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42 Narcotics Cases made this month in DeKalb It has been another busy month for the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit in the war on illegal drugs in our county. In the last month, the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made or assisted with 42 drug arrests. On Thursday November 28th, Interdiction agents stopped…
On December 30th, 2019, a body was recovered from Lake Guntersville near the Lake Guntersville Sailing Club. The body was recovered in reference to a missing person investigation reported to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office on December 27, 2019. A Cadaver detection K-9 located the body in about 8 feet of water from the sheriff’s…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, a call came into the DeKalb County 911 line reporting a structure fire off of Highway 75 near the Georgia state line. Cartersville, Henagar, and the Tri-Community Fire Departments all responded to the scene. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and…
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Larry Bodily, who was sentenced today by Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston for the brutal murder of his mother. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Mike O’Dell and was convicted by a Cherokee County Jury in November. The murder of Karen Willmon occurred in 2017 at a residence…
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested a Leesburg man on Wednesday as the result of a drug investigation. Sheriff’s Office investigators obtained and executed a search warrant on Wednesday at the man’s residence on County Road 7. Investigators seized both cocaine and marijuana from inside the house. The suspect, Renie McCreary, age…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 18th – November 24th, 2019 Monday November 18th Incidents Theft by Deception – Occurred at 1613 Glenn Blvd SW, transactions of $6914.78 were made that were a scam Domestic Violence – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW, an entry door and patio door and frame were damaged, valued at $1000.00…
Fyffe High School and Collinsville High School Both move from 2A to 3A and Crossville High School moves from 5A to 7A. Schools in the new Class 3A, Region 7: Asbury High School Brindlee Mountain High School Collinsville High School Fyffe High School Geraldine High School Plainview High School Sylvania High School AHSAA Central Board…
According to David Gulledge, Dekalb County Republican Party Chairman, Jeff Sessions will make a campaign stop in Dekalb County on Friday, December 20, 2019. Sessions is running for his former U.S. Senate seat, which he held from 1997 to 2017. The former Attorney General will be at Western Sizzlin in Fort Payne, Al. sometime between…
State released by Jeff Keener “My name is Jeff Keener and I am running for District 4 Constable. I would like to tell you a little about myself and my mission. I have a great wife and two wonderful kids that I love dearly. I have been in public safety for almost 20 years. I…
Teresa Dawn Phillips, the only remaining Republican candidate for Dekalb County District Judge, has withdrawn from the race. Currently, this leaves no qualified candidate in this race. At the end of qualifying, Teresa Dawn Phillips and Steven Whitmire were the only two candidates to file paperwork on the Republican ballot. No one qualified on the…
DeKalb Co Technology Center’s Third Nomination in Two Years for SREB’s Pacesetter Award DeKalb County Career Tech is excited to announce the DeKalb County Technology Center has been nominated for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) James E. Bottoms Pacesetter Award. It’s the third time in the last two years DCTC has been nominated for…
…SUMMARY… There will be a risk of damaging winds, hail, and some Tornadoes across the South on Monday. Isolated to scattered Severe storms are expected Monday into Monday night from far eastern Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley and much of Mississippi and Alabama. Damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes and isolated hail are all…
I am Scot Westbrook and I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I have spent the last 15 years serving the citizens of DeKalb County in public safety as a Firefighter. Now as your County Commissioner for District 2, I will answer the calls and make every effort to improve our…
Rainsville, Al. – The Dekalb County Board of Education, with the recommendation of Dekalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett, approved Dr. Richard Ruthledge as the new head principal at Plainview High School. Dr. Ruthledge, assistant principal at Crossville High School, will transfer to Plainview for a two-year probationary contract. This contract will be in effect from…
Chris Davis, Plainview Band Director, would like to invite everyone to come out for a “Night of Christmas Music” with the Plainview High School Band. The event will be Monday, December 16, 2019, at Victory Baptist Church in Rainsville, Al., located at 426 Marshall Rd, Rainsville, AL. Performances by the Plainview High School Concert Band…
Douglas Brooks Hamilton was taken into custody by Boaz Police, Collinsville Police and the Dekalb County Sheriffs Deputy’s at the Travelers Inn hotel in Collinsville. He was with a young child who had been reported missing. Hamilton is charged with of production of child pornography by Boaz Police
