DeKalb County Alabama Board of Education Meeting June 5 2025
The DeKalb County Board of Education held their June 2025 meeting today and below is the agenda for the meeting:
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2025 Dekalb County Republican Party’s Scholarship Recipients
The DeKalb County Republican Party announced their 2025 scholarship winners April 24, 2025. Eight Dekalb County High School Seniors each student was awarded a $500.00 scholarship. Below is a list of the eight scholarship winners for this year: Abbagail Coleman Collinsville Northeast Community College Camden Gabriel Bell Cornerstone Northeast Community College (not pictured)…
Plainview finishes Strong to Capture Semi-final Victory over Powerful Fairfield
Plainview vs Fairfield in the Class 4A semifinals at BJCC Legacy Arena (PHOTO | Harrison Huber) BIRMINGHAM – Plainview High School head coach Cade Willingham played in the AHSAA Basketball State Championships just seven years ago. After watching his Bears (30-6) beat Fairfield 51-42 in the AHSAA 105th State Basketball Championships Class 4A semifinals at…
DeKalb County Board of Education Meeting January 16 2025
DeKalb CountyBoard of EducationJanuary 16, 2025AGENDA1. Call to Order/Approval of Agenda/MinutesA. Approval of AgendaB. Approval of the December 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes2. AccountingA. School Financial Statements/Local School Fund Balances – December FinancialsB. Bills and Accounts3. Leave of AbsenceA. Anna Hiland – Elementary Teacher – Crossville Elementary School – 1/17/25-2/28/254. RetirementA. Eddie Hill – Head Custodian…
Fort Payne City Schools Reports Cybersecurity Incident
From Fort Payne City Schools: Fort Payne City Schools was notified on January 7, 2025, of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a widely used education software provider that provides our district’s student information system. On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool identified unauthorized access to certain customer information through its PowerSource portal. The company has assured…
Two Players From Fort Payne High School Selected for the AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic
All-Star Teams Selected for 66th annualAHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic Game set for Dec. 13 at Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium MONTGOMERY – North-South all-star squads for the 66th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Game have been selected. The two 37-member teams will square off at Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium on Friday, December 13. The Alabama-Mississippi All-Star…
Juvenile Arrested for Terrorist Threats at Crossville Middle School
MEDIA RELEASE: Arrest of a Juvenile for Terrorist Threats and Harassing Communication at Crossville Middle School Crossville, AL — A juvenile attending Crossville Middle School was arrested for making a terrorist threat and engaging in harassing communication. Upon learning of the incident, the Crossville Middle School administration acted swiftly, immediately notifying the School Resource Officer…
DeKalb County Board of Education Meeting For August
DeKalb CountyBoard of EducationAugust 29, 2024AGENDA
DeKalb County Schools Announces Parent Resource Fair
News Release from DeKalb County Schools: Join us for a Parent Resource Fair TOMORROW- Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The event will be held at Crossville High School’s gymnasium, but is open to ALL DeKalb County Schools parents and guardians. Free hot dogs will be provided while supplies last. Community…
DeKalb County Board of Education Meeting August 1st
DeKalb CountyBoard of EducationAugust 1, 2024AGENDA
DeKalb County to Sell Old School Buses at Public Event
Rainsville, AL – DeKalb County School District is hosting a special event to sell its retired school buses to the public. The event will take place on July 8th at 8:00 AM at the DCS Bus Garage conference room, located at 433 Roy Sanderson Avenue, Rainsville, AL 35986. Residents and businesses interested in purchasing a…
Plainview High School Excels at NACC Regional ACTE Tech Fair
March 11, 2024 Plainview High School students showcased their technological prowess at the recent NACC Regional ACTE Tech Fair, held on March 5, 2024, and brought home an impressive array of medals. The event, which drew participants from across the region, provided a platform for students to demonstrate their skills and innovations across various technological…
