News Release: Activity for November 1 thru November 3, 2019 Friday November 1st Incidents 9 Arrests Jeremiah Daniel Sharrow, age 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am Melissa Ann Goldthreate, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am…
The Fort Payne City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Business conducted in this meeting: Approved to rebid a skid steer mulching unit. No bids were received in the first round of bidding. (one bid did come in after the deadline) Approved to create an Assistant IT position. Approved a request…
The Fyffe High School Cheerleaders competed in the Super North Regionals on Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Al. According the Connie Cocharn, cheer coach, the team competed in two different divisions, Game Day division and Traditional division. The Game Day competition consist of crowd leading and fight song routines, like is done on a…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man from Bryant is in custody regarding an incident that occurred at the gas station in Hammondville last week. The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 am last Wednesday (November 6, 2019) at the gas station on Alabama Highway 117 at I-59 in Hammondville. A young woman that was pumping gas…
SUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 118 1st Street NE, a seal on a door frame was damaged, valued at $250.00 3 Arrests Miguel Manuel Francisco, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence at 1:05 pm…
FORT PAYNE, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will be at The Little River Canyon Center, on Lookout Mountain, this Friday, November 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The Dekalb Tourism will host the event with Governor Ivey. Governor Ivey’s visit will include a Presentation of Commendation for Seth Maddox, 2019 Microsoft PowerPoint World Championship. The…
Qualifying for office ended November 8th at 5:00 PM. According to David Gulledge ,with the Dekalb County Republican Party, and Mary McGuire Smith, with the Dekalb County Democratic Party, here is a list of candidates that qualified for the following offices. Republican Party Superintendent of Education – Jason Barnett (unopposed) Revenue Commissioner – Tyler Wilks…
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. – According to ALEA, on Monday, around 11:45 a.m., an 18-wheeler truck lost control while turning onto Highway 35 from Highway 40, overturned and lost its load of metal beams it was hauling. One of those beams struck a passing pickup truck and knocked it into the Tennessee River. The driver of…
All Defending State Champions Claim First Round Wins to Move into Second Round of Playoffs MONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions posted first-round wins as the AHSAA opened the 54th annual State Football Playoffs Friday night. Eight No. 4 seeds were among the 104 teams advanced in all seven…
Press Release from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a suspect in connection with two structure fires that occurred this week. Investigator Leigha Blake arrested Keith Garner, 61 of Centre, with first degree arson and second degree arson. The suspect is charged with setting fire to…
The Rainsville City Council recognized the Plainview Pee Wee B & C football teams, at their meeting on Monday, November 4, 2019. The C team won the Superbowl in Albertville, Al. and finished with a (10-1) record. The B team was the runner-up in their Superbowl game and finished with an (8-3) record. Mayor Rodger…
On Wednesday November 6, 2019, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own Corrections Deputies in connection with an investigation into contraband being brought into the Jackson County Jail. JCSO Corrections Staff discovered that Rod Edwards HANNA was bringing tobacco, which is considered contraband, into the correctional facility and delivering it to an…
MONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions and a total of 21 unbeaten teams advanced to the first round of the 2019 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Football Playoffs. First-round games are scheduled for Nov. 8, AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese announced Saturday. The first round of the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) a Collinsville man was arrested on a rape charge. On Tuesday (October 29, 2019) a child reported to a parent that a family member had engaged in inappropriate behavior. After an interview with the suspect, the suspicions were confirmed. Joseph Daniel Johnson (35 of Collinsville) was…
AHSAA 49th Elite Eight State Volleyball Championships CLASS 3A FINALS Montgomery Academy 3, Geraldine 9 BIRMINGHAM – The Montgomery Academy Eagles (47-6) fell by seven points behind to Geraldine High School early in the AHSAA 49th Elite Eight State Volleyball Championship Class 3A finals at Bill Harris Arena. Once Coach Julie Gordon’s team settled…
As ghouls and goblins come out this Halloween, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jeff Shaver would like to encourage everyone to play it safe on Halloween! Remember to… *Plan your route in advance. Go only to houses you know. *Never go out alone! An adult or older, responsible youth should escort children. *Walk…
Drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve On the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2019, a call was placed to 9-1-1 reporting a 41 year old male from DeKalb County was pinned under a rock while kayaking on the Little River at Little River Canyon National Preserve. First responders were immediately dispatched an on-scene on…
