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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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville, Al. released a letter today discussing the closure of the school due to COVID-19. Read the letter below.
03/17/2020 (We would like to say a special congratulations to Josh Summerford on completing this FBI Academy…we are proud of you! Josh worked with us here at WVSM several years ago) Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is proud to announce Chief Deputy Josh Summerford’s completion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) in…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held a joint press briefing to discuss COVID-19 preparation. DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow said at the press conference: “Our first priority is always public safety and though we may not be affected right now certainly we will be. Therefore we…
Today the Alabama Board of Pharmacy issued an emergency refills for maintenance medications. Effective March 14, 2020 – March 31, 2020, the Alabama Board of Pharmacy will authorize pharmacists to process emergency prescription refills for a 30-day supply of maintenance medications. Read the letter below.
03/16/2020 According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a woman arrived at Floyd Medical Center in Centre this morning for treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound. She was shot at her residence on County Road 307 in Centre, by her husband, in what they both described as an accidental discharge. The lady’s husband drove…
The Jackson County Commission issued a statement today about the closure of the Jackson County Courthouse, from March 16, 2020 – April 6, 2020. See attached copy of the release.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, March 15, 2020 – MONTGOMERY – Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President Donald Trump and the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State John H. Merrill has requested an emergency…
Dr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County, Al. Superintendent, today addressed some of the concerns that many parents have about why schools are not closing until the end of the day on Wednesday of this week and about whether to keep their children home. (see letter at the bottom) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump has…
According to Jeremy S. Taylor, Presiding Circuit Judge Ninth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, the Supreme Court has suspended hearings and trials statewide until April 16, 2020, subject to certain exceptions set out in the order. This order applies to circuit, district, juvenile, probate, municipal and appellate courts.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators are searching for a 13-year-old female that was reported missing from the Powell area last night. Deputies were dispatched to Griffin Street in Powell at approximately 11 pm on Thursday, March 13. It was reported that Emilia Lynn Newman had left her house walking at 8:30 pm. Newman…
News Release from Northeast Alabama Community College COVID-19 Campus Update: Upon the direction of the Alabama Community College System and Chancellor Jimmy Baker, NACC will temporarily suspend on-campus instruction March 17 – April 3. We will transition all on-campus courses to online instruction for students but will continue normal office operations on campus. President Dr….
According to Sergeant Roman Hill, with the Gadsden Alabama State Trooper Post (ALEA), 23 year old Bruce Diaz Ramirez, died as a result of a single vehicle accident on Monday night. The wreck occurred around 9:35 pm, on Alabama Hwy 68 in the Kilpatrick Community, when Mr. Ramirez’s 1999 Mercedes left the roadway and collided…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, March 2nd 2020, a pursuit of a white van was initiated in Etowah County with several Etowah County agencies joining the chase. The pursuit entered DeKalb County at approximately 10 pm on I-59, traveling northbound to the Fort Payne city limits. The vehicle exited at the 218 exit and…
DeKalb County, Al. – Here is a look at the unofficial Dekalb County, Al. election results for the March 3, 2020 primary election. Republican Ballot DeKalb County Commission District 1: ShaneWootten (I) 1608, Joseph Lee 1248 DeKalb County Commission District 2: Terry Harris 1380, Scot Westbrook (I) 1278 DeKalb County Constable District 3: Michael Twilley…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 10 pm, DCSO deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting during a high speed pursuit. The chase concluded at the 218 on ramp of I-59 in Fort Payne. The suspect was transported by DeKalb Ambulance Service to Huntsville Hospital. He has since been released and is…
According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, I-59 S was shut down, at the 235 mile marker overnight last night, after a vehicle struck a State Trooper’s vehicle who was already working a wreck. The trooper was uninjured, however the other driver has been airlifted.
