CULLMAN COUNTY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division resumed the search of a missing person at 10 a.m. today, July 17, on Smith Lake. ALEA State Troopers in Marine Patrol were contacted Thursday, July 16, concerning Dustin New, 26, of Fultondale, after the vessel he was reportedly operating was located capsized in the…
If you shop at Walmart and Sam’s Club, be prepared to shop with a mask. As many States are now requiring mask to be worn in public, Walmart and Sam’s Club stores will start requiring masks to be worn in all of their stores nationwide, starting Monday, July 20th, the company announced. According to the…
Brandon Freeman has announced his intentions to seek re-election to the Rainsville City Council, place #4. Freeman said, “I have proudly served the city of Rainsville for the past 8 years as a councilman. This August, I hope to earn the opportunity to serve four more years, as I have elected to run for re-election…
ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY June 30, 2020 ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone to Play it Safe on the Water this Fourth of July Weekend MONTGOMERY – Fourth of July is always a busy time on waterways as Alabamians of all ages gather for fireworks, parades and other water-related activities. This year is expected to…
DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency PRESS RELEASE: 7-1-2020 Based on the Governors announcement yesterday of the extension of the Safer at Home order relatedto the current Covid-19 pandemic, the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency has recommended that the government offices remain vigilant and use all possible ways to protect both citizens and employees. Therefore, the…
Public Health Guidance for Reopening The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is using data and metrics to make recommendations to assist the Governor’s Office, partners, and stakeholders across the state in making decisions about safely reopening Alabama. COVID-19 remains very contagious and our data and metrics tell us that we should continue to take preventative…
Earlier today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the current #SaferatHome order is being extended from the July 3rd expiration date to July 31st at 5 p.m. Governor Ivey, “I urge you, in the strongest way I know how, to incorporate #COVID19 precautions into your daily routine. You are strongly encouraged to maintain a 6-foot…
According to the Rainsville Police Department, a morning traffic accident claimed a Rainsville mans life. On June 24, 2020, the Rainsville Police Department responded to a traffic accident on McCurdy Ave South, near George Wallace Ave. Officers arrived and began first aid until the Rainsville Fire department medics arrived and took over care for the…
Fort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be July 2th at 9:00 pm. This year the fireworks will be choreographed to music broadcast during the actual shooting of the fireworks on local radio stations. No one will be allowed in the sports complex, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone will have to watch from their…
Date: 06/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On June 12, Paul Larue Edwards, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested by investigators with the Fort Payne Police Department on Felony Charges of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 Years Old. This charge is a Class B Felony. This investigation is ongoing…
Media Release: Rainsville Ministerial Association, June 10, 2020 We grieve the death of George Floyd and the truth that it reveals about us. His death was so tragic and meaningless. We recognize there is a difference between a march and a riot. We support our constitutional rights to peaceful protest by marches or other means….
The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last several weeks. Two stolen vehicles have also been recovered in suspected drug related crimes.On Friday, May 22, deputies and an interdiction agent went to the residence of Melvin Christopher Moss (30 of Valley Head) on Highway 11 in Hammondville…
News Release about drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve Little River Falls and Little Falls re-opened after swimmer drowning below Little River Falls. On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19, 2020, around 2:15 PM, a 21-year-old female and a 19-year-old male, both from Cobb County, Georgia, were swimming in the swift waters in the…
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 4:35 p.m. Monday, May 18, has claimed the life of a Fyffe man. William Robert Floyd, 59, was killed when the Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was driving left the roadway and collided with a tree. Floyd was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Jackson County 21,…
The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce announced their 2020 scholarship recipients today for Plainview High School. Each recipient with receive $1,500.00 to use toward college expenses. Money raised for this scholarship program comes from the annual golf tournament held each August. This years winners were: Abrie Blair Catherine Clines Steven E. Cornelius II Averi Evans Samantha…
The Rainsville Probate Annex will re-open to the public on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The office will be open by appointment ONLY! This will allow the office to practice safe social distancing and avoid long lines. Please call 256-638-9404 to schedule an appointment for the Rainsville office. To schedule…
Dr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County Schools Superintendent, announced today that all Dekalb County School Graduations will be moved back to May. On May 5, 2020, Dr. Barnett released an update that graduations for Dekalb County Schools would be held starting July 16th through July 25th of this year. Now, today, May 12, 2020, it was…
FORT PAYNE, Al. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regular meeting today and announced that the DeKalb County Courthouse, the DeKalb County Activities Building and The Dekalb County Public Library, will reopen for limited hours beginning on Monday, May 18, 2020. The Dekalb County Courthouse will be open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m….
