Drought Conditions Continue To Get Worse Across Alabama
Facebook Twitter The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) still has a statewide Fire Alert in effect for all of Alabama. Parts
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 7th – 10th
Facebook TwitterPress Release By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 7 thru October 10, 2019 Monday October 7th
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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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Narcotics & Interdiction Team Makes 13 Drug Arrest, Over Last Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 30th – October 6th
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 4 thru October 6, 2019 Monday September 30th
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Matheny’s Bridge In Fyffe Community To Close For Repairs
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Jackson County Public Works, Matheny’s Bridge on Jackson County Road #43 and Dekalb County Road #56,
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Pedestrian Struck By Train In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterDate: 10/09/2019 Title: Press Release SUBJECT: Pedestrian struck by Train On October 7 at approximately 11:43 pm a call
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DeKalb County Jury Convicts Fort Payne Man of Assaulting an Officer
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. – District Attorney Mile O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for September 27th – 30th
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 27 thru September 29, 2019 Friday September 27th
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NACC will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair”
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair” on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This FREE fair is
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Rainsville To Honor WWII Veterans On November 11, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met in regular meeting on October 7, 2019. The council approved to accept the street
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Man in Custody after 2-year-old found in roadway
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was
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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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“Plainivew Pantry” Gets $2,000 donation
Facebook TwitterAccording to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview
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Three arrested in Section, AL
Facebook TwitterNew Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday October 3, 2019, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a
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Drought Conditions Worsen Across The Southeast
Facebook TwitterIn the maps below, from the United States Drought Monitor, the extreme dry conditions continue across the Southeastern part
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It’s Time To Qualify For Dekalb County Superintendent & Other County Races
Facebook TwitterQualifying dates for Dekalb County Superintendent, and other local races, have been set by the Democrat and Republican parties.
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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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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrest In Attempted Burglary Of Local Business
Facebook TwitterOctober 1, 2019 Press Release from Rainsville Police Department On September 29, 2019 the Rainsville Police Department received a
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Fort Payne Man Sentenced to Prison for Robbery and Sexual Assault
Facebook TwitterShane Lee Henegar, 47, of Fort Payne was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for robbery and sexual
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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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City of Fort Payne To Pay $214,000 For New Tennis Courts At High School
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met in regular session today and conducted the follow business: Approved a $1,000 appropriation
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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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Plainview Art Student Winners At Dekalb County VFW Fair
Facebook TwitterArt students from Plainview High School entered some of their art in last week’s 64th Annual Dekalb County VFW
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Man arrested after attack on Elderly Woman
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday night (September 24, 2019), a man was arrested after entering the home of
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Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith Invites You To “Coffee With A Cop”
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith reminds everyone it’s time again for Coffee with a cop. This years event will
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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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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 23rd – 26th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for September 23 thru September 26, 2019 Monday September 23rd Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 3019
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Responds to 5 Suicides in last week
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has worked a total of 5 suicides in the last week. Three of
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Offers Game Day for 55 & up
Facebook TwitterFort Payne Parks & Recreation Game Days for Ages 55 and up FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Payne Parks and
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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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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 16th – 19th
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 16 thru September 19, 2019 Monday September 16th
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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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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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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Wanted Fugitive
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (September 20, 2019) at
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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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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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Rainsville City Council Meeting…Concerns Over Who Has What Authority
Facebook TwitterIn Monday night’s council workshop, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt informed the city council that going forward only items on the
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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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Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests 2 In Henagar for Marijuana & Heroin
Facebook TwitterOn Thursday September 13, 2019, at approximately 1:00 am, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, conducted
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Dekalb County Commission Accepts $1.1 Million Resurfacing Road Bid
Facebook TwitterIn regular meeting, on September 10, 2019, the Dekalb County Commission voted to accept a bid award for Project
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24 Pounds of Meth Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team assisted with the seizure
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A Pedestrian Was Killed Friday, in DeKalb County, on I-59
Facebook TwitterFrom Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop F Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency GADSDEN POST – A
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Rainsville approves to accept $320,066.00 bid to build culverts for the Boozer Bridge Project
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met this week on Thursday, September 5, 2019, instead of on Monday, due to the
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16 year old Arrested for Meth Trafficking
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co.
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Fort Payne Police Department Addresses Rumors About School On Social Media
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Al. September 5, 2019 The following information was published on the Fort Payne Police Departments Official Facebook
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Man In Custody For Allegedly Stealing Air Conditioning Units From A Preschool
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody for
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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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Fischer Residents Address Council About Animal Problem on Baker Drive
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 and did the first reading of Resolution 2019-03.
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting August 27, 2019
Facebook TwitterDekalb Commission Meeting August 27, 2019 Road Department In the meeting Tom Broyles, Superintendent for the road department, gave
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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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Three New Laws Take Effect Sunday, September 1, 2019, For Alabama Drivers
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on
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Dekalb County School Buses Changing The View On Safety
Facebook TwitterAccording to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition
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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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Learn About Identity Thief and Cyber Security At Local Event
Facebook TwitterFirst State Bank is providing a free “Identity Thief and Cyber Security Discussion” on September 9, 2019, at 2:00
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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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Dekalb Co. Sheriff Nick Welden Addresses County Commission About School Safety
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared
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Fort Payne Police Activities Report August 5th – 8th
Facebook TwitterDate: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8,
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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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Deputies conduct ‘Back to School’ road safety saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb
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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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18 Wheeler Accident This Morning At “Joe’s Truck Stop”
Facebook TwitterFort Payne Police department responded to an 18 wheeler accident this morning around 6:00 am, at “Joe’s Truck Stop”.