HUNTSVILLE POST – A two-vehicle crash at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, February 29, has claimed the life of a Flat Rock man. Brian Adam Dunn, 32, was killed when the 1997 Honda Accord he was driving crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup. Dunn, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced…
Class 3A Girls’ ChampionshipPisgah 59, T.R. Miller 52 BIRMINGHAM – Defending state champion Pisgah jumped out to an 18-point lead by halftime and then staved off T.R. Miller’s strong comeback effort as the Eagles won their third Class 3A state title in a row with 59-52 win at the 98th AHSAA State Basketball Championships…
Class 2A Girls’ ChampionshipCollinsville 58, Cold Springs 45 BIRMINGHAM – Collinsville High School’s Lady Panthers looked like they had been there before Friday morning as girls played in their first state basketball championship game in school history. Junior guard Hadley Hamilton made the first two 3-point shots she attempted and the Panthers matched Cold Springs…
Class 3A Girls’ SemifinalsPisgah 72, Pike Road 58 Birmingahm, Al. – The Pisgah’s Lady Eagles outscored Pike Road 29-14 in the third period Tuesday morning and advanced to the Class 3A state championship game for the third year in a row with a 72-58 come-from-behind win. The Class 3A girls’ semifinal game opened play Tuesday…
According to Trooper Chuck Daniel, Public Information Officer with ALEA, a two-vehicle crash at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, February. 24, 2020 claimed two lives. Emily Rae Denham, 19, of Dutton was killed, when the 2015 Nissan Altima she was driving collided with a 2020 Mack tractor trailer. Denham, and a passenger, Cody Austin Martin, 20,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A 31-year-old Crossville man is in jail after being arrested for sexually abusing a child. The investigation began after DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators were contacted by officials at Crossville Middle School after inappropriate touching by a family member was reported by a student. The students had just attended a sexual…
The City of Rainsville held its first annual Arbor Day poster contest. Winners from Plainview High School were: Stephen Crowell $50.00 Andrea Bellamy $20.00 (not pictured) Reagan Martin $10.00 Winners from Cornerstone Christian Academy were: Maggie Taylor $50.00 Noor Angel $20.00 Tamia Ballard $10.00 The City of Rainsville contributed $800.00 and RTI matched that contribution…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators, with the help of the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC), U.S. Marshalls, ATF, Bessemer Police Department, and the Birmingham Police Department have recently been able to file charges in a string of burglaries in DeKalb County as well as a robbery in Dawson. The investigation has uncovered…
According to the Scottsboro Police Department, on February 19, 2020 at approximately 4:19 pm, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Perry St. in reference to a fight-in-progress call between two brothers. Officers, detectives, and medical personnel responded to find Bryan Hodges, 55, of Scottsboro with large lacerations to…
PRESS RELEASE FROM: Assistant Chief Walter Colbert Boaz Police Department Date: 02/19/2020 On 02/18/2020, at approximately 2:49 pm, the Boaz Police Department received a call of a shooting that had just occurred at Family Security Credit Union located at 310 US Highway 431 Boaz, AL 35957. When Officers arrived they observed a white male (victim)…
Press Release from Michael Twilley: “My name is Michael Twilley and I am currently running for DeKalb County District 3 Constable. Here is some background information about myself and why I want to be Constable of District 3. I live in Dogtown, AL., which is centrally located in the district in which I will be…
AHSAA BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Boys’ Regional Tournaments Tuesday’s Results SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY DUNN-OLIVER ACADOME CLASS 4A BOYS Semifinals Sipsey Valley (27-7) 40, UMS-Wright (25-7 Williamson (24-5) 69, Sumter Central (21-5) 60 CLASS 1A BOYS Finals Francis Marion (25-7) 62, Autaugaville (20-12) 51 (Francis Marion is SW 1A Boys State Qualifier) CLASS 1A GIRLS FINALS St….
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 p.m. CST on February 18, 2020 to aid in Alabama’s recovery efforts following the recent flooding. The SOE includes all 67 counties. “The significant amount of rain that has fallen across Alabama over the last few weeks has caused flooding in…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Ider woman who was reported missing Friday has been located earlier today. Around 4:45 pm today (Monday, February 17, 2020), DeKalb County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on County Road 713 near Ider with the Ider Police Department. Upon arrival, a male and female subject were involved in an…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Three are in custody after attempting to break-in to a business in Rainsville and attempting to elude DeKalb County Deputies. At approximately 8 pm last night, a Deputy observed a vehicle traveling down Highway 35 at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic. When the deputy…
CLASS 1A Area 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal HS Finals St. Luke’s Episcopal 66, McIntosh 37 Area 2 at Georgiana HS Finals Georgiana 46, Pleasant Home 36 Area 3 at Elba HS Finals Elba 61, Kinston 41 Area 4 at Linden HS Finals Linden 67, A.L. Johnson 57 Area 5 at Autaugaville HS Finals Autaugaville…
CLASS 1A Area 1 at McIntosh HS Finals McIntosh 68, Millry 61 Area 2 at Georgiana HS Finals Georgiana 67, J.F. Shields 56 Area 3 at Florala HS Finals Florala 48, Brantley 46 Area 4 at Keith HS Finals Keith 72, Linden 54 Area 5 at Ellwood Christian HS Finals Autaugaville 79, Ellwoood Christian 65…
