Large Area Forecast For Dangerous Weather Tuesday
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, will bring the chance of Severe weather across a large portion of the South. The Storm
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SEVERE Weather Possible Across The South On Tuesday
There is the chance for a significant Severe weather outbreak this coming Tuesday, November 29, 2022 across parts of Mississippi,
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ALABAMA To Host Christmas For Kids Day This Saturday
This Saturday, November 19, 2022, ALABAMA will host their ‘Christmas for Kids Day’ at the ALABAMA Fan Club and Museum
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Tip Leads To 215 Charges Of Possession Of Child Pornography
News Release from Rainsville Police Department. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/15/2022 On November 14th 2022 Steve Robert Wukmer age 66 of
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AHSAA Football Playoffs – Fyffe, Sylvania, Geraldine, and Pisgah Advance to Third Round
AHSAA Football Playoffs to Set Third-Round PairingsAuburn, Central-Phenix City, Hoover & Thompson in 7A Semifinals MONTGOMERY – The AHSAA Stat
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Motorcycle and guns recovered during the month of October
FORT PAYNE, Ala. -During the month of October, over 3,000 grams of methamphetamine, over 3,000 grams of marijuana were confiscated.
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Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter Guest Speaker at Republican Breakfast
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is this Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker will
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Fyffe’s Paul Benefield Inducted into Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022-23
MONTGOMERY – Thirteen major contributors to prep athletics in Alabama have been selected for induction into the Alabama High School
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Drug Arrest Made In Rainsville
11/04/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On November 1st 2022 at approximately 10:45PM Patrol Officers with Rainsville Police Department performed a traffic
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Valley Head Man Arrested on 106 Counts of Child Porn
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The DeKalb County Investigations Division has recently been investigating a case regarding apparent child pornography. An
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Children’s Safety First Halloween Fun Second’ Safety Initiative
ALEA’s SBI Warns of Drugs Cloned to Look Like Candy MONTGOMERY – As the weather continues to change and autumn
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Valley Head Woman Killed In Single Vehicle Crash
VALLEY HEAD, AL – A single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, has claimed the life of a
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Plainview Volleyball Finishes Season As Class 3A State Runner-Up
News Release from AHSAA CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSPrattville Christian 3, Plainview 1By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM –
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Plainview Advances to State Championship Game
News Release from AHSAA Prattville Christian, Plainview Capture Semifinal Wins to Move into Thursday’s 3A Volleyball Finals BIRMINGHAM – Prattville
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Plainview Volleyball Advances to Class 3A Semifinals
CLASS 3A QUARTERFINALSPrattville Christian, Ohatchee, St. Luke’s andPlainview Advance to Wednesday’s Class 3A SemifinalsBIRMINGHAM – Prattville Christian, Ohatchee, St. Luke’s
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Fort Payne Chamber Hosting Halloween Block Party
The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce and Twin City Used Cars will be sponsoring the Annual Halloween Block Party on
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Single Vehicle Crash Claims Life Of Section Man
Section, Al – A single-vehicle crash at approximately 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, has claimed the life of a Section man. David
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Severe Weather Possible Across The South On Tuesday
THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY/MID-SOUTH INTO THE SOUTHEAST STATES… SUMMARY Strong to
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Dekalb County Sheriff Investigators Speak To NACC Class
Deputy Chief Investigator Priscilla Padgett, Investigator Paul Bell and Investigator Weston Fortner spoke to Mr. Whited’s Criminal Justice Class at
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Ider Woman Arrested on charges of Rape and Sexual Abuse
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Kristen Rice Perry (30 of Ider) was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on Monday, October 17th,
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Van Crashes Into Building – No Serious Injuries
Press Release from Rainsville Police Department October 17, 2022 On Friday October 14th 2022 at approximately 12:25PM Rainsville Police Department
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Driver Runs Into Vape Shop in Rainsville
According to information released by the Rainsville Police Department, a driver drove into a local vape shop today. There was
