Juvenile in custody after being located in Chattanooga
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (April 2, 2020) a 13-year-old juvenile female ran away from the Griffin Street area
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Drowning At Little River Canyon National Preserve
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 2020, a call was placed to 9-1-1 reporting
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Issues Statewide “Stay-at-Home” Order | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE)
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Temporary Closure At Little River Canyon, Due To Medical Emergency
Facebook TwitterMain Falls, Little Falls and Little Falls Trail are temporarily closed due to a medical emergency. These areas will
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Juvenile in Custody after Homicide
Facebook TwitterAccording to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a juvenile was taken into custody by Cherokee County deputies on Friday afternoon for
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Little River Canyon National Preserve, Canyon Mouth Park Is Closed, But The Park Is Open
Facebook TwitterAccording to The Little River Canyon National Preserve the Canyon Mouth Park is Closed, but the walking areas and
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Dekalb County Schools Goals For The Remainder Of The Year | WVSM Digital News
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ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL
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Governor Ivey urges Alabama Small Business Owners To Prepare Now by Applying for Federal Financial Relief
Facebook Twitter APRIL 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond
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Governor Kay Ivey Announces USDA Waiver Approved
Facebook TwitterToday Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition
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Alabama HWY 35 pipe work starts April 1st
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 Alabama 35 pipe work starts April 1 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation
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Dekalb County Courthouse & Activities Buildings Closed
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Activities Building are closed to the public effective immediate until further notice
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FTC Offers Free Internet Access Hotspot Locations
Facebook TwitterBelow is an updated list of the free Internet Access Hotspot locations that are available to use now: •Collinsville
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Alabama Public TV Offers Educational Resources For Distance Learning
Facebook TwitterAccording to Alabama Public TV’s official website, APTV is offering Educational Resources for Distance Learning: “With Alabama school districts
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Alabama Department of Public Health reports its first known employee with COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease
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Jackson County, Al. Courts Remain Open, With Changes
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County, Alabama Courts remain open. In person court proceedings are suspended with limited exceptions. The jury term
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone about Social Distancing, Water Safety
Facebook TwitterPlease see below for a safety reminder from the ALEA Marine Patrol Division: ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone
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A SIGNIFICANT SEVERE OUTBREAK ACROSS A LARGE PART OF THE COUNTRY TODAY
Facebook TwitterA major Severe Weather Event is setting up for today, Saturday, March 28, 2020. If you live anywhere in
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Significant SEVERE Weather Event Forecast for Saturday
Facebook TwitterA significant severe weather event is possible tomorrow afternoon/evening in far eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and far northwest Indiana.
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Announces Closures
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Employees Update Regarding COVID-19
Facebook TwitterNews Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Department: Regarding the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employees who were placed on self
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Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Facebook Twitter Small businesses across Alabama have been negatively impacted by the #Coronavirus. To help, the U.S. Small Business Administration
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ALEA Says FMCSA Has Granted Waiver
Facebook TwitterThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a waiver in response to the COVID-19 emergency for states,
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Alabama Governor’s New Order Shuts Down the State, Closing Most Businesses
Facebook TwitterAlabama Governor Kay Ivey held a news conference today to detail the changes in the State of Emergency. In
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AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese Announces End Of Athletic Season
Facebook TwitterPress Release From Steve Savarese: Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have
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SEVERE Weather Possible Across A Large Area On Saturday/Saturday Night
Facebook TwitterTHERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS, AN ENHANCED RISK AREA
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ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the
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Schools Will Close For Remainder of This School Year With Instruction From Home
Facebook TwitterToday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a supplemental SOE that would allow Dr. Mackey, Alabama Superintendent, and his team
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ALDOT Keeps Essential Services Going for Alabama
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance
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Track COVID-19 In Real Time In Alabama
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Department of Public Health has established a website to track COVID-19 cases in near real-time. If you
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Dekalb County, AL. Reports First COVID-19 Case | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE: — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow announced this morning that the first case of Corona Virus
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Statement From The City of Rainsville On COVID-19
Facebook TwitterMandatory shutdowns caused by COVID-19 will affect our local economy. As your Mayor, I plan to do everything in
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13 ounces of Meth seized after 2 search warrants
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Narcotics agents, Interdiction agents, and deputies seized a large amount of
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Alabama announces first death of a state resident who tested positive for COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports the death of a patient who previously tested
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Jackson County Commission Says Employee Dies After Contracting COVID-19
Facebook TwitterTim Guffey, Chairman of the Jackson County Commission, posted a letter on the Jackson County Commissions Facebook page today,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, 26 Charged in Narcotics cases in the last month
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past month was productive for the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit. 26 were arrested and
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SEVERE Weather Including TORNADOES Possible Tuesday
Facebook TwitterSEVERE Weather will be possible across parts of the South on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. There will be possibly
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SEVERE Weather Possible Tuesday, March 24th
Facebook TwitterThe Storm Prediction Center has a large portion of the South in an outlook for Severe Weather on Tuesday,
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The City of Scottsboro, Al. Issues City State of Emergency
Facebook TwitterRESOLUTION NO. 20.03.11 DECLARING CITY STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS, President Trump has declared a National State of Emergency based
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NACC’s James And The Giant Peach Postponed
Facebook Twitter In response to the COVID-19 virus and the suspension of on-campus classes at NACC, we have made the
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NACC Tentative Plans To Move Graduation To September
Facebook TwitterBased on information provided by the Governor’s office, ACCS Chancellor Jimmy Baker has canceled/postponed all formal graduation ceremonies in
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What Is Killing America Is FEAR, Not COVID-19.