Isaac Cooper Tillery 2020 Senior Collinsville High School
Garrett Skelton is a graduating senior from Collinsville High School. He has been a dual enrollment student since the 10th grade completing 8 college courses. He will attend Gadsden State In the Fall on an Honor’s scholarship and will transfer to JSU majoring in business. Congratulations, Garrett! We are so very proud of you!!
Our senior is Madison Faith Cagle. She’s the daughter of Jason and Trennia Cagle. She is dual enrolled in homeschool and NACC. Her interests include making jewelry, painting and drawing. She has earned a full scholarship to Jacksonville State University. We are so proud of you, Madison! Love, POP and Grandmother.
Wesley Stephen RhodesValley Head High School“Congratulations to our Graduate “Love, Mom & Dad
HUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on Pleasant Grove Road. Marshall County Deputies were pursuing a stolen vehicle and lost sight of the vehicle. Deputies later found the vehicle had ran off of the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday night, DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics agents conducted a search on County Road 1000 (near Hammondville) resulting in a large amount of narcotics being seized. The investigation stemmed from information received that several juveniles were purchasing marijuana from other residents in the area. After tracing it to the source,…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that automobile insurers are returning premium totaling to date more than $100 million, to more than two million Alabama policyholders during the ongoing crisis brought on by COVID-19. Because most drivers are following the governor’s stay-at-home order, there are fewer miles being traveled resulting in fewer accidents. As…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Tuesday (April 7, 2020) the DCSO seized a large amount of illegal narcotics in Rainsville. The investigation was initiated after receiving numerous complaints from the community regarding possible drug activity on Hancock Drive in Rainsville. Through the course of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for the residence. Deputies…
This story has circulated this week and even gained attention from the national news media, about a family being turned away from a storm shelter, last Easter Sunday, in the Town of Crossville, Al., because they did not have face mask. As most all the local media and national media ran this story, we decided…
DeKalb County HSEMA is conducting storm damage assessments as a result of the severe thunderstorms, wind damage, and flooding. If you know of a home or business which suffered damages due to the severe weather event Sunday night into Monday morning please contact DeKalb County HSEMA at 256-845-8569 or email at [email protected]. Feel free to…
HUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, ALEA State Troopers arrested Hunter Thomas Rollins, 23, of Huntsville for his involvement in a police pursuit and crash that occurred April 13 in Huntsville. Through investigation, Rollins was identified as the driver of a motorcycle that led ALEA Troopers on a pursuit resulting in…
HUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, ALEA State Troopers attempted to stop a red motorcycle on U.S. 72 near Shields Road, in Madison County. The motorcyclist refused to pull over, and Troopers initiated a pursuit. At the intersection of Jordan Lane and Holmes Avenue, an ALEA Trooper vehicle and a Honda…
Here are some of the initial storm reports turned into the Huntsville National Weather Service Office. There will be many more, but these are initial reports. Damage and Flooding Reports from Dekalb County, Al. Pond near Dogtown reported to have water coming over dam threatening to wash out with small trailer lot with about 13…
Fyffe, Al. – A three-vehicle crash at 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 10, has claimed two lives. Robin Darrell Anderson, 47, of Arab was killed when the 2018 Ford F-150 he was driving was struck head-on by a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado driven by William Seay, 36, of Rainsville. Anderson ,who was not wearing his seatbelt was…
Don’t let your church fall to the temptation of broadcasting your “drive in” church services illegally. During these trying times and social distancing, church congregations are unable to meet in person and some companies are selling FM transmitters for churches to broadcast their services on. First, this is ILLEGAL, unless your transmitter is less than…
STATE HEATH ORDER – April 3, 2020 Outdoor recreation in Alabama is considered an essential activity in the Order of the State Health Officer that was issued on April 3, 2020. That means outdoors activities such as hunting, fishing, trail use, boating, and paddling can still be enjoyed by all Alabamians as long as groups…
