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UPDATE: ALL LANES OF I-59 ARE NOW OPEN DEKALB COUNTY —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the DeKalbCounty 140 bridge over Interstate 59 at Sulphur Springs (Exit 239) reopened Saturday, June 29. The bridge was closed for about a month while Wright Brothers Construction performed $628,200 emergency contract repairs of damage caused during…
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee county investigators have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred at a residence on County Road 22 in the Kirk’s Grove Community. Deputies responded to the call just before 10 PM on Monday night where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was transported…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Thursday night (June 13, 2019) an adult male was kidnapped by two suspects from the Pisgah area of Jackson County around midnight. The victim was transported to a residence on Moses Drive in Henagar. After being assaulted and tied up, the victim was able to escape and made contact with a neighbor…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that construction began today on emergency bridge repairs at Interstate 59 and DeKalb County 140 at Sulphur Springs (Exit 239). After the bridge was damaged in a crash May 29, ALDOT sought bids and awarded an $628,200 emergency contract for repairs to Wright Brothers Construction. I-59 southbound…
CENTRE, Alabama – Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce their new mobile App is available for download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The App is free for users to download on both Android and iOS mobile devices. To download, visit https://www.cherokeecountyalsheriff.com/app or go to the Google Play Store…
(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation for many traveling south, and ALDOT is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after noon on Friday, May 24, through midnight, Monday, May 27. In Birmingham, motorists should plan for detours as closures remain at the…
Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Junior All Around Champion! Eli will be heading to compete in Nationals. He set a goal at the beginning of this rodeo season to win a saddle. He finished out the year with 2 saddles and 10 buckles in two associations. It has been a year of highs and lows. He…
The Fort Payne Fire Department recently promoted two firemen. Fireman Eric Middlebrooks was promoted to Lieutenant Ben West was promoted to Sergeant. Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite is pictured congratulating each fireman.
FORT PANYE, AL. – The Fort Payne City Council met in regular session Tuesday and recognized Davide Wright, a recent retiree from the Fort Payne Fire Department. The council presented Mr. Wright with a retirement plaque. Council President Brian Baine reported to the council that the police department will not be closing the city jail…
Saturday (May 4, 2019), the DeKalb County D.A.R.E. program raised over $7000 at their first annual 5k fundraiser. The 5K included 180 registered runners that ranged from 7 – 86 years old. DeKalb County SRO and 5K Coordinator Deputy Priscilla Padgett said, “I’m overwhelmed at the support we had from the community. We had a…
Press Release from Alabama Department of Public Health The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate potential cases of measles in the state. There are more than 30 open investigations and currently only one presumptive positive measles case in Alabama. This presumptive positive…
It is difficult to make an exact forecast or prediction for Severe weather, five days out. But there is enough evidence in the current models for the Storm Prediction Center to go ahead and put out the following information. It is to far out, right now, to do a prediction for Thursday, May 9, 2019,…
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…
TDOT officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the failure. The concrete railing on the I-75 Southbound ramp to Atlanta collapsed onto the I-24 Westbound ramp in Chattanooga earlier today. The bridge has been inspected and deemed safe by TDOT bridge inspectors. However, both ramps will remain closed as concrete barrier rail is placed…
What is New at the Zoo? If you haven’t been to the Birmingham zoo lately then you haven’t been to the zoo! The Birmingham zoo, is managed by a private non-profit corporation, has redesigned the properties and modernized the facilities. The Birmingham Zoo offers guests of all ages the opportunity to encounter exotic animals of all…
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…
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…
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…
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…
BREAKING NEWS – (March 12, 2019 3:30 PM) The Dekalb County EMA office is reporting that GA. Hwy 301 in Dade County, GA. is currently closed due to an accident. Please avoid travel out of Alabama on Hwy 75 into Georgia on GA 301. Please take an alternative route until further notice.
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…
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…
“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…
The Dekalb County, Al. EMA will be doing the monthly testing of the county wide severe weather sirens today at 10:45 AM. This test helps the EMA determine if all of the sirens are working properly, to help be prepared for when severe weather threatens. Remember, this will only be a test.
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….