Facebook TwitterWhat is killing America is FEAR, not COVID-19. With a National State of Emergency, States of Emergency, and now
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, “This order was intended to apply to non-work-related gatherings”
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the
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Alabama Department of Public Health Working To Clarify Health Order
Facebook TwitterAccording to a message released from the Alabama EMA, The Alabama Department of Public Health is working on clarifying
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Cherokee County Sheriff Announces Pistol Permits Become Available by Mail
Facebook TwitterPistol Permits Become Available by Mail… An important service provided by the Sheriff’s Office is the issuance of pistol
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Tennessee Aquarium Offering Virtual Visits, Educational Materials and Behind-the-Scenes Content
Facebook TwitterChattanooga, Tenn. (March 18, 2020) – At a time when millions of people find themselves confined to their homes,
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AHSAA, DragonFly Athletics Announce Plans to Begin Online Technology Training for Schools
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and DragonFly Athletics announced today its new technology partner is
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Alabama Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Facebook TwitterNews Release For Immediate Release: March 16, 2020 Alabama Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 MONTGOMERY – Alabama
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Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Statewide Public Health Order
Facebook Twitter MARCH 19, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued
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Jackson County Sheriff Makes Sex Abuse Arrest
Facebook TwitterOn Wednesday March 18, 2020, Benjamin Adam Tinker, age 33 of Higdon, AL. surrendered himself to the Jackson County Jail
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Modified Corona Virus Schedule
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will perform law enforcement duties as normal during the COVID-19
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Announces Run-Off Election Postponement
Facebook Twitter MARCH 18, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election would be held on
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First COVID-19 case confirmed in Madison County | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison County, Alabama, reports its first case of COVID-19 as of March 17. “We are
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Former Sylvania Attorney Arrested on Felony Theft Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a joint investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Payne Police Department,
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State Health Officer issues mandatory health orders for five counties surrounding Jefferson County due to risks caused by COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Burnestine Taylor, M.D.(334) 206-2100 State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has issued orders suspending certain
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Tyler Wilks, Dekalb County Revenue Commissioner, Annouces COVID-19 Response
Facebook TwitterRESPONSE TO COVID-19 HOURS The Rainsville office will be closed starting tomorrow, March 17, 2020, through April 16, 2020.
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Alabama Department of Public Health Now Has COVID-19 Hotline
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Alabama Department of Public Health, if you suspect you have COVID-19, then call the COVID-19 hotline,
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Dekalb County Schools Student Meal Pickup Locations Announced
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County Superintendent, announced today the pick-up locations and times, for meals to be picked up
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FALSE STORY: Redmond Hospital on Lockdown
Facebook TwitterWe have been in contact with Andrea O. Pitts, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, for Redmond Hospital and
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CCA Releases Letter About Closure
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville, Al. released a letter today discussing the closure of the school due to COVID-19.
