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Activity for August 26 thru August 29, 2019 Monday August 26th Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 310 Beason Gap Road NE, a chain link fence was damaged, valued at $300.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, twenty-four food items and forty miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $470.01 1 Arrest Mary Elizabeth…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents with the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit assisted the Collinsville Police Department with a saturation operation in the city limits of Collinsville. Deputies wrote numerous traffic citations and warnings on the roadways as a…
Dekalb Commission Meeting August 27, 2019 Road Department In the meeting Tom Broyles, Superintendent for the road department, gave a brief update on reclaiming work, chert being hauled in, grading, and packing work being done in the Ider area. He stated the department hopes to get started soon on the Hwy 835 project. Mr. Broyles…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding the fire at Mike’s Tire in Crossville last week. The two were caught on surveillance camera attempting to steal gasoline at approximately 3:30 am last Tuesday morning at Mike’s Tire on Highway 227. The vehicle ignited…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on September 1, 2019. The Alabama Legislators, during the 2019 session, increased fines for Move Over law violations, added new seat-belt requirements for all occupants in a motor vehicle, and strengthened the “Anti-Road Rage law”. Move Over: Act…
The Dekalb County Board of Education, in their meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, hired Joey Haymon as the new Assistant Career Tech Director. Mr. Haymon transfers from Sylvania High School, where for the past seven years he has directed the Sylvania Agriscience and FFA programs into one of the best in the state. Jonathon…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 1030 Grand Ave SW, a bumper on a 2010 Dodge Caliber was damaged, valued at $400.00 1 Arrest A 17 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:11 am William Clark Smith, age 45 of Henagar, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia…
According to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition (HD) cameras, to help better protect children. These cameras will automatically turn on any time a school bus is making a stop, to load or unload children. The HD cameras are capable of recording very fine…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal gas from a truck’s gas tank at Mike’s Tire in Crossville, Al. The two were attempting to drill a hole in the fuel tank of a truck at Mike’s Tire in Crossville at 3:30 am on…
Wednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85 were made without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 Sequoyah Drive NE, a wallet, cash and contents were taken, valued at $210.00 1 Arrest Jeffery Delane Watts, age 46 of Valley Head, was arrested…
First State Bank is providing a free “Identity Thief and Cyber Security Discussion” on September 9, 2019, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, at the DeKalb Theater in Fort Payne. Special speaker will be Mr. Darren J. Mott, FBI Special Agent and Senior Cyber Counter Intelligence expert. This event is open to the public and…
The City of Fort Payne held its regular council meeting, today August 20, 2019. The council approved Resolution 2019-33, which authorizes city attorney Watson to file validation proceedings with the DeKalb County Circuit Court for the Development Agreement with Valley Joist, LLC. Approved Resolution 2019-34, naming signatories to the City’s bank accounts. It was stated,…
The Rainsville City Council, in regular meeting tonight, approved to move Sgt. Stephen Malone from within the police department to SRO Officer for the city. Sgt. Malone will rotate between CCA (Cornerstone Christian Academy, The Dekalb Technology Center, and Plainview School. Also the council appointed a 15 member board for The Dekalb County Schools Coliseum….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, deputies and agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit apprehended fugitive Billy Blake (42 of Fort Payne). Blake was taken into custody after he led deputies on a brief pursuit in a motorhome on County Road 732 (near Ider). He then abandoned the motorhome…
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville will hold a 5K & Fun Run, on September 21, 2019. You can join the Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles for a 5k & 1-mile fun run by registering today. The 5k race will be held at Dekalb County Lake in Sylvania, AL. The race begins at 8:00 AM. Fun run…
The Town of Geraldine, at its regular meeting on August 12, 2019, recognized Seth Maddox for his recent accomplishment of winning the 2019 Microsoft PowerPoint World Championship in New York City. Seth Maddox is a recent graduate of Geraldine High School and competed in the National Championship in Orlando, Fl. in June, and won. From…
After a brief pursuit with a Winnebago on County Road 732 (near Ider), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction Unit apprehended Billy Blake. Blake has previously led Jackson and DeKalb Counties on multiple chases, and has previously broke into Henagar School, along with several churches. Blake had several existing warrants, and will facing…
