen. During the investigation, these items were located and recovered…
Class 3A championship:Fyffe 21, Montgomery Catholic 16 By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA TUSCALOOSA – Fyffe High School’s state-best current football winning streak and championship hopes appeared in serious jeopardy Thursday late in the fourth quarter when Montgomery Catholic’s defensive stand stopped the Red Devils, trailing 16-13, on fourth down at the 1-yard line. …
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a violent felon from Georgia was arrested on multiple felony warrants in the Deer Head Cove area (County Road 792). At approximately 3 am, two deputies were working extra patrol in the area while utilizing the DeKalb County…
Huntsville Post– A two-vehicle crash at 3:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, has claimed the life of a Woodville woman. Anna Louise Martin, 62, was killed when the 2001 Ford Focus she was operating was struck by a 2019 Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger crossed the center line of the roadway and collided with Martin’s vehicle….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to our attention, an investigation began. In an effort of transparency, our agency reached out to the District Attorney’s Office to review the incident. During the course of the investigation, one employee was terminated and a second was placed…
Huntsville Post– ALEA Troopers are on the scene of a two vehicle car crash with one confirmed fatality and two critically injured. The wreck occurred on AL 35 near US 72. Nothing further is available as Troopers with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Investigators and Deputies went to investigate. While speaking with the individual, the deputies noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the apartment. Agents then obtained a search warrant for the residence which…
News Release from Rainsville Police Department November 17, 2020 “On 11/11/2020 Rainsville police department received a call to a residence on Hancock Drive about a possible armed robbery in progress with multiple people injured. Once on scene RPD officers made contact with the homeowner that advised that he was being robbed. With entry into the…
Gadsden Post—A two-vehicle crash at 8:16 a.m. today, Nov. 15, has claimed the life of an unidentified man. A 2005 Nissan Armada struck the back of a Reece City fire truck killing a passenger of the Nissan. The unidentified male was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and two other passengers were taken…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider PD, Sylvania PD, Collinsville PD, Geraldine PD, The Criminal Interdiction Unit and ALEA Region F Task Force have made 47 arrests on narcotic related charges in several incidents around the county. On Friday, September 4th, Narcotics…
(Montgomery) – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in partnership with GoFan and high schools across the state today kick off football championships with a new touchless, digital ticket offering. Sporting events across the country are looking a little different this year with limited capacity in stadiums, social distancing and other statewide regulations that…
RAINSVILLE, Al. – The Rainsville City Council held its organizational session tonight at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, along with councilmembers, Rickey Byrum, Bejan Tehari, Arlen “Monk” Blevins, Brandon Freeman, and Derek Rosson were sworn in by Alabama Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter. The Mayor and all councilmembers return for another term, with the…
According to the AHSAA, no tickets will be sold at the gates of any of the AHSAA football playoff games this year. Tickets must be purchased online, through the GOFAN website. Information from the AHSAA, “Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the AHSAA has transitioned to online ticketing for each round of the football playoffs. All tickets…
The USGS has reported a Magnitude 2.5 earthquake, which occurred at 928 PM CDT, approximately 13 miles SE of Triana, Al., or near Laceys Spring, Al. M 2.5 – 13 km ESE of Triana, Alabama 2020-11-01 02:28:21 (UTC) 34.519°N 86.610°W 8.7 km depth For additional information, check the USGS website: http://ow.ly/eg3d50C8eac
Here is a look at the DeKalb County, Alabama ballot for November 3, 2020. Not all races will show up on your ballot, at your polling location, some races are by districts. This also lists all of the amendments that will be on the ballot as well. Some of these only effect certain counties in…
Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced the recognition of two Cherokee County SROs by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). SRO Sgt. Jordan Kelley and SRO Deputy Brandon Harris recently received recognition as a National Practitioner with NASRO. To obtain the status of National Practitioner, SROs must meet certain requirements, including submitting over…
Friendly reminders from Circuit Clerk Todd Greeson. The Circuit Clerk’s office is open 8am to 4pm and is located on the 2nd floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse. We have processed 1700 absentee ballot applications. The last day to make an absentee application and vote in person is Thursday October 29th 4pm. If you…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Effective Monday, October 26th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby will be closed for two weeks. It will reopen November 9th. This will consist of the front offices for the detention center side and the Sheriff’s Side. Due to a spike in Covid 19 cases that has affected our office we…
The Kilpatrick Fire Department hosted the Alabama Fire College Propane trailer on Monday, October 19, 2020. This training helps prepare fire departments in how to deal with extinguishing fires involving propane tanks and how to help prevent an explosion of the gas tanks. Kilpatrick Fire Department said, “they would personally like to give a huge…
