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There is no better time than the present to take advantage of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate now being offered at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). This certificate is sure to be of use to you if you are thinking about changing careers or adding to your resume during this time. Northeast President Dr….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit has made multiple drug related arrests in the last week. On Wednesday (April 29) the DCSO Dispatch received a call of a reckless driver on Highway 75 traveling from Geraldine to Fyffe. An officer with the Fyffe Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle….
Dr. Jason Barnett, Superintendent of the Dekalb County Schools, announced today the graduation dates & schedule for the 2020 graduating classes.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody after leading a deputy on a chase while on a bicycle last night. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm. A deputy who was conducting extra patrol on County Road 784 (near Cartersville) encountered a subject on a bicycle. When the deputy neared the subject, the subject…
MONTGOMERY, Al. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will allow Alabama’s economy to reopen, beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm. This will allow for the reopening of the state’s economy through a phased-in approach. This new update, issued today, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, will ease some of the restrictions in the State of Alabama…
HUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on Pleasant Grove Road. Marshall County Deputies were pursuing a stolen vehicle and lost sight of the vehicle. Deputies later found the vehicle had ran off of the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday night, DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics agents conducted a search on County Road 1000 (near Hammondville) resulting in a large amount of narcotics being seized. The investigation stemmed from information received that several juveniles were purchasing marijuana from other residents in the area. After tracing it to the source,…
FORT PAYNE, Al. — Bobby Ledbetter and Twin City Used Car Sales, at the South “Y” in Fort Payne, Al., across from the ALABAMA Fan Club, will provide a FREE lunch Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal is FREE to everyone and will come from the Drive-In Concessions Food…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that automobile insurers are returning premium totaling to date more than $100 million, to more than two million Alabama policyholders during the ongoing crisis brought on by COVID-19. Because most drivers are following the governor’s stay-at-home order, there are fewer miles being traveled resulting in fewer accidents. As…
As everyone by now is tired of Severe Weather, there is yet another chance this Saturday, April 25, 2020. The Storm Prediction Center has a “Marginal Risk” for Severe Weather covering parts of Northern Alabama, Georgia, Eastern Tennessee, and into the Carolina’s. There will be enough shear to help produce updrafts on Saturday, leading to…
Nice weather is on the forecast for this weekend, which means many will be hitting Alabama’s waterways. ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division would like to remind everyone while they are on the water to continue to follow the social distancing guidelines that Governor Ivey has in place until April 30th. ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers on Lake…
HUNTSVILLE POST – At 4:16 a.m. today, April 23, ALEA State Troopers were requested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on Pleasant Grove Road. Marshall County Deputies were pursuing a stolen vehicle and lost sight of the vehicle. Deputies later found the vehicle had ran off of…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Administrative Office and Detention Center are to be named in honor of former Sheriff Cecil Reed and former Commission President Charles Bell. The two were instrumental in building the new facility. The process started back in 2001, when Sheriff Reed approached DeKalb County Commission President Charles Bell…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement reminds the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, has extended the STAR ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification, is Alabama’s version of the federal…
DeKalb County Technology Center’s Engineering Technologies Instructor Mr. Tim Turner for the last three weeks has been producing face shields with DCTC’s 3D printers and Glowforge 3D laser printer purchased last Fall with career tech funds to combat the shortage of medical supplies during the Coronavirus 19 outbreak. Turner can produce two complete face shields…
Another “Major TORNADO” outbreak is possible, this Thursday, April 23, 2020, across the South. Currently, models are showing the possibility of a significant Severe Weather Outbreak this Thursday, including the chance for VIOLENT STRONG LONG TRACK TORNADOES again. As of today, The Storm Prediction Center already has a large portion of the South in an…
Since the COVID-19 crisis has started and schools have shut down, many children and families have a hard time with keeping food on their table. Many Churches have stepped up to help fill this gap. One of those local Church’s is Stamp Baptist Church in Henagar, Al. For Several weeks now, Stamp Baptist Church has…
Severe Weather is forecast for the South, again this Sunday. Current models show the outlook area for the highest threat of Severe Weather will cover Central and Southern Alabama. The threat extends from Eastern Texas through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, The Florida Panhandle, and South Carolina. The Storm Prediction Center says all forms of Severe…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Tuesday (April 7, 2020) the DCSO seized a large amount of illegal narcotics in Rainsville. The investigation was initiated after receiving numerous complaints from the community regarding possible drug activity on Hancock Drive in Rainsville. Through the course of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for the residence. Deputies…
This story has circulated this week and even gained attention from the national news media, about a family being turned away from a storm shelter, last Easter Sunday, in the Town of Crossville, Al., because they did not have face mask. As most all the local media and national media ran this story, we decided…
This is only part of the Public Information Statement put out by the Jackson, Mississippi National Weather Service Office today. This part of their survey report and covers this one Tornado. We wanted to cover this, because of the sheer size of this Tornado. According to the NWS, this one Tornado was 2 miles wide….
HUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, ALEA State Troopers arrested Hunter Thomas Rollins, 23, of Huntsville for his involvement in a police pursuit and crash that occurred April 13 in Huntsville. Through investigation, Rollins was identified as the driver of a motorcycle that led ALEA Troopers on a pursuit resulting in…
HUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, ALEA State Troopers attempted to stop a red motorcycle on U.S. 72 near Shields Road, in Madison County. The motorcyclist refused to pull over, and Troopers initiated a pursuit. At the intersection of Jordan Lane and Holmes Avenue, an ALEA Trooper vehicle and a Honda…
Here are some of the initial storm reports turned into the Huntsville National Weather Service Office. There will be many more, but these are initial reports. Damage and Flooding Reports from Dekalb County, Al. Pond near Dogtown reported to have water coming over dam threatening to wash out with small trailer lot with about 13…
Fyffe, Al. – A three-vehicle crash at 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 10, has claimed two lives. Robin Darrell Anderson, 47, of Arab was killed when the 2018 Ford F-150 he was driving was struck head-on by a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado driven by William Seay, 36, of Rainsville. Anderson ,who was not wearing his seatbelt was…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that everyone wear non-medical face coverings in public settings. This was done as a way to further reduce the spread of COVID-19 and should not replace the recommendations to practice social distancing, to…
Easter is approaching and so is a high threat for SEVERE Weather on Easter Sunday. Currently, The Storm Prediction Center has a very large area of the South under the risk for Severe Weather on Sunday. People usually ask, will this be like April 27, 2011? Don’t get caught up in comparing severe weather events…
Cherokee County, Al. – The FBI and FDA are warning of several COVID-19 scams. The scams are attempting to take advantage of citizens in Cherokee County and throughout the Nation. Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is warning residents to take notice of the alerts and avoid false advertising. “Among the upheaval and confusion of all…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that U.S. 11 between Hammondville and Sulphur Springs in DeKalb County will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, April 16, for replacement of the bridge over Dry Creek. Through traffic in both directions will be detoured to Interstate 59 via Alabama 117 at Hammondville and DeKalb…
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators from Cherokee County and Etowah County executed a search warrant on Thursday, at a residence located on Norton Lane just inside Etowah County. The search warrant was the result of a burglary and theft investigation led by Investigator Jeremy Stepps. Stolen property, valued at over a quarter-million…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Wiregrass Contracting will begin work on a $2.6 million resurfacing project on Alabama 35 between Jackson County 67 and Breland Bluff Road on Monday, April 20. Work will take place from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. During work hours, traffic will be directed through…
Rainsville Police Department News Release:From: Kevin R. Smith, Chief In the evening hours of 8 April 2020, Rainsville police department was dispatched to the Farmers Telephone substation on Everett road, that was burglarized. The suspect was caught on video and an image was given to Rainsville Police Department. The investigation began and led to a…
This is an article from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management AgencyCLANTON – Thursday, 10 am, April 9, 2020 The words possible “severe weather outbreak” are being used to describe the unfolding event for Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. In the map above, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC)…
Don’t let your church fall to the temptation of broadcasting your “drive in” church services illegally. During these trying times and social distancing, church congregations are unable to meet in person and some companies are selling FM transmitters for churches to broadcast their services on. First, this is ILLEGAL, unless your transmitter is less than…
Limon’s Mexican Restaurant, 17073 Al Highway 75 Henagar, Alabama 35978, knows times are tough and they are to doing their part to help out the community. Yesterday, April 8th and today April 9th, Limon’s is giving away FREE kids chicken or cheese quesadillas meals. Limon’s will do this every Wednesday during the month of April,…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along Alabama roadways, particularly since Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday, April 3, the stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19. Questions include whether law enforcement will set up checkpoints at Alabama state lines and/or ban motorists from entering…
There is an enhanced risk for severe weather across parts of the mid-Mississippi valley today, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, into the lower Ohio and Tennessee valleys overnight tonight. The primary threats will be large hail (some very large) and damaging winds (some significant). In addition, a few Tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Cities within the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man was arrested on a rape charge last Friday (April 3, 2020). Earlier last week, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office had received information that an individual had committed a sexual act with a minor. After an investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jason Bolt (22 of Fort…
Dekalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett explains that the Dekalb County Schools will be temporarily suspending the school system feeding program through April 30, 2020. Please see attached letter from Dr. Barnett.
