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The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, August 10th , starting at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be Summer Summerford. Summer is our District Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit, and the 9th Circuit represents both Dekalb and Cherokee counties. Please make plans to attend. The meeting is held at the Cattle Stampede Steak House…
DeKalb CountyBoard of EducationAugust 1, 2024AGENDA
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden and Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a complaint by a concerned parent regarding a part-time deputy by the name of Joshua Dane Wells (40 of Fort Payne). Wells was not employed full-time by the Sheriff’s Office and was currently in the Alabama Law Enforcement Police Academy attempting to complete his…
Fort Payne, Al. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:49 a.m. Saturday, July 13, has claimed the life of a Fort Payne man. Cody W. Ashley, 19, was fatally injured when the 2020 Nissan Maxima he was driving left the roadway, struck a utility pole, a tree and then overturned. Ashley was pronounced…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – We are halfway through 2024 and so far, we have seized 6,714 grams of methamphetamine, 8,225 grams marijuana, 24 grams heroin, 7 grams cocaine, 36 grams synthetic marijuana, and 202 grams fentanyl. Thanks to Crossville, Henagar, Fyffe and Collinsville PD’s, DeKalb County…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is this Saturday, July 13th , starting at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker will be Dana Hall McCain. Dana is the State Director for Senator Katie Britt. Doors open at 7:00 am. Come join us! We look forward to seeing you Saturday at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On June 25th 2024, Deputies with the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office along with Collinsville Police Department and Crossville Police Department responded to an address on County Road 221 in Collinsville in regard to an unresponsive female. When Law Enforcement arrived, the victim…
Rainsville, AL – DeKalb County School District is hosting a special event to sell its retired school buses to the public. The event will take place on July 8th at 8:00 AM at the DCS Bus Garage conference room, located at 433 Roy Sanderson Avenue, Rainsville, AL 35986. Residents and businesses interested in purchasing a…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 2nd, 2024, the DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Division received report of a 12-year-old female who had been the victim of sexual solicitation through Snapchat by an unknown male offender. An investigation into the incident to determine the identity of…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at around 4:15 P.M. deputies were dispatched to County Road 386 in DeKalb County for a report of someone shooting into an occupied dwelling. DeKalb County Investigations Unit and DeKalb County Drug Task Force conducted a search…
The DeKalb County Republican Women will hold their next meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Desoto Golf Club in Fort Payne. Join us to stay informed on all that is going on.
The DeKalb County Alabama Republican Party recently held their grand opening of the DeKalb County headquarter, in downtown Fort Payne, Al. The headquarters is located at 211 Gault Ave. N. in downtown Fort Payne, Al. Headquarter hours are: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 – 4:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday for 9:00 am –…
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Rainsville Disc Golf Course was held Monday, June 4, 2024 Statement given by Rainsville Resident & Course Designer, Stacey Sanford: “I appreciate the City of Rainsville for allowing me to volunteer my time to make this course a reality and to promote the city as well. I was blessed…
HUNTSVILLE POST—A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, has claimed the life of a Section woman. Belinda D. Ryan, 61, was critically injured when the 2007 Acura MDX she was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch, a rock embankment and overturned. Ryan was not using a seat belt at…
June 5, 2024 Cardwell CONVICTED for 2021 Murder of Rainsville Man District Attorney Summer Summerford announced today that Jason Cardwell, age 46 of Rainsville, was convicted for the 2021 MURDER of Ricky Wilks. Cardwell entered a GUILTY plea in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Shaunathan Bell on Monday, June 4, 2024. Cardwell and Wilks previously…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, June 8th , starting at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be Cindy Myrex who is an at-large delegate for Donald Trump from Congressional District 4. Please make plans to attend. We look forward to seeing you Saturday at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday, May 30th, 2024, the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division executed a search warrant at 360 Old McVille Road, Crossville. The search warrant stemmed from a Burglary and Theft of a large amount of property from a residence in the…
News Release from District Attorney Summer Summerford: District Attorney Summer Summerford announced today that Donald Vester Robbins, Jr. was found guilty on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, by a DeKalb County jury for Sexual Abuse, first degree for abusing an elderly woman who was incapable of consent due to her incapacity. A sentencing hearing will be…
JACKSON COUNTY – On Thursday, May 2, at approximately 5:27 p.m., Special Agents withthe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launchedan investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving an officer with the Skyline PoliceDepartment. The incident occurred when the officer responded to a call for service on CountyRoad 143 in Jackson County….