Ider Captures First State Title since 1985
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Once Ider High School built an eight-point lead with approximately two minutes remaining in Friday’s AHSAA Class 2A girls’ state basketball championship game versus defending state champion Mars Hill Bible, the Hornets fed the ball to point guard Makinley Traylor.Good decision. She delivered, especially at the…
Fyffe climbs stairway to 7th state title in 10 years by beating Reeltown in Class 2A championship
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA TUSCALOOSA – The Fyffe dynasty continues. The Red Devils (14-1) earned a 43-24 victory over Reeltown (13-1), coached by Matt Johnson, in Friday’s AHSAA Super 7 Class 2A state football championship game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Fyffe’s Logan Anderson ran 34 times for 256 yards and four touchdowns as…
Child Suspended For Threat Towards Another Student
Statement from Scottsboro City School System 11/16/23 11:12 P.M. On the late evening of Thursday, November 16, 2023, Scottsboro City Schools was made aware by the Scottsboro Police Department that a student at Collins Intermediate School made a threat towards another student. While Scottsboro PD continues to investigate, school administration has suspended the student pending…
The Lady Hornets Secure #1 Seed and Right to Host Area Tournament
2023 Ider High School Volleyball Team Join the Excitement as They Battle for a Spot in Super Regionals Ider, AL. – The Lady Hornets have proven that hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of determination can propel a team to the top. With their outstanding performance throughout the season, they have earned the coveted…
Cornerstone Christian Academy’s Rising Stars Place in the DeKalb County Fair Art Competition
Fort Payne, Alabama – October 3, 2023 In a spectacular display of creativity and artistic talent, students from Cornerstone Christian Academy’s Elementary Art Class made their mark at the recent DeKalb County VFW Fair. The school is thrilled to announce their remarkable achievements in this local competition, where young artists had the opportunity to showcase…
Plainview Art Students Shine at the DeKalb County Fair
Plainview students awarded ribbons for art at Dekalb County Fair Students pictured left to right: Kaden Light, Lexi Bowen, Madison Hale, Lillie Faulkner, Makayla Mathis, Aliyah Ash, Heaven Domingo, Alyssa Rowell, Florecita Rodriguez, Angelica Juan, Not pictured: Mackenzie Bell, Magda Habel, Ian Rogers, Alexander De La Cruz. Addalyn Higdon also received blue ribbons on 3…
Plainview Wins Class 3A State Softball Championship
CLASS 3A STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPPlainview 14, Opp 4 By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA JACKSONVILLE – Plainview High School won its second Class 3A softball championship in the last three seasons, capping a strong run through the 2023 state tournament with a 14-4 victory over Opp on Thursday night. The Bears beat the…
Adult Education Graduation Is This Wednesday
NEWS RELEASE The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program will have its annual Adult Education Graduation for recipients of the GED® credential and the Non-Traditional High School Diploma on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dekalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. The graduation will honor all GED® and Non-Traditional High School Diploma recipients…
Plainview Baseball Falls in First Round and Collinsville Advances
Plainview Baseball lost the first two games of round one in the AHSAA playoffs. Hokes Bluff defeated the Bears 8-4 in game one and 8-4 in game two. With those two losses, that knocks Plainview out of the playoffs and ends the season for the Bears baseball team. Hokes Bluff will advance to play Gordo…
Braxton Clines Is Graduating From High School & College
Braxton Clines, a senior from Cornerstone Christian Academy, will graduate high school and college at the same time. Braxton has been working on his college degree in Science and Art, at NACC, through the dual enrollment program, while attending CCA. Braxton will graduate from Cornerstone Christian Academy with his high school diploma and with an…
NACC Theatre Presents Matilda the Musical
