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…

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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…

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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…

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“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…

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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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