Sheriff’s Office Investigators Charge Suspect in Church Arson
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Offer Halloween Safety Tips
Facebook TwitterAs ghouls and goblins come out this Halloween, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jeff Shaver would like
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Pedestrian Killed In Marshall County
Facebook TwitterNews release from Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency HUNTSVILLE POST – A pedestrian was
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Location
Facebook TwitterSheriff Jeff Shaver and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to hold another citizen’s firearms safety course
Facebook TwitterThe Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney Mike O’Dell, announced today, they will hold a citizens firearms safety
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Sheriff’s Office Makes Additional Arrests in Car Break-In Cluster…
Facebook TwitterCherokee County Sheriff’s Office investigators made two additional arrests on Tuesday in connection to a cluster of vehicle break-ins
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Facebook TwitterOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying can affect everyone – those who are bullied, those who bully, and
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USGS Records 2.3 M Earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. on Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe USGS Recorded a 2.3 magnitude earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. on Saturday, October 5, 2019. This particular region
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Governor Ivey Acts to Provide an Extra $78 million in state, federal cash for Alabama hospitals
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday released an extra, conditional state appropriation that when matched with federal dollars will provide
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Facebook TwitterHeld every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Missing Person
Facebook Twitter Press Release From The Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office: Missing Person from Jackson County The Jackson County Sheriff’s
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Governor Ivey urges Alabama Citizens to Consider Obtaining a STAR ID
Facebook TwitterPress Release: MONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey and Hal Taylor, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), on Tuesday kicked
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Fire Alert Still in Effect for All of Alabama
Facebook TwitterOver the last week, the Alabama Forestry Commission’s wildland firefighters have responded to 182 wildfires across Alabama, burning approximately
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Arrest Made In “Belt Bandit” Burglary From July 2019
Facebook TwitterFrom Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office On July 26th a burglary occurred at the Union
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest For Threat to DAR School
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Marshall County Sheriff’s Office 9-27-2019 Over the last few days, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, along with
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Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions Grip The Southeast
Facebook TwitterNew data released from the United States Drought Monitor ( https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ ) shows most of the Southeastern United States
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FIRE ALERT ISSUED FOR ALL OF ALABAMA
Facebook TwitterFire Alert Issued for Alabama As of September 25, 2019 The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the recent
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to host Coffee with a Cop
Facebook TwitterOn October 2nd, 2019, Sheriff Jeff Shaver and deputies from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and community members will
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Centre Man Indicted for Theft By Cherokee Co. Grand Jury
Facebook TwitterA Cherokee County Grand Jury indicted a Centre man last week in connection with a case involving the theft
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Observant Citizen & Quick Action by Deputies Result in 2 Burglary Arrests
Facebook TwitterAccording to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two women were arrested by Cherokee County deputies on Friday, minutes after a burglary
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Drought Conditions Extend Across A Large Area of The Southeast
Facebook TwitterFrom the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. “With the lack of rainfall & hot temps a majority of
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Fire Danger Advisory Issued for All 67 Alabama Counties
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until
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Three Suspects Arrested Quickly Following Burglary In Cherokee County
Facebook TwitterAccording to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, three suspects were taken into custody minutes after they burglarized a residence
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Shooting at Jackson County Courthouse This Morning
Facebook TwitterOn Wednesday September 18, 2019, at approximately 10 AM, a man walked into the Jackson County Courthouse in Scottsboro,
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Two Year Investigation Leads to Murder Arrest
Facebook Twitter Two Year Investigation Leads to Murder Arrest On Tuesday September 17, 2019, Investigators of the Jackson County Sheriff’s
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Rainsville Police Department places flowers at First Responders Memorial
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Department placed a black rose and blue rose at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City
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Arrest Made In Threat To Douglas High School