RAINSVILLE – The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre will perform Matilda the Musical on April 27-30 and May 4-7, 2023. Performances on Thursday through Saturday nights will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday’s performance will be a matinée at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be at the Tom Bevill Lyceum located on the NACC…
Plainview rallies past Sumter Central, Earns
Chance to Repeat as State Champions
CLASS 3A BOYS’ SEMIFINALS Plainview rallies past Sumter Central, EarnsChance to Repeat as State Champions By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Sumter Central High School scored the first nine points of the game against defending Class 3A champ Plainview in Tuesday’s AHSAA Class 3A Boys’ State Basketball tournament semifinals at the BJCC’s…
Dual Enrollment Career Tech Scholarships Awarded in Jackson And Dekalb Counties
January 17, 2023 With funds provided by the Alabama Legislature and the Alabama Community College System, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) continues to make a major impact in supporting students at tech centers and high schools with scholarships for career tech education. Indeed, for the Spring Semester (2023) alone, the college awarded $365,228 in career…
Fyffe wins sixth state title since 2014 Winning
40-28 over B.B. Comer in 2A Super 7 Finals
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA AUBURN – A chaotic first half ended with Fyffe holding a double-digit lead over B.B. Comer in Thursday’s 27th Super 7 Class 2A state football championship game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Red Devils, leading 26-16 at intermission, immediately went back to the basics in the second half…
AHSAA Football Playoffs – Fyffe, Sylvania, Geraldine, and Pisgah Advance to Third Round
AHSAA Football Playoffs to Set Third-Round PairingsAuburn, Central-Phenix City, Hoover & Thompson in 7A Semifinals MONTGOMERY – The AHSAA Stat Football Playoffs completed Round 2 Friday night with 52 schools advancing to Round 3 next week. In Class 7A, which plays one less round than Class 1A through 6A, the four remaining teams move into…
Fyffe’s Paul Benefield Inducted into Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022-23
MONTGOMERY – Thirteen major contributors to prep athletics in Alabama have been selected for induction into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2023. The induction will take place at a banquet held at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Spa Convention Center next March. The Class of 2023 was selected…
Plainview Volleyball Finishes Season As Class 3A State Runner-Up
News Release from AHSAA CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSPrattville Christian 3, Plainview 1By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Prattville Christian won the first nine points of Thursday’s Class 3A volleyball championship match against Plainview. And the Panthers (38-19) did not stop there, but neither did the Bears. Tournament MVP Hannah Jones tallied 30…
Plainview Advances to State Championship Game
News Release from AHSAA Prattville Christian, Plainview Capture Semifinal Wins to Move into Thursday’s 3A Volleyball Finals BIRMINGHAM – Prattville Christian beat Ohatchee 3-1 and Plainview downed St. Luke’s Episcopal 3-1 Wednesday afternoon in the Class 3A semifinals at the 52nd AHSAA Elite 8 Championships being held at the Birmingham CrossPlex and Bill Harris Arena. …
Rainsville and Powell Police Departments Help with Show and Tell
For Immediate Release 09/28/2022 Chief Michael Edmondson, Sergeant Alex Jose, and Officer Sean Fowler of Rainsville Police Department, along with Chief Stephen Malone from Powell Police Department visited Fyffe Pre-K for show and tell on Monday September 26th 2022. While there the officers talked about safety with the kids. After that, the children got to…
Heath Thrash recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 14, 2022) INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Heath Thrash has been recognized by the NIAAA as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Heath Thrash has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of…
Northeast Alabama Community College Pursuing Women’s Softball Team And Stadium
September 01, 2022 Pictured is a rendering of the proposed softball facility at NACC. College officials announced today that Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has submitted initial plans to establish a women’s softball team at the college and will build a women’s softball stadium on campus. “This is a first step,” stated NACC President Dr….