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There Is A Risk of Strong and Severe Storms On Wednesday
We have had such a nice and calm Fall, but that will all end tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The
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Several arrested on drug charges in September
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the month of September, several were
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Over 6 pounds of Methamphetamine Seized
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On October 5, 2022, Narcotics Agents with
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be Lieutenant Governor Will
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Rainsville and Powell Police Departments Help with Show and Tell
For Immediate Release 09/28/2022 Chief Michael Edmondson, Sergeant Alex Jose, and Officer Sean Fowler of Rainsville Police Department, along with
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Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida
Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane, set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida AccuWeather meteorologists warn that hurricane-force winds and
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Sylvania man charged with 12 counts of Sex Crimes
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — An investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s
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John Deere Gator recovered Thanks to Help From Facebook
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Thanks to social media, a utility vehicle
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Burglary in Collinsville over the weekend and Chase on Monday
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Selma man was arrested for burglarizing
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Heath Thrash recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 14, 2022) INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased
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Couple Arrested For Breaking and Entering A Vehicle and Stolen Vehicle Recovered
09/12/2022 AT 12:05PM On September 8, 2022 at approximately 7:35PM patrol officers responded to Stop to Save to investigate reports
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Stone Mountain Man Arrested for Fake Prescription
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/02/2022 Dawson Phillip Brown, 23 of Stone Mountain Georgia was arrested on September 1 2022 at approximately
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 10th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be State Senator, Steve
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Northeast Alabama Community College Pursuing Women’s Softball Team And Stadium
September 01, 2022 Pictured is a rendering of the proposed softball facility at NACC. College officials announced today that Northeast
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Conviction for Attempted Murder of Police Officers in Jackson County Upheld
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court ofCriminal Appeals upheld the conviction of Christian James Street, 25, of
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Postal Inspectors intercept 10lbs methamphetamine Rainsville man charged
Postal Inspectors intercept 10lbs methamphetamine, Rainsville man charged From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala.
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Whataburger May Be Headed To Fort Payne Al
FORT PAYNE, Al.- The Fort Payne City Council held a Special Called Meeting today, Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The city
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Flooding threat to shift eastward across the South
The highest flood risk is forecast for a zone from southeastern Texas through central and southern portions of Louisiana and
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The Hammond Family Is Celebrating 75 Years This Saturday
Come out to the Black Oak, the old Hammond’s Brother building in Fyffe, this Saturday August 27th, from 10am –
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17th Annual UFO Day Festival Coming To Fyffe This Saturday
17th Annual UFO Day Festival is set for August 27, 2022. The Fyffe UFO Day Festival offers hot air balloon
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Plainview Street Is Now One Way Only All The Time
PRESS RELEASE 08/10/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘Plainview Street now One Way’ Starting immediately, Plainview Street is now a one-way road.
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DCSO Make Several Drug Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Several were arrested over the last few weeks on drug related charges. Over 200 grams of
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One Fatality From Single Vehicle Crash On I-59
GADSEN POST—A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, has claimed the life of a Slidell,
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Sonny Martin Wins Airborne Public Safety Association Scholarship
From The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department: Congratulations to Sonny Martin on winning the Airborne Public Safety Association, Southeast Region Scholarship.