The Governor’s order is not a lock-down of the state. Please, everyone calm down. You don’t have to go out and buy 2 months worth of toilet paper. You will still be able to leave your home and do “essential activities”. This means you can still go to the grocery store, buy gas for your…
According to The Little River Canyon National Preserve the Canyon Mouth Park is Closed, but the walking areas and trails, around the falls are open. But keep in mind, all bathroom facilities, on park grounds, are closed. Here is a statement from the park: “Following federal and state recommendations for precautions to help prevent the…
According to Alabama Public TV’s official website, APTV is offering Educational Resources for Distance Learning: “With Alabama school districts closed due to concerns over COVID-19, Alabama Public Television is here to support your education needs. While students are away from the classroom, we are broadcasting and sharing online educational resources and materials that support distance…
The Jackson County, Alabama Courts remain open. In person court proceedings are suspended with limited exceptions. The jury term for March 30, 2020 is cancelled and jurors are excused. If you have questions about a court proceeding or filing, please see the attached notice. This remains in effect for the duration of the closure of…
News Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Department: Regarding the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employees who were placed on self quarentine due to being in the proximity of a person who was in the proximity of a COVID-19 Positive person. All employees have been cleared to return to work on Friday March 27, 2020. This determination…
Mandatory shutdowns caused by COVID-19 will affect our local economy. As your Mayor, I plan to do everything in my power to help our local businesses during this time. The council and I are working diligently to keep government services operating throughout Rainsville. Note that some scheduled projects, such as paving, will be put on…
Tim Guffey, Chairman of the Jackson County Commission, posted a letter on the Jackson County Commissions Facebook page today, confirming a part-time employee that worked at the Jackson County Courthouse had died after contracting COVID-19. See full letter below.
RESOLUTION NO. 20.03.11 DECLARING CITY STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS, President Trump has declared a National State of Emergency based on the impact of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic event; and WHEREAS, Governor Ivey has also declared a State of Emergency as relates to COVID-19 in the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, City of Scottsboro, Alabama, Officials and Personnel…
Based on information provided by the Governor’s office, ACCS Chancellor Jimmy Baker has canceled/postponed all formal graduation ceremonies in the Alabama Community College System for the spring, with the option of rescheduling. Our plans at Northeast now tentatively are to have a social media recognition sometime in May in which we honor the graduates and…
According to a message released from the Alabama EMA, The Alabama Department of Public Health is working on clarifying the recently issued health order related to COVID-19 From the ADPH General Counsel:“We are working on an amended order to provide some needed clarity about gatherings of persons at workplaces. Until that amended order issues, we…
On Wednesday March 18, 2020, Benjamin Adam Tinker, age 33 of Higdon, AL. surrendered himself to the Jackson County Jail on outstanding indictments, which were returned by the March 2020 session of the Jackson County Grand Jury. Tinker was charged with Four (4) Counts of Sex Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 Years of Age,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a joint investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Payne Police Department, and the District Attorney’s Office, a former local attorney was arrested earlier today. Teresa Darwin Phillips (40 of Sylvania) was arrested and charged with two counts of Theft of Property 1st Degree. Phillips was taken into…
We have been in contact with Andrea O. Pitts, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, for Redmond Hospital and this is story that has been circulated is a false story. Many news agencies picked up the story and we want to correct this error. AGAIN, THIS IS A FALSE STORY, REDMOND IS NOT AND HAS…
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville, Al. released a letter today discussing the closure of the school due to COVID-19. Read the letter below.