Round-Up for RMHC is a new, innovative technology that gives customers at McDonald’s the opportunity to donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities or RMHC by choosing to Round-Up their purchase to the nearest whole dollar. McDonald’s developed Round-Up for RMHC technology to serve as an additional donation option for customers as part of its continued…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a contractorfor Norfolk Southern will work on the railroad on Alabama 68 near U.S. 11 in Collinsville on Wednesday, Dec. 11, weather permitting. Alabama 68 will be closed at the railroad beginning about 8 a.m. Work is anticipated to be complete before 3 p.m. The official…
AUBURN – The Fyffe Red Devils rolled to an insurmountable 42-point lead in the opening half and cruised to a 56-7 victory over Reeltown to claim their second straight Class 2A state championship at the 2019 AHSAA Super 7 State Football Championships at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Friday. The Red Devils (15-0) led 28-7 after…
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single-vehicle crash at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 5, claimed the life of an Ider woman. Shelly L. Terrell Burns, 32, was killed when the 1998 Mitsubishi she was driving left Alabama Hwy 40 at the 2 mile marker, 3 miles east of Scottsboro, struck a ditch and overturned. Burns, who…
Press Release: Activity for November 15 thru November 17, 2019 Friday November 15th Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 413 Turner Ave SE, glass in a door was damaged, a Canon Rebel camera, a 1000mm lens, two memory cards and a gold ring were taken, valued at $1167.95 Illegal Possession of a Credit/Debit Card –…
On Nov. 20, 2019 DeKalb County Technology Center Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 6 students to the 10th Annual Drake State Technical College Welding Competition in Huntsville AL. Four tech schools were represented at the competition and each school was allowed to bring 6 students. Three in each division for advanced and beginner categories. The…
On Wednesday December 4, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM, Jericho Tidwell escaped from a work release detail at Stevenson Park. Tidwill had been working this detail for several weeks and was in jail for a Probation Revocation. Tidwell, pictured above, is a White, Male, 5’10” tall, approximately 150 pounds with brown shaved hair, hazel eyes…
“Hello my name is Joseph Lee and I’m running for Dekalb County, AL. Commissioner, District 1. I started at a young age helping my dad with everything from shoeing horses to logging and saw milling. I grew up with this lifestyle and it evolved me into my own business. I purchased my first dump truck…
Cutting the TV cable cord or your provider stopping TV service? There are several excellent choices, but satellite is not one of them, unless it’s your only option. As many of you know, satellite TV service still suffers from what’s called “rain fade”, where your signal is lost when there is moderate/heavy rainfall. Nothing like…
MONTGOMERY – Five defending state champions pulled out wins the 54th AHSAA State Football Playoff semifinals November 29 to advance to the Super 7 State Championships at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium Dec. 4-5-6. The Class 7A championship match pairings were set a week earlier with defending state champion Central-Phenix City (12-1) and 2018 runner-up Thompson…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the last couple of weeks, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Team has racked up a total of 21 arrests. Earlier this week, six were arrested at a drug house on County Road 712 in a multi-agency raid. On Monday, November 11th, Johnny Tyler Townson (25 of Fyffe) and Tiffany…
DECATUR – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division recently has modified its hours of operation in several of its Driver License Examining Offices across the state to provide citizens with additional opportunities to conduct driver license business. The agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor said he is pleased to announce beginning Monday, Dec. 2,…
SUBJECT: Activity for November 4th – 10th, 2019 Monday November 4th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 103 Greenhill Blvd NW, four prescriptions were forged, valued at $16.78 4 Arrests Marc Anthony Love, age 34 of Henagar, was arrested on Two Warrants for Outside Agency and Payment Review at 12:23 am Preston Isaac…
HUNTSVILLE – Defending state champions Boaz (1A/5A) and Huntsville (6A/7A) captured boys’ 2019 AHSAA North Section Swimming & Diving titles Saturday at the Huntsville Aquatics Center, and defending state champ Westminster Christian’s girls won the 6A/7A girls’ section crown. Whitesburg Christian won the 1A/5A girls’ North title. Team and individual qualifiers advance to the…
MONTGOMERY – Eight of the 12 semifinal matches in the AHSAA 54th State Football Playoffs this coming week will feature rematches from regular-season region play. That record number of teams from the same region reaching the semifinal round highlights an exciting slate of Thanksgiving Week contests that will send all winners to the Super…
CLASS 1A Lanett (12-0) at Sweet Water (11-1) Mars Hill Bible (13-0) at Pickens County (11-2), Reform CLASS 2A Leroy (11-2) 35 at Reeltown (12-1) Collinsville (12-1) at Fyffe (13-0) CLASS 3A T.R. Miller (9-4) at Mobile Christian (8-4) Walter Wellborn (12-1) at Piedmont (12-1) CLASS 4A Andalusia (10-3) at UMS-Wright (12-0), Mobile Anniston (9-4)…
Motorists Urged to Make Highway Safety a Priority (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – To ease Thanksgiving travel statewide and as a safety precaution, the Alabama Department of Transportation is announcing there will be no temporary lane closures for road work on Alabama interstates from noon, Wednesday, Nov. 27, through midnight, Sunday, Dec. 1. ALDOT is urging motorists…