Plainview Street Is Now One Way Only All The Time
PRESS RELEASE 08/10/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘Plainview Street now One Way’ Starting immediately, Plainview Street is now a one-way road. Those dropping off children may only enter Plainview Street by way of Garrett Street after 7:20AM and must exit onto Chavies Road. After discussion with Plainview Administration, it is found that car riders are entering…
Sonny Martin Wins Airborne Public Safety Association Scholarship
From The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department: Congratulations to Sonny Martin on winning the Airborne Public Safety Association, Southeast Region Scholarship. Sonny will be attending Auburn University this Fall and will major in Computer Engineering. Pictured here with his Father, Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Pilot Matt Martin. Sonny, everyone at the DCSO is so very proud…
NACC Theatre Presents The Zoo Story
For Immediate Release NACC Theatre Presents The Zoo Story: “Edward Albee is our greatest playwright, delivering a genuinely fascinating, first-class drama that calls out to be seen” RAINSVILLE – The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre will perform The Zoo Story on July 8-10, and July 15-17, 2022. Performances Friday and Saturday nights will be…
Gracie Devlin Receives First Ever First Responder’s Scholarship
Sunday, May 15, 2022 was U.S. Peace Officers Memorial Day and a ceremony was held at the First Responders Memorial in Rainsville, Al. This year the first ever First Responders Scholarship was awarded to Gracie Devlin. Gracie is the daughter of Tech School SRO Deputy Tim Devlin. The scholarship was set up this year by…
Plainview Softball Claims Area Championship
Plainview’s two pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as Plainview defeated Sylvania 15-0 on Wednesday. Plainview secured the victory thanks to ten runs in the third inning. Plainview’s big inning was driven by singles by Ali Price, Abby Williams, and Kadie Brooks, doubles by Brooks and Mallory Lindsey, a triple by Hannah Regula, a home…
Tessa Word and Lily Boswell Combine Pitching To Shut Out Springville
Plainview defeated Springville 6-0 on Thursday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Tessa Word struck out Isabella Bullington to finish off the game. Plainview secured the victory thanks to four runs in the fifth inning. Word, Lily Boswell, and Mallory Lindsey each had RBIs in the frame. Plainview scored four runs in the…
With Noah White And Sam Crowell on the Mound Plainview Shuts Out Ohatchee
Game 1 – Round 1 of AHSAA Baseball Playoff’s With Noah On The Mound, Plainview Shuts Out Ohatchee Noah White shut down Ohatchee, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Plainview to a 3-0 victory on Friday The pitching was strong on both sides. White struck out nine, while Bryce Noah sat down eight. A…
GODSPELL Opens Tonight at NACC Theatre
RAINSVILLE – The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre will perform Godspell on April 21-34, April 28 – May 1, and May 5-8, 2022. Performances Thursday through Saturday nights will be held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday’s performance will be a matinée at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be at the Tom Bevill Lyceum located on…
Plainview’s Tessa Word Named County MVP
Tessa Word was named the MVP of the 2022 Dekalb County Softball Tournament. In Game one, Tessa Word earned the victory in the circle for the Plainview, leading the Bears over Collinsville 6-4. Word went seven innings, allowing four runs on four hits, striking out 15 and walking one. Word also had a home run…
Plainview Varsity Softball Claims 7th County Championship
Plainview Varsity Softball (31-5) cruised to an easy victory over Geraldine 12-2, in game 2, on Wednesday, to claim the County Championship, for the 7th year in a row. The Bears defeats Collinsville 6-4, in game 1, then defeated Geraldine 4-3, in game 2. Plainview got things moving in the first inning. Lily Boswell drove…
Full Baseball Playoff Listings For Round 1
Here is a list of the full baseball playoff listings. Several area teams will be in the playoffs. Plainview, Valley Head, Section, Collinsville, Sylvania, North Jackson, and Cherokee County are a few of the teams competing this weekend in the Area Tournaments. AHSAA 2022 State Baseball Playoffs First-round Pairings (All series in 1A-6A are Apr….
Plainview Baseball Will Host Ohatchee In Area Playoffs
The Plainview Bears baseball (23-5), ranked #3 in Class 3A State rankings, will host the Ohatchee Chiefs (11-15) this Friday, April 22, 2022. Plainview, just claimed the Dekalb County Championship by defeating Ider 8-1 in the county championship game Saturday and the Area championship by defeating Sylvania and Fyffe. Game 1 begins at 5:00 p.m.,…
Plainview Senior Noah White Named County MVP
Plainview Senior Noah White named Dekalb County MVP. Noah White pitched for the Bears in the semi-final game against the Geraldine Bulldogs. White didn’t allow a single run as Plainview defeated Geraldine 1-0 on Saturday. White allowed just four hits and struck out seven batters. White was the winning pitcher for Plainview. White went eight…
Plainview Baseball Claims County Championship
Plainview had everything working on Saturday, winning big over Ider 8-1, to claim the 2022 Dekalb County Baseball Championship. Ider opened up scoring in the first inning. Hood grounded out, scoring one run. Plainview knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the second inning, when an error scored one run for Plainview….