Coach Renee Bearden and the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs won the 2019 AHSAA Class 3A Volleyball North Super Regional Championship tonight. The Bulldogs defeated Lexington in the Championship game 3-0. The Bulldogs will be heading to State next week to play in the AHSAA State Finals. State Finals will held in Birmingham, Al. at The CrossPlex…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Activity for October 14 thru October 17, 2019 Monday October 14th Incidents Hit and Run Vehicle – Occurred at 2645 Greenhill Blvd NW, a bumper and hood on a 2009 Toyota Venza were damaged, valued at $300.00 4 Arrests Amber Marie Crowe, age 23 of Fort Payne,…
Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 11 – 15, 2019 Friday October 11th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1201 Jordan Road SW, a fender on a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was damaged, valued at $300.00 1 Arrest Brittany Nicole Rines, age 18 of Dutton, was arrested for Assault at 11:17…
Earlier this year, DeKalb County Career Tech was featured twice in Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) Best Practices National Educational Quarterly for their advanced programs and business and industry partnerships with Northeast Alabama Community College, along with local and regional business and industry. DeKalb County Technology Center was recognized as one of the top career…
On October 21, 2018, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a report of a burglary which occurred at the Mt. View Christian Academy on Highway 73 in Bryant, AL. The scene was processed and several items of evidence were submitted to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for analysis. During an almost one…
The Plainview Lady Bears Basketball Team will host the 18th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019. The race start at 8:00 am, at the Dekalb County Schools Coliseum, located on Highway 35 East in Rainsville, Al. The race will be timed by Pinpoint Radar Timing and ribbons will be awarded by…
Scottsboro, Al – According to the ALEA Marine Patrol Division/Northern District – On the evening of Friday, October 18, there was a boating related fatality in the Jackson County area of the Tennessee River. Gregory Lawson, 51 from Hixon, TN, and an adult female were canoeing at approximately 7:00pm in the Scottsboro area. The canoe…
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney Mike O’Dell, announced today, they will hold a citizens firearms safety & training course on November 5, 2019. The class will be held at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, on the campus of Gadsden State-Cherokee Campus. The range session location is to be announced. Pre-registration is…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has been busy. Multiple arrests have been made as a result of investigations and assisting local police departments in narcotics cases. A DeKalb County Narcotics Agent who serves on the state task force conducted a traffic stop…
News Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 4 thru October 6, 2019 Monday September 30th Incidents Forgery – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave N, a check was forged, valued at $60.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 4100 Greenhill Blvd NW, a fender, door and bed of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was…
According to the Jackson County Public Works, Matheny’s Bridge on Jackson County Road #43 and Dekalb County Road #56, at the county line, in the Macedonia/Fyffe Community, will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, October 21, 2019. Detour routes have been posted and are clearly marked. The repairs should take approximately 3 weeks, depending on…
Date: 10/09/2019 Title: Press Release SUBJECT: Pedestrian struck by Train On October 7 at approximately 11:43 pm a call came into the Fort Payne 911 about a pedestrian that had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train Chief Randy Bynum stated. Officers responded to the 6600 block of Gault Ave N and spoke with the…
FORT PAYNE, AL. – District Attorney Mile O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort Payne for assault second degree. According to Assistant District Attorney Summer McWhorter, the trial took place yesterday before a DeKalb County jury in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor. The defendant was arrested April 6,…
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office investigators made two additional arrests on Tuesday in connection to a cluster of vehicle break-ins that occurred late last week and this weekend. According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Eric K. Hooper, 25, and Devon B. Hill, 27, both of Collinsville, were taken into custody by investigators and were each charged with…
News Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 27 thru September 29, 2019 Friday September 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 610 Turner Ave SE, a Simpson pressure washer was taken, valued at $400.00 4 Arrests Agustis Angel Mondragon, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
Northeast Alabama Community College will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair” on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This FREE fair is to help connect students and community members with those, in the area, that offer community resources. Do you know someone who needs help with… Childcare Healthcare Food Assistance Clothing Assistance Housing/Shelter Counseling Senior Care Domestic Violence…
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying can affect everyone – those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. The good news is that bullying is preventable. Find out more: go.usa.gov/xQ3DJ Youth Violence/Bullying Homicide is the…
The Rainsville City Council met in regular meeting on October 7, 2019. The council approved to accept the street paving project CR-RES-19-01, for 2019, from Wiregrass in the amount of $293,780.00. In other business, the council approved the follow items: Hired Scott Baswell full-time at the fire department at $12.19/hour Hired Alex Josea on October…
New Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday October 3, 2019, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a call of “shots fired” on County Road 100 in Section, AL. Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies, Section Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, and ALEA DTF agents responded to the area and located Demario Gunn and…
MONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday released an extra, conditional state appropriation that when matched with federal dollars will provide a total of $78 million in extra payments to state hospitals for treating Medicaid beneficiaries. “I want to do everything I can to help our hospitals provide the services needed to keep Alabamians healthy,’’ Governor Ivey…
Press Release From The Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office: Missing Person from Jackson County The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a report of a MISSING PERSON from the Stevenson, Alabama area. 41 year old Jamie Dewayne JOHNSON, black, male 5’09” tall, 150 lbs, black hair and brown eyes was last heard from by…
October 1, 2019 Press Release from Rainsville Police Department On September 29, 2019 the Rainsville Police Department received a call of a burglar alarm at 5 Star Foods, located at 982 Main St. East in Rainsville. Officers from the Rainsville Police Department and Officer Levi Bates of the Fyffe Police Department responded to the call….
Shane Lee Henegar, 47, of Fort Payne was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for robbery and sexual assault following his pleas of guilty in court. Henegar appeared before Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor on September 26, 2019 and entered pleas of guilty to Robbery, 1st Degree, Sodomy, 1st Degree, Breaking and Entering a Motor…
Press Release: MONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey and Hal Taylor, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), on Tuesday kicked off the countdown to a federal deadline requiring a more secure identification to fly domestically on commercial aircraft and to enter military bases and certain federal facilities. During the press conference, Governor Ivey urged Alabama citizens…
Some art students in Mrs. McAbee’s Elementary Art Class, at Cornerstone Christian Academy, entered some of their artwork in the 64th Annual Dekalb County VFW Fair last week and won awards. Congratulations to these winners!
The Fort Payne City Council met in regular session today and conducted the follow business: Approved a $1,000 appropriation to The Fort Payne High School “Best Robotics” team Approved to pay half the cost of new tennis courts at Fort Payne High School, approximately $214,000. This includes refurbishing the current four courts and building four…
October 3, 2019 is “Bring Your Bible to School Day” across America. “Bring Your Bible to School Day”, was started by Focus on the Family organization in 2014, in response to America removing Bibles from public schools. Approximately 8,000 students participated in the first year of the event, in 2014. That number increased to around…
Over the last week, the Alabama Forestry Commission’s wildland firefighters have responded to 182 wildfires across Alabama, burning approximately 2,608 acres. These numbers include a 470-acre fire in Talladega County, one for 391 acres in DeKalb County, and several which were over 100 acres, but they do not reflect the numerous fires suppressed by volunteer…
Art students from Plainview High School entered some of their art in last week’s 64th Annual Dekalb County VFW Fair, in Fort Payne, Al. Plainview Art teacher, Mrs. Regina Huber, shared this picture of the students with winning artwork and their awards. 9-12 grade Harrison Huber – 2nd place ribbon Jose Francisco – 5th place…
Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith reminds everyone it’s time again for Coffee with a cop. This years event will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 5-6 pm, at McDonalds in Rainsville, Al. Chief Smith says, “Come by and lets have a discussion over some coffee.” Thank you and have a blessed day. Chief Kevin…
SUBJECT: Activity for September 23 thru September 26, 2019 Monday September 23rd Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 3019 Gault Ave N, currency and gift cards were taken, valued at $255.00 2 Arrests Khloe Tighe Kennedy, age 19 of Scottsboro, was arrested for Underage Consumption of Alcohol at 11:28 pm A 17 year old juvenile…
Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Game Days for Ages 55 and up FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Payne Parks and Recreation Wills Valley Recreation Center will offer game days twice month for those age 55 and up. Here are the days and events planned: 1st Wednesday of each month is board and card games with light…
The Jackson County Public Works is advising the public that County Road 395, in the Section/ Dutton communities, will be closed, between County Road 19 and County Road 372, for cross drain replacement. This closure will start on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 and will take approximately three days to complete the work, depending on weather…
The Fort Payne City Council met in their regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. In this meeting the council conducted the following business: Ordinance 2019-03, second reading of the ordinance to annex property off Roden Drive in the Fischer Community and owned by Marlin and Ann Blalock. There has been no opposition to…
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high temperatures have combined to create a high probability of fuel ignition and an atmosphere favorable for wildfires. In the last 30 days, AFC wildland firefighters have battled…
Rainsville Police Department placed a black rose and blue rose at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City Park in memory of Investigator Dornell Cousette of the Tuscaloosa Police Department that was killed in the line of duty. Investigator Cousette was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant at a home in…
New Release from Marshall County Sheriff: Over the last few days, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Douglas Police Department, have investigated reports of student threats being made at Douglas Schools. We do not take these type of threats lightly regardless of the reasons why they were said. The safety of our…
On Thursday September 13, 2019, at approximately 1:00 am, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Alabama Highway 40 and Jackson County Road 322 in Henegar, AL. During this stop, Deputies observed small quantity of Marijuana inside the vehicle and conducted search. During this search…
Wednesday September 4th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 6507 Desoto Pkwy NE, a screen door was damaged, valued at $50.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at I-59 Southbound mm 223, a door on a 2003 Buick Park Avenue was damaged, valued at $500.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 100 1st Street E, a bumper on…
Northeast Alabama Community College will host the 2nd Annual Arts Con on October 23, 2019, from 8 am – 2 pm, at the NACC Lyceum. The competition celebrates students in the area, who excel in the arts. Competition categories will be: Group Fiction Group Poetry Group Dramatic Improv Pumpkin Carving Grammar Knowledge Drawing Vocal Performance…
In regular meeting, on September 10, 2019, the Dekalb County Commission voted to accept a bid award for Project No. ST-025-888-020. According to Ben Luther, County Engineer, this is some State Roads and Bridge Fund money, that were secured by State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter. This contract will go toward resurfacing Co. Rd. 651 and various…
From Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop F Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency GADSDEN POST – A pedestrian was killed today, Sept. 6, while changing a flat tire on the Interstate 59 in DeKalb County. The crash occurred at 2:35 p.m. at the 202 mile marker, three miles south of Collinsville. Christian Kole…
The Rainsville City Council met this week on Thursday, September 5, 2019, instead of on Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday. The council approved to accept the bid of $320,066.00 to build the culverts for the Boozer Bridge Project. Approved to build slopped headwalls on eight culverts that are already installed Approved to pave…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co. Narcotics and Interdiction Unit arrested a 16 year old for trafficking in methamphetamine after a chase. Agents along with the Mentone Police Department, were on Alabama Highway 117 near Mentone. While there, officers observed a vehicle…
Fort Payne, Al. September 5, 2019 The following information was published on the Fort Payne Police Departments Official Facebook page this morning: “Rumors about a gun at the FPHS pep rally…We wanted to address rumors that are circulating on some social media sites. It has been brought to our attention that someone had brought or…
09/02/2019, Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 30 thru September 1, 2019 Friday August 30th Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 2101 Briarwood Ave SW Apt 712, a Mossberg 835 12 gauge shotgun was taken, valued at $300.00 0 Arrest 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday August 31st Incidents…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody for allegedly stealing air conditioning units from a preschool in Henagar. The theft took place around 3 am on August 21, 2019. The units were taken from the Busy Bees Preschool on Highway 75 in Henagar. The…
News Release from Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop E Public Information Officer with the ALEA GADSDEN POST – A two-vehicle crash today, Sept. 3, claimed the life of a Etowah County man. Danny Ray Vasser, 63, of Atalla was killed when the 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle that he was operating collided with a 2014 Volva tractor…
The Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 and did the first reading of Resolution 2019-03. This is an ordinance annexing certain property located off of Roden Drive, in the Fischer Community, and is solely owned by Marlin and Ann Blalock. This property is proposed to be a sub-division. Adopted Resolution 2019-36,…
Activity for August 26 thru August 29, 2019 Monday August 26th Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 310 Beason Gap Road NE, a chain link fence was damaged, valued at $300.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, twenty-four food items and forty miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $470.01 1 Arrest Mary Elizabeth…
Dekalb Commission Meeting August 27, 2019 Road Department In the meeting Tom Broyles, Superintendent for the road department, gave a brief update on reclaiming work, chert being hauled in, grading, and packing work being done in the Ider area. He stated the department hopes to get started soon on the Hwy 835 project. Mr. Broyles…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding the fire at Mike’s Tire in Crossville last week. The two were caught on surveillance camera attempting to steal gasoline at approximately 3:30 am last Tuesday morning at Mike’s Tire on Highway 227. The vehicle ignited…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Immunization Division, encourages food service owners and managers to consider requiring hepatitis A vaccine for all food workers. While food workers are not at a higher risk than other workers, some fall into high-risk groups and would place customers at risk if they became infected….
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on September 1, 2019. The Alabama Legislators, during the 2019 session, increased fines for Move Over law violations, added new seat-belt requirements for all occupants in a motor vehicle, and strengthened the “Anti-Road Rage law”. Move Over: Act…
The Dekalb County Board of Education, in their meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, hired Joey Haymon as the new Assistant Career Tech Director. Mr. Haymon transfers from Sylvania High School, where for the past seven years he has directed the Sylvania Agriscience and FFA programs into one of the best in the state. Jonathon…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 1030 Grand Ave SW, a bumper on a 2010 Dodge Caliber was damaged, valued at $400.00 1 Arrest A 17 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:11 am William Clark Smith, age 45 of Henagar, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia…
According to Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, with the The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, his department investigated two reports related to an incident that took place at Douglas High School on August 19, 2019. At the conclusion of the investigation, a petition was signed against a juvenile for Assault, 2nd degree, on an educator, employed…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal gas from a truck’s gas tank at Mike’s Tire in Crossville, Al. The two were attempting to drill a hole in the fuel tank of a truck at Mike’s Tire in Crossville at 3:30 am on…
Wednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85 were made without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 Sequoyah Drive NE, a wallet, cash and contents were taken, valued at $210.00 1 Arrest Jeffery Delane Watts, age 46 of Valley Head, was arrested…
The City of Fort Payne held its regular council meeting, today August 20, 2019. The council approved Resolution 2019-33, which authorizes city attorney Watson to file validation proceedings with the DeKalb County Circuit Court for the Development Agreement with Valley Joist, LLC. Approved Resolution 2019-34, naming signatories to the City’s bank accounts. It was stated,…
The Rainsville City Council, in regular meeting tonight, approved to move Sgt. Stephen Malone from within the police department to SRO Officer for the city. Sgt. Malone will rotate between CCA (Cornerstone Christian Academy, The Dekalb Technology Center, and Plainview School. Also the council appointed a 15 member board for The Dekalb County Schools Coliseum….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, deputies and agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit apprehended fugitive Billy Blake (42 of Fort Payne). Blake was taken into custody after he led deputies on a brief pursuit in a motorhome on County Road 732 (near Ider). He then abandoned the motorhome…
For Immediate Release Report to Congress Concludes That 3-Digit Dialing Code Would Improve Access to This Critical Service for Americans in Crisis — WASHINGTON, August 15, 2019—The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics today announced that they have sent a report to Congress which recommends that the Commission…
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville will hold a 5K & Fun Run, on September 21, 2019. You can join the Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles for a 5k & 1-mile fun run by registering today. The 5k race will be held at Dekalb County Lake in Sylvania, AL. The race begins at 8:00 AM. Fun run…
The Town of Geraldine, at its regular meeting on August 12, 2019, recognized Seth Maddox for his recent accomplishment of winning the 2019 Microsoft PowerPoint World Championship in New York City. Seth Maddox is a recent graduate of Geraldine High School and competed in the National Championship in Orlando, Fl. in June, and won. From…
After a brief pursuit with a Winnebago on County Road 732 (near Ider), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction Unit apprehended Billy Blake. Blake has previously led Jackson and DeKalb Counties on multiple chases, and has previously broke into Henagar School, along with several churches. Blake had several existing warrants, and will facing…
Thursday August 15th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, a checkbook and makeup kit was taken, valued at $55.00 Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 2100 Gault Ave N, a quarter panel on a Chevrolet Camry was damaged, valued at $250.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at…
Southern Gospel’s premiere quartet, Gold City, will be a part of the Sunday morning worship service at Rainsville First Baptist Church on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:15 am. The church is located at 223 Church Avenue in Rainsville. There is no charge for the service and no love offering will be received. For more…
Date: 08/12/2019 Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 9 thru August 11, 2019 Friday August 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1604 Adamsburg Road E, miscellaneous household items were taken, valued at $450.00 3 Arrests April Christine Goforth, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant…
Northeast Alabama Community College held a student athlete signing ceremony on August 15, 2109 to welcome 8 new student athletes to Mustang family 2019-2020 Golf Teams. Men’s Team: Jake Jenkins, John Austin Dolberry, Noah Higdon, Justin Graham, and Riley SiskWomen’s Team: Kassidy Cunningham and Caitlin Ledwell
Even though many areas across the Southeast have seen showers and thunderstorms recently, some with heavy rainfall, there are still locations that are actually in drought conditions and have a rainfall deficit. According to the United State Drought Monitor (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/), rainfall deficits of 6 to 9 inches since mid-May were observed in parts of southeastern…
Centre Fire Department Blood Drive The Centre Fire Department will be having a Blood Assurance Blood Drive on Friday, August 30th from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Centre Wal-Mart. The goal is at least 20 donors. Make plans now to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life! If you have…
Thursday, August 15, 2019, is the last day to take the short survey about the greatest health issues and health challenges in your local community. The Alabama Department of Public Health would like to ask you for a few moments of your time in helping them to improve the services they offer to all Alabama…
08/14/2019 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested Robert M. Dildine, 55 of Centre, on Tuesday on multiple charges. Investigators charged Dildine with 3 violations of the sex offender registration notification act (SORNA), unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was also taken…
08/14/2019 Three men were arrested by Cherokee County deputies Tuesday evening after a brief pursuit. According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 9 south when the vehicle began to flee. The suspects threw illegal drugs and paraphernalia out of the window before the pursuit ended. Sheriff’s Office investigators recovered…
08/09/2019 Section/Jackson County Sheriff’s Office – Heroin Arrest On August 8, 2019, Section Police Department Officer Robert Mcintire responded to a call of a unresponsive male subject at business on Alabama Hwy 35 in Section, AL. When Officer Mcintire arrived he observed a male subject slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle with a…
According to the National Weather Service, excessive heat will develop this coming Sunday, August 11, 2019 and last through early next week. High temperatures across the region will be reaching the mid to upper 90s. These high temperatures combined with humid air, will push heat index values up between the 105-110 degrees range on Monday…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force, Troopers, and Officers with the Henagar and Powell Police Departments conducted a ‘Back to School’ saturation operation. The purpose of the operation was to take as many…
The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to announce that we have officially released our new mobile app. This is an interactive mobile app designed to assist the citizens and visitors of Cherokee County before, during, and after an emergency or disaster whether natural or manmade. Director Shawn Rogers said that the app provides…
Fort Payne Police department responded to an 18 wheeler accident this morning around 6:00 am, at “Joe’s Truck Stop”. “Joe’s Truck Stop” is located in Fort Payne, at the base of Lookout Mountain, on Alabama Highway 35. There were injuries involved, but those were believed to be minor. As of 7:55 am, Fort Payne Police…
Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is pleased to announce Investigator Brent Snead’s graduation from the Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy in Tuscaloosa. The Academy is hosted by the Alabama Fire College and was created through a partnership with the Alabama Fire College, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other public safety organizations in…
Most school systems will start back to school this week for the 2019-2020 school year. According to school calendars for Dekalb County, Marshall County, Jackson County, and Fort Payne City school systems, these systems will begin school this Wednesday, August 7th. According to Cherokee County’s calendar, they will begin on Thursday, August 8th. Remember, during…
