The Plainview Lady Bears softball team advances to the Class 3A Regionals next week to play Colbert Heights. The Bears defeated Geraldine, in a rain delayed game 1. Game 1 started on Wednesday night, but had to be delayed due to thunderstorms. The game picked back up on Thursday at 12:00 noon, with the Bears…
The Fyffe Lady Red Devils advance to the Class 2A Regional softball games next week in Florence, Al. The Red Devils defeated Asbury to advance to the championship game against Collinsville. Fyffe lost that game to the Panther’s, but are the Area 13, Class 2A runner up and will advance to the Regional games next…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday April 29th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW Apt 402, $120.00 in currency was taken 6 Arrests Amanda September Lloyd, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear and a Warrant for Outside Agency at 9:09 am…
In Dekalb County, three soccer teams remain in the AHSAA State Playoffs. The Collinsville boys (16-6-0) defeated Whitesburg Christian 7-0. Fort Payne boys (15-8-1) will play at Randolph (14-3-2), Fri., May 3, 7 p.m. Sylvania girls (11-4-1) will play at Westminster Christian (11-7-1), Fri., May 3, 5 p.m AHSAA State Soccer Playoffs Quarterfinal Results Results…
The information below was posted on the official Jason Barnett, DeKalb County Superintendent Facebook page this morning about a possible threat to Geraldine High School. Below is the quote from his Facebook post: “I want to address a potential threat to Geraldine High School that has been brought to my attention this evening. Many of…
05/01/2019 Official News Release CHEROKEE COUNTY, AL. – According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County Sheriff’s investigators recovered a stolen boat on Tuesday and quickly charged an individual in possession. The boat, a 2018 pontoon, was recently reported stolen from a residence near Lindsey’s Store. Investigators recovered the boat from a residence nearby and as…
Official Press Release from FPPD FORT PAYNE, AL. – Home Invasion leads to Burglary and Assault Charges On April 28 at approximately 7:15 pm our department received a call to a residence in the 600 block of Grand Ave NW Chief Randy Bynum reported. The caller of the residence advised that a black male subject…
Official Press Release from FPPD Friday April 26th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, a One Step Tablet was taken, valued at $46.87 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 1915 Williams Ave NE, a window on a 2009 Toyota Corolla was damaged, valued at $150.00 2 Arrests Brayan De Jesus De La Cruz,…
Monday April 22nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1545 Ashley Street W, twenty-five wood pallets and a glue tote were taken, valued at $118.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $35.24 10 Arrests Jeffery O’Neal Sharp, age 42 of Henagar, was arrested for DUI at…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was hospitalized after being shot in Crossville today at approximately 11:30 am. The shooting occurred near the 1100 block of Union Grove Road. The victim is in stable condition. An investigation into the incident is currently underway and no charges have yet been filed. If any members of the…
AL 40 to close for weekend pipe repair HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a 1.4-milesection of Alabama 40 in Jackson County will be closed this weekend for drainage repairs. The highway will be closed in both directions between County Road 19 and County Road 418 from about 6 a.m. Saturday, April…
RAINSVILLE, AL. – The Plainview Lady Bears Softball team defeated the Sylvania Rams, yesterday 2-1, to claim the Dekalb County Championship Title. The Bears, scheduled to play the Valley Head Tigers in game one of the county tournament, automatically advanced to the semi-final game against the Geraldine Bulldogs, because the Tigers pulled out of the…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Late last night (Tuesday, April 23), Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Task Force Agents, and police officers with the Fort Payne, Henagar, and Ider Police Departments made several arrests on Sand Mountain. A moonshine still, firearms, and numerous narcotics…
The Alabama Department of Public Safety today (April 24, 2019), reported a person with a confirmed case of the measles traveled through Alabama and made a stop in Fort Payne, Al., possibly exposing others to the serious infection. On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health that…