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2020 With the ground already saturated from recent heavy rains this past week, many flood warnings are still active still today. More heavy rain is forecast for Monday and Tuesday and then SEVERE Weather is forecast for Wednesday. Wednesday could see a Tornado Outbreak across the…
We are 4 days out and The Storm Prediction Center has already issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Wednesday, for a large area across the South. This Severe Weather event brings the chance for Supercell Thunderstorms and a Severe Squall line of thunderstorms. This setup will bring the threat for Tornadoes, some could be long…
With the ground already saturated from the heavy rainfall this past week, the NOAA Weather Predication Center is forecasting more heavy rainfall this week. Northern and Central Alabama, Mississippi, Northern Georgia, and parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, are set to get heavy rainfall Monday and Tuesday, February 10th and 11th. Many areas are forecast…
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL857 PM CST FRI FEB 7 2020 MARSHALL-JACKSON-DEKALB-FRANKLIN TN-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ALBERTVILLE, BOAZ, GUNTERSVILLE, ARAB, SCOTTSBORO, FORT PAYNE, RAINSVILLE, WINCHESTER, SEWANEE, DECHERD, ESTILL SPRINGS, AND COWAN 857 PM CST FRI FEB 7 2020 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM CST SATURDAY……
According the the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. most areas across Northern Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee received between 2 – 8 inches of rainfall, over a 48 hour period. Several storms prompted Tornado Warnings as well on Wednesday afternoon and night. Due to the excessive rainfall, a lot of areas saw flooding to…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, at approximately 8 am, a pursuit began in Fort Payne that ended in a suicide on Bethel Road near Hammondville. The chase stemmed from a domestic incident that occurred last night in Fort Payne. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. A Be-On-The-Lookout (BOLO) was issued for the…
GADSDEN POST – A one-vehicle crash on Saturday, February 1st, claimed the life of a Dekalb County man. Charles S. Bryant, 50, of Collinsville was killed when the 2010 Hyundai Sonata he was operating ran off the roadway colliding with a tree. Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on County Road…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, DeKalb County Deputies were involved in two different high speed pursuits with suspects on motorcycles. Both suspects were taken into custody and a Reserve Deputy was injured. The first chase began when a deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle on Adamsburg Road (County Road 78) at approximately 8 pm…
Dekalb County Superintendent, Dr. Jason Barnett, issued the following update on the potential threat at Plainview High School on Monday. “Monday morning the school administration and I issued a statement out of an abundance of caution due to some statements that had been allegedly made. Upon investigation, we had complete confidence in the safety…
Made in DeKalb initiatives recognize all the great products that are made in DeKalb County. This recognition of our existing industries helps them to establish new business to business relationships and to promote career and education opportunities to 9th and 12th grade students of DeKalb County. Then networking opportunities are also available for existing industries…
The Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2020. In the meeting councilmen Taheri brought up an ordinance that was passed into effect on May 21, 1996, by the 1992- 1996 administration, to protect the streets of the city for the citizens of Rainsville. According to sources familiar with the original…
As the South will see a warming trend the first part of this week, with high temperatures climbing into the mid 60’s, models are showing a chance for Severe weather across the South. Severe weather will be possible starting on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in parts of eastern Texas, Louisiana, western Mississippi, and Arkansas. Then…
The Dekalb County Republican Party will officially hold the grand opening of their Dekalb County Headquarters, Saturday, February 1, 2020. The headquarters is located in Rainsville, Al., between the Dollar Tree store and O’reilly Auto Parts. Ribbon cutting will be held at 12:00 pm and the public is invited to attend. Ffood and refreshments will…
Date: 01/31/2020 Fort Payne Police Department Assistant Chief Ronnie Warren stated for the second time in less than a week Fort Payne Police officers have had to deal with another resisting arrest case. On Saturday, January 25th officers were dispatched to Dekalb Plaza in reference to an intoxicated male in the driver’s seat of an…
News release from Collinsville Police Department: Collinsville, Al. – On January 26, 2020, between the hours of 12:59 am and 1:38 am, a vehicle located at Southern Trio Vending 150 E Main Street Collinsville was burglarized. Several item was taken from the vehicle, the company security camera captured the incident on camera. Michael James Mills…
Over the last few weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has dealt with several incidents of telephone scams targeting senior citizens. In one instance, a local senior citizen in the Sylvania area was contacted by someone claiming to be her grandson. The individual convinced her he had been in a traffic accident in Florida. As…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our Narcotics and Interdiction Team have continued working hard into 2020. Another 36 have been arrested and charged since the New Year’s Holiday. On Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 Richard Conrad Reed (42 of Fort Payne), along with Elizabeth Mayo (34 of Collinsville) were stopped by agents on County Road 121 for…