In cooperation with Governor Kay Ivey, we have created these Stay at Home FAQs for individuals: go.usa.gov/xv4zq and for businesses: go.usa.gov/xv4tS addressing the most-asked questions related to the April 3 emergency order: go.usa.gov/xv3HB.
STATE HEATH ORDER – April 3, 2020 Outdoor recreation in Alabama is considered an essential activity in the Order of the State Health Officer that was issued on April 3, 2020. That means outdoors activities such as hunting, fishing, trail use, boating, and paddling can still be enjoyed by all Alabamians as long as groups…
The Governor’s order is not a lock-down of the state. Please, everyone calm down. You don’t have to go out and buy 2 months worth of toilet paper. You will still be able to leave your home and do “essential activities”. This means you can still go to the grocery store, buy gas for your…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (April 2, 2020) a 13-year-old juvenile female ran away from the Griffin Street area of Powell; stealing a car and taking a 3 year old neighbor with her. Amber Alerts were issued and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office immediately began searching for the juveniles. The 13-year-old had previously ran away…
Fort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Friday, April 3, 2020, a call was placed to 9-1-1 reporting a 33 year old male from Chilton County had gone underwater and not come back up while swimming on the Little River at Little River Canyon National Preserve. First responders were immediately dispatched an on-scene within…
ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE) AMENDED APRIL 3, 2020 WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama; and WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State poses the potential of widespreadexposure to an infectious agent that poses significant risk…
Main Falls, Little Falls and Little Falls Trail are temporarily closed due to a medical emergency. These areas will remain closed until further notice to allow first responders unhindered access.
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a juvenile was taken into custody by Cherokee County deputies on Friday afternoon for murder. Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 19 just after 11 A.M. on Friday after a 911 call was received about the shooting. Deputies discovered a female who was deceased from an apparent gun…
According to The Little River Canyon National Preserve the Canyon Mouth Park is Closed, but the walking areas and trails, around the falls are open. But keep in mind, all bathroom facilities, on park grounds, are closed. Here is a statement from the park: “Following federal and state recommendations for precautions to help prevent the…
MONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program is STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor…
APRIL 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by taking steps to ensure their business will withstand the troubling economy. Final guidelines for how the federal government will distribute financial relief to Alabama’s small businesses will be released very soon….
Today Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs waiver request. “Great news, Alabama! The USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs waiver request. This will allow food authorities and community organizations, in good standing, to operate in non-area…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 Alabama 35 pipe work starts April 1 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will make drainage improvements on Alabama 35 between Alabama 40 at Scottsboro and Alabama 71 in Section beginning Wednesday, April 1. Work will occur on weekdays from about 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday, April…
The DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Activities Building are closed to the public effective immediate until further notice due to circumstances related to COVID-19. Those having service needs should attempt to call the appropriate office of need to conduct business via telephone or internet. DeKalb County Commission number is 256-845-8500 DeKalb County Probate number…
Below is an updated list of the free Internet Access Hotspot locations that are available to use now: •Collinsville City Hall: 39 Post Office St, Collinsville, AL 35961 •Crossville City Hall: 14521 AL-68, Crossville, AL 35962 •Flat Rock Grocery: 21471 AL-71, Flat Rock, AL 35966 •Fyffe Senior Center: 413 Graves St, Fyffe, AL 35971 •Geraldine…
According to Alabama Public TV’s official website, APTV is offering Educational Resources for Distance Learning: “With Alabama school districts closed due to concerns over COVID-19, Alabama Public Television is here to support your education needs. While students are away from the classroom, we are broadcasting and sharing online educational resources and materials that support distance…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in an ADPH employee who works at the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories in Montgomery. Laboratory testing confirmed this diagnosis. The individual had no public interaction on the job and was not working on COVID-19 testing….