News Release: Activity for November 1 thru November 3, 2019 Friday November 1st Incidents 9 Arrests Jeremiah Daniel Sharrow, age 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am Melissa Ann Goldthreate, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am…
The Fort Payne City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Business conducted in this meeting: Approved to rebid a skid steer mulching unit. No bids were received in the first round of bidding. (one bid did come in after the deadline) Approved to create an Assistant IT position. Approved a request…
Monday October 28th Incidents Forgery – Occurred at 3616 Grand Ave SW, six checks were forged, valued at $420.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 631 67th Street NW, a Dooney & Bourke purse, two pair New Balance shoes and makeup were taken, valued at $900.00 3 Arrests Haley Christine Howard, age 24 of…
The Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 18, 2019. The council approved the following items: To accept a bid from Boozer Construction of $5,000 to repair the sidewalks in the City Park To accept bids, to be opened at the next meeting, to get someone to tear down the stage located…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning, a multi-agency operation resulted in the capture of a fugitive with sixteen outstanding warrants in DeKalb County, as well as several others in Dade (Georgia) and Jackson Counties. At approximately 6 am this morning (Tuesday, November 19, 2019) Deputies and Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Boaz man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase that ended in Dawson this morning. The pursuit began when a Boaz Police Officer attempted to stop the vehicle this morning around 9:30 am. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed, eventually entering…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey made a stop in Dekalb County, on Friday, November 15, 2019. This trip was part of her 67 county tour for the Alabama Bicentennial and to present Seth Maddox, 2019 Microsoft PowerPoint champion, and the Dekalb Tourism with an accommodations. Governor Ivey was introduced by Randy Owen of the super group…
The Fyffe High School Cheerleaders competed in the Super North Regionals on Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Al. According the Connie Cocharn, cheer coach, the team competed in two different divisions, Game Day division and Traditional division. The Game Day competition consist of crowd leading and fight song routines, like is done on a…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man from Bryant is in custody regarding an incident that occurred at the gas station in Hammondville last week. The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 am last Wednesday (November 6, 2019) at the gas station on Alabama Highway 117 at I-59 in Hammondville. A young woman that was pumping gas…
SUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 118 1st Street NE, a seal on a door frame was damaged, valued at $250.00 3 Arrests Miguel Manuel Francisco, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence at 1:05 pm…
FORT PAYNE, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will be at The Little River Canyon Center, on Lookout Mountain, this Friday, November 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The Dekalb Tourism will host the event with Governor Ivey. Governor Ivey’s visit will include a Presentation of Commendation for Seth Maddox, 2019 Microsoft PowerPoint World Championship. The…
SUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 118 1st Street NE, a seal on a door frame was damaged, valued at $250.00 3 Arrests Miguel Manuel Francisco, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence at 1:05 pm…
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. – According to ALEA, on Monday, around 11:45 a.m., an 18-wheeler truck lost control while turning onto Highway 35 from Highway 40, overturned and lost its load of metal beams it was hauling. One of those beams struck a passing pickup truck and knocked it into the Tennessee River. The driver of…
Arctic cold air is on the move today, moving toward the south and east. At 8:30 am EST today, the cold front was easily identifiable on this temperature map. The cold front extends from the Southern Plains to the Northeast. The coldest location in the country this morning was Malta, Montana, which recorded -24 °…
All Defending State Champions Claim First Round Wins to Move into Second Round of Playoffs MONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions posted first-round wins as the AHSAA opened the 54th annual State Football Playoffs Friday night. Eight No. 4 seeds were among the 104 teams advanced in all seven…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, DCSO Narcotics and Interdiction Agents have made and assisted with 23 drug related arrests. Three stolen cars were recovered; with one of the three being recovered after a pursuit Wednesday night. On Monday (October 21, 2019) the…
The Rainsville City Council recognized the Plainview Pee Wee B & C football teams, at their meeting on Monday, November 4, 2019. The C team won the Superbowl in Albertville, Al. and finished with a (10-1) record. The B team was the runner-up in their Superbowl game and finished with an (8-3) record. Mayor Rodger…