(Montgomery, Ala)— Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Biden administration’s recently-announced Title IX rule, which would change the meaning of “sex” to “gender identity” and effectively abolish female-only bathrooms and locker rooms in schools across America. “Since taking office, Joe Biden has brazenly attempted to use federal funding to…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Monday, April 29th, at approximately 10 a.m., a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop near Al Hwy 75 and County Road 140 (also known as Sulphur Springs Road) in Ider, on a white Chevrolet truck. The vehicle failed to stop and attempted to flee. Several units responded to assist…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, April 26th, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, as well as the DeKalb County SRT and DeKalb County Aviation Unit, conducted a vehicle take down on Glenn Blvd in Fort Payne resulting in the seizure of 1,014 grams (1 KILO) of methamphetamine. Agents spotted Thomas Dewayne Bailey (51 of Flat…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Detectives from Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Fort Myers, Florida contacted the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit for assistance in locating two runaway female juveniles in which they had received intel showing the juveniles were possibly at an address near Kilpatrick. Investigators and deputies…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Monday, April 8th, the Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Division was contacted by Crossville Police Department regarding a burglary that had recently taken place in the town of Crossville. While taking the report, Crossville Officers had gathered good information on suspects that led to a residence on College Street. Surveillance on…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of March 1454 grams of methamphetamine, 89 grams of marijuana, 13 grams of fentanyl, 3 gram of cocaine, 13 grams of synthetic marijuana and 27 prescription narcotic pills were confiscated, along with 17 individuals arrested on drug related charged. As always, we could not have done it without…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, April 13th , starting at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker will be Richard (Rich) Anderson. Rich is an appeals prosecutor for the Attorney General’s office. He is the ALGOP nominee for the Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2. The meeting will be this Saturday at the Cattle…
SUBJECT: Activity for April 5 thru April 7, 2024 Friday April 5th Incidents Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 221 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper on a 2019 Toyota Corolla was damaged, valued at $500.00 Theft of Property- Occurred at 4456 Flint Drive NE, $423.00 was taken without authorization 1 Arrest…
Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Central Gulf Coast States As Wednesday morning dawns, a looming threat of severe weather casts a shadow over parts of the central Gulf Coast States. The forecast warns of potentially severe thunderstorms, including the risk of several tornadoes, with some possibly reaching strong EF2+ intensities, alongside widespread damaging winds. The…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department On April 3, 2024, around 4:08pm, Fort Payne 911 received a call of a traffic accident in the 3100 block of Wallace Av NE (AL Hwy 35) involving a vehicle and an ATV. The driver of the ATV, a juvenile male, was transported to Dekalb Regional Medical Center…
(Montgomery)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction and sentence of an Etowah County woman for Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person in the First Degree. Gina Cook Gilbert, 63, of Gadsden, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of Financial Exploitation in the First Degree, a Class B felony, of her elderly mother while she was…
Jackson County, AL – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. Sunday, March 24, has claimed two lives. The 17-year-old driver, of Dutton, was fatally injured when the 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 the teen was driving, left the roadway and struck a tree. A passenger of the Oldsmobile, Andrew S. Turner, 19, of…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fourthannual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and theirfamilies prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and theupcoming graduation season. Ideally, parents should also set aside time with their teens to ensuresafety is always…
DeKalb County – A Tornado touchdown was recorded on Thursday, March 15, 2024, just south of County Road 72, leaving some minor damage in the area. The Tornado was rate an EF-0, with peak winds of 85 mph, path wide of 77 yards, and was on the ground for approximately 0.19 miles. The Tornado revealed…
March 11, 2024 Plainview High School students showcased their technological prowess at the recent NACC Regional ACTE Tech Fair, held on March 5, 2024, and brought home an impressive array of medals. The event, which drew participants from across the region, provided a platform for students to demonstrate their skills and innovations across various technological…
Montgomery, Ala. – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving. In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by…
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $627,110 to assist five police and sheriffs’ departments in upgrading or purchasing new equipment to improve public safety. The grants to police departments in Fort Payne, Cordova and Repton and sheriffs’ departments in Walker and Montgomery counties are designed to help those law enforcement agencies work more effectively…