Facebook Twitter New Release from Marshall County Sheriff: Over the last few days, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, along with
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Etowah County Man Killed In Hwy 211 Accident
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop E Public Information Officer with the ALEA GADSDEN POST – A two-vehicle
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ADPH Recommends Hepatitis A Vaccine For All Food Workers
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Immunization Division, encourages food service owners and managers to
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Major Hurricane Dorian Will Impact Florida Monday
Facebook TwitterUPDATE: DORIAN IS NOW A CATEGORY 1 HURRICANE AND EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN STRENGTH. According to the 2:00 PM
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Incident At Douglas High School
Facebook TwitterAccording to Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, with the The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, his department investigated two reports
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Blount County Fair September 10th – 14th, 2019
Facebook TwitterOne of our proud sponsors, the Blount County Fair, invites you out to the 66th Annual Blount County Fair,
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FCC Recommends That Commission Consider Designating 988 As The National Suicide Prevention HOTLINE
Facebook TwitterFor Immediate Release Report to Congress Concludes That 3-Digit Dialing Code Would Improve Access to This Critical Service for
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Parts of Alabama In Severe Drought Conditions
Facebook TwitterEven though many areas across the Southeast have seen showers and thunderstorms recently, some with heavy rainfall, there are
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Centre Fire Department To Hold Blood Drive
Facebook TwitterCentre Fire Department Blood Drive The Centre Fire Department will be having a Blood Assurance Blood Drive on Friday,
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Alabama Department of Public Health Wants To Hear From You
Facebook TwitterThursday, August 15, 2019, is the last day to take the short survey about the greatest health issues and
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Centre Man Arrested on Multiple SORNA Violations
Facebook Twitter08/14/2019 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested Robert M. Dildine, 55 of Centre, on Tuesday on
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3 Arrested After Brief Pursuit – Cherokee County
Facebook Twitter08/14/2019 Three men were arrested by Cherokee County deputies Tuesday evening after a brief pursuit. According to Sheriff Jeff
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Heat Index ALERT For First Of Next Week, Across The South
Facebook TwitterAccording to the National Weather Service, excessive heat will develop this coming Sunday, August 11, 2019 and last through
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Cherokee County EMA Offers New App
Facebook TwitterThe Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to announce that we have officially released our new mobile app.
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Cherokee County Investigator Brent Snead Graduates from Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy
Facebook TwitterCherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is pleased to announce Investigator Brent Snead’s graduation from the Alabama Public Safety Leadership
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Jackson County Drug Arrest of Rainsville Woman for Meth
Facebook Twitter Jackson County Drug Arrest/Meth Seizure On the evening of August 1, 2019, “off-duty” Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
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Sex Offender Arrest Made By Marshall County Sheriff
Facebook TwitterOn 7-31-19 Deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office went to Sorter Rd in Guntersville to complete a sex
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Receives Money For Project Lifesaver
Facebook TwitterThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to be the recipient of a one thousand dollar endowment for the
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying this subject
Facebook TwitterThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying the subject in these photo’s. On 7/27/19 Deputies responded to
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Jackson County Road 45 Closing For Repairs
Facebook TwitterROAD CLOSING Jackson County Public Works wishes to advise that Jackson County Road #45 between both intersections of county
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Search Continues For Missing Man On Terrapin Creek
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crews are continuing to search for a man that went missing on Terrapin Creek on Thursday
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ALEA Part of Five-State Operation Southern Shield to Combat Speed
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are set to put the brakes
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2.3 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Northeast of Huntsville, Al.
Facebook TwitterAccording to the USGS a 2.3 magnitude earthquake happened at 02:45:49 (UTC) (8:45 pm Sunday) on July 15, 2019.
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Traffic Accidents In Madison & Cullman Counties Claim Two Lives
Facebook TwitterAlabama State Troopers report two separate traffic accidents have claimed two lives, in Madison and Cullman counties. According to
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Alabama “Back to School” Tax Holiday Weekend, July 19 – 21, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe State of Alabama will hold its 14th Annual “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday, July 19– 21, 2019.