On Wednesday November 6, 2019, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own Corrections Deputies in connection with an investigation into contraband being brought into the Jackson County Jail. JCSO Corrections Staff discovered that Rod Edwards HANNA was bringing tobacco, which is considered contraband, into the correctional facility and delivering it to an…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Friday (November 1, 2019), the DeKalb County 911 line received an unusual call from a subject at the Mentone Market on Highway 117 in Mentone. The individual was requesting an officer for assistance after his Marijuana had allegedly been stolen. The call was transferred to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to…
MONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions and a total of 21 unbeaten teams advanced to the first round of the 2019 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Football Playoffs. First-round games are scheduled for Nov. 8, AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese announced Saturday. The first round of the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider, including antique furniture and live turkeys. Several months ago, DeKalb County Deputies discovered a burned boat burned near Ider. The boat was found to be stolen out of Jackson County. Following this discovery, a tip was received that the boat’s motor and trailer…
Press Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday November 1, 2019, around 3:05 AM, a suspect wearing camouflage clothing and a blue ski mask (Pictured) entered the Skyline Mart on Alabama Highway 79 in Skyline, Alabama armed with a handgun. Three employees were present at the store and the suspect brandished the handgun and…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) a Collinsville man was arrested on a rape charge. On Tuesday (October 29, 2019) a child reported to a parent that a family member had engaged in inappropriate behavior. After an interview with the suspect, the suspicions were confirmed. Joseph Daniel Johnson (35 of Collinsville) was…
As ghouls and goblins come out this Halloween, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jeff Shaver would like to encourage everyone to play it safe on Halloween! Remember to… *Plan your route in advance. Go only to houses you know. *Never go out alone! An adult or older, responsible youth should escort children. *Walk…
News release from Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency HUNTSVILLE POST – A pedestrian was killed Saturday, Oct. 26, after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 431 in Marshall County. Christopher A. McCray, 34, of Grant was struck and killed while walking in the Highway by a 2017 Toyota 4Runner….
Drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve On the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2019, a call was placed to 9-1-1 reporting a 41 year old male from DeKalb County was pinned under a rock while kayaking on the Little River at Little River Canyon National Preserve. First responders were immediately dispatched an on-scene on…
Coach Renee Bearden and the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs won the 2019 AHSAA Class 3A Volleyball North Super Regional Championship tonight. The Bulldogs defeated Lexington in the Championship game 3-0. The Bulldogs will be heading to State next week to play in the AHSAA State Finals. State Finals will held in Birmingham, Al. at The CrossPlex…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Activity for October 14 thru October 17, 2019 Monday October 14th Incidents Hit and Run Vehicle – Occurred at 2645 Greenhill Blvd NW, a bumper and hood on a 2009 Toyota Venza were damaged, valued at $300.00 4 Arrests Amber Marie Crowe, age 23 of Fort Payne,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last week, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction team has made numerous drug arrests. The arrests come as a result of search warrants served in Fort Payne, Henagar, and Sylvania, as well as traffic stops within the county. Last Tuesday (October 15, 2019) The Narcotics and Interdiction unit executed…
The DeKalb County EMA is hosting Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, who will provide two days of quality training on cyber security and how communities can prepare for cyber incidents. This training is open to non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, emergency services, local governments, and schools. This training will be held on January 29 – 30,…
The Fyffe Lady Red Devils varsity volleyball team defeated the Ider hornets, in the Class 2A, Area 15 Championship game, to claim the Area 15 title. Fyffe 3, Ider 1 (16-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-16). Three Red Devils made “All Area”, Kaitlyn Woodall – senior, Emily Webb – sophomore, and Bella Tettis – junior. The Lady…
Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 11 – 15, 2019 Friday October 11th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1201 Jordan Road SW, a fender on a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was damaged, valued at $300.00 1 Arrest Brittany Nicole Rines, age 18 of Dutton, was arrested for Assault at 11:17…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On October 17, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries in the 7000 block of Greenhill Blvd Chief Randy Bynum stated. When officers arrived, they found a female victim identified as Tasha Lynn Doyle of Fort Payne face down on the…
Sheriff Jeff Shaver and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Program on Saturday, October 26th. The hours for collection will be 8:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. During that time period, Sheriff’s Office investigators will be at the Sheriff’s Office to accept expired, unused, or unneeded…