The Jackson County, Alabama Courts remain open. In person court proceedings are suspended with limited exceptions. The jury term for March 30, 2020 is cancelled and jurors are excused. If you have questions about a court proceeding or filing, please see the attached notice. This remains in effect for the duration of the closure of…
Please see below for a safety reminder from the ALEA Marine Patrol Division: ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone about Social Distancing, Water Safety MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers…
A major Severe Weather Event is setting up for today, Saturday, March 28, 2020. If you live anywhere in any of the outlined areas, remain weather alert today and tonight. There is the risk of Tornadoes, Hail, and Damaging Winds in these areas. Information from The Storm Prediction Center: “Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes will be…
A significant severe weather event is possible tomorrow afternoon/evening in far eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and far northwest Indiana. All severe weather hazards are possible including large hail (some very large 2+”), damaging wind, and tornadoes (some significant). Anyone who lives within the risk area, particularly the red “moderate risk” area, including the cities of…
News Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Department: Regarding the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employees who were placed on self quarentine due to being in the proximity of a person who was in the proximity of a COVID-19 Positive person. All employees have been cleared to return to work on Friday March 27, 2020. This determination…
Small businesses across Alabama have been negatively impacted by the #Coronavirus. To help, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans. For more information, or to see if you are eligible, go to the SBA’s #covid19 disaster assistance web page at www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 You can also contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a waiver in response to the COVID-19 emergency for states, CDL holders, CLP holders, and interstate drivers operating commercial motor vehicles. The extension period will continue until June 30, 2020. Download full press release: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/ALEA%20Extended%20Suspension%20Date%20Notification%20Memo%20CDL_CPL%20and%20Medical%20Certifications.pdfFor a complete set of terms, conditions, and restrictions of the waiver,…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey held a news conference today to detail the changes in the State of Emergency. In these changes, basically most businesses in the State will be forced to close, even those in extremely rural areas. This will further exacerbate the economic crisis for most small businesses in the State, which many will…
Press Release From Steve Savarese: Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have closed, and spring sports will not have an opportunity to finish their seasons. Even more so, I am disheartened for all student-athletes, contest officials, their coaches, families, student bodies, fans, communities, and especially our seniors. We…
THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS, AN ENHANCED RISK AREA SURROUNDING THAT AND THEN A LARGE SLIGHT RISK AREA THAT EXTENDS INTO THE DEEP SOUTH. The Storm Prediction Center says a significant Severe Weather Outbreak is possible for portions of the middle Mississippi Valley on Saturday. …
MONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program is STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification. ALEA Secretary Hal…
Today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a supplemental SOE that would allow Dr. Mackey, Alabama Superintendent, and his team to provide instruction from home starting April 6, 2020, for the remainder of the school year. Governor Ivey said, “This decision has been made with a tremendous amount of concern and discussion. I cannot stress enough…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance and construction, during the continuation of a national effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work to repair slides and other roadway failures resulting from the recent record rainfall is also ongoing. “ALDOT’s mission is to…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has established a website to track COVID-19 cases in near real-time. If you would like to keep up to date and view Alabama’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard, you can do so by following this link at bit.ly/ALCOVID19Dashboard This site shows cases by county of residence, total number of people…
FORT PAYNE: — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow announced this morning that the first case of Corona Virus has been confirmed in DeKalb County. The individual has been notified by the Alabama Department of Public Health and received quarantine orders for 14 days and all persons who have been in contact with the infected…
Mandatory shutdowns caused by COVID-19 will affect our local economy. As your Mayor, I plan to do everything in my power to help our local businesses during this time. The council and I are working diligently to keep government services operating throughout Rainsville. Note that some scheduled projects, such as paving, will be put on…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Narcotics agents, Interdiction agents, and deputies seized a large amount of methamphetamine as part of an operation in the Fort Payne and Rainsville areas. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit as well as Henagar Police Department, ALEA Region…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports the death of a patient who previously tested positive for COVID-19. This event marks the first death in an Alabama resident with a positive test. The patient had underlying health problems and passed away in a facility outside the state of Alabama. The patient…
Tim Guffey, Chairman of the Jackson County Commission, posted a letter on the Jackson County Commissions Facebook page today, confirming a part-time employee that worked at the Jackson County Courthouse had died after contracting COVID-19. See full letter below.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past month was productive for the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit. 26 were arrested and received charges related to narcotics. On Thursday, February 6th, Deputies along with Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 in Rainsville. A search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Terry Jacob Dutton…
SEVERE Weather will be possible across parts of the South on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. There will be possibly be two separate rounds of Severe Weather, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening hours. On Tuesday morning there will be the chance for thunderstorms and some of those storms could become Severe, producing…