DeKalb County Career Tech is excited to announce DCTC’s Engineering Technologies has entered into an educational partnership with NASA. This will allow the engineering program the ability to provide our students with the opportunity to learn about the latest in technology. Representatives from NASA will visit the students on a regular basis to work with…
Rainsville, Al. – The Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 20, 2020. The Council approved a tax abatement for RTI (Rainsivlle Technology, Inc.), which has plans for a $6,000,000 expansion. The Council voted to suspend the rules and consider a resolution for a pay increase and to offer additional insurance benefits…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 3 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Deputies were dispatched to the Quickmart in Hammondville on Highway 117 in response to an alarm call. When deputies arrived on scene, they observed the front door had been broken with a rock. Upon investigating the scene, it was found that multiple…
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, several suspects lead Deputies and Agents on a chase on Alabama Highway 35 that concluded near the intersection with CR 835. (Near Walmart) The suspects intentionally struck a DCSO vehicle. The chase was stopped after the suspects wrecked. 3 suspects are in custody and a large amount of…
Date: 01/23/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Chief Randy Bynum stated a call on January 20 of possible trespassing that lead to a violent arrest came into the Fort Payne Police Department. A property owner on South Godfrey Avenue called to report three subjects trespassing on property he owned. When officers arrived…
Bradley Byrne, who is running for the U.S. Senate, made a campaign stop today in Rainsville, Al. and spoke at the Dekalb County Republican Women’s breakfast meeting. Byrne, who is from south Alabama, currently serves as Alabama Senator for Alabama’s First Congressional District, which includes all of Baldwin, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties, and…
Candidate announcement for office of Dekalb County District 4 Constable Mark Huber, of Rainsville, is running for Dekalb County District 4 Constable, in the Republican Primary on March 3, 2020. Huber, is the General Manager of WVSM Radio in Rainsville, Al. Mark Huber holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management of Technology from Athens State University….
DeKalb County Technology Center’s Welding Program recently competed in Calhoun Community College’s Annual High Welding Contest. Caleb Lyles and Evan Woodall both placed in the beginners contest with Woodall placing first and Lyles third place. Lyles and Woodall received numerous welding supplies and welding helmets. DeKalb County Career Tech Supervisor states, “that it’s great anytime…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday afternoon (January 13, 2020), the Narcotics & Interdiction Unit conducted a search warrant on County Road 577 at the residence of Craig Bodiford after aggressively working the Powell area. The interdiction unit made approximately 30 drug arrests over the course of two months in the area stemming from traffic…
Date: 01/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department On Tuesday January 14, Kevin Andy Pangle age 23 of Centre was arrested by Fort Payne Police Investigators on a charge of making Terroristic Threats Chief Randy Bynum stated. Mr. Pangle’s arrest stems from a note that was found inside The Children’s Place that stated a…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several cases have been made regarding crimes against children in the last month. The charges have ranged from domestic violence due to child abuse and production of child pornography. On November 27, 2019, Scott Tinker (50 of Flat Rock) and June Tinker (48 of Flat Rock) were booked into the DeKalb…
Date: 01/14/2020 Title: Press Release – Fort Payne Police Department On January 13, Robert Joseph Hairell, age 22 of Rainsville, was arrested on a grand jury warrant for murder. These charges stem from a vehicle accident that resulted in the death of Barbara Appleton Burgess, age 77 of Fort Payne. The accident occurred May 28,…
Northeast Alabama made it through the severe storms today, better than other counties in the state. There were 3 fatalities reported in Pickens County, Al. Widespread damage was reported across Alabama today, from trees blown down, power being out for thousands of customers across the state, to structural damage. Although Dekalb and Jackson Counties were…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 10, 2020 Alabama 35 to close at railroad Jan. 13 HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a contractor for Norfolk Southern will work on the railroad on Alabama 35/Fifth Street near U.S. 11/Gault Avenue in Fort Payne on Monday, Jan. 13, weather permitting. Alabama 35 will be closed…
The South has an “Enhanced Risk” for Severe Weather on Saturday, January 11, 2020. This could be a significant Severe Weather Event. Tornadoes and strong Tornadoes will be possible across the risk area, along with Damaging Winds. Plan now for your shelter location on Saturday. Check with your local EMA office to see where local…
After discussions with the DeKalb County Commission, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has moved to allow our off-duty Deputies to drive their patrol cars to church services. The presence of patrol vehicles at churches during services will act as a deterrent against potential attacks. On duty deputies will also be encouraged to make regular checks…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office just had a high speed pursuit, with suspect Mark Anthony Summerford of Flat Rock, Al. The pursuit started on Highway 117 in Ider, Al. and ended when the suspect wrecked on Jackson County Road 78. The suspect, Mark Anthony Summerford, of Flat Rock was air lifted to Erlanger Hospital, and…