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Rainsville’s Own Fortner Brothers 4 Christ Singing At Ark Encounter
Local gospel group the Fortner Brothers 4 Christ will be singing this weekend at The Singing News Gospel Music Weekends
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NACC Theatre Presents The Zoo Story
For Immediate Release NACC Theatre Presents The Zoo Story: “Edward Albee is our greatest playwright, delivering a genuinely fascinating, first-class
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Part of AL40 to close Friday and Saturday
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a 2½-mile segment of Alabama 40 near Scottsboro in Jackson
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16 Arrested on Drug Related Charges
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the last three weeks of June
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I-59 Traffic Transition Begins This Week For Dekalb And Etowah Counties
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that all traffic on several miles of Interstate 59 between Reece
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Dekalb County Democrat Party To Hold Monthly Meeting
The Dekalb County Democrat Party will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12 6:00 pm. Supper will begin at
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at 7:30 am. at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally
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Over 1,500 grams of marijuana seized, so far, in the month of June
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – For the month of June, 33 arrests
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Rainsville man arrested on Production of Porn with Minors
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, June 16th, John Devall Burris (66 of Rainsville) was brought in on a Fugitive
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Rainsville Police Department Freedom Fest Parking/Exit Plan
We at Rainsville Police Department would like to take the time to share the plans for festival parking and the
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Grove Oak man shot and killed over the weekend
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Sunday, June 19th, Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Fyffe Police Department responded
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ALEA Investigating Officer Involved Shooting At Walnut Park School
ETOWAH COUNTY – On Thursday, June 9, at the request of the Gadsden Police Department, Special Agents with the Alabama
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The Dekalb Democratic Party To Hold Meeting
The Dekalb County Democratic Party will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 205 Gault Ave. N,
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Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club Meeting Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, June 11th, 2022, at 7:30 am. The meeting will be held at the Cattle Stampede
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Sheriff Nick Welden Re-Elected With A Commanding Vote
Voters across Dekalb County voted Tuesday, May 24, 2022 for several local offices. One of those offices that was on
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Traffic Fatality In Dekalb County
HUNTSVILLE POST– A single-vehicle crash at approximately 3 p.m. Friday, May 20, has claimed the life of a Calhoun, Ga.
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Recent Arrest Made by Rainsville Police Department
On 05/17/2022 News Release from Rainsville Police Department Rainsville PD officers responded to a call of a women trying to
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Fallen Local First Responders Names Added to Memorial
Sunday, May 15, 2022 was National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. A special dedication was held at the Rainsville First Responders
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Gracie Devlin Receives First Ever First Responder’s Scholarship
Sunday, May 15, 2022 was U.S. Peace Officers Memorial Day and a ceremony was held at the First Responders Memorial
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New computers given to DCSO Detention Center
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden and the DeKalb Count Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our
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Plainview Softball Claims Area Championship
Plainview’s two pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as Plainview defeated Sylvania 15-0 on Wednesday. Plainview secured the victory thanks
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Tessa Word and Lily Boswell Combine Pitching To Shut Out Springville
Plainview defeated Springville 6-0 on Thursday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Tessa Word struck out Isabella Bullington
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AHSAA Baseball Round One Results From Friday
AHSAA 2022 State Baseball Playoffs First-round Pairings/Results(All series in 1A-6A are Apr. 22-23 unless denoted; 7A starts April 29-30) CLASS
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With Noah White And Sam Crowell on the Mound Plainview Shuts Out Ohatchee
Game 1 – Round 1 of AHSAA Baseball Playoff’s With Noah On The Mound, Plainview Shuts Out Ohatchee Noah White
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Plainview Baseball At #3 In Final Season Rankings
The Plainview Bears (23-5) have been on winning streak since last weeks ASWA rankings were released and maintain their #3
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GODSPELL Opens Tonight at NACC Theatre
RAINSVILLE – The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre will perform Godspell on April 21-34, April 28 – May 1,
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Plainview’s Tessa Word Named County MVP
Tessa Word was named the MVP of the 2022 Dekalb County Softball Tournament. In Game one, Tessa Word earned the