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: UPDATE: “The search for Amberly Barnett has been suspended as of this morning. We will be having a press conference on the incident at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at 1:00 PM today”. Tyler Pruett, Deklab County Sheriff’s Office. FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County…
The Plainview Bears defeated Prattville Christian today 74-55, in Class 3 A action in Birmingham. The Bears showed a commanding performance today, outplaying Prattville Christian on every level. The Bears will play Westminster Christian (27-4) Friday, March 1st at 2:15 PM at the BJCC in Birmingham, Al. This will be the Bears third year in…
Westminster Christian defeated Bullock Co. 50-32 today in State Class 3A semi final basketball action. This will advance Westminster Christian to the Championship game this Friday against the winner of the Plainview vs Prattville Christian game at 1:30 PM.
WVSM radio would like to thank Nick Hall for being “The Voice of the Plainview Bears.” Nick announced all of the Plainview Football and Basketball games on the Plainview Sports Network, Rejoice 103.1 FM and online at www.wvsmfm.com. Nick does an outstanding job, and we appreciate all of his hard work. Many people have asked…
UPDATE (2/25/19): IN CUSTODY: Janet Hinds turned herself in at the Chattanooga Police Department moments ago. She’s being transported to the Hamilton County Jail. Thank you to all for the help and support shown to the CPD and Ofc. Galinger’s family. PLEASE HELP: If you have any information on the whereabouts of 54-year-old Janet Hinds please…
TOP TEN ALERT: 54-year-old Janet Elaine Hinds has been added to the TBI Top Ten Most Wanted list. She’s wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Chattanooga Police Department on a charge of vehicular homicide in connection to the death of Officer Nicholas Galinger. Please call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525 or…
MONDAY, FEB. 25 CLASS 2A GIRLS SEMIFINALS Fyffe (29-5) vs. R.C. Hatch (20-6), 6 p.m. 2A Girls Finals Friday, March. 1, 9 a.m TUESDAY, FEB. 26 CLASS 3A GIRLS SEMIFINALS Pisgah (32-1) vs. Prattville Christian (24-8), noon 3A Girls Finals Friday, Mar. 1, 12:30 p.m. CLASS 3A BOYS SEMIFINALS Plainview (31-4) vs. Prattville Christian (30-3), 1:30…
February 24, 2019 – All basketball fans traveling to the BJCC Legacy Arena this week, remember the I-59/20 closure in the downtown Birmingham, Al. area. You will need to take alternate routes to arrive at the BJCC. Please allow extra travel time as you may encounter traffic congestion in the Birmingham area due to the…
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED: On February 23, 2019 at approximately 11:04 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Division responded to the 2900 block of Hamill Road on a Pedestrian Struck Officer Involved call. The following was determined through interview, investigation, and observation: CPD Officer was out of the patrol vehicle inspecting a manhole cover that had…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past several days and ongoing severe weather today. The counties included are as follows: Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson,…
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 6 in effect until 10 PM CST this evening for the following areas in Alabama. This watch includes 9 counties in north central Alabama: Cullman, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan. In northeast Alabama: Marshall. In northwest Alabama: Colbert, Franklin, Al., Lauderdale, and Lawrence. Tennessee this watch includes 2…
Dekalb County, Alabama EMA activated to level 2 for search and rescue / recovery operation beginning at 8:55 pm on February 22, 2019 at Bucks Pocket State Park DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA – Dekalb and Jackson County emergency services were notified of an incident at Bucks Pocket involving a vehicle swept from the park roadway at…
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. has increased the threat level across parts of the South today. A Moderate Risk area has been added that covers a large portion of Mississippi, which includes central and northern Mississippi. This Moderate Risk area also includes northwest Alabama and southern portions of Tennessee. Surrounding the Moderate Risk…
A significant SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK, including the threat for Strong Tornadoes, appears likely over Southeastern U.S. on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Areas affected include Eastern Arkansas and Mississippi on Saturday afternoon. Then North Alabama and central Kentucky/Tennessee evening/late night. Supercell thunderstorms could start as early as midday in southeastern/eastern AR, with multiple Supercell thunderstorms developing…
The Huntsville, Al. National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Northern Alabama, effective Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6:00 AM through late Thursday night, February 21, 2019. …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HUNTSVILLE HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS…
Heavy amounts of rainfall are possible through next Friday across the Southeastern part of the United States. With the ground already saturated in many areas, any additional rainfall may be a serious concern for flooding. The NOAA Weather Prediction Center is forecasting many areas across parts of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and the Carolina’s may…