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10 Arrested In DCSO Saturation Operation In Kilpatrick Area
Facebook TwitterMarshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE,
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ALABAMA To Receive Life Time Achievement Award
Facebook TwitterThe group ALABAMA, from Fort Payne, Al., will receive a major award this October, the Lifetime Achievement Award, along
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Officer involved shooting in Fort Payne, Al. 1 air-lifted to hospital
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. – On Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, around 9:00 pm, officers responded to a domestic disturbance
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One Fatality In Single-vehicle Accident
Facebook TwitterDekalb County – A single-vehicle crash today, June 29, has claimed the life of a Georgia man. James Harold
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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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Teddy Gentry’s 6th Annual Singing With The Stars
Facebook TwitterThe group Alabama’s Fan Appreciation Week is June 20-23, 2019. Mark your calendars now to support Randy Owen, Teddy
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City Of Rainsville Hires A New Firefighter From The Fire Science Program
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met Monday, June 03, 2019. The council informed the public that there is a no
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One Fatality In Accident In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterDate: 05/29/2019 Title: Press Release On Tuesday May 28th at approximately 4:57 pm a call of a two-vehicle accident
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Governor Ivey Signs Bill lowering DeKalb County Pistol Permit Price
Facebook Twitter 05/29/2019 Governor Ivey Signs Bill lowering DeKalb County Pistol Permit Price Earlier today (Wednesday, May 29, 2019), Governor
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I-59S traffic diverted, following crash, ALDOT planning emergency bridge repairs
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 I-59S traffic diverted following crash ALDOT planning emergency bridge repairs HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama
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One fatality in I-59 Southbound Crash at Sulphur Springs Exit
Facebook TwitterAccording to Alabama State Troopers, an 18 wheeler crashed early this morning striking the overpass bridge at the Sulphur
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting May 28, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission met for their regular meeting, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:00 am. In this
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Explosives Found In Collinsville
Facebook TwitterEXPLOSIVES FOUND: (Update, device has been removed from the scene) The DeKalb Co. DTF, Collinsville PD, and DCSO were
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Fort Payne Mayor Presents Third Saturday Sunset Committee with Proclamation
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. In the meeting, Mayor Larry
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Rainsville City Council promotes Tim Devlin to Captain
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met Monday, May 20, 2019. The council approved the following: • To purchase 100 garbage
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Dekalb County Technology Center Holds Awards Day
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Technology Center (DCTC) held its 2019 Awards Day, at the Dekalb County School Coliseum, on Wednesday,
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Noble Donates Truck To NACC
Facebook TwitterWith the help of workforce funding and local support, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has begun a Commercial Drivers’
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Tommy Tuberville, former Auburn coach, makes stop in Rainsville, Al.
Facebook TwitterRAINSVILLE, AL. – Tommy Tuberville, former Auburn head coach, who is running for the U.S. Senate, made a campaign
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Sheriff’s Office partners with Board of Education to offer Criminal Justice Classes
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Beginning this fall, DeKalb County students
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One Person Fatally Shot in Skirum Last Night
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 8:30 pm,
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One Traffic Fatality In Dekalb County Crash
Facebook TwitterAccording to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency a three-vehicle crash today, May
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Rainsville City Council Meeting May 6, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met Monday, May 6, 2019. The council approved the following: The purchase 100 chairs
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Plainview’s Jeffery Armstrong Receives Basketball Scholarship
Facebook TwitterPlainview’s Jeffery Armstrong recently received a basketball scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi. Armstrong, a 2018 graduate of
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Plainview Lady Bears Area 15, Class 3A Runner Up
Facebook TwitterThe Plainview Lady Bears softball team advances to the Class 3A Regionals next week to play Colbert Heights. The
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Superintendent Addresses Potential Threat to Geraldine High School
Facebook TwitterThe information below was posted on the official Jason Barnett, DeKalb County Superintendent Facebook page this morning about a
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CCA Track Team Wins Numerous Medals
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy’s (CCA) Track and Field Team recently competed, on Thursday April 25, 2019, in the Alabama Christian
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Person with measles made stop in Fort Payne, Alabama
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Department of Public Safety today (April 24, 2019), reported a person with a confirmed case of the
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Rainsville Public Library Summer Reading Program
Facebook TwitterSign-up for the Rainsville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins Wednesday, May 1st and will run through Monday, June
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Traffic Fatality – Jackson County
Facebook TwitterAccording to Alabama State Trooper Public Information Officer Curtis Summerville a single-vehicle crash today, April 22, claimed the life
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“TURN YOUR TOWN BLUE CHALLENGE”
Facebook TwitterThis year the City of Henagar will celebrate National Police Week (May 12 – 18) by placing Blue Bows
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DCTC Students Win Many Awards At State SkillsUSA
Facebook TwitterStudents from across Dekalb County won numerous awards today at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Birmingham, Al. These students
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Rainsville City Council hires two police officers
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met Monday, April 15, 2019. The council approved the following: Approved the minutes from the
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Drug Take Back Initiative on April 27th
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On April 27th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s
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Severe Weather Possible This Thursday Across the South
Facebook TwitterThursday, April 18, 2019 Severe Weather – Northern Alabama escaped the Severe Weather event from last night, but other
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