Thursday August 15th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, a checkbook and makeup kit was taken, valued at $55.00 Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 2100 Gault Ave N, a quarter panel on a Chevrolet Camry was damaged, valued at $250.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at…
Southern Gospel’s premiere quartet, Gold City, will be a part of the Sunday morning worship service at Rainsville First Baptist Church on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:15 am. The church is located at 223 Church Avenue in Rainsville. There is no charge for the service and no love offering will be received. For more…
Date: 08/12/2019 Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 9 thru August 11, 2019 Friday August 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1604 Adamsburg Road E, miscellaneous household items were taken, valued at $450.00 3 Arrests April Christine Goforth, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant…
Northeast Alabama Community College held a student athlete signing ceremony on August 15, 2109 to welcome 8 new student athletes to Mustang family 2019-2020 Golf Teams. Men’s Team: Jake Jenkins, John Austin Dolberry, Noah Higdon, Justin Graham, and Riley SiskWomen’s Team: Kassidy Cunningham and Caitlin Ledwell
The Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared today, August 13, 2019, as Luther and Billie Townson Day. The couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on July 4, 2019, and the Commission presented the couple with a resolution of this declaration. Dekalb County Sheriff…
Date: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8, 2019 Monday August 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1823 Glenn Blvd SW, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $300.00 3 Arrests Crystal Marie Coots, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
08/09/2019 Section/Jackson County Sheriff’s Office – Heroin Arrest On August 8, 2019, Section Police Department Officer Robert Mcintire responded to a call of a unresponsive male subject at business on Alabama Hwy 35 in Section, AL. When Officer Mcintire arrived he observed a male subject slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle with a…
According to the National Weather Service, excessive heat will develop this coming Sunday, August 11, 2019 and last through early next week. High temperatures across the region will be reaching the mid to upper 90s. These high temperatures combined with humid air, will push heat index values up between the 105-110 degrees range on Monday…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force, Troopers, and Officers with the Henagar and Powell Police Departments conducted a ‘Back to School’ saturation operation. The purpose of the operation was to take as many…
Fort Payne Police department responded to an 18 wheeler accident this morning around 6:00 am, at “Joe’s Truck Stop”. “Joe’s Truck Stop” is located in Fort Payne, at the base of Lookout Mountain, on Alabama Highway 35. There were injuries involved, but those were believed to be minor. As of 7:55 am, Fort Payne Police…
Friday August 2nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E4, $125.00 in currency was taken Damaged Property – Occurred at 201 45th Street NE, tin on a building was damaged, valued at $200.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 6507 DeSoto Pkwy NE, a Ruger LCP 380 was…
Most school systems will start back to school this week for the 2019-2020 school year. According to school calendars for Dekalb County, Marshall County, Jackson County, and Fort Payne City school systems, these systems will begin school this Wednesday, August 7th. According to Cherokee County’s calendar, they will begin on Thursday, August 8th. Remember, during…
Friday July 26th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1303 Godfrey Ave NE, a window on a Jeep was damaged, valued at $150.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 918 Gault Ave N, a garage door was damaged, valued at $1000.00 Lost Property – Occurred at 1005 Gault Ave N, a 357 Taurus revolver was…
SUBJECT: Activity for July 22 thru July 25, 2019 Monday July 22nd Incidents Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1403 Howell Drive NE, charges of $167.70 were made without authorization Burglary & Theft of Property – Occurred at 156 45th Street NE, four Chevrolet wheels and four Chevrolet tires and wheels…
Seth Maddox, of Geraldine, Al., received 1st Place and the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champion for PowerPoint 2016. Seth competed in the competition this week in New York City. Congratulations to Seth on this great accomplishment!
Marshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sunday night (July 28, 2019) at approximately 8 pm, DeKalb County Deputies apprehended a fugitive from Marshall County in Kilpatrick. William Harry Humphries Jr. (45 of Albertville) was apprehended after a traffic stop on…
Sherrie Hiett, executive director of Family Services of North Alabama, addressed the Dekalb County Commission and discussed the different programs and services in which they offer the community. Family Services of North Alabama is a non-profit organization and offers various programs, including an online safety program, which serves Marshall and Dekalb counties. According to Ms….