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Once Ider High School built an eight-point lead with approximately two minutes remaining in Friday’s AHSAA Class 2A girls’ state basketball championship game versus defending state champion Mars Hill Bible, the Hornets fed the ball to point guard Makinley Traylor.Good decision. She delivered, especially at the…
Tuberville Team to Host Meetings Across Alabama, Starting with DeKalb County February 22, 2024 Rainsville, Al. – Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced the launch of the Tuberville Team’s State Satellite Office initiative, a series of meetings across Alabama aimed at engaging with constituents, addressing concerns, and providing assistance with casework. The local meeting for DeKalb…
News Release from Little River Canyon National Preserve February 20, 2024 Residents and visitors to the backcountry area off CR 295 are advised to take note of a prescribed burn scheduled for tomorrow, February 21st. Weather conditions currently appear favorable for the burn, which aims to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk in the region….
GADSDEN POST—At approximately 9:49 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division was notified that a fallen tree has caused road blockage. All lanes on Alabama 117 near Valley Head city limits, in Dekalb County are currently closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint about a substitute teacher possibly having inappropriate relations with a student. The complaint was investigated by DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and today, Stephanie Mechelle Woods (45 of Henagar) has been arrested and booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center and charged with School Employee Engaging in a…
Date: 02/05/2024Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for February 2 thru February 4, 2024 Friday February 2nd Incidents 1 Arrests Francisco Manuel, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI at 12:29 am 3 Accidents with 0 Injuries Saturday February 3rd Incidents 3 Arrests Randy Lamar Crawford, age 50…
MONTGOMERY – February 6, marks Safer Internet Day, a global initiative aimed atpromoting a safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especiallyamong children and young people. In light of this important day, the Alabama Law EnforcementAgency’s (ALEA) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is joining forces withlaw enforcement agencies and…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – We have gotten together and compiled our yearly statistics for 2023. Our compilation consists of total miles driven, number of reports taken, to the number of hang ups answered. Gathering all of this information not only helps the public see how hard…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the first month of 2024, Narcotics Agents have been busy. Agents have seized 600 grams of methamphetamine, 3168 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of cocaine, 103 DU of controlled pills, 1 gram of spice and executed 2 search warrants. These cases…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, February 10th , starting at 7:30 am. Our program this month will feature the local candidates that are running for office in Dekalb County. All the unopposed candidates will have an opportunity to speak briefly but, the candidates that are in a contested race will be given…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall released the following press release today regarding a joint investigation and prosecution: Former Dekalb County Attorney and Judicial Candidate Sentenced for Multiple Felony Convictions Teresa Darwin Phillips, 43, of Sylvania, a former attorney and candidate for DeKalb County District Judge, was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Jeremy Taylor to 20…
For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Gulley 256-845-0203 home office 727-308-8156 cell Email: gulley35968@yahoo.com Fort Payne,Al. Feb.2nd, Hiroya Tsukamoto, internationally acclaimed master guitarist is coming to Fort Payne for one inschool performance as part of the Ol’Man Russell Gulley Arts in Education Program 2024.That evening, he’ll perform at Mater’s down town Fort Payne, at 7pm in…
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with Central Alabama Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that brings together law enforcement, media, and the community to stop, solve and prevent crime. Crime Stoppers also encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Former officer, Jairo Alexander Castillo (32 of Collinsville), was arrested and taken into custody by Alabama State Bureau of Investigation today around noon. Castillo is a former employee with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office as a school resource officer. Castillo was taken into…
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that nighttime single-lane closures for a $23.7 million rehabilitation project on the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridges will begin the evening of Sunday, Jan. 28, weather permitting. With exceptions for certain work items, ALDOT is restricting lane closures to nights to minimize impacts to traffic during…
ABINGDON, VA (Friday, January 19, 2024) – Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated January 24th opening of the new Food City in Gadsden, AL. The 53,700 square foot supermarket is the retailer’s second location in Alabama. “We are excited to be joining the Gadsden retail community. We look forward to serving the citizens…
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division have received reports of icy roadway conditions with the following counties. Limestone Alabama 227 near the state park is shut down with barricades.