The Storm Prediction Center has a large portion of the South in an outlook for Severe Weather on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The yellow are is for a “Slight Risk” (2 out of 5) and that area is surrounded by a dark green area, which is for a “Marginal Risk” (1 out of 5), for…
RESOLUTION NO. 20.03.11 DECLARING CITY STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS, President Trump has declared a National State of Emergency based on the impact of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic event; and WHEREAS, Governor Ivey has also declared a State of Emergency as relates to COVID-19 in the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, City of Scottsboro, Alabama, Officials and Personnel…
In response to the COVID-19 virus and the suspension of on-campus classes at NACC, we have made the decision to postpone our Spring performance of James and the Giant Peach. As of now, the new dates for the production will be July 16-19 and 23-26, 2020. Ticket sales for this production have been suspended. We…
Based on information provided by the Governor’s office, ACCS Chancellor Jimmy Baker has canceled/postponed all formal graduation ceremonies in the Alabama Community College System for the spring, with the option of rescheduling. Our plans at Northeast now tentatively are to have a social media recognition sometime in May in which we honor the graduates and…
What is killing America is FEAR, not COVID-19. With a National State of Emergency, States of Emergency, and now many governor’s forcing the closure of business’ and many small businesses. This is killing the American economy and wiping out many businesses that can never recover. I understand this is a new and frightening virus, but…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective today, all non-work related gatherings of 25 persons or more, or non-work related gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance…
According to a message released from the Alabama EMA, The Alabama Department of Public Health is working on clarifying the recently issued health order related to COVID-19 From the ADPH General Counsel:“We are working on an amended order to provide some needed clarity about gatherings of persons at workplaces. Until that amended order issues, we…
Pistol Permits Become Available by Mail… An important service provided by the Sheriff’s Office is the issuance of pistol permits. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office wants to continue to provide that service, and all other services, even during the State of Emergency for COVID-19. In an effort to comply with guidance from the CDC and…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 18, 2020) – At a time when millions of people find themselves confined to their homes, the monotonous prospect of weeks trapped indoors can be daunting, especially for parents of young children. Fortunately, although its doors are temporarily closed, the Tennessee Aquarium has many resources available so guests can enjoy the wonders…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and DragonFly Athletics announced today its new technology partner is making available online webinar training for member schools. The AHSAA Central Board approved a transition from C2C Schools to DragonFly Content Management Software for member schools at its winter meeting last January. DragonFly will take over…
News Release For Immediate Release: March 16, 2020 Alabama Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. Based on current guidance from the U.S. Department…
MARCH 19, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Statewide through April 5: All gatherings of 25 persons or more, or gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent…
On Wednesday March 18, 2020, Benjamin Adam Tinker, age 33 of Higdon, AL. surrendered himself to the Jackson County Jail on outstanding indictments, which were returned by the March 2020 session of the Jackson County Grand Jury. Tinker was charged with Four (4) Counts of Sex Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 Years of Age,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will perform law enforcement duties as normal during the COVID-19 outbreak and will have an increased law enforcement presence in the county. Beginning on March 17th, the office will be closed to the public until further notice. If you need a report, contact us at (256)845-3801….
MARCH 18, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election would be held on July 14, 2020 due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. “Exercising my extraordinary powers under the Emergency Management Act, I am setting Alabama’s Primary Runoff Election for July 14, 2020,” said Governor Kay Ivey. “The…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison County, Alabama, reports its first case of COVID-19 as of March 17. “We are very early in the investigation of this case,” states Dr. Karen Landers, with the Alabama Department of Public Health. “While our information is preliminary, we are looking in to whether the case could link to an…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a joint investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Payne Police Department, and the District Attorney’s Office, a former local attorney was arrested earlier today. Teresa Darwin Phillips (40 of Sylvania) was arrested and charged with two counts of Theft of Property 1st Degree. Phillips was taken into…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Burnestine Taylor, M.D.(334) 206-2100 State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has issued orders suspending certain public gathering due to the risk of infection by the novel coronavirus COVID-19. These orders are applicable for the counties of Blount, St. Clair, Shelby, Tuscaloosa and Walker. The order is summarized as follows: Effective March…
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 HOURS The Rainsville office will be closed starting tomorrow, March 17, 2020, through April 16, 2020. The Fort Payne office will remain staffed throughout this week from 8 am- 4pm, and, starting tomorrow, open to customers by appointment only from 10 am- 2 pm. If you need to be out because you…
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, if you suspect you have COVID-19, then call the COVID-19 hotline, that is now active. The number is 1-888-264-2256. The Alabama Department of Public Health is no longer requiring patients meet certain criteria in order to be tested for COVID-19.
Dr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County Superintendent, announced today the pick-up locations and times, for meals to be picked up at the various community pickup locations. Each meal will contain breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Meals are available Monday through Friday to all students and individuals who are 18 years of age and under. These will…