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Plainview Varsity Softball Claims 7th County Championship
Plainview Varsity Softball (31-5) cruised to an easy victory over Geraldine 12-2, in game 2, on Wednesday, to claim the
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Fort Payne Man Arrested For Sexual Abuse of A Child
Date: 04/18/2022 Title: Press Release – Arrest Chief David Davis states in March, an investigation started that lead to the
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Full Baseball Playoff Listings For Round 1
Here is a list of the full baseball playoff listings. Several area teams will be in the playoffs. Plainview, Valley
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Plainview Baseball Will Host Ohatchee In Area Playoffs
The Plainview Bears baseball (23-5), ranked #3 in Class 3A State rankings, will host the Ohatchee Chiefs (11-15) this Friday,
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Plainview Senior Noah White Named County MVP
Plainview Senior Noah White named Dekalb County MVP. Noah White pitched for the Bears in the semi-final game against the
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Plainview Baseball Claims County Championship
Plainview had everything working on Saturday, winning big over Ider 8-1, to claim the 2022 Dekalb County Baseball Championship. Ider
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Plainview Claims Semi-Final Victory With Huber Score From William’s Hit
Plainview and Geraldine fought a hard battle in the Dekalb County Baseball Tournament Semi-Final game. The game was locked at
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Geraldine Bests Plainview In Close Game
Both teams were strong on the rubber on Friday, but Geraldine was just a little bit stronger at the plate
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Plainview Bears Softball Takes Second Victory Over Fyffe
Plainview wins contest against Fyffe, 7-2. Plainview got things moving in the first inning, when Abby Williams grounded out, scoring
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Tessa Word Leads Plainview on Fyffe Shut Out
Tessa Word didn’t allow a single run against Fyffe, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Plainview Bears to
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With Levi On The Mound, Plainview Shuts Out Crossville
Levi Brown had all the right stuff on Thursday for the Bears, allowing zero runs and besting Crossville by a
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ALEA Alabama Fusion Center Employee Receives National Award
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is pleased to announce the national recognition of one of its own
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NACC Announces New Workforce Development Center
The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Workforce Development Center, a project that will facilitate business and industry training needs in
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Plainview Bears Softball Remains at #3 In State Rankings
The Plainview Lady Bears (24-4) hold onto the #3 position this week in the Class 3A ASWA state rankings. Mobile
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Plainview Bears Baseball Remains at #3 In State Rankings
The Plainview Bears remain at #3 in the ASWA rankings this week. The Bears (20-5) on the season come in
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Lily Boswell Throws Shutout as Plainview Bears Defeats Sylvania
Lily Boswell threw a shutout to lead Plainview Bears Varsity past Sylvania 10-0 on Tuesday. Plainview Bears Varsity fired up
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Plainview Defeats Cedar Bluff On Senior Night
The Bears defeated Cedar Bluff 15-2 on Monday thanks to a timely ten runs in a big fourth inning. John
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Two people in Henagar charged with trafficking in methamphetamine
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – A search warrant for a residence in Henagar led to two being charged with trafficking in
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A Multi-Day Severe Weather Event, With Severe Weather For Alabama Wednesday
A multi-day Severe weather event will start today, Monday, April 11, 2022 and continue through Wednesday, April 13, 2022, across
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Plainview Baseball Will Celebrate Senior Night Monday, April 11, 2022
The Plainview Bears have had a great season this year. The Bears won the Class 3A, Area 14 Championship by
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Plainview Softball Tournament Champions, Beating Scottsboro 13-2
Jada Hampton came the ballpark and meant business on Saturday, driving in six on three hits to lead Plainview Bears
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Plainview’s Lily Boswell Shuts Out Gaylesville
Lily Boswell threw a gem on Friday for Plainview Bears Varsity, allowing zero runs and besting Gaylesville by a score
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Tessa Word Shuts Out Sardis, Plainview Takes The Win
Tessa Word threw a shutout to lead Plainview Bears Varsity Softball past Sardis 3-0 on Thursday. The pitching was strong
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Plainview Baseball Wins Area Championship
The Plainview Bears Baseball wins the Area Championship, after sweeping the Sylvania Rams in game one 15-0 on Thursday, and
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ALDOT Emphasizes Work Zone Awareness Week
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation and states across the nation are joining forces to ask drivers to slow
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Plainview Softball Remains in the ASWA Top 5
The Lady Bears lost the last 5 out of 6 games. Losing 3 -12 to Austin, 3 – 4 to
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Plainview Baseball Drops To #3 In This Weeks ASWA Rankings
The Plainview Bears competed in the Fort Payne Wildcat Classic last week, defeating Section 13-3, Fort Payne 3-0, Ider 4-0,
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