Earlier this year, DeKalb County Career Tech was featured twice in Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) Best Practices National Educational Quarterly for their advanced programs and business and industry partnerships with Northeast Alabama Community College, along with local and regional business and industry. DeKalb County Technology Center was recognized as one of the top career…
On October 21, 2018, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a report of a burglary which occurred at the Mt. View Christian Academy on Highway 73 in Bryant, AL. The scene was processed and several items of evidence were submitted to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for analysis. During an almost one…
Mycah Swift, a teenager from Ider, Al., started “Shop with a Cop” two years ago, in DeKalb County. The “Shop with a Cop” program is to help children that otherwise would not be able to have Christmas. With the “Shop with a Cop” program, each child receives $100 and gets to go to Walmart, with…
According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, ALEA Public Information Officer, a DeKalb County man was fatally injuries today in a motorcycle accident in Collinsville, Al. GADSDEN POST – A single-vehicle crash today, October 19, claimed the life of a DeKalb County man. Jackie Shane Gardner, 61, of Ft. Payne was killed when the 2012 Harley Davidson…
Scottsboro, Al – According to the ALEA Marine Patrol Division/Northern District – On the evening of Friday, October 18, there was a boating related fatality in the Jackson County area of the Tennessee River. Gregory Lawson, 51 from Hixon, TN, and an adult female were canoeing at approximately 7:00pm in the Scottsboro area. The canoe…
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) still has a statewide Fire Alert in effect for all of Alabama. Parts of Northeastern Alabama are in D3-Extreme Drought. According to the Alabama Forestry Commission, while under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted and issued on an individual basis at the discretion of the State…
Press Release By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 7 thru October 10, 2019 Monday October 7th Incidents Counterfeit Bill – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, a $20.0 bill was counterfeit 3 Arrests Dustin Wayne Gass, age 35 of Collinsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 5:03 pm…
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney Mike O’Dell, announced today, they will hold a citizens firearms safety & training course on November 5, 2019. The class will be held at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, on the campus of Gadsden State-Cherokee Campus. The range session location is to be announced. Pre-registration is…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has been busy. Multiple arrests have been made as a result of investigations and assisting local police departments in narcotics cases. A DeKalb County Narcotics Agent who serves on the state task force conducted a traffic stop…
News Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 4 thru October 6, 2019 Monday September 30th Incidents Forgery – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave N, a check was forged, valued at $60.00 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 4100 Greenhill Blvd NW, a fender, door and bed of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was…
According to the Jackson County Public Works, Matheny’s Bridge on Jackson County Road #43 and Dekalb County Road #56, at the county line, in the Macedonia/Fyffe Community, will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, October 21, 2019. Detour routes have been posted and are clearly marked. The repairs should take approximately 3 weeks, depending on…
Date: 10/09/2019 Title: Press Release SUBJECT: Pedestrian struck by Train On October 7 at approximately 11:43 pm a call came into the Fort Payne 911 about a pedestrian that had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train Chief Randy Bynum stated. Officers responded to the 6600 block of Gault Ave N and spoke with the…
FORT PAYNE, AL. – District Attorney Mile O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort Payne for assault second degree. According to Assistant District Attorney Summer McWhorter, the trial took place yesterday before a DeKalb County jury in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor. The defendant was arrested April 6,…
News Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 27 thru September 29, 2019 Friday September 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 610 Turner Ave SE, a Simpson pressure washer was taken, valued at $400.00 4 Arrests Agustis Angel Mondragon, age 24 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
Northeast Alabama Community College will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair” on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This FREE fair is to help connect students and community members with those, in the area, that offer community resources. Do you know someone who needs help with… Childcare Healthcare Food Assistance Clothing Assistance Housing/Shelter Counseling Senior Care Domestic Violence…
The Rainsville City Council met in regular meeting on October 7, 2019. The council approved to accept the street paving project CR-RES-19-01, for 2019, from Wiregrass in the amount of $293,780.00. In other business, the council approved the follow items: Hired Scott Baswell full-time at the fire department at $12.19/hour Hired Alex Josea on October…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was found alone in the roadway on Saturday night (October 5, 2019). The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was notified at approximately 9 pm of a small child alone in the roadway on County Road 12 (South of…