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ALDOT Announces Operational Plans in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
Facebook Twitter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2020 ALDOT Announces Operational Plans in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak MONTGOMERY, Ala. —
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Chief Deputy Josh Summerford Graduates FBI National Academy
Facebook Twitter03/17/2020 (We would like to say a special congratulations to Josh Summerford on completing this FBI Academy…we are proud
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DeKalb County, AL. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held a joint press briefing to
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ALEA Modifies Driver License Division Operations in Response to COVID-19
Facebook TwitterMontgomery – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is modifying its Driver License Division’s statewide operations in response to the
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AHSAA Clarifies Guidelines for Sports During School Clorues
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Fort Payne Parks and Recreations Closes Due to COVID-19
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Alabama Board of Pharmacy Issues Emergency Refills Notice
Facebook TwitterToday the Alabama Board of Pharmacy issued an emergency refills for maintenance medications. Effective March 14, 2020 – March
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Man & Woman Suffer Gun Shot Wounds
Facebook Twitter03/16/2020 According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a woman arrived at Floyd Medical Center in Centre this morning
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Jackson County, Al. Courthouse To Close Due To COVID-19
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County Commission issued a statement today about the closure of the Jackson County Courthouse, from March 16,
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Secretary of State Requests Emergency Opinion from Attorney General’s Office to Postpone Runoff Election
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, March 15, 2020 – MONTGOMERY – Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the
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12 Confirmed Cases Statewide, As Of Today
Facebook TwitterFrom the Alabama Department of Public Health As of 1:12 p.m. March 15, we have 12 COVID-19 cases. Our
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Dekalb County Superintendent Addresses Absences And Food Service
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County, Al. Superintendent, today addressed some of the concerns that many parents have about why
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Order from the Supreme Court Suspending Hearings and Trials Statewide Until April 16, 2020
Facebook TwitterAccording to Jeremy S. Taylor, Presiding Circuit Judge Ninth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, the Supreme Court has suspended hearings
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DCSO searching for Missing Juvenile
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators are searching for a 13-year-old female that was reported missing from the
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Dekalb Baptist Association Announces New Director of Missions
Facebook TwitterDr. Keith Wrenn is the new Director of Missions for the DeKalb Baptist Association. Keith has served for 30
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NACC Temporarily Suspends On-Campus Classes
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Northeast Alabama Community College COVID-19 Campus Update: Upon the direction of the Alabama Community College System
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Statement From Dr. Jason Barnett About Dekalb County Schools
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Dollywood To Postpone Grand Opening To Park Guests Until March 28th
Facebook TwitterPIGEON FORGE, TN (Friday, March 13, 2020) — The coronavirus pandemic is an escalating and ever-changing issue. As a
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Alabama Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
Facebook TwitterMarch 13, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, upon learning of Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case,
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SEC Suspends Regular Season & Championship Games Due To Covid-19
Facebook TwitterNews Release from the SEC: Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the
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Auburn University To Transition To Remote Instruction Due To Covid-19
Facebook TwitterStatement from Auburn University: Auburn University will transition from on-campus instruction to remote delivery beginning Monday, March 16 and
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Rome, GA. City Schools To Cancel Classes As Precautionary Measure
Facebook TwitterHere is the statement released from Rome, GA. City Schools Out of an abundance of caution, Rome City Schools,
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One Fatality In Single Vehicle Wreck Monday, in Dekalb County
Facebook TwitterAccording to Sergeant Roman Hill, with the Gadsden Alabama State Trooper Post (ALEA), 23 year old Bruce Diaz Ramirez,
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Samford University Suspends On Campus Classes Until Apirl 6th Due To COVID-19
Facebook Twitter Published on March 11, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Campus Community, READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
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ALEA Aviation Rescues Paraglider Stranded in Tree near Gurley
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – A team from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Aviation Unit on Saturday, March 7, rescued a paraglider who
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Patient Tests Positive For Coroavirus At Floyd Medical Center In Georgia
Facebook TwitterFloyd Statement Regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 Exposure 03.06.2020 Late Thursday evening (3/5/20) Floyd received notification from Georgia Department of Public
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Local CoVID19 (Novel Coronavirus) Update From Dekalb County EMA
Facebook TwitterSituation Summary At this moment in time, we have no confirmed cases of CoVID19 in Alabama. Alabama Dept of
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Suspect identified after Officer Involved Shooting
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, March 2nd 2020, a pursuit of a white van was initiated in Etowah
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Dekalb County, Al. Election Results | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County, Al. – Here is a look at the unofficial Dekalb County, Al. election results for the March
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Officer involved shooting during pursuit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 10 pm, DCSO deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting
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Marshall County Wreck Claims Two Lives
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST — A two-vehicle crash at 12:00 p.m. today, March 2, has claimed two lives. Donald Wayne Lankford, 43,
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Alabama State Trooper Vehicle Struck
Facebook TwitterAccording to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, I-59 S was shut down, at the 235 mile marker overnight last
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Suspects Damage Numerous Boaz Police Units In Chase
Facebook TwitterNews release from the Boaz Police Department There was a police chase earlier this evening that was initiated by
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One Killed In Wreck North Of Flat Rock, Al.
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A two-vehicle crash at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, February 29, has claimed the life of a Flat Rock
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Pisgah Wins Class 3A Girls’ Championship
Facebook TwitterClass 3A Girls’ ChampionshipPisgah 59, T.R. Miller 52 BIRMINGHAM – Defending state champion Pisgah jumped out to an
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The Collinsville Lady Panthers Class 2A Basketball State Champions
Facebook TwitterClass 2A Girls’ ChampionshipCollinsville 58, Cold Springs 45 BIRMINGHAM – Collinsville High School’s Lady Panthers looked like they had
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Pisgah Lady Eagles Defeat Pike Road & Will Play Friday In The Championship Game
Facebook TwitterClass 3A Girls’ SemifinalsPisgah 72, Pike Road 58 Birmingahm, Al. – The Pisgah’s Lady Eagles outscored Pike Road 29-14
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Fatal Accident Kills Two Monday in Dekalb County
Facebook TwitterAccording to Trooper Chuck Daniel, Public Information Officer with ALEA, a two-vehicle crash at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, February.
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Convicted Murderer Escapes From Work Release Center
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, “at approximately 9:30 pm last night, Daniel Miner escaped from the Childersburg
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