Jackson County, Al. Courthouse To Close Due To COVID-19
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.
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Dekalb County, Al. Election Results | WVSM Digital News
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…
Michael Twilley Announces Candidacy For Dekalb County Constable District 3
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…
City To Enforce Decades Old Ordinance To Protect City Streets From Utility Company Damages
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…
Dekalb County, Al. Republican Headquarters Grand Opening Feb. 1st
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…
Bradley Byrne Makes Campaign Stop In Rainsville
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…
Huber announces candidacy for Constable
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….
DCSO & County Commission moves to allow Deputies to drive Vehicles to Church
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…
Jeff Sessions, Former U.S. Senator & Attorney General, Will Make Stop In Dekalb Co.
According to David Gulledge, Dekalb County Republican Party Chairman, Jeff Sessions will make a campaign stop in Dekalb County on Friday, December 20, 2019. Sessions is running for his former U.S. Senate seat, which he held from 1997 to 2017. The former Attorney General will be at Western Sizzlin in Fort Payne, Al. sometime between…
Jeff Keener Announces Candidacy for Dekalb County Constable, District 4
State released by Jeff Keener “My name is Jeff Keener and I am running for District 4 Constable. I would like to tell you a little about myself and my mission. I have a great wife and two wonderful kids that I love dearly. I have been in public safety for almost 20 years. I…
Teresa Dawn Phillips Withdraws From District Judge Race
Teresa Dawn Phillips, the only remaining Republican candidate for Dekalb County District Judge, has withdrawn from the race. Currently, this leaves no qualified candidate in this race. At the end of qualifying, Teresa Dawn Phillips and Steven Whitmire were the only two candidates to file paperwork on the Republican ballot. No one qualified on the…
Scot Westbrook Announces Candidacy For Dekalb County Commissioner, District 2
I am Scot Westbrook and I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I have spent the last 15 years serving the citizens of DeKalb County in public safety as a Firefighter. Now as your County Commissioner for District 2, I will answer the calls and make every effort to improve our…
Joseph Lee Announces Candidacy For Dekalb County, AL. Commissioner, District 1
“Hello my name is Joseph Lee and I’m running for Dekalb County, AL. Commissioner, District 1. I started at a young age helping my dad with everything from shoeing horses to logging and saw milling. I grew up with this lifestyle and it evolved me into my own business. I purchased my first dump truck…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey To Visit Dekalb County This Friday
FORT PAYNE, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will be at The Little River Canyon Center, on Lookout Mountain, this Friday, November 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The Dekalb Tourism will host the event with Governor Ivey. Governor Ivey’s visit will include a Presentation of Commendation for Seth Maddox, 2019 Microsoft PowerPoint World Championship. The…
Qualifying For Local Office Ended Friday, Here Is A List of Candidates
Qualifying for office ended November 8th at 5:00 PM. According to David Gulledge ,with the Dekalb County Republican Party, and Mary McGuire Smith, with the Dekalb County Democratic Party, here is a list of candidates that qualified for the following offices. Republican Party Superintendent of Education – Jason Barnett (unopposed) Revenue Commissioner – Tyler Wilks…
“Plainivew Pantry” Gets $2,000 donation
According to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview alone. Plainview School is helping to fight hunger at their school. Plainview has started “Plainview Pantry” is now receiving donations to help in this effort. Alabama State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senator Steve Livingston made a…
It’s Time To Qualify For Dekalb County Superintendent & Other County Races
Qualifying dates for Dekalb County Superintendent, and other local races, have been set by the Democrat and Republican parties. Anyone wishing to qualify for Dekalb County Superintendent or other local county offices, here is the information you need. Local office positions that will be on the ballot for the 2020 Primary and General elections include:…
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