November 3, 2020 Ballot For DeKalb County, Alabama
Facebook TwitterHere is a look at the DeKalb County, Alabama ballot for November 3, 2020. Not all races will show
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Grand Jury Completes Historic Session
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The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Deputy Mickey Bowen
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s with a heavy heart that the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of
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Alabama Governor Declares State of Emergency
Facebook TwitterAhead of Tropical Storm #Zeta’s anticipated landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 1 hurricane, I am issuing a state
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Cherokee County SRO’s Recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers
Facebook TwitterCherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced the recognition of two Cherokee County SROs by the National Association of School
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DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Gives Update On Absentee Voting
Facebook TwitterFriendly reminders from Circuit Clerk Todd Greeson. The Circuit Clerk’s office is open 8am to 4pm and is located
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby To Close For Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Effective Monday, October 26th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby will be closed for two
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Jackson County Inmate Worker Escapes
Facebook TwitterOn October 22, 2020 at around 4:00 AM, an inmate worker at the Jackson County Jail escaped the facility
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions
Facebook TwitterSheriff Shaver Announces Promotions: On Monday, October 19th, 2020, Sheriff Jeff Shaver promoted four Sheriff’s Office employees. Sgt. Tony
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Alabama Fire College Holds Propane Tank Training At Kilpatrick Fire Department
Facebook TwitterThe Kilpatrick Fire Department hosted the Alabama Fire College Propane trailer on Monday, October 19, 2020. This training helps
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Arrest Made In Burglary of a Local Business in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterAt approximately 9am this date, the DCSO received a notification of a vehicle possibly connected to a burglary of
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USGS Reports 2.6 Magnitude Earthquake In Alabama
Facebook TwitterThe USGS reported a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Lamar County, Alabama this morning. The earthquake occurred at 07:51 UTC,
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COVID-19 Cases Are On The Rise In Dekalb And Jackson Counties
Facebook TwitterAccording to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Dekalb and Jackson Counties in Northeast Alabama are seeing
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Twin Brother of Sylvania Teacher arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A second teacher is behind bars regarding sexual abuse allegations. On October 8, 2020 DeKalb
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I-59 southbound paving to start Oct. 13 In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin outside shoulder leveling on Interstate
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Joint Press Release regarding Sexual Abuse Investigation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, October 2, 2020, the administration
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ALEA Partners with DHS and CISA for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the
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Free Boxes Of Food Will Be Given Away At Henagar October 24th
Facebook TwitterFREE Boxes of food will be distributed at the Henagar City Park (pool parking lot) on Saturday, October 24,
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Former Sylvania Teacher Charged Regarding Inappropriate Behavior
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A former Sylvania School teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to inappropriate behavior
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ALEA Urges Alabamians to Obtain Their STAR ID Despite the Deadline Extension
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging
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Summer McWhorter Summerford promoted to Deputy District Attorney
Facebook TwitterDistrict Attorney Mike O’Dell announces that as of October 1, 2020 Summer McWhorter Summerford is promoted to Deputy District
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican monthly breakfast meeting will be Saturday, October 10th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in
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ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan to Senator Doug Jones – Do Your Job
Facebook TwitterAlabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan held a news conference at ALGOP Headquarters in Hoover on Wednesday, September 30th
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Single Vehicle Crash In Jackson County Claims One Life
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 2:55 a.m., Friday, October 2, has claimed the life a Dallas,
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Alabama Nursing Home Association announces plan for indoor visits
Facebook TwitterFor Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Alabama Nursing Home Association today announced a plan to resume indoor
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The Dekalb County Council On Aging To Hold Drive-Through Flu Clinics
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Department of Public Health will be hosting drive-through flu shot clinics, during the month of October. DeKalb
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DeKalb Baptist Association Announces Commissioning Service For Dr. Keith Wrenn
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb Baptist Association announces a Commissioning Service for the new associational mission strategist, Dr. Keith Wrenn. The service
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Food Bank Of North Alabama Distributing Food Thursday, September 24th
Facebook TwitterThe Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with Feeding America, will be distributing a variety of FREE food
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Arrests Made For Stolen Property and Drugs
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft
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I-59 Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
Facebook TwitterToday, the suspect in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting on I-59 has been formally charged. Dayon Patterson (21 of Pensacola, Florida)
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Ceremony Held In Honor Of Those Lost On September 11, 2001
Facebook TwitterA ceremony was held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 to honor the people that were lost in the September
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Fyffe Head Coach Paul Benefield Is Newest Member of the AHSAA 300 Win Coaches Club
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY (AHSAA) – Fyffe High School head football coach Paul Benefield admits there is any fancy about the Red
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Four arrested and large amount of Narcotics seized in Mentone
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Various narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were seized in a large-scale drug raid in the
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Missing Aircraft Found in the Aurora Community
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department, the missing aircraft has been found in the Aurora Community. “The Missing
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ALEA Troopers See Dramatic Decrease in Traffic Fatalities Over the Labor Day Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY –Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall
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Ider High School Has to Cancel Two Games & Move Homecoming, Due to COVID-19
Facebook TwitterAccording to a news release from Ider High School, the football game scheduled for tonight against Tanner has been
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Drunk Driver Hits Fort Payne Police Unit On I-59
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On September 9, 2020, Fort Payne Police Officer Landry Bowen responded to
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A Dozen Jailed for Narcotics around DeKalb County
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Multiple narcotics-related arrests have been made over the last couple of weeks in several incidents
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Dekalb County Republican’s To Hold Monthly Breakfast & Headquarter Grand Opening
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 12th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. The
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ALEA Troopers Say ‘Less Drinking, More Thinking’ to Arrive Alive this Labor Day Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and
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Sheffield Career Center Hosts Second AEROTEK Hiring Event
Facebook TwitterSHEFFIELD – The Sheffield Career Center is hosting a second Hiring Event for Aerotek, the recruiting and staffing agency
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One Killed In Dekalb County Wreck South Of Fyffe, Al.
