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The Dekalb County, Al. EMA will be doing the monthly testing of the county wide severe weather sirens today at 10:45 AM. This test helps the EMA determine if all of the sirens are working properly, to help be prepared for when severe weather threatens. Remember, this will only be a test.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 — Search efforts have resumed in Buck’s Pocket for a missing Dekalb County teen. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, in conjunction with Alabama State Parks, is coordinating with local rescue squads to continue shoreline searches along the creek. Waterborne searches are still on hold pending lower water levels in the creek….
As we head into this weekend, the south is heading for another possible Severe Weather Event on Saturday/Saturday night (March 9, 2019). We are still at least 4 days out, things can and will change by Saturday. Right now, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. already has the state of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas,…
RAINSVILLE, AL. — The director of the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center, Mike Sweat, officially resigned tonight. The Rainsville City Council held its regular monthly meeting tonight and at the end of regular business a motion was made by Councilman Brandon Freeman to go into executive session, to discuss the good name and character of an…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Statement from Sheriff Nick Welden regarding Amberly Barnett case: We would like to announce that an arrest has been made in the case of 11-year-old Amberly Alexis Barnett’s death. Christopher Wayne Madison, age 33, has been arrested and charged with Capital Murder. He is being held without bond. Her body was…
The State of Alabama, along with Emergency Management in Dekalb county are assessing damages from the recent flooding the area received over the past week. According to estimates, these are the costs for emergency work in the following areas. Emergency work: Mentone Co. Rd. 89, debris, $25,000.00 Rescue at Bucks Pocket, road…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference this afternoon in reference to missing 11-year-old Amberly Lee Barnett. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Weldon said the deceased body of Amberly Lee Barnett was found around d 6:30 AM this morning and no additional details would be released at this time. The…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: UPDATE: “The search for Amberly Barnett has been suspended as of this morning. We will be having a press conference on the incident at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at 1:00 PM today”. Tyler Pruett, Deklab County Sheriff’s Office. FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County…
According to the DeKalb County, Al. Sheriff’s office Bucks Pocket State Park is closed. “Buck’s Pocket is now closed on both sides. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is now on scene and will be issuing citations for those who do not obey the closure. The water levels are back rising again due to additional rainfall.”
Although we are still four days out, early indications from ” The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK.” are showing Severe Weather for Sunday, March 3, 2019, across the South. All of northern and central Alabama, the entire state of Mississippi, parts of Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas are included. Models are indicating all modes of…
February 28, 2019 12:30 PM – A spokesperson with the Jackson County Sheriff’s office confirmed today that the missing teenager and vehicle have not been found at Bucks Pocket State Park. On February 22, 2019, emergency services were notified of an incident at Bucks Pocket involving a vehicle being swept from the park roadway, at…
WVSM radio would like to thank Nick Hall for being “The Voice of the Plainview Bears.” Nick announced all of the Plainview Football and Basketball games on the Plainview Sports Network, Rejoice 103.1 FM and online at www.wvsmfm.com. Nick does an outstanding job, and we appreciate all of his hard work. Many people have asked…
UPDATE (2/25/19): IN CUSTODY: Janet Hinds turned herself in at the Chattanooga Police Department moments ago. She’s being transported to the Hamilton County Jail. Thank you to all for the help and support shown to the CPD and Ofc. Galinger’s family. PLEASE HELP: If you have any information on the whereabouts of 54-year-old Janet Hinds please…
TOP TEN ALERT: 54-year-old Janet Elaine Hinds has been added to the TBI Top Ten Most Wanted list. She’s wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Chattanooga Police Department on a charge of vehicular homicide in connection to the death of Officer Nicholas Galinger. Please call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525 or…