Plainview Claims Semi-Final Victory With Huber Score From William’s Hit
Plainview and Geraldine fought a hard battle in the Dekalb County Baseball Tournament Semi-Final game. The game was locked at 0 – 0 at the end of 7 innings. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Harrison Huber got a walk to first base. Huber then advanced to second base off of a sacrifice bunt…
Geraldine Bests Plainview In Close Game
Both teams were strong on the rubber on Friday, but Geraldine was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Plainview on Friday. Tessa Word started the game for Plainview and recorded 21 outs. Plainview lost despite out-hitting Geraldine five to four. One bright spot for Plainview was a single by…
Plainview Bears Softball Takes Second Victory Over Fyffe
Plainview wins contest against Fyffe, 7-2. Plainview got things moving in the first inning, when Abby Williams grounded out, scoring one run. Plainview notched three runs in the fifth inning. Plainview ‘s offense in the inning came from a groundout by Mia Tidmore and a double by Williams. Lily Boswell got the win for Plainview….
Tessa Word Leads Plainview on Fyffe Shut Out
Tessa Word didn’t allow a single run against Fyffe, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Plainview Bears to a 9-0 victory on Thursday. Word led the Plainview Bears to victory by driving in five runs. Word went 2-for-4 at the plate. Word drove in runs on a single in the third and a…
With Levi On The Mound, Plainview Shuts Out Crossville
Levi Brown had all the right stuff on Thursday for the Bears, allowing zero runs and besting Crossville by a score of 19-0, in game one of the 2022 Dekalb County Baseball Tournament. Plainview fired up the offense in the first inning, when an error scored two runs for the Bears. Plainview scored six runs…
NACC Announces New Workforce Development Center
The Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Workforce Development Center, a project that will facilitate business and industry training needs in the state’s Northeast region, was announced at the college on Monday, April 11. The center is among various infrastructure projects that will move forward in the next few years through Public School and College Authority…
Plainview Bears Softball Remains at #3 In State Rankings
The Plainview Lady Bears (24-4) hold onto the #3 position this week in the Class 3A ASWA state rankings. Mobile Christian (35-3) claims the #1 spot, then Beulah (29-5) claims the #2 spot. The Pisgah Lady Eagles claim the #1 spot in the Class 2A, the Geraldine Bulldogs #8 in Class 3A, and the Fort…
Plainview Bears Baseball Remains at #3 In State Rankings
The Plainview Bears remain at #3 in the ASWA rankings this week. The Bears (20-5) on the season come in behind #1 ranked Piedmont (24-4) and #2 Trinity (21-3). Plainview has won their last four games, since last weeks rankings were released. Plainview defeated Sylvania, in a two game sweep, to clinch the Area title….