Facebook TwitterDekalb County–A three vehicle crash at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, has claimed the life of a New Harford,
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Federal Fugitive Captured by U.S. Marshalls, DCSO Investigators, & Narcotics Unit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today an operation conducted by the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, DeKalb County Investigators, the
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Transfer Truck Overturns At Joe’s Truck Stop
Facebook TwitterDate: 09/02/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police DepartmentJoe’s Truck Stop At 5:40 am this morning it was
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USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
Facebook TwitterWashington, DC, August 31, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Suspect Surrenders After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Facebook TwitterSeveral vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Person
Facebook TwitterThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing person Brenda Kate Stuckey. A family dropped her
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Female Injured After Shots Fired into Residence
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – This past weekend, a woman was struck in the face when someone shot into her
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Motorcycle Crash In Jackson County Claims One Life
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August 23, has claimed the life of a
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Here is a look at the Tuesday Ballot for the City of Rainsville, Al.
Facebook TwitterThe wet/dry referendum will be on the ballot Tuesday in the City of Rainsville. ________________________________________ City of Rainsville Council
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Three Arrested on Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterOn Tuesday, August 8, at approximately 9:30 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated Fort Payne Officers were dispatched to 207
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Suspect Sought After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On
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Wet/Dry Referendum Will Be on the City of Rainsville’s Municipal Election Ballot
Facebook TwitterThe City of Rainsville, along with most cities and towns in Alabama, will hold their municipal election on Tuesday,
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Paul Cagle seeks re-election as Mayor of Fyffe
Facebook TwitterMayor Paul Cagle announces his candidacy for re-election as the Mayor of the Town of Fyffe, Al. Cagle has
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Two Cherokee County Men Charged with Drug Distribution Resulting in Death
Facebook Twitter08/14/2020 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two Cherokee County men were taken into custody on Friday after Federal indictments
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Flash Flood Results in River Channel Shift at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala.—On the night of Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, severe storms and torrential rains ravaged northeastern Alabama,
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Large Amount of Narcotics Packaged as Candy Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized a large amount of
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Rainsville Holds USDA Farms To Families Food Give Away
Facebook TwitterOn Monday, August 10th, the City of Rainsville and numerous volunteers, in conjunction with the USDA, gave out 560
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Don Phillips Qualifies To Run For Fyffe Town Council
Facebook TwitterDon Phillips is running for Fyffe Town Council Place 4. Phillips is a veteran and attended Northeast Alabama Community
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Phillips Selected For National Career Tech Advisory Council
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Career Tech Supervisor, Jonathan Phillips, was recently selected by Dr. Linda Floyd, Director, Technology Centers That Work
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Suspect apprehended after multiple Car Break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, July 30, 2020) a suspect was apprehended regarding several car break-ins at Matheny’s
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200 grams of Meth seized on traffic stop
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on Highway
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John Seals New Sylvania School SRO
Facebook TwitterJohn Seals, the new Sylvania School SRO, was sworn in this morning by Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Hits:
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Josh Wigley Joins DCSO As SRO
Facebook TwitterJosh Wigley, long time veteran police office with the Rainsville Police Department, was officially sworn in today as a
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DeKalb County Crash Claims One Life
Facebook TwitterDekalb County–A two-vehicle crash at 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 24, has claimed the life of a Leesburg man. Jimmy
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Jonathan Bartlett Is Running For Mayor Of Fyffe
Facebook TwitterJonathan Bartlett, 45 of Fyffe, has qualified for Mayor of the Town of Fyffe. Jonathan Bartlett has 15 combined
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List of Qualified Municipal Candidates For Dekalb County
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Municipal Qualifying Candidates Collinsville Mayor – Johnny Traffanstedt Council District 1 – Kathy G. Jelks Council District
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Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at Dobson
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Central Board Approves AHSAA Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ Affirming Plans to Start Fall Sports as Scheduled
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best
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Mark Huber Announces Run For Rainsville City Council Place 5
Facebook TwitterMark Huber, of Rainsville, is running for City Council Place 5, on the Rainsville City Council. Huber, is the
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Northeast Alabama Community College Announces Fall 2020 Semester Plan of Operation
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College (NACC), following the lead of its parent organization, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), has
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ALEA Marine Patrol Smith Lake Missing Person Search
Facebook TwitterCULLMAN COUNTY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division resumed the search of a missing person at 10
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Alatrade To Hold Career Picnic July 31st
Facebook TwitterRainsville, Al – If you are needing a job Alatrade Foods, LLC. will hold a career picnic in Rainsville,
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Walmart And Sam’s Club to Require Mask In Stores Nationwide
Facebook TwitterIf you shop at Walmart and Sam’s Club, be prepared to shop with a mask. As many States are
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Face Masks Required In Alabama Beginning July 16th
Facebook TwitterBeginning July 16, 2020, at 5:00 PM, face masks will be required in Alabama. ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH
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Lingerfelt Seeks a Second Term As Rainsville Mayor
Facebook TwitterLingerfelt has served on the Rainsville City Council for three consecutive terms. During his tenure, he spent eight years
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Freeman to Seek Re-Election to Rainsville City Council
Facebook TwitterBrandon Freeman has announced his intentions to seek re-election to the Rainsville City Council, place #4. Freeman said, “I
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Reminds Everyone To Play Safe On Alabama’s Waterways
Facebook TwitterALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY June 30, 2020 ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone to Play it Safe on the
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DeKalb County EMA And County Commission Taking Extra Precautions Due To The Alarming Increase In Covid-19 Cases
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Emergency Management Agency PRESS RELEASE: 7-1-2020 Based on the Governors announcement yesterday of the extension of the
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ADPH Releases A New Color Coded System For Covid-19
Facebook TwitterPublic Health Guidance for Reopening The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is using data and metrics to make
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s Amended Safer at Home Order
Facebook TwitterEarlier today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the current #SaferatHome order is being extended from the July 3rd
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ALEA Troopers Remind Motorists to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ during Fourth of July Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks.
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4th of July Weekend at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – The Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at Little
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Little River Canyon National Preserve Canyon Mouth Park Re-opens
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – After being closed for over 12 weeks, Canyon Mouth Park is set to re-open. Canyon
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ALEA Resumes Normal Driver License Operations; Record Number of Alabama Citizens Served
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has continued to serve
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One Fatality in Rainsville Crash on Hwy 75 South
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Rainsville Police Department, a morning traffic accident claimed a Rainsville mans life. On June 24, 2020,
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Awakening Events Announces A Third Tour Package To Be Added To Live Concert Drive-In Theater Series
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Christian music icons MICHAEL W. SMITH, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, and MAC POWELL join forces for “Triple
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Fort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration July 2nd
Facebook TwitterFort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be July 2th at 9:00 pm. This year the fireworks will be
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Nine Northeast Dual Enrollment Students Receive High School and College Diplomas Simultaneously
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College (NACC) is thrilled to announce that nine dual enrollment students are receiving both a two-year
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Campbell Reappointed To The Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board
Facebook TwitterDr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, has been reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority
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Tourism to Little River Canyon National Preserve Creates Economic Benefit
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 650,000 visitors to Little River Canyon
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NACC Earns Top Rank in Student Retention
Facebook TwitterJune 15, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Choosing a college that is the best fit is an important decision
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Fort Payne Man Arrested For Felony Charges of Sexual Child Abuse
Facebook TwitterDate: 06/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On June 12, Paul Larue Edwards, age 51 of Fort
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Drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020, around 5:20 PM, an 18-year-old male from
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Rainsville Ministerial Association makes statement concerning what is happening in our nation and to support our police force
Facebook TwitterMedia Release: Rainsville Ministerial Association, June 10, 2020 We grieve the death of George Floyd and the truth that
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Bluegrass on the Rim Goes Virtual Saturday, June 13th | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020, 5 – 8PM Take the boredom out of your stay at home time by watching the
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22 Narcotics Cases Made, Multiple Stolen Cars Recovered | WVSM Digital News
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last
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Alabama Secretary of State Updates Citizens On July 14th Primary Run-off | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterAs we approach the July 14th Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind
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Statement from ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor on the Death of Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY, Ala. — “We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of yet another law enforcement officer killed
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DeKalb County Wreck Kills Gaylesville Woman
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST — A single-vehicle crash at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, has claimed the life of a Gaylesville
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