Official Press Release from FPPD Friday April 19th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at I59 mm217, a windshield on a 2017 KIA Sorento was damaged, valued at $250.00 Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 1402 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper on a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was damaged, valued at $100.00 0…
According to Alabama State Trooper Public Information Officer Curtis Summerville a single-vehicle crash today, April 22, claimed the life of a Jackson County man. Aaron Wayne West, 28, of Higdon was killed when the 2006 Infinity he was driving struck a horse, left the roadway and overturned. West, who was not using a seatbelt, was…
This year the City of Henagar will celebrate National Police Week (May 12 – 18) by placing Blue Bows throughout the city for the month of May. In conjunction with the unveiling of the First Responder’s Memorial in Rainsville City Park on May 18, 2019. Mayor Lee Davis and The City Council of Henagar would…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office held training and qualifying yesterday (Thursday April 18, 2019) for all of their employees. Training was held from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Sheriff Nick Welden stated, “This is something we do to better prepare our employees.” Officers were trained on night time stress shooting, shots fired after a car…
The city council presented Anita Shankles with a retirement plaque for her 20 plus years of service to the Fort Payne Parks & Recreations Department. The city council invited the public to come to the Fort Payne Walking Park, this Friday, April 19, 2019, for Chalk Art in the Park Day. Approved Resolution 2019-18, declaring…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, Deputies and Task Force Agents conducted enhanced patrols in the Lookout Mountain area of DeKalb County. Several were arrested as a result. During the enhanced patrols, three individuals were arrested for alcohol related offenses on the roadways. Stephenson Edwards (75 of Fort Payne) was arrested for Driving Under the…
Students from across Dekalb County won numerous awards today at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Birmingham, Al. These students were representing the Dekalb County Technology Center located in Rainsville, Al. Dakota Atchley won the 2019 Alabama State SkillsUSA State Championship in Advanced Welding, Peyton Ervin won the 2019 Alabama State SkillsUSA State Championship in Beginner…
Official Press Release from FPPD Activity for April 12 thru April 14, 2019 Friday April 12th Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1016 Clark Ave NE, knitting machine parts and yarn were damaged, valued at $1770.00 4 Arrests Christopher Garrison Hunter, age 33 of Rainsville, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of…
RAINSVILLE, AL.– This past Saturday, the Plainview Varsity Boys Baseball team (10-7) claimed the Dekalb County Baseball Championship Title, as they defeated county rival, Sylvania (15-11), 16 to 1. In the first round of the tournament, the Bears shut-out the Ider Hornets (3-12) by a score of 10-0, advancing Plainview to the semi-final game against…
Date: 04/15/2019 Official Press Release from FPPD SUBJECT: Assault on Officers while serving warrant On Saturday April 6 at 5:20 pm Fort Payne Police Officers went to Deerfield Apartments Chief Randy Bynum stated to serve a warrant on Jeffery Delane Watts age 45, while officers were attempting to take Watts into custody several of Watts…
Official Press Release from FFPD Chief Randy Bynum would like to report several arrests have been made over the weekend. Seven arrest were for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Two were during traffic stops. On April 15 at 12:22 am a traffic stop led to the arrest of Billy Michael McKinney, age 46 of Fort…
The Rainsville City Council met Monday, April 15, 2019. The council approved the following: Approved the minutes from the last meeting. Approved to purchase life guard uniforms for a cost of $1728.94. Approved to buy a lawn mower for $12750.00. Passed a resolution for the school sales tax holiday for July 19 – 21, 2019. …
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On April 27th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Drug Take Back Initiative at First State Bank, located at 246 Main Street East Rainsville. The take back will be starting at 8 am…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday afternoon (April 12, 2019) at approximately 7 pm, a Patrol Sergeant was led on another high-speed pursuit. The chase began between Sylvania and Powell, when the Sergeant attempted to conduct a traffic stop on County Road 47. The suspect vehicle accelerated…
Official New Release from FPPD Monday April 8th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 403 13th Street NW, the driver’s side doors on a 2017 Dodge Charger were damaged, valued at $2500.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 456 Elm Street NW, a pearl necklace, pearl earrings, three strands of pearls, three pearl bracelets,…
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: April 11, 2019 2 Arrested after chase near Sylvania From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning (April 11, 2019) at approximately 2 am, two were apprehended after leading a deputy on a high speed…
Today Sheriff Welden adopted two dogs from the DeKalb County Animal Shelter! One is going home with him, the other will be our office dog! The Animal Shelter is on Jordan Road in Fort Payne right next to the sheriff’s office, and they have plenty of dogs & cats that need a good home! A…
MONTGOMERY — More than 200 Alabama city leaders, county commissioners and others including representatives from DeKalb County joined Gov. Kay Ivey last week as she officially kicked off a year-long effort to ensure Alabama reaches maximum participation in next year’s census. The Alabama Counts event at the state Capitol was conducted one year in advance…
Dekalb County Commission Meeting for April 9, 2019 Mr. Broyles with the county road department gave an update that the road department is working on patching pot holes in the county. Work is also continuing on the slide area on Tutwiler Gap and is getting close to being finished. Mr. Broyles stated he believed the…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (April 9, 2019), agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force, along with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Payne Police Department, went to a residence located at 1107 Sherwood Drive NE in Fort Payne after concerned citizens…
Birmingham, AL – March 15, 2019: The Southern Museum of Flight, along with Commemorative Air Force (CAF) The Central Texas Wing, is bringing Living History to Birmingham! In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the C-47 That’s All Brother which led the main airborne invasion at Normandy, France on D-Day June 6th, 1944, will…
Dekalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett causes confusion with call on “bus and transportation only delay” today because of Tornado Warnings that were issued for Dekalb, Marshall, and Jackson counties in northern Alabama. Many parents took to social media questioning why only the buses were delayed and not schools and student drivers. The official phone call…
Local artist Bonita Eileen, from Fort Payne, Al., will be featured at Dollywood’s Heartsong Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Bonita has been singing gospel music in church since she was just 5 years old, recording since she was 28, and has lived in Fort Payne all her life. She has…
According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, A single-vehicle crash Wednesday, April 3, in Marshall County has claimed the life of a Guntersville teen. A 16-year-old teen was killed when his vehicle left the roadway, struck a bridge and overturned. The teen driver was pronounced dead at the…
Official Press Release from CCSO Cherokee County Sheriff’s investigators recovered four stolen campers and an enclosed utility trailer last week, totaling well over $100,000 in value. According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the campers were stolen from the area of Lindsey’s Store and were campers that had been moved due to the recent flood. Investigators recovered…
The Fire Science Program from the Dekalb County Technology Center will be traveling to the State SkillsUSA Conference to compete in the competition. The Conference will be April 15 – 17, 2019. The DeKalb County Commission recently donated $500.00 to the DCTC Fire Science Program to help with expenses as they travel to SkillsUSA State…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion ceremony for Deputies Nathaniel Bates and Andy Brown today. Officer Bates and Officers Brown were both promoted to Sergeant. Pictured with each officer is Dekalb County Sheriff, Nick Weldon.
It is time to honor the First Responders of DeKalb County on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 2:00p.m. The First Responders committee would like to encourage everyone to come together as a community to celebrate and show appreciation to first responders for their long hours, time away from their families, and putting their lives on…
The Jr. Beta team from CCA recently participated in the Alabama State Jr. Beta Club competition held in Birmingham, Al. The team represented the school very well and brought back numerous awards from the competition. Cathrine Yates won Secretary of the Alabama Jr. Beta Club and Sarah Kate Griffith won 1st Place in Photography. The…
Layne Fortner and Matthew Johnson, on behalf of the Cornerstone Christian Academy football team and coaches, thanked the Rainsville City Council for the use of the football field and facilities at the Field of Dreams. Layne Fortner said, “Many of us have dreamed of playing football for Cornerstone our entire life and thanks to ya’ll…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early Saturday morning (March 30, 2019), the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a male sitting near the gas station at the intersection of Highway 35 and County Road 47 (Powell Crossing). It was believed that the individual had narcotics…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (March 27, 2019) DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators, and Drug Task Force Agents conducted a 12 hour saturation operation on Sand Mountain during the Spring Break Holiday. All the arrests were made during traffic stops resulting from increased patrols. The Alabama Law…
Press release from FPPD, March 28, 2019 Airport Road Arrest Chief Randy Bynum stated at 12:50 am on March 28 a traffic stop on Airport Road led to the arrest of two individuals for trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The subjects were identified as Eusebio Billy Duane Sanchez, age 34 of Fort…
Press Release from FPPD, March 28, 2019 On March 26th at approximately 8:10 pm a fourteen year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was taken into custody by the Fort Payne Police Department and agents of the Dekalb County Drug Task Force Chief Randy Bynum reported. The juvenile was charged with three counts of Theft…
Chief Randy Bynum stated on March 26th at approximately 9:30 pm, Sebastian Clay Burt, age 18 of Fort Payne, was taken into custody and charged with receiving stolen property 2nd degree. His charge stems from a hand gun that was taken from the Sequoyah Trailer park vehicle break-ins earlier that night. Mr. Burt was also…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday March 18th Incidents 2 Arrests Stephen Jerome Schafer, age 55 of Valley Head, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear at 5:00 pm Jose Miguel Reyes Pintor, age 36 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Assault at 8:02 pm 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Tuesday March…
Official Press Release from FPPD Friday March 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 Sequoyah Drive NE Lot 170, a 2012 Toyota Corolla was taken, valued at $17000.00 6 Arrests Mallory Anjanette Orr, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 12:29 am David Anthony Smith,…
Robert Avery, with the U.S. Census Bureau, spoke before the commission today. Telling the commission that the Bureau would be hiring full and part time employees to conduct the 2020 census. He stated that around six hundred will be employed in Dekalb County, at the peak of the census taking, with hourly pay ranging from…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning (March 26, 2019), an off-duty Ider Police Officer was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) after he was pulled over by a DeKalb County Deputy. At approximately 3:30 am, a Deputy noticed a Black Chevrolet Avalanche traveling westbound…
News Release from AHSAA – MONTGOMERY – Pisgah High School senior guard Annie Hughes and Mountain Brook senior forward Trendon Watford were named Miss and Mr. Basketball, respectively, at the Alabama Sportswriters Association (ASWA) luncheon Tuesday at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. AHSAA corporate partner ALFA Insurance sponsored the luncheon which is hosted…
Press Release from Anita McBurnett, Director Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Storm Spotter Class Scheduled for April 11, 2019 A storm spotter class will be held Thursday evening April 11, 2019 starting at 6:00 pm at the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) located at 3550 Creek Path Road in Guntersville Alabama. The class is…
Official Press Release from FPPD on March 26, 2019 – On March 21st a body of a white male was discovered in a small creek adjacent to Prestwood Avenue South SW. Chief Randy Bynum stated that the body was recovered by Fort Payne Police Department, Fort Payne Fire Department and Rescue personnel. The deceased victim…
The Boaz Police Department is asking that anyone with information on the whereabouts of Marcus Blake Parker, 24, of Boaz and/or Angela Baker Upton, 42, of Albertville, please call 256-592-6812. We can also be reached by private message on the Boaz Police Department Facebook page. Anyone calling with information can remain anonymous. Both subjects should…
Winning 1st place is always great…winning 1st place when you have Aspergers syndrome, is truly great! Aspergers syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and non-verbal communication. Local Cornerstone Christian Academy student, Alex Stiefel, son of Dennis and Angela Stiefel of Rainsville, Al., recently won 1st place in 10th grade…
Capt. Gary Buchanan, Patrol Commander, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, DPS – Marine Patrol, released information today about the discovery of the missing Jeep at Bucks Pocket State Park. The missing vehicle was located today by a trail crew from Alabama State Parks. The vehicle was found several hundred yards downstream from the crossing….
Press Release from the Alabama Department of Public Health The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating a hepatitis A outbreak in DeKalb and Jackson counties. Additional cases that may be related have also been identified in Cherokee and Marshall counties, with March 3 as the latest known symptom onset. Currently, there are 22…
Official Press Release FPPD Chief Randy Bynum stated a body was found on today’s date in Wills Creek south off of Prestwood Drive. Chief Bynum stated a call came in at 12:40 pm. When personnel arrived on scene they discovered the body of a white male. Bynum reported the investigation continues and further details will…
Official Press Release Chief Randy Bynum stated on March 11, a Sanders Avenue resident reported a theft of property. The resident stated while he was in his yard, he observed a white female driving a Nissan Frontier pull in front of his residence. The home owner stated to officers the female started removing items from…
Twelve local businesses and industry representatives partnered with Crossville High School to conduct mock interviews at the school on Wednesday, May 20, 2019. Approximately 85 eleventh grade students were interviewed for this event. Each business or industry simulated hiring one student from the interview process. Students were rewarded for their efforts with gifts and prizes…
At the Fort Payne City Council meeting, held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Mayor Larry Chesser read a proclamation in honor of John Mathieu, Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, who is retiring. Erin Franklin, with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, recognized the Fort Payne Fire Department for their continued and dedicated support of the MDA. She…
The Rainsville City Council met Monday, March 18, 2019. The council approved the following: Approved the minutes from the last meeting. Approved to surplus a 2008 fire truck. Approved to surplus some radios and exercise equipment. Approved to authorize the Mayor to dispense funds for new radar equipment for the Police Department in the amount…
Farm Fresh presents the 12th Annual Lake Guntersville Duathlon & 5k on Saturday, April 20, 2019. It is a fun race on a fast and fairly flat course and takes place surrounding beautiful Lake Guntersville. Packet pick up will be held Friday evening, April 19, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Guntersville…
The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services, along with the Alabama Volunteer and Donations Coordination Team, is hosting Local Volunteer and Donations Management training in Marshall County. Local Volunteer and Donations Management training is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that arise during…
Official Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for March 11 thru March 14, 2019 Monday March 11th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 200 19th Street NE, a mailbox was damaged, valued at $40.00 Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – 100 silver coins and sterling silver silverware were taken, valued…
Mountain View Christian Academy in Bryant competed at the State Beta Convention. Syler Stone won Second in state in 6th grade Language Arts, Gage Blevins won 3rd in state in 6th grade History, Jayden Lea won 2nd in the state in 8th grade Science, and the Mountain View Beta club won 3rd in the Service…
Awards for Henagar Jr. Beta 1st place Anna Beth McSpadden – Individual Talent 1st place – Gold Key Award 1st place Wynston Keith – Elementary Woodworking 1st place David Godwin – 5th grade Social Studies 1st place Aidan Rains – Elementary Technology 1st place Wynston Keith – and Best in Show Elementary Woodworking 1st place…
The Sylvania Jr. Beta Club brought home numerous awards and filled State offices this week at the Alabama State Jr. Beta Convention, which was held in Birmingham, Al., at the BJCC. Braydon Kittle was elected to serve as the 2019-2020 State Vice President. Sylvania Beta Winners Elementary Division 1st Engineering Natalie Atchley, Lucas Buttram &…
On March 8, 2019 DCTC Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 5 students to compete in the annual SkillsUSA Northeast Alabama District Contest held at Wallace State Community College. Ten counties that make up the Northeast District came together to compete for the top 3 spots to represent their district at the state level. The contest…
The Sylvania High School FFA recently brought home some 1st and 2nd place awards in several competitions recently held at Calhoun Community College. Cody Turner won 1st place in creed speaking and Alexis Stevens won 1st place in prepared public speaking and was also elected to serve as FFA district treasurer. The FFA welding team,…
The Plainview Varsity Lady Bears Softball team (5-1) claimed a big victory over the Geraldine Bulldogs on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. The Bears outscored the Bulldogs 11-1 and easily defeated the Lady Bulldogs. The Bears started the game in the first inning by scoring 1 run when Crimson Wells singled. Then the Bears scored four…
Friday March 8th Incidents 4 Arrests Brian Anthony Perdue, age 34 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI at 11:45 pm Eduardo Francisco, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI and Minor in Possession/Consumption of Alcohol at 5:09 am Angel Elias Velasquez, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese & Associate Director Alvin Briggs were on hand today, for the 2019 Plainview Basketball teams trophy and awards ceremony held, at the Dekalb County Schools Coliseum. The entire student body and faculty were on hand today to watch as the Plainview Bears varsity basketball team were presented with their 2019…
Another Severe Weather setup for today, over a large part of the United States, from the Great Lakes to the Deep South. Currently a deep surface low is moving over the Great Lakes area and is pulling a cold front behind it that stretches to the Gulf Coast. The ingredients for severe weather will be…
There will be a 5K (run or walk) supporting the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department “Beyond DARE” program, May 4, 2019 at Fyffe High School starting at 8:00 am. Register by April 20, 2019 to be guaranteed to receive a tee-shirt for the event. Registration fees are $25.00 for individuals for pre-registration or $30.00 day of…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — While several major incidents have made headlines and taken the majority of our attention and efforts during the last few weeks, other incidents have occurred in DeKalb County that have been dealt with by deputies and investigators. On Friday (March 1st) Drug Task Force Agents working I-59 stopped a vehicle and…
On Tuesday, March 13, 2019, Capt. Gary Buchanan, Patrol Commander with the Alabama Law Agency, DPS Marine Patrol released a press statement stating that ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers were called to respond to the South Sauty Creek area, where a fisherman reported finding a body that evening. Marine Patrol Troopers arrived on the scene and…
March 12, 2019 Around 11:08 AM 11 March 2019 Rainsville Police Department received a call from the First Southern State Bank, in Rainsville. They had a customer in the bank that was presenting a forged and stolen check in the amount of $3,900.00. Sgt. Nick Knopps was the first officer on scene and detained Marty…
For the 2018-2019 school year, Plainview High School added a new visual arts program to help students get more hands-on art instruction. There has been an overwhelming response from the students in the program. Many students are receiving the new opportunity to draw, paint, and create pieces of masterful artwork. Mrs. Regina Huber, who holds…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early Saturday morning, the DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS) and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a home in the Painter community, after a man had notified them his girlfriend was unresponsive. The victim, Melissa Nicole Waldrep (31 of Crossville), was pronounced deceased on the scene. The DeKalb County Coroner, Sheriff’s…
Press Release On Saturday March 9th at 11:30 pm at 105 13th Street NW Apartment # 45 a home invasion occurred Chief Randy Bynum stated. Witnesses reported that a while female along with a juvenile white female burst into the back door of this residence looking for the renter of the apartment. The witnesses stated…
Here is the final Severe Weather outlook for today. The Storm Prediction Center has once again shifted the Outlook area. The “Enhanced Risk” now includes northwestern Alabama, a larger portion of Tennessee, and all of northern Mississippi. The “Slight Risk” covers over into north central Alabama. Wind profiles indicate the possibility for supercells with Tornadoes…
Press Release Monday March 4th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1202 Adamsburg Road E, $3962.99 in currency was taken Theft of Property – Occurred at 102 Drinkard Drive NW, two pillows and a Duvet were taken, valued at $83.90 Theft of Property – Occurred at 103 20th Street SW, a 14 Karat…