Lily Boswell Throws Shutout as Plainview Bears Defeats Sylvania
Lily Boswell threw a shutout to lead Plainview Bears Varsity past Sylvania 10-0 on Tuesday. Plainview Bears Varsity fired up the offense in the first inning. Plainview Bears Varsity scored one run when Hannah Regula singled. One bright spot for Sylvania was a single by Harlee Turner in the first inning. Boswell was credited with…
Plainview Defeats Cedar Bluff On Senior Night
The Bears defeated Cedar Bluff 15-2 on Monday thanks to a timely ten runs in a big fourth inning. John Mathis Arnold, Braden Haymon, Connor Davis, Logan Payne, Noah White, and Sam Crowell all drove in runs in the frame. The Bears pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. In the…
Plainview Softball Tournament Champions, Beating Scottsboro 13-2
Jada Hampton came the ballpark and meant business on Saturday, driving in six on three hits to lead Plainview Bears Varsity past Scottsboro 13-2 on Saturday. Hampton drove in runs on a single in the first, a home run in the second, and a double in the third. Plainview Bears Varsity secured the victory thanks…
Plainview’s Lily Boswell Shuts Out Gaylesville
Lily Boswell threw a gem on Friday for Plainview Bears Varsity, allowing zero runs and besting Gaylesville by a score of 6-0. Plainview Bears Varsity secured the victory thanks to four runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught came from a single by Tessa Word and an error on a ball put in play…
Tessa Word Shuts Out Sardis, Plainview Takes The Win
Tessa Word threw a shutout to lead Plainview Bears Varsity Softball past Sardis 3-0 on Thursday. The pitching was strong on both sides. Word struck out 14, while Sardis pitchers sat down two. A single by Hill in the sixth inning was a positive for Sardis. Word earned the win for Plainview Bears Varsity Softball….
Plainview Baseball Wins Area Championship
The Plainview Bears Baseball wins the Area Championship, after sweeping the Sylvania Rams in game one 15-0 on Thursday, and 11-1 in game two on Friday. Game 1 (April 7, 2022) Noah White shut down Sylvania, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Bears to a 15-0 victory on Tuesday Braden Haymon led the…
Plainview Softball Remains in the ASWA Top 5
The Lady Bears lost the last 5 out of 6 games. Losing 3 -12 to Austin, 3 – 4 to Louisville Male, 4 – 5 to West Morgan, and 1 – 2 to to Buckhorn. The Bears defeated Station Camp 8-0. Even with these 4 losses, the Lady Bears still had a strong showing in…
Plainview Baseball Drops To #3 In This Weeks ASWA Rankings
The Plainview Bears competed in the Fort Payne Wildcat Classic last week, defeating Section 13-3, Fort Payne 3-0, Ider 4-0, and losing their final game to Glencoe 7-8. With that loss, that brings the Bears to 16-5 on the overall season and gives Piedmont (21-4) and Trinity (17-3), just enough space to squeeze by the…
Plainview Varsity Softball Can’t Catch Up To Austin
Plainview Bears Varsity softball watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 12-3 loss to Austin on Friday. Austin took the lead on a grand slam in the first inning. The Plainview Bears Varsity struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Austin, giving up 12…
Plainview Falls to Glencoe After Sixth Inning Score
The Bears stayed in it until the end, but Glencoe pulled away late in an 8-7 victory on Friday. The game was tied at seven with Glencoe batting in the bottom of the sixth when Garrett Gaskin singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. Despite the loss, the Bears did collect eight hits in…
Crowell Led Bears In Hits and Williams Homered In Game 1 of Wildcat Classic
Sam Crowell didn’t feel much like getting out on Wednesday, tallying four hits and leading the Bears to a 13-3 win over Section. Crowell singled in the second, singled in the third, singled in the fourth, and singled in the sixth. The Bears got on the board in the second inning when Braxton Henson singled…
With Crowell On The Mound the Bears Shut Out Ider
Sam Crowell didn’t allow a single run against Ider, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Bears to a 4-0 victory on Thursday. One bright spot for Ider was a single by Jackson in the fifth inning. Crowell was credited with the victory for the Bears. The lefty went seven innings, allowing zero runs…