The USGS Recorded a 2.3 magnitude earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. on Saturday, October 5, 2019. This particular region has a history of seeing small earthquakes. The shaking from these small magnitude type earthquake are not associated with structural damage. The official recorded information from the USGS: M 2.3 – 12km S of Loretto, Tennessee…
According to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview alone. Plainview School is helping to fight hunger at their school. Plainview has started “Plainview Pantry” is now receiving donations to help in this effort. Alabama State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senator Steve Livingston made a…
New Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday October 3, 2019, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a call of “shots fired” on County Road 100 in Section, AL. Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies, Section Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, and ALEA DTF agents responded to the area and located Demario Gunn and…
In the maps below, from the United States Drought Monitor, the extreme dry conditions continue across the Southeastern part of the United States. The entire state of Alabama is still under a Fire Alert and Burn Ban, due to the extreme dry conditions. Looking at the latest data from the United States Drought Monitor (from…
Qualifying dates for Dekalb County Superintendent, and other local races, have been set by the Democrat and Republican parties. Anyone wishing to qualify for Dekalb County Superintendent or other local county offices, here is the information you need. Local office positions that will be on the ballot for the 2020 Primary and General elections include:…
Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. NCSAM 2019 will emphasize personal accountability and stress the importance of taking proactive…
Press Release From The Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office: Missing Person from Jackson County The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a report of a MISSING PERSON from the Stevenson, Alabama area. 41 year old Jamie Dewayne JOHNSON, black, male 5’09” tall, 150 lbs, black hair and brown eyes was last heard from by…
October 1, 2019 Press Release from Rainsville Police Department On September 29, 2019 the Rainsville Police Department received a call of a burglar alarm at 5 Star Foods, located at 982 Main St. East in Rainsville. Officers from the Rainsville Police Department and Officer Levi Bates of the Fyffe Police Department responded to the call….
Shane Lee Henegar, 47, of Fort Payne was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for robbery and sexual assault following his pleas of guilty in court. Henegar appeared before Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor on September 26, 2019 and entered pleas of guilty to Robbery, 1st Degree, Sodomy, 1st Degree, Breaking and Entering a Motor…
Press Release: MONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey and Hal Taylor, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), on Tuesday kicked off the countdown to a federal deadline requiring a more secure identification to fly domestically on commercial aircraft and to enter military bases and certain federal facilities. During the press conference, Governor Ivey urged Alabama citizens…
The Fort Payne City Council met in regular session today and conducted the follow business: Approved a $1,000 appropriation to The Fort Payne High School “Best Robotics” team Approved to pay half the cost of new tennis courts at Fort Payne High School, approximately $214,000. This includes refurbishing the current four courts and building four…
Over the last week, the Alabama Forestry Commission’s wildland firefighters have responded to 182 wildfires across Alabama, burning approximately 2,608 acres. These numbers include a 470-acre fire in Talladega County, one for 391 acres in DeKalb County, and several which were over 100 acres, but they do not reflect the numerous fires suppressed by volunteer…
Art students from Plainview High School entered some of their art in last week’s 64th Annual Dekalb County VFW Fair, in Fort Payne, Al. Plainview Art teacher, Mrs. Regina Huber, shared this picture of the students with winning artwork and their awards. 9-12 grade Harrison Huber – 2nd place ribbon Jose Francisco – 5th place…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday night (September 24, 2019), a man was arrested after entering the home of an elderly woman and severely injuring her in the Mount Vernon Community (on County Road 354). The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call from the victim around 11:30 pm that night and deputies were…
Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith reminds everyone it’s time again for Coffee with a cop. This years event will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 5-6 pm, at McDonalds in Rainsville, Al. Chief Smith says, “Come by and lets have a discussion over some coffee.” Thank you and have a blessed day. Chief Kevin…
From Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office On July 26th a burglary occurred at the Union Grove Food Town on Union Grove Rd. Surveillance cameras depicting a subject covering his face with a belt. Our office then shared a photo taken the night of the burglary and thanks to the tips from…