Tom Bevill Center, Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center, and the Sports Complex in Rainsville, Al. is closed until April 6th Rainsville City Hall Building is closed, but if you need to conduct any business you can use the drive-thru window or call city hall 256-638-6331 Henagar City Court scheduled for tonight (March 17th) has bee postponed…
From the Alabama Department of Public Health As of 1:12 p.m. March 15, we have 12 COVID-19 cases. Our website will always have the most up-to-date case counts. See case counts at go.usa.gov/xdg8r. At this time we are only reporting lab-confirmed cases. We have temporarily removed the number of total tests because we have test numbers…
Dr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County, Al. Superintendent, today addressed some of the concerns that many parents have about why schools are not closing until the end of the day on Wednesday of this week and about whether to keep their children home. (see letter at the bottom) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump has…
Dr. Keith Wrenn is the new Director of Missions for the DeKalb Baptist Association. Keith has served for 30 yeas as a senior pastor and most recently at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Headland, AL. He is a graduate of Samford University and Southern Seminary (MDiv and DMin). He is married to Melanie Beckler Wrenn and they…
March 13, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, upon learning of Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case, released the following statement: “Along with my fellow Alabamians, I have closely monitored the rapidly changing events regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a state, we have taken precautionary measures and made preparations in the case that…
News Release from the SEC: Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference today announced the suspension of regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events, until March 30. This does not apply to teams and individuals in NCAA…
Statement from Auburn University: Auburn University will transition from on-campus instruction to remote delivery beginning Monday, March 16 and continue through April 10 in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Here is the statement released from Rome, GA. City Schools Out of an abundance of caution, Rome City Schools, has decided to cancel classes for students and teachers for Friday, 03.13.20 and Monday, 03.16.20. As a school district, we have planned for this scenario. Grades Kindergarten through 2nd, will bring home assignment packets. Grades 3…
Floyd Statement Regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 Exposure 03.06.2020 Late Thursday evening (3/5/20) Floyd received notification from Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) that a patient in our hospital has preliminarily tested positive for Coronavirus COVID-19. A 46-year-old female presented to Floyd’s Emergency Care Center with flu-like symptoms on the afternoon of Saturday, February 29, 2020. The…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, March 2nd 2020, a pursuit of a white van was initiated in Etowah County with several Etowah County agencies joining the chase. The pursuit entered DeKalb County at approximately 10 pm on I-59, traveling northbound to the Fort Payne city limits. The vehicle exited at the 218 exit and…
DeKalb County, Al. – Here is a look at the unofficial Dekalb County, Al. election results for the March 3, 2020 primary election. Republican Ballot DeKalb County Commission District 1: ShaneWootten (I) 1608, Joseph Lee 1248 DeKalb County Commission District 2: Terry Harris 1380, Scot Westbrook (I) 1278 DeKalb County Constable District 3: Michael Twilley…
HUNTSVILLE POST — A two-vehicle crash at 12:00 p.m. today, March 2, has claimed two lives. Donald Wayne Lankford, 43, of Union Grove was killed when the 2000 Ford Mustang he was driving crossed the center line and collided with a 2018 Buick Enclave. Lankford, and a passenger, Felicia Jane Benefield, 25, of Union Grove were…
According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, I-59 S was shut down, at the 235 mile marker overnight last night, after a vehicle struck a State Trooper’s vehicle who was already working a wreck. The trooper was uninjured, however the other driver has been airlifted.
News release from the Boaz Police Department There was a police chase earlier this evening that was initiated by State Troopers in Etowah County. As the chase entered Sardis the suspect vehicle entered the southbound lanes of Highway 431 going the wrong way. The suspect vehicle then rammed a Boaz Police unit causing it to…
HUNTSVILLE POST – A two-vehicle crash at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, February 29, has claimed the life of a Flat Rock man. Brian Adam Dunn, 32, was killed when the 1997 Honda Accord he was driving crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup. Dunn, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced…
Class 3A Girls’ ChampionshipPisgah 59, T.R. Miller 52 BIRMINGHAM – Defending state champion Pisgah jumped out to an 18-point lead by halftime and then staved off T.R. Miller’s strong comeback effort as the Eagles won their third Class 3A state title in a row with 59-52 win at the 98th AHSAA State Basketball Championships…
Class 2A Girls’ ChampionshipCollinsville 58, Cold Springs 45 BIRMINGHAM – Collinsville High School’s Lady Panthers looked like they had been there before Friday morning as girls played in their first state basketball championship game in school history. Junior guard Hadley Hamilton made the first two 3-point shots she attempted and the Panthers matched Cold Springs…
According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, “at approximately 9:30 pm last night, Daniel Miner escaped from the Childersburg Work Release center near Talladega, Al. Miner was convicted of murder in Marshall County that occurred in 1994. He is serving a life sentence with possibility of parole. The work release is run by the State…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A 31-year-old Crossville man is in jail after being arrested for sexually abusing a child. The investigation began after DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators were contacted by officials at Crossville Middle School after inappropriate touching by a family member was reported by a student. The students had just attended a sexual…
According to the Scottsboro Police Department, on February 19, 2020 at approximately 4:19 pm, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Perry St. in reference to a fight-in-progress call between two brothers. Officers, detectives, and medical personnel responded to find Bryan Hodges, 55, of Scottsboro with large lacerations to…
AHSAA BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Boys’ Regional Tournaments Tuesday’s Results SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY DUNN-OLIVER ACADOME CLASS 4A BOYS Semifinals Sipsey Valley (27-7) 40, UMS-Wright (25-7 Williamson (24-5) 69, Sumter Central (21-5) 60 CLASS 1A BOYS Finals Francis Marion (25-7) 62, Autaugaville (20-12) 51 (Francis Marion is SW 1A Boys State Qualifier) CLASS 1A GIRLS FINALS St….