Situation Summary A series of disturbances will bring light to moderate rain across the TN Valley today through Saturday. A cold front will swing through Saturday night bringing the chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Storm total rainfall amounts will approach 2.5″ through Sunday which will lead to an increased risk of isolated flash flooding…
On Wednesday March 6th, new charges were filed on Shane Lee Henegar, age 47 of Fort Payne. Henegar is currently in the Dekalb County Detention Center on charges he was unable to make bond for in 2018. Chief Randy Bynum stated those charges were Robbery 1st, Sexual Abuse 1st, Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and…
“Made in Dekalb”, is an annual event put together by the Dekalb County Economic Development Authority, to give students of Dekalb county the opportunity to explore the various careers and jobs that are available in Dekalb county. This year about 90 different businesses, manufacturers, and industries from across the county are in attendance and have…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Last week was a productive one for the DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit. From February 21st – 28th agents recovered and seized 390 grams of methamphetamine as well as 178 grams of Kratom as a result of investigating citizen’s tips and complaints. Various amounts of other illegal drugs were also…
The Plainview Bears varsity boy’s baseball team took on the Scottsboro Wildcats, on a very cold and windy day, yesterday. With temps hoovering around 35 degrees, and the wind chill down in the 20’s, the Bears and the Wildcats took to the baseball diamond for some action. The Bears jumped out to a 3-1 lead…
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 — Search efforts have resumed in Buck’s Pocket for a missing Dekalb County teen. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, in conjunction with Alabama State Parks, is coordinating with local rescue squads to continue shoreline searches along the creek. Waterborne searches are still on hold pending lower water levels in the creek….
RAINSVILLE, AL. — The director of the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center, Mike Sweat, officially resigned tonight. The Rainsville City Council held its regular monthly meeting tonight and at the end of regular business a motion was made by Councilman Brandon Freeman to go into executive session, to discuss the good name and character of an…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Statement from Sheriff Nick Welden regarding Amberly Barnett case: We would like to announce that an arrest has been made in the case of 11-year-old Amberly Alexis Barnett’s death. Christopher Wayne Madison, age 33, has been arrested and charged with Capital Murder. He is being held without bond. Her body was…
After several cancellations, due to rain and flooding, the Plainview 7th/8th baseball team opened their season Saturday, March 2, 2019 with a double header in Stevenson, Al. The Bears played the North Jackson Chiefs in game one and lost 11-0. In game two the Bears took on the Fyffe Red Devil’s. The Bears jumped out…
The State of Alabama, along with Emergency Management in Dekalb county are assessing damages from the recent flooding the area received over the past week. According to estimates, these are the costs for emergency work in the following areas. Emergency work: Mentone Co. Rd. 89, debris, $25,000.00 Rescue at Bucks Pocket, road…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference this afternoon in reference to missing 11-year-old Amberly Lee Barnett. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Weldon said the deceased body of Amberly Lee Barnett was found around d 6:30 AM this morning and no additional details would be released at this time. The…
AHSAA Press Release CLASS 3A BOYS’ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Plainview 54, Westminster Christian 52 BIRMINGHAM – For the second year in row, Plainview High School guard Caden Millican found himself with the ball in the final seconds Friday with his team needing a bucket to win AHSAA Class 3A state championship at the BJCC Legacy…
Westminster jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead, before the Bears took a 7-6 lead. After that, Plainview found themselves in unfamiliar territory, trailing Westminster most of the 1st period, before tying things up at 11 late in the 1st period. By the end of that period Plainview was leading by a score of 14-11….
In the Class 3A girls championship game today the Pisgah Lady Eagles got out to a solid start in the first period, leading Montgomery Academy by a score of 11-10. By halftime the Eagles had extended their lead to 27-20. In the first half, Annie Hughes lead the Eagles with 13 points and 3 rebounds….