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Confirmed West Nile Virus Case in Marshall County
Facebook TwitterHorse near Boaz confirmed with West Nile virus, first case in Alabama in 2019 The Alabama Department of Public
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Georgia Man Arrested near Gaylesville with Stolen Truck
Facebook TwitterSheriff’s deputies arrested a Rome man on Thursday near Gaylesville who was wanted by Georgia authorities. According to Cherokee
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Tropical Storm Barry To Bring Major Flooding To The Gulf Coast
Facebook TwitterAs Tropical Storm Barry churns in the Gulf of Mexico, residents of the Gulf Coast area are bracing for
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Cullman County Woman Killed In Two Vehicle Crash
Facebook TwitterDECATUR POST – A two-vehicle crash Wednesday, July 10, claimed the life of a Cullman County woman. Aura Dequasie,
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Tropical Weather Development Possible in the Gulf of Mexico
Facebook TwitterIf you have beach plans, in the next week, along the Gulf of Mexico, be aware, there is the
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I-59 emergency bridge repairs complete – All Lanes Are Open
Facebook Twitter UPDATE: ALL LANES OF I-59 ARE NOW OPEN DEKALB COUNTY —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that
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Cherokee County Sheriff Arrested Two In Shooting Incident
Facebook TwitterAccording to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee county investigators have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred
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Arrest Made In Kidnapping In Pisgah
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. —Thursday night (June 13, 2019) an adult male was kidnapped by two suspects from the Pisgah
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I-59 Emergency Bridge Repairs Begin At Sulphur Springs Exit
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that construction began today on emergency bridge repairs at Interstate 59
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Now Has A New Mobile App
Facebook TwitterCENTRE, Alabama – Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce their new mobile App is available for
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ALDOT Road Update for Memorial Day Holiday Travel Safe Roads Start with Safe Drivers
Facebook Twitter(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation for many traveling south, and ALDOT is doing its
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Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Junior All Around Champion
Facebook Twitter Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Junior All Around Champion! Eli will be heading to compete in Nationals. He set
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Two Fort Payne Firemen Get Promoted
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne Fire Department recently promoted two firemen. Fireman Eric Middlebrooks was promoted to Lieutenant Ben West was
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting May 7, 2019
Facebook TwitterFORT PANYE, AL. – The Fort Payne City Council met in regular session Tuesday and recognized Davide Wright, a
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5K Run Raises Over $7,000 For DeKalb Co. D.A.R.E.!
Facebook TwitterSaturday (May 4, 2019), the DeKalb County D.A.R.E. program raised over $7000 at their first annual 5k fundraiser. The
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Alabama Department of Public Health – Most adults at low risk for measles
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Alabama Department of Public Health The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues working with the
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Severe Weather Event Possible, Wednesday/Thursday
Facebook TwitterIt is difficult to make an exact forecast or prediction for Severe weather, five days out. But there is
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Southern Museum of Flight- 75th Anniversary of D-Day Program and Events
Facebook TwitterBirmingham, AL – March 15, 2019: The Southern Museum of Flight, along with Commemorative Air Force (CAF) The Central
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Concrete railing falls off of ramp onto I-24 in Chattanooga
Facebook Twitter TDOT officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the failure. The concrete railing on the I-75 Southbound
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Looking for a fun day trip? How about the Birmingham Zoo?
Facebook TwitterWhat is New at the Zoo? If you haven’t been to the Birmingham zoo lately then you haven’t been
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Boaz Police Searching for two on the run
Facebook TwitterThe Boaz Police Department is asking that anyone with information on the whereabouts of Marcus Blake Parker, 24, of
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Alabama State Park crew find missing Jeep at Bucks Pocket
Facebook TwitterCapt. Gary Buchanan, Patrol Commander, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, DPS – Marine Patrol, released information today about
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Northeast Alabama hepatitis A outbreak continues to grow
Facebook TwitterPress Release from the Alabama Department of Public Health The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues investigating a
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12th Annual Lake Guntersville Duathlon & 5k
Facebook TwitterFarm Fresh presents the 12th Annual Lake Guntersville Duathlon & 5k on Saturday, April 20, 2019. It is a
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Marshall County EMA to host a Local Volunteer and Donations Management training.
Facebook TwitterThe Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services, along with the Alabama Volunteer and Donations Coordination Team, is hosting Local Volunteer
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Run for a Drug Free Dekalb 5K (run or walk)
Facebook TwitterThere will be a 5K (run or walk) supporting the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department “Beyond DARE” program, May 4,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office busy behind the scenes
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — While several major incidents have made headlines and taken the majority of our attention and
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Body discovered at South Sauty Creek identified
Facebook TwitterOn Tuesday, March 13, 2019, Capt. Gary Buchanan, Patrol Commander with the Alabama Law Agency, DPS Marine Patrol released
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GA Hwy 301, in Dade County Georgia, is closed due to an accident. Affecting travel out of Alabama on Hwy 75
Facebook Twitter BREAKING NEWS – (March 12, 2019 3:30 PM) The Dekalb County EMA office is reporting that GA. Hwy
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Rainsville Police Department in search of “persons of interest” in forgery cases
Facebook TwitterMarch 12, 2019 Around 11:08 AM 11 March 2019 Rainsville Police Department received a call from the First Southern
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Dekalb Co., Al. EMA Situation summary for this weekend
Facebook TwitterSituation Summary A series of disturbances will bring light to moderate rain across the TN Valley today through Saturday.
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7th Annual Made in Dekalb 2019 today
Facebook Twitter“Made in Dekalb”, is an annual event put together by the Dekalb County Economic Development Authority, to give students
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Dekalb Co., Al. EMA to test weather sirens
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County, Al. EMA will be doing the monthly testing of the county wide severe weather sirens today
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Search efforts resume at Bucks Pocket for missing teen
Facebook TwitterTuesday, March 5, 2019 — Search efforts have resumed in Buck’s Pocket for a missing Dekalb County teen. The
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 11-year-old
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: UPDATE: “The search for Amberly Barnett has been suspended as
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The Plainview Bears Return to the State Championship game for the 3rd year.
Facebook TwitterThe Plainview Bears defeated Prattville Christian today 74-55, in Class 3 A action in Birmingham. The Bears showed a
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Facebook TwitterWestminster Christian defeated Bullock Co. 50-32 today in State Class 3A semi final basketball action. This will advance Westminster
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Nick Hall, “The Voice of the Plainview Bears”
Facebook TwitterWVSM radio would like to thank Nick Hall for being “The Voice of the Plainview Bears.” Nick announced all
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Hit and run suspect in custody
Facebook TwitterUPDATE (2/25/19): IN CUSTODY: Janet Hinds turned herself in at the Chattanooga Police Department moments ago. She’s being transported to
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Tennessee woman wanted in hit and run of Chattoonga police office.
Facebook TwitterTOP TEN ALERT: 54-year-old Janet Elaine Hinds has been added to the TBI Top Ten Most Wanted list. She’s
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Schedule of local schools in the AHSAA State Basketball Championships in Birmingham this week
Facebook TwitterMONDAY, FEB. 25 CLASS 2A GIRLS SEMIFINALS Fyffe (29-5) vs. R.C. Hatch (20-6), 6 p.m. 2A Girls Finals Friday,
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BJCC Basketball Final Four and road closings
Facebook TwitterFebruary 24, 2019 – All basketball fans traveling to the BJCC Legacy Arena this week, remember the I-59/20 closure
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Chattanooga, TN. Police office killed in hit and run
Facebook TwitterCOMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED: On February 23, 2019 at approximately 11:04 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Division responded to
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Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency Due to Flooding and Potential Severe Weather in Parts of Alabama
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019,
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Tornado Watch Issued for parts of Alabama & Tennessee
Facebook TwitterThe National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 6 in effect until 10 PM CST this evening for the
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Search and Rescue / Recovery Operations Continue At Buck’s Pocket State Park
Facebook TwitterDekalb County, Alabama EMA activated to level 2 for search and rescue / recovery operation beginning at 8:55 pm
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Dangerous Severe Weather event possible today across the South
Facebook TwitterThe Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. has increased the threat level across parts of the South today. A
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Significant SEVERE Weather event Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019
Facebook Twitter A significant SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK, including the threat for Strong Tornadoes, appears likely over Southeastern U.S. on Saturday,
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Flash Flood Watch Issued for Northern Alabama
Facebook TwitterThe Huntsville, Al. National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Northern Alabama, effective Tuesday, February 19,
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