Jan. 17, 2024 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists of the threat of “black ice” on north Alabama roadways tonight and early Thursday. Black ice is so-called because it is difficult to see on pavement. ALDOT made progress on a number of primary roadways today as sunshine combined with treatments applied by ALDOT…
As of the latest weather forecasts, an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms is anticipated on Friday afternoon into Friday evening across parts of East Central and Southeast Alabama, much of Central Georgia, and South Carolina into Southern North Carolina. Surrounded by a Slight Risk Area that extends from Mississippi to the Carolinas. Summary: Severe weather…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, January 13th , at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker this month is Robert Aderholt. Congressman Aderholt is our Representative of the 4th Congressional District. Please make plans to attend. The meeting is held at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western Sizzlin….
Reminder: The DeKalb County Republican Women will meet on Monday, January 22 at 6pm at Desoto Golf Club in Fort Payne. State Rep Mark Gidley will be our speaker. We will also be accepting new members for the 2024 year. Come join us!
GADSDEN POST–At approximately 9:48 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, a tree that has fallen across the roadway has caused road blockage. The northbound lanes of Interstate 59 near the 199 mile marker is currently closed and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division will…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Sunday, January 7th, DeKalb County Deputies and Officers with Rainsville Police Department responded to a residence on Dawson Ave in the Shiloh community in regards to an assault with a knife. As the initial deputy neared the residence, he encountered a male subject on foot fleeing from the location and…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators were contacted by Collinsville Police Department in regard to a sexual assault report. After an investigation, Jose Elisama Francisco-Diego (21, of Gadsden) was arrested and charged with Rape 1st on December 29, 2023. Francico-Diego was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center and later released on bond. Jose Elisama Francisco-Diego (21, of Gadsden)…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. -DeKalb County Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, Deputies and K-9 Unit, Sylvania, Fyffe, Rainsville and Powell PD’s, along with DHR and DAS are always there to help when we call. We can never thank you all enough for everything you do. During the month of December, 16 individuals were arrested and charged…
MONTGOMERY – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holidayseason. The campaign is a fun and festive platform designed to engage citizens and inviteAgency partners to join in sharing important safety tips and reminders that can…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Narcotics Agents and Criminal Investigations, Officers with Powell, Fyffe, Henagar, Sylvania and Ider PD’s and Marshall County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 on drug related charged during the month of November. We greatly appreciate you all and the working relationships we have with all of you. On Friday,…
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA TUSCALOOSA – The Fyffe dynasty continues. The Red Devils (14-1) earned a 43-24 victory over Reeltown (13-1), coached by Matt Johnson, in Friday’s AHSAA Super 7 Class 2A state football championship game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Fyffe’s Logan Anderson ran 34 times for 256 yards and four touchdowns as…
Potential Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the State Alabama residents are urged to stay weather-aware as a potent storm system approaches, bringing with it the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, strong to damaging wind gusts, and a few Tornadoes. The severe weather is expected to impact the state late Saturday afternoon, persisting into the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office received complaints about a DeKalb County substitute teacher having a sexual relationship with a student. The complaints were investigated by DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit. On Thursday December 7, 2023, substitute teacher, Kristen Jade Ford (age 30) was arrested on the charge of School Employee Engaging in a Sex…
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, December 9th, at 7:30 am. The featured guest speaker the meeting will be Dylan Smith, who is a spokesman from Congressman Dale Strong’s staff. Please make plans to attend the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club meeting this Saturday, December 9, 2023, beginning at 7:30 am, doors will…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Warm your hearts this winter at Rock City Gardens’Enchanted Garden of Lights! Chattanooga’s brightest holiday light experience takes place everyevening beginning at 4:30 p.m. from November 17 through January 6 (excluding ChristmasEve). This wonderland of a million lights illuminates six distinct holiday realms and featuresfestive fun for everyone. The journey begins…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The DeKalb County Drug Task Force, along with Sylvania Police Department, Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Division, and Dekalb County Deputies worked tirelessly to shut down this one stop fentanyl shop, the defendants cut, packaged, sold and delivered their products with no concern to public safety. After Agents obtained a Search Warrant…