The USGS reported a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Lamar County, Alabama this morning. The earthquake occurred at 07:51 UTC, or 1:51 AM CST. The region where the earthquake occurred has faults associated with a zone just to the southwest of the Southern Appalachian Seismic Zone. Shaking from smaller magnitude events such as this is typically…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A second teacher is behind bars regarding sexual abuse allegations. On October 8, 2020 DeKalb County Sheriffs Office received a complaint about inappropriate activity between an adult male and a juvenile. After a thorough investigation into the matter, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested the suspect for having engaged in inappropriate…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, October 2, 2020, the administration of Sylvania High School and The DeKalb County Board of Education began an internal investigation following an allegation of inappropriate behavior by a now-former teacher at Sylvania High School, Dustin Dalton. Superintendent Barnett contacted the DeKalb County…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A former Sylvania School teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to inappropriate behavior with students. Dustin Wade Dalton (28, of Rainsville) was charged with Enticing a Child for Immoral Purposes and Dissemination of Obscene Material. Dalton is currently being held without bond at the DeKalb County Jail. This is…
The Dekalb Republican monthly breakfast meeting will be Saturday, October 10th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. The headquarters is located at 3700 Gault Ave. North in Fort Payne, Al. The guest speaker will be Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth. The meeting will be following the State’s guidelines and will practice social…
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan held a news conference at ALGOP Headquarters in Hoover on Wednesday, September 30th and made the following remarks regarding Senator Doug Jones:“Today is the day we are challenging Doug Jones to do something he rarely does – listen to the majority of Alabamians. He has ignored the majority over and…
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Alabama Nursing Home Association today announced a plan to resume indoor visitation in nursing homes and continue outdoor visitation. The resumption of limited indoor visits is possible because of a change in guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and an amended state health…
The Alabama Department of Public Health will be hosting drive-through flu shot clinics, during the month of October. DeKalb County, Al. will hold 6 of the drive-through clinics in October. The Flu Shots are on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. These clinics are for adults of ALL AGES. There is no…
The Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with Feeding America, will be distributing a variety of FREE food to families affected by COVID-19. The distribution will be Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, or until the food runs out. Food will be given out at the parking lot of the…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft and burglary charges related to a break-in that occurred on McGee Street in Powell about two weeks ago. On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Powell Police Department contacted DeKalb County Investigators to report that a large…
According to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department, the missing aircraft has been found in the Aurora Community. “The Missing Aircraft was located this morning in a wooded area in the Aurora Community. Many thanks to the Countless organization and Volunteers. Please keep the pilot and his family in your thoughts and prayers as it appears…
According to a news release from Ider High School, the football game scheduled for tonight against Tanner has been canceled, along with next weeks games against Section, due to COVID-19. The new release is posted below. To the Ider School Parents and Community: During this trying time, the Ider School community has stood together and…
SHEFFIELD – The Sheffield Career Center is hosting a second Hiring Event for Aerotek, the recruiting and staffing agency for a solar farm construction project in Cherokee, Ala. Aerotek is hiring 100+ general construction laborers (wages start at $15 per hour) and heavy equipment operators (wages are between $19-30 per hour based on experience). Overtime…
Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck with a motorcycle on a trailer was stolen from the victim’s yard on County Road 141. Later on Sunday, the truck and trailer was spotted by a citizen at Beulah Church on County Road 159 nearby…
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing person Brenda Kate Stuckey. A family dropped her off at the intersection of Wagner Dr. and Hwy 431 in Albertville back in June. The family has had no contact with her since that day. Ms. Stuckey is 33 years of age 5’5” approx. 130lbs…
The wet/dry referendum will be on the ballot Tuesday in the City of Rainsville. ________________________________________ City of Rainsville Council Place #1 has Arlan Blevins and Fleming ______________________________________________________________________________ Rainsville Council Place #2 has Scotty Combs and Bejan Taheri ______________________________________________________________________________ Rainsville Council Place #3 has Rickey Byrum and Marshall Stiefel ______________________________________________________________________________ Rainsville Council Place #5 has Mark…
The City of Rainsville, along with most cities and towns in Alabama, will hold their municipal election on Tuesday, August 25th. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt and Council Place 4, held by Brandon Freeman, have no opposition. Races that are contested this year are (SEE SAMPLE BALLOT AT BOTTOM): Council Place 1: Arlan “Monk” Blevins Steve Fleming…
Jonathan Bartlett, 45 of Fyffe, has qualified for Mayor of the Town of Fyffe. Jonathan Bartlett has 15 combined years of military experience with deployments to Iraq, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. He has lived in Fyffe for the past 3 years and is married to Brandi Bartlett. They have 5 children,…
DeKalb County Municipal Qualifying Candidates Collinsville Mayor – Johnny Traffanstedt Council District 1 – Kathy G. Jelks Council District 2 – Donna G. Jones Council District 3 – James David Bowen Council District 4 – Janet H. Osborn Council District 5 – William Jeffery “Rat” Chandler Crossville Mayor – Tera Fortenberry, Roger Dino Richards Council…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at Dobson Cabinet Shop early Wednesday morning (July 22, 2020) and damage to gates at the Fyffe Town Park. Charges were also finalized on a suspect in unrelated car break-ins and a manhunt in Geraldine last week. Investigators…
Mark Huber, of Rainsville, is running for City Council Place 5, on the Rainsville City Council. Huber, is the General Manager of WVSM Radio in Rainsville, Al. Mark Huber holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management of Technology from Athens State University. In addition, he also holds an EMS, EMT-Intermediate degree from NACC. He is a…