Monday July 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1164 Dogtown Road SE, electricity and water services were taken illegally, valued at $750.00 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1109 Chitwood Ave SE, six windshields and a hatchback glass were damaged, valued at $2100.00 3 Arrests Charles August Langley, age 64 of Stevenson, was…
MONTGOMERY – Seven individuals were recognized Friday night at the AHSAA’s 23rd annual AHSAA Championship Coaches’ Awards Banquet as recipients of the prestigious “Making A Difference” Award as the 2019 AHSAA Summer Conference concluded at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. The week-long conference, which attracted more than 4,500 administrators, coaches and other…
Friday July 12th Incidents Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, multiple checks were taken and cashed, valued at $543.89 Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, multiple checks were taken and cashed, valued at $270.00 Negotiating Worthless Instrument &…
The group ALABAMA, from Fort Payne, Al., will receive a major award this October, the Lifetime Achievement Award, along with being inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame. The Musician’s Hall of Fame announced on July 16, 2019, the inductees for the 2019 year, which includes Randy Owens, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook, the group…
MONTGOMERY – The South girls’ placed four runners in the top five finishers Wednesday morning to beat the North 19-36 in the third annual North-South All-Star Cross Country competition being held at Auburn-Montgomery University as part of the AHSAA All-Star Sports Week and Summer Conference. The North boys’ team won a close 27-28 victory…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team were led on a pursuit on Interstate 59. Deputies attempted to stop Lamaric Douglas (30 of Huntsville) on Highway 117 near Hammondville for a traffic violation. Douglas refused to stop, and proceeded on to Interstate 59 in the wrong direction; traveling Southbound…
On July 16th and approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came into the Fort Payne Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the area of the 4100 block of Fischer Road NE. The caller stated that there was a male subject attempting to pour gasoline on a female…
FORT PAYNE, AL. – On Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, around 9:00 pm, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on Dean Road in Fort Payne, Al. Upon arriving, police officers say a man attempted to use his vehicle as a weapon during the event and at least one officer fired a shot, at some…
Mrs. Julise Clements and Northeast Alabama Community College SkillsUSA Team recently competed in the National Skills USA competition in Louisville, KY. The team won the Gold Medal and the National Title in Opening and Closing Ceremony. The Opening and Closing competition is a competition based on how well you run a membership meeting and is…
The Rainsville City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019. In the meeting, the council approved the follow: To accept bids for a 2015 Chevy 1500 truck for the sewer plant. Bid opening will be July 26, 2019 at 12:00 Noon. To install a headwall on a drain pipe on 1st…
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The Fort Payne City Council met, in their regular meeting, today and approved three resolutions. The first resolution was 2019 – 28, a resolution in support of the 2019 U.S. Census, the second resolution was 2019 – 29, a resolution to create a City of Fort Payne Complete Count Committee. This committee would be mainly…
Monday July 8th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, a light pole was damaged, valued at $2000.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 101 Gault Ave N, a mountain bike was taken, valued at $150.00 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 212 Brookwood Terrace SW, a 2002 Chevrolet Impala…
Amateur Radio “Field Day” Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service Members of the Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club participated in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 22 – 23, 2019, at the JSU Canyon Center at Little River Canyon Preserve. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations…
The Martins, one of the premier groups in Southern Gospel Music, that can be heard on Northeast Alabama’s Southern Gospel Radio Station, WVSM, will headline NACC’s Music on the Mountain. The smooth, rich sounds of multi-Dove Award winning and multi-Grammy nominated trio, The Martins will be featured on Friday, August 2, at 6 PM, as…
Dekalb County Schools will hold Pre-K Kickoff Orientations. All meetings will be held in the classrooms at the local schools, with the exception of Plainview. Plainview Pre-K Orientation will be held at the Dekalb County Schools Facilities and Maintenance Building in Rainsville at 393 Main Street, East. If you have not already provided your child’s…