Rainsville, November 30th – The Festive Season Kicks Off with Sparkling Parade As the calendar turns to December, the heartwarming spirit of the holiday season comes alive in DeKalb County. The enchantment begins on November 30th in Rainsville, where the community is invited to gather at 6:00 PM to witness a dazzling display of lights,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Mr. Leon McClung is the best of the best! For several years now he has repaired old bicycles, fixed them up then delivered them to the Sheriff’s Office for a lot of special kiddos. If you get one of these bicycles that Mr. McClung has repaired, just know that they were…
MONTGOMERY – Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest weeks of the year on Alabamaroadways. This year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prepareto share the road with millions of other motorists as AAA predicts more than 49 millionAmericans will be driving during the upcoming holiday. “There is nothing better than making memories…
Press Release from Rainsville Police Department, November 21, 2023 On November 17th, 2023 at approximately 6:12AM patrolmen with Rainsville Police Department, as well as units from Henagar Police Department, Sylvania Police Department, and Dekalb County Sheriffs office responded to the 200 block of Carlyle Road in Rainsville for reports of shots being fired into a…
With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission is easing fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, all burn restrictionswill be lifted in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. In the northern half of the state, the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, October 26th, Geraldine Police Department responded to Bethel Baptist Church on County Road 391 in regards to a Burglary in which a male subject had broken into Bethel Baptist Church through a side window. The case was then forwarded to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and…
Statement from Scottsboro City School System 11/16/23 11:12 P.M. On the late evening of Thursday, November 16, 2023, Scottsboro City Schools was made aware by the Scottsboro Police Department that a student at Collins Intermediate School made a threat towards another student. While Scottsboro PD continues to investigate, school administration has suspended the student pending…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On November 9, 2023 the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit received a tip from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that an individual…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, November 13th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and 911 merge communications! This starts a new era of Dispatch. This has been in the works for approximately two years. It’s a must do and will benefit not only First Responders but all the people of DeKalb County, from our citizens, to…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. —DeKalb County Investigators were able to retrieve $59,800.75 for a victim that had been involved in a scam. Investigators worked diligently on this case with only a very small window to reverse the transfer and return the money to the victim’s account. The…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ Today, she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a ‘No Burn Order’ – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective November 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which…
MONTGOMERY – A total of 208 high school football teams earned berths in the AHSAA 58th annual State Football Playoffs which get underway next week with 28 first-round games scheduled for Thursday night, November 9. The remaining 76 games will be played Friday, November 11. The big shift in Thursday games is mainly due to…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – During the month of September 31 people were charged with drug related offenses. Thank you to DeKalb County Deputies, Narcotics Agents, SRT, Officers with Ider, Henagar, Geraldine, Powell, Sylvania Police Department’s, State Pardons and Parole and Officers with Jackson County. It takes all of us doing our parts and working together…
Residents Brace for Unusual Weather Patterns as October Ends October 30, 2023 Northeast Alabama – As the month of October draws to a close, residents of Northeast Alabama find themselves in the crosshairs of an uncommon meteorological confluence, with both a fire hazard and freeze warning set for Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, 2023. This unusual…
DeKalb County – In response to ongoing hazards that have been posing significant threats and creating fire emergencies, the DeKalb County Commission, at the request of the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), has officially declared a Local State of Emergency and issued a County-Wide Burn Ban. This declaration, effective immediately, will remain in place…
Alabama faces an unprecedented drought, parching the state and raising concerns about escalating fire hazards. Prolonged dry conditions and tinder-dry landscapes are sounding alarm bells, with experts urging residents to exercise extreme caution. Alabama, known for its lush greenery and humid subtropical climate, is now experiencing an arid spell that is leaving the land thirsty…
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will begin soonon a $13.8 million project to replace the Alabama 75 bridge over Town Creek in Lakeview in DeKalbCounty.Few impacts to traffic are anticipated because the new bridge will be constructed alongside the existingbridge, which will remain open to traffic during construction. After…
2023 Ider High School Volleyball Team Join the Excitement as They Battle for a Spot in Super Regionals Ider, AL. – The Lady Hornets have proven that hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of determination can propel a team to the top. With their outstanding performance throughout the season, they have earned the coveted…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Thanks to the NCIC Inmate Communications, we are the proud owners of a new X-ray full Body Scanner for the Detention Center. This was at no cost to the tax-payers as it was purchased solely by NCIC. This is an exceptional addition to our Detention Center, because it will help ensure…
Alabama Republican Party candidate qualifying for the 2024 election cycle is now open. Persons interested in running for office as a Republican, or serving as a delegate at the Republican National Convention, can file a declaration of candidacy and pay the appropriate fees in-person at ALGOP Headquarters (3505 Lorna Road, Birmingham, AL 35216) or on-line…
The next meeting for the DeKalb County Republican Women will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, starting at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the “The Old Barn on 35”, in Rainsville, AL. Justice Sarah Stewart and Attorney Jeff McCurdy will be speaking. Jeff is also providing food at 5:00 pm. Everyone…
The Qualifying period for all elected candidates for the Dekalb County Republican Primary Election opens on October 16th and will run thru November 10th 2023. All candidates that are interested in running for the upcoming terms will need to meet with Party Chairman David Gulledge to file the forms for consideration to be on the…
October 4, 2023 – millions of Americans across the nation will experience a momentary interruption in their daily routines today, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts the National Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This annual test is a critical component of the country’s emergency preparedness, ensuring that the system is in optimal working…
Fort Payne, Alabama – October 3, 2023 In a spectacular display of creativity and artistic talent, students from Cornerstone Christian Academy’s Elementary Art Class made their mark at the recent DeKalb County VFW Fair. The school is thrilled to announce their remarkable achievements in this local competition, where young artists had the opportunity to showcase…
Fort Payne, Alabama – October 3, 2023 The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club is excited to announce its upcoming meeting, featuring a distinguished guest speaker, Nathaniel Ledbetter, Speaker of the House. Scheduled for Saturday, October 14th, the event will kick off bright and early at 7:30 am. The venue for this gathering is the Cattle Stampede…
Plainview students awarded ribbons for art at Dekalb County Fair Students pictured left to right: Kaden Light, Lexi Bowen, Madison Hale, Lillie Faulkner, Makayla Mathis, Aliyah Ash, Heaven Domingo, Alyssa Rowell, Florecita Rodriguez, Angelica Juan, Not pictured: Mackenzie Bell, Magda Habel, Ian Rogers, Alexander De La Cruz. Addalyn Higdon also received blue ribbons on 3…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputy Chief Investigator Priscilla Padgett and Investigator Paul Bell completed the FBI Basic Crisis Negotiation Course during the week of September 11-15 at Jacksonville State University Training Facility. Both, Deputy Chief Investigator Padgett and Investigator Bell, assist DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Special…
The City of Rainsville, the Zoning Division, and Planning Commission will have a hold a public meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Contractors, realtors, and citizens are encouraged to attend and address any questions or concerns regarding regulations that are in place for building homes, developing subdivisions; as well as zoning for…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past Sunday, September 17th, Sheriff Nick Welden administered the Oath of Office to Adam Moore, Bob Reynolds and Cat Reynolds. Chaplain Mike Harper has served DCSO for the past 5 years and says he would love to see more volunteer for…
Fort Payne, Alabama – September 15, 2023 The DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair is back for its 68th year, and it promises to be an event you won’t want to miss! From September 25 to September 30, 2023, Fort Payne, Alabama, will be bustling with excitement as the fair takes over with rides, entertainment, and…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Working along with the DeKalb County Commission, DeKalb County EMA and Board of Education, we were able to acquire a specific grant to purchase $14,000.00 worth of specialized chemical masks. These masks will be distributed to our Deputies, SRO’s, Investigators and Court…