MONDAY, FEB. 25 CLASS 2A GIRLS SEMIFINALS Fyffe (29-5) vs. R.C. Hatch (20-6), 6 p.m. 2A Girls Finals Friday, March. 1, 9 a.m TUESDAY, FEB. 26 CLASS 3A GIRLS SEMIFINALS Pisgah (32-1) vs. Prattville Christian (24-8), noon 3A Girls Finals Friday, Mar. 1, 12:30 p.m. CLASS 3A BOYS SEMIFINALS Plainview (31-4) vs. Prattville Christian (30-3), 1:30…
February 24, 2019 – All basketball fans traveling to the BJCC Legacy Arena this week, remember the I-59/20 closure in the downtown Birmingham, Al. area. You will need to take alternate routes to arrive at the BJCC. Please allow extra travel time as you may encounter traffic congestion in the Birmingham area due to the…
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED: On February 23, 2019 at approximately 11:04 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Division responded to the 2900 block of Hamill Road on a Pedestrian Struck Officer Involved call. The following was determined through interview, investigation, and observation: CPD Officer was out of the patrol vehicle inspecting a manhole cover that had…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past several days and ongoing severe weather today. The counties included are as follows: Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson,…
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 6 in effect until 10 PM CST this evening for the following areas in Alabama. This watch includes 9 counties in north central Alabama: Cullman, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan. In northeast Alabama: Marshall. In northwest Alabama: Colbert, Franklin, Al., Lauderdale, and Lawrence. Tennessee this watch includes 2…
RAINSVILLE, AL. – County Road 835 (Old HWY 35) between Rainsville and Fort Payne, Al. is closed, until further notice, due to the ground sliding and making the roadway unsafe for travel. Also, there is a possible natural gas leak in the area, due to the land slide. Gas officials are in route. Please avoid…
Dekalb County, Alabama EMA activated to level 2 for search and rescue / recovery operation beginning at 8:55 pm on February 22, 2019 at Bucks Pocket State Park DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA – Dekalb and Jackson County emergency services were notified of an incident at Bucks Pocket involving a vehicle swept from the park roadway at…
A significant SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK, including the threat for Strong Tornadoes, appears likely over Southeastern U.S. on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Areas affected include Eastern Arkansas and Mississippi on Saturday afternoon. Then North Alabama and central Kentucky/Tennessee evening/late night. Supercell thunderstorms could start as early as midday in southeastern/eastern AR, with multiple Supercell thunderstorms developing…
The Plainview High School Varsity Boys basketball team continues to brand itself as a consistent winner, seizing their 3rd consecutive regional tournament championship on Wednesday and thereby securing their opportunity to play at Birmingham for the AHSAA 3A state championship. On Monday, Plainview (29-4) defeated Fultondale (21-7) by a score of 68-53. Plainview started off hot,…
The Plainview Bears punched their ticket to head back to the AHSAA State Basketball Finals in Birmingham, Al. tonight. The Bears defeated Piedmont 57 -45, in a very hard fought game. The Bulldogs pulled within 7 points at one point in the 3rd period, but were unable to keep up with the Bears. Plainview (31-4)…
The Pisgah Lady Eagles defeated Glencoe tonight to win the Class 3A Northeast Alabama Regional Championship at Pete Mathews Coliseum at Jacksonville State University. Final score Pisgah 67, Glencoe 53. The Lady Eagles (32-1) will now advance to the Final Four in Birmingham, Al. and play Prattville Christian (24-8) on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at…
The Pisgah Lady Eagles continue their march toward the State Finals again this year. The Lady Eagles (31-1), on the year, defeated Susan Moore tonight 71-56 to advance to the Regional Championship game against Glencoe (21-9). The winner of that game will advance to the State Finals in Birmingha, Al.
The Plainview Bears varsity boys basketball team defeated Fultondale tonight in the Regional Semi-Final game. Plainview (30-4) will play Piedmont (23-5) Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Regional Championship game. Join us Wednesday on Rejoice 103.1 FM or livestream (audio) at www.wvsmfm.com
Mark Huber – February 14, 2019 The Plainvew Varsity Boys basketball team defeated Saks 93 – 45, in sub region action at the Dekalb County School Coliseum, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. This win moves the Bears to the Northeast Alabama Regional playoffs at Jacksonville State University on Monday, February 18, 2019. Plainview (30-4) will…