White Shuts Out Fort Payne And Arnold Smacks Home Run
Noah White threw a shutout to lead the #1 Bears past Fort Payne 3-0 on Thursday. The pitching was strong on both sides. White struck out 11, while Fort Payne pitchers sat down 14. One bright spot for Fort Payne was a double by Sawyer Burt in the fifth inning. White was the winning pitcher…
Plainview Baseball Maintains #1 Ranking In Class 3A
The Plainview Bears Varsity Boys baseball team maintains the #1 spot in the Alabama Sports Writers poll for the rankings released for March 31, 2022. The Bears defeated the Class 6A Fort Payne Wildcats this morning by a score of 3 – 0 and will face off against the Class 2A #6 Ider Hornets in…
Plainview Varsity Baseball Claims Blow Out Win Over Cleveland TN
The Plainview Bears defeated Cleveland, TN. 8-1 on Saturday, thanks to seven runs in the sixth inning. The Bears offense in the inning came from walks by John Mathis Arnold and Ethan Williams, by Levi Brown and Noah White, a single by Braden Haymon, and a groundout by Haymon. The Bears scored seven runs in…
Plainview Lady Bears Softball Wins 3 Shutouts
Tessa Throws Shutout as Plainview Bears Varsity Defeats Wayne County Tessa Word threw a shutout to lead Plainview Bears Varsity past Wayne County 13-0 on Saturday. Plainview Bears Varsity secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the second inning. Plainview Bears Varsity’s offense in the inning came from a walk by Hannah Regula, a…
Bears Falls to Randolph School After Fifth Inning Score
Bears (Varsity) lost the lead late in a 4-3 defeat to Randolph School on Thursday. The game was tied at one with Bears (Varsity) batting in the top of the fifth when Noah White tripled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs. Bears (Varsity) got things moving in the first inning. Braden Haymon drew a…
Plainview Bears Baseball Ranked #1 In The State
The Plainview Bears move to #1 in this week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. In the Class 3A rankings for this week, Plainview moved into the top spot, replacing the defending Class 3A champion’s, Phil Campbell. The Bears will be on the road today, traveling to Huntsville, Al. to take on Randolph High School. And…
Bears Varsity Baseball Claims Blow Out Win Over Section
A nine-run fifth inning led Bears (Varsity) to a 17-1 victory on Tuesday. Bears offense in the inning came from singles by Levi Brown, Sam Crowell, and Eli Wilborn, an error on a ball put in play by Noah White, and a double by Ethan Williams. Bears fired up the offense in the first inning,…
Plainview Bears Softball Takes Victory Over Fyffe in Pitcher’s Duel
Both teams were strong in the circle Saturday, but Plainview Bears Varsity defeated Fyffe 2-1. Tessa Word allowed just one hits to Fyffe. Word was credited with the victory for Plainview Bears Varsity. Word allowed one hit and one run over seven innings, striking out 13 and walking one. C Hatch took the loss for…
Plainview Bears Sweep Fyffe Red Devils in 3 Game Area Series
Bears (Varsity) claimed a 17-5 victory on Saturday, despite a big push by Fyffe in the third inning. The big inning for Fyffe came thanks to a sacrifice fly by Will Edge, a fielder’s choice by Tucker Wilks, and an error on a ball put in play by Levi O’Connor. Bears (Varsity) got on the…
Three Pitchers Rally Together in No-Hitter as Plainview Bears Varsity Defeats Asbury
Plainview Bears Varsity’s three pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as Plainview Bears Varsity defeated Asbury 11-0 on Thursday. Parker struck out Jaiden Dollar to get the last out of the game. Plainview Bears Varsity got things moving in the first inning. Plainview Bears Varsity scored one run when Abby Williams singled. Plainview Bears Varsity…
Noah White Throws Shutout as Bears Defeat Fyffe
Noah White had all the right stuff on Thursday for Bears (Varsity), allowing zero runs and besting Fyffe by a score of 14-0. Bears (Varsity) opened up scoring in the first inning, when Ethan Williams singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.Bears (Varsity) scored seven runs in the fourth inning. Levi Brown, John Mathis…
Bears Varsity Boys Walks Away Victorious Over Kate Duncan Smith DAR, 7-2