The Dekalb County Technology Center (DCTC), located at 409 Main St. East in Rainsville, AL., will host orientation for their Medical Science Students on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The meeting will be held in the board meeting room of the Dekalb County Schools Facilities Building, which is located behind the Dekalb County Technology Center. The…
The State of Alabama will hold its 14th Annual “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday, July 19– 21, 2019. This will be for school related items (see official list at the bottom for exact items) and begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19th and will end at midnight Sunday, July 21st. The “Back to School”…
The Dekalb County Commission met on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. In the meeting, the Commission heard from Lucas Blankenship, director of Economic Development and Planning with TARCOG (Alabama Regional Council of Governments), about a community development block grant. Mr. Blankenship addressed the Commission about filing for money in the amount of $350,000, with a local…
GADSDEN POST – According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer for ALEA, a single-vehicle crash today, July 12, 2019, in DeKalb County has claimed one life and injured another. Yasin Escalante Ortiz, 24, of Boaz was killed when the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, in which he was a passenger, left the roadway and struck a utility…
The Dekalb County Board of Education held a meeting on Friday, July 12, 2019. Here is a list of business conducted in the meeting: Retirements/Resignations Cyndy Smith – Network Manager (12 months) – Central Office – Retirement – 9/1/19 Crestah Taylor – Pre-K Teacher – Plainview High School – Resignation – 7/8/19 Tina Lyles –…
Cornerstone Christian Academy, in Rainsville, Al., will hold parent orientations for both returning and new families. During these orientations, administration will be on hand updating families on changes and what’s happening at CCA. These orientations are for both returning and new families. Schedule for orientations are as follows: •Preschool (K2-K4) Parent orientation is August 4,…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 71between Jackson County 99 and Jackson County 697 north of Flat Rock will be closed to through traffic from 6 p.m. Friday, July 19 to 6 a.m. Monday, July 22, weather permitting, for a pipe repair. The official detour route for southbound traffic is Alabama…
Date: 07/11/2019 Press Release – Elderly Abuse On July 9th Chief Randy Bynum stated a call came into the Fort Payne Police Department requesting officers to respond to 305 Bus Circle SW. Fort Payne Fire Medics were already on scene when officers arrived, he said. Officers made contact with a 78 year old elderly female…
Friday July 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 310 1st Street E, a Husqvarna 365 chainsaw was taken, valued at $1000.00 0 Arrests 0 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday July 6th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1808 Gault Ave S, a fire extinguisher cabinet and an awning support pole was…
Friday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power tools were taken, valued at $100.00 Lost Currency – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave NW, $100.00 in currency was lost 8 Arrests Corey Joseph Nellis, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9 units! The new K-9 program includes 3 new narcotics dogs and 2 tracking dogs. Two of the new drug dogs will be on the road full time, while the third narcotics dog will be used in…
Friday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power tools were taken, valued at $100.00 Lost Currency – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave NW, $100.00 in currency was lost 8 Arrests Corey Joseph Nellis, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was recently taken into custody regarding a fatal accident that occurred in Henagar back in 2018. Lester Macklin (26 of Detroit, Michigan) was transported back to DeKalb County from Detroit by the U.S. Marshalls last week. Macklin is facing charges of Murder and Manslaughter. Macklin was living in Sylvania…
Monday June 24th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1806 Alyson Ave NW, charges of $590.14 was made without authorization Damaged Property – Occurred at 2008 Industrial Blvd SW, a Trimble Robotic Laser S-5 was damaged, valued at $25000.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 1611 Airport Road W, a rollup door…
Area residents are in for a treat this summer as Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre brings the iconic play Driving Miss Daisy to the college stage. Additionally, acclaimed professional actress Sandra Ellis Lafferty will be starring in the role of Miss Daisy Werthan. Ms. Lafferty, throughout her distinguished career, has been in some fifty…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in several incidents. Yesterday (June 28, 2019), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was working an area in Rainsville regarding complaints from citizens. During a traffic stop a quarter-pound of Methamphetamine in crystal form (Ice) was found….
Dekalb County – A single-vehicle crash today, June 29, has claimed the life of a Georgia man. James Harold Hillis, 61, of Silver Creek, Ga., was killed when the 1999 Mack tractor trailer he was driving ran off the roadway and struck a ditch before overturning and catching fire. Hillis was pronounced dead at the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, the DeKalb County Criminal Interdiction team was working the major highways and interstates within the county. Around 10:30 am, interdiction deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the 218 mile marker of I-59. After searching the vehicle, ten illegal aliens were located in a vehicle. After an…
MONTGOMERY – Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (ASADCA), announced Friday that invitations have been issued to 100 boys’ and 100 girls’ basketball players who will participate in the AHSADCA’s Basketball Showcase planned for June 22. The Showcase will allow outstanding student-athletes still in high school the opportunity…
Jonathon Phillips, Career Tech Director for DeKalb County Schools, and the DeKalb County Career Tech, would like to offer Congratulations to Seth Maddox. Seth is a 2019 graduate of Geraldine High School and just won at the National Microsoft Office Specialist Championship! Seth was a student in the Geraldine High School Business Career Tech Program….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Saturday night (June 15, 2019) at approximately 10 pm, a Grove Oak man was arrested after deputies responded to a house fire. DeKalb County Deputies were dispatched to County Road 396 after it was reported that a man had set a house of a family member ablaze and had allegedly threatened…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (Thursday, June 14, 2019), DeKalb County Deputies interrupted a Kratom trafficking operation on Interstate 59. A Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at approximately 8 pm. During the stop, it was noticed that an open container of alcohol was inside the vehicle. After a search, Deputies found…
Monday June 10th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 4001 Williams Ave NE Apt K 145, miscellaneous clothing was taken, valued at $100.00 5 Arrests Chad Alphonzo McElrath, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear at 8:56 am Jason Dexter Williamson, age 41 of Henagar, was arrested…
Sunday June 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, sunglasses and a cowboy hat were taken, valued at $23.32 2 Arrests Austin Shane Medlock, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Revocation Warrants and a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:46 am Deendra La Juan Walker, age 24 of Fort…
SUBJECT: Activity for June3 thru June 6, 2019 Monday June 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1357 Godfrey Ave NE, an Apple iPhone 10 was taken, valued at $900.00 Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 2645 Greenhill Blvd NW, charges of $245.00 were made without authorization Theft of Property…
Northeast Alabama Community College announced today that Ms. Kayleigh Smith has been named the college’s Theater Director starting Fall Semester 2019. “Ms. Smith is extremely talented and experienced,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “She has essentially grown up in the NACC theater culture, but has substantial experience in other locations as well.” Ms. Smith…
Monday May 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 1968 Godfrey Ave NE, $140.00 in currency and a PlayStation VR headset were taken, valued at $230.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 107 7th Street NW, three baseball bats, three baseball gloves and four baseballs were taken, valued at $132.00…
The Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. In the meeting, the council presented the Fort Payne Board of Education with two checks, one for $50,000 and one for $150,000, for a total of $200,000. This money will be used to purchase school supplies, so students and parents do not have to…
The Rainsville City Council met Monday, June 03, 2019. The council informed the public that there is a no burn order in effect, which bans outside burning, until October 31, 2019, for air quality. Announced the City received $16,500 from the insurance company for a recent totaled police car. Discussed the Boozer Bridge project. The…
Date: 05/29/2019 Title: Press Release On Tuesday May 28th at approximately 4:57 pm a call of a two-vehicle accident was reported to the Fort Payne Police Department Chief Randy Bynum stated. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a 2003 Jeep Liberty, driven by Robert Joseph Hairell age 21 of Fort Payne and a 1997 Nissan…
With the help of workforce funding and local support, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has begun a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) program. Key to the local support was the donation of a tractor truck by local businessman Samuel Noble of Noble LLC. The 160-hour program, which started May 6, will train students to earn their…
AL 40 to close for weekend pipe repair HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a 1.4-milesection of Alabama 40 in Jackson County will be closed this weekend for drainage repairs. The highway will be closed in both directions between County Road 19 and County Road 418 from about 6 a.m. Saturday, April…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office held training and qualifying yesterday (Thursday April 18, 2019) for all of their employees. Training was held from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Sheriff Nick Welden stated, “This is something we do to better prepare our employees.” Officers were trained on night time stress shooting, shots fired after a car…
The city council presented Anita Shankles with a retirement plaque for her 20 plus years of service to the Fort Payne Parks & Recreations Department. The city council invited the public to come to the Fort Payne Walking Park, this Friday, April 19, 2019, for Chalk Art in the Park Day. Approved Resolution 2019-18, declaring…
RAINSVILLE, AL. — The City of Rainsville has announced its 2019 spring cleanup for the month of May, running May 6th through June 1, 2019. If you are a current sanitation customer of the City of Rainsville, you can bring items for disposal to the roll-off dumpsters that are located behind the Rainsville City Shop…
Today Sheriff Welden adopted two dogs from the DeKalb County Animal Shelter! One is going home with him, the other will be our office dog! The Animal Shelter is on Jordan Road in Fort Payne right next to the sheriff’s office, and they have plenty of dogs & cats that need a good home! A…
Dekalb County Commission Meeting for April 9, 2019 Mr. Broyles with the county road department gave an update that the road department is working on patching pot holes in the county. Work is also continuing on the slide area on Tutwiler Gap and is getting close to being finished. Mr. Broyles stated he believed the…
Press Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Office 04/09/2019 Missing 17 year old and child LOCATED The Jackson County Sheriffs Office is happy to report that 17 year old Shayla Hope WOOD and her 9 month old child, who were reported missing on March 27, 2019 from their home in Flat Rock, Alabama have been located….
Local artist Bonita Eileen, from Fort Payne, Al., will be featured at Dollywood’s Heartsong Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Bonita has been singing gospel music in church since she was just 5 years old, recording since she was 28, and has lived in Fort Payne all her life. She has…
Sheriff Nick Weldon and officers from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department participated in the North Alabama Family Service Center’s Child Abuse Awareness Month Event. The event was held at the Dekalb County Courthouse today, April 2, 2019. Members of the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department, along with other guests, planted pinwheels at the courthouse to honor…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early Saturday morning (March 30, 2019), the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a male sitting near the gas station at the intersection of Highway 35 and County Road 47 (Powell Crossing). It was believed that the individual had narcotics…
Official Press Release from FPPD: Activity for March 25 thru March 28, 2019 Monday March 25th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 102 Drinkard Drive NW, a mirror on a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia was damaged, valued at $200.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 1400 Sanders Ave NE, a 2005 Ford Freestar van was…
Press Release from FPPD, March 28, 2019 On March 26th at approximately 8:10 pm a fourteen year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was taken into custody by the Fort Payne Police Department and agents of the Dekalb County Drug Task Force Chief Randy Bynum reported. The juvenile was charged with three counts of Theft…
The Dekalb County Technology Center, in partnership with Northeast Alabama Community College, the Alabama Fire College, and the Rainsville Fire Department, offers a new Fire Science Program this year, taught at the Rainsville Fire Hall. The Director of the Alabama Fire College, Matt Russell, Region 2 Coordinator Mike Hill, Section Chief Arthur Willis, and Cece…
Official Press Release FPPD Chief Randy Bynum stated a body was found on today’s date in Wills Creek south off of Prestwood Drive. Chief Bynum stated a call came in at 12:40 pm. When personnel arrived on scene they discovered the body of a white male. Bynum reported the investigation continues and further details will…
Official Press Release Chief Randy Bynum stated on March 11, a Sanders Avenue resident reported a theft of property. The resident stated while he was in his yard, he observed a white female driving a Nissan Frontier pull in front of his residence. The home owner stated to officers the female started removing items from…
Twelve local businesses and industry representatives partnered with Crossville High School to conduct mock interviews at the school on Wednesday, May 20, 2019. Approximately 85 eleventh grade students were interviewed for this event. Each business or industry simulated hiring one student from the interview process. Students were rewarded for their efforts with gifts and prizes…
At the Fort Payne City Council meeting, held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Mayor Larry Chesser read a proclamation in honor of John Mathieu, Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, who is retiring. Erin Franklin, with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, recognized the Fort Payne Fire Department for their continued and dedicated support of the MDA. She…
Official press release furnished by Valley Joist + Deck Valley Joist + Deck announces plans to build new, state-of-the-art, joist and deck plant in Fort Payne, Alabama. “We are committed to growing our joist and deck operation in Fort Payne. Building the new plant is an important step in our growth strategy. Through our partnership…