Guntersville, Al. – According to Assistant Chief Deputy, Steve Guthrie, a body was recovered from the Tennessee River, below the Guntersville Dam on Monday 2/17/20. The body has been identified as George E. Koontz from Chattanooga Tn. On January 29, 2020 witnesses saw a white male jump from the Walnut St. Bridge in downtown Chattanooga,…
According the the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. most areas across Northern Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee received between 2 – 8 inches of rainfall, over a 48 hour period. Several storms prompted Tornado Warnings as well on Wednesday afternoon and night. Due to the excessive rainfall, a lot of areas saw flooding to…
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department “Approximately 2:30 pm yesterday, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, we received a report that a green passenger car was swept over the bridge on County Road 173 on the Little Sauty River in Buck’s Pocket State Park. ALEA has since taken over the investigation and no sign of the…
Dekalb County Superintendent, Dr. Jason Barnett, issued the following update on the potential threat at Plainview High School on Monday. “Monday morning the school administration and I issued a statement out of an abundance of caution due to some statements that had been allegedly made. Upon investigation, we had complete confidence in the safety…
The Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2020. In the meeting councilmen Taheri brought up an ordinance that was passed into effect on May 21, 1996, by the 1992- 1996 administration, to protect the streets of the city for the citizens of Rainsville. According to sources familiar with the original…
Date: 01/31/2020 Fort Payne Police Department Assistant Chief Ronnie Warren stated for the second time in less than a week Fort Payne Police officers have had to deal with another resisting arrest case. On Saturday, January 25th officers were dispatched to Dekalb Plaza in reference to an intoxicated male in the driver’s seat of an…
News release from Collinsville Police Department: Collinsville, Al. – On January 26, 2020, between the hours of 12:59 am and 1:38 am, a vehicle located at Southern Trio Vending 150 E Main Street Collinsville was burglarized. Several item was taken from the vehicle, the company security camera captured the incident on camera. Michael James Mills…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our Narcotics and Interdiction Team have continued working hard into 2020. Another 36 have been arrested and charged since the New Year’s Holiday. On Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 Richard Conrad Reed (42 of Fort Payne), along with Elizabeth Mayo (34 of Collinsville) were stopped by agents on County Road 121 for…
Rainsville, Al. – The Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 20, 2020. The Council approved a tax abatement for RTI (Rainsivlle Technology, Inc.), which has plans for a $6,000,000 expansion. The Council voted to suspend the rules and consider a resolution for a pay increase and to offer additional insurance benefits…
Bradley Byrne, who is running for the U.S. Senate, made a campaign stop today in Rainsville, Al. and spoke at the Dekalb County Republican Women’s breakfast meeting. Byrne, who is from south Alabama, currently serves as Alabama Senator for Alabama’s First Congressional District, which includes all of Baldwin, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties, and…
Candidate announcement for office of Dekalb County District 4 Constable Mark Huber, of Rainsville, is running for Dekalb County District 4 Constable, in the Republican Primary on March 3, 2020. 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….
DeKalb County Technology Center’s Welding Program recently competed in Calhoun Community College’s Annual High Welding Contest. Caleb Lyles and Evan Woodall both placed in the beginners contest with Woodall placing first and Lyles third place. Lyles and Woodall received numerous welding supplies and welding helmets. DeKalb County Career Tech Supervisor states, “that it’s great anytime…
The USGS recorded a small earthquake this morning in Lauderdale County, Al. The earthquake measured 2.3 in magnitude and occurred at 9:03 pm CST. The USGS states that shaking from small magnitude events such as this are not usually associated with type of structural damage. For additional information visit https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/se60098523/executive?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ENS&utm_campaign=realtime
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday afternoon (January 13, 2020), the Narcotics & Interdiction Unit conducted a search warrant on County Road 577 at the residence of Craig Bodiford after aggressively working the Powell area. The interdiction unit made approximately 30 drug arrests over the course of two months in the area stemming from traffic…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several cases have been made regarding crimes against children in the last month. The charges have ranged from domestic violence due to child abuse and production of child pornography. On November 27, 2019, Scott Tinker (50 of Flat Rock) and June Tinker (48 of Flat Rock) were booked into the DeKalb…
Northeast Alabama made it through the severe storms today, better than other counties in the state. There were 3 fatalities reported in Pickens County, Al. Widespread damage was reported across Alabama today, from trees blown down, power being out for thousands of customers across the state, to structural damage. Although Dekalb and Jackson Counties were…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office just had a high speed pursuit, with suspect Mark Anthony Summerford of Flat Rock, Al. The pursuit started on Highway 117 in Ider, Al. and ended when the suspect wrecked on Jackson County Road 78. The suspect, Mark Anthony Summerford, of Flat Rock was air lifted to Erlanger Hospital, and…
42 Narcotics Cases made this month in DeKalb It has been another busy month for the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit in the war on illegal drugs in our county. In the last month, the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made or assisted with 42 drug arrests. On Thursday November 28th, Interdiction agents stopped…
State released by Jeff Keener “My name is Jeff Keener and I am running for District 4 Constable. I would like to tell you a little about myself and my mission. I have a great wife and two wonderful kids that I love dearly. I have been in public safety for almost 20 years. I…
Teresa Dawn Phillips, the only remaining Republican candidate for Dekalb County District Judge, has withdrawn from the race. Currently, this leaves no qualified candidate in this race. At the end of qualifying, Teresa Dawn Phillips and Steven Whitmire were the only two candidates to file paperwork on the Republican ballot. No one qualified on the…
Rainsville, Al. – The Dekalb County Board of Education, with the recommendation of Dekalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett, approved Dr. Richard Ruthledge as the new head principal at Plainview High School. Dr. Ruthledge, assistant principal at Crossville High School, will transfer to Plainview for a two-year probationary contract. This contract will be in effect from…
Douglas Brooks Hamilton was taken into custody by Boaz Police, Collinsville Police and the Dekalb County Sheriffs Deputy’s at the Travelers Inn hotel in Collinsville. He was with a young child who had been reported missing. Hamilton is charged with of production of child pornography by Boaz Police
AUBURN – The Fyffe Red Devils rolled to an insurmountable 42-point lead in the opening half and cruised to a 56-7 victory over Reeltown to claim their second straight Class 2A state championship at the 2019 AHSAA Super 7 State Football Championships at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Friday. The Red Devils (15-0) led 28-7 after…
“Hello my name is Joseph Lee and I’m running for Dekalb County, AL. Commissioner, District 1. I started at a young age helping my dad with everything from shoeing horses to logging and saw milling. I grew up with this lifestyle and it evolved me into my own business. I purchased my first dump truck…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 4th – 10th, 2019 Monday November 4th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 103 Greenhill Blvd NW, four prescriptions were forged, valued at $16.78 4 Arrests Marc Anthony Love, age 34 of Henagar, was arrested on Two Warrants for Outside Agency and Payment Review at 12:23 am Preston Isaac…
HUNTSVILLE – Defending state champions Boaz (1A/5A) and Huntsville (6A/7A) captured boys’ 2019 AHSAA North Section Swimming & Diving titles Saturday at the Huntsville Aquatics Center, and defending state champ Westminster Christian’s girls won the 6A/7A girls’ section crown. Whitesburg Christian won the 1A/5A girls’ North title. Team and individual qualifiers advance to the…
MONTGOMERY – Eight of the 12 semifinal matches in the AHSAA 54th State Football Playoffs this coming week will feature rematches from regular-season region play. That record number of teams from the same region reaching the semifinal round highlights an exciting slate of Thanksgiving Week contests that will send all winners to the Super…
Motorists Urged to Make Highway Safety a Priority (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – To ease Thanksgiving travel statewide and as a safety precaution, the Alabama Department of Transportation is announcing there will be no temporary lane closures for road work on Alabama interstates from noon, Wednesday, Nov. 27, through midnight, Sunday, Dec. 1. ALDOT is urging motorists…