Bears (Varsity) scores more runs than Kate Duncan Smith DAR, takes victory on Friday to the tune of 7-2 Bears (Varsity) got on the board in the first inning. Levi Brown got the win for Bears (Varsity). The righty went four innings, allowing zero runs on six hits, striking out eight and walking one. Austin…
Plainview Defeats Winfield to Claim Class 3A State Title
(AHSAA Photo – MARVIN GENTRY) Class 3A Boys’ State ChampionshipPlainview (31-6) 77, Winfield (31-6) 60By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Plainview High School’s Bears didn’t need a buzzer-beater this time.Plainview’s boys’ basketball team captured their third AHSAA state title since 2018, earning a 77-60 victory over Winfield in Friday’s AHSAA 100th State…
Pisgah Lady Eagles Win Class 2A Championship
(AHSAA Photo by MARVIN GENTRY) Class 2A Girls’ State ChampionshipPisgah 74, St. Luke’s Episcopal 54By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Pisgah High School completed the Drive for Five. The Eagles, coached by Carey Ellison, won their fifth straight state championship with a 74-54 victory over St. Luke’s in Friday’s Class 2A girls’…
Plainview Defeats Houston Academy In State Semi-Final
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA BIRMINGHAM – Plainview High School has become a regular visitor to Birmingham’s BJCC Legacy Arena for the AHSAA state basketball tournament in recent years, and it Tuesday morning it showed. The Bears (30-6) of Coach Robi Coker won their fifth straight game at the big arena, defeating…
Dekalb Board of Education Changes January Meeting Date
Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of the next meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education has been changed to be January 25, 2022, with a Work Session beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the Board Meeting following at 5:00 p.m.
City of Fort Payne Kicks Off Lego Drive
The Mayor and City Council are kicking off a Lego drive to help supply the Fort Payne City School’s STEAM ROBOTICS program. Please drop off new basic Lego sets, loose blocks, or similar building sets at City Hall now through November 3rd. Better yet, bring the sets to our next City Council meeting Wednesday November…
Plainview Rolls Past Prattville Christian With 2 Straight 3A Wins in State Finals
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA OXFORD – Plainview High School’s fast-pitch softball team arrived at Choccolocco Park on Saturday needing three straight wins to capture the Class 3A championship. Little did the Bears know, they’d have to work the midnight shift to do it. Plainview defeated Houston Academy in the elimination bracket…
Dekalb County Schools Held D.A.R.E. Graduation This Week
RAINSVILLE, Ala. – We had so much fun celebrating our 5th grade DARE graduates today from a dance-off to busting concrete with our amazing judo skills. But due to COVID, last year’s 5th graders had to miss their graduation, but we just couldn’t allow that to happen, so we added a graduation celebration for them…
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO OFFER GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL AS A SANCTIONED SPORT IN 2021
MONTGOMERY – In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced Tuesday at its 13th Annual Principals’ and Athletic Directors’ Conference that girls flag football will be a sanctioned sport in 2021. The new sport will be available for member schools beginning in the fall. The AHSAA…
Scottsboro 4×800 Relay Team Clocks Nation’s Third Fastest Time of 2021
The Scottsboro High School boys’ outstanding 4×800-meter relay team continues to dominate the action in the 2021 AHSAA Outdoor Track & Field season. The Wildcats won the event at the Mountain Brook Invitational last weekend with a time of 7:49.28. The time, according to Tim Loreman of Alabama Runners, was the third fastest time recorded…
AHSAA 99th State Basketball Championships Feb. 26th – March 6th
Friday, Feb. 26BILL HARRIS ARENAClass 4AGirls’ SemifinalsRogers (27-8) 55, Geneva (20-8) 45Anniston (25-3) 53, Jackson (29-3) 34Boys’ SemifinalsB.T. Washington (19-4) 69, Brooks (20-9) 61 (OT)Anniston (26-6) 53, Vigor (12-15) 40Saturday, Feb. 27BILL HARRIS ARENAClass 5AGirls’ SemifinalsMae Jemison (22-8)76, Charles Henderson (18-2) 37Carver-Birmingham (24-4) 70, Marbury (18-5) 40Boys’ SemifinalsLee-Huntsville (12-1) 67, Sylacauga (22-3) 25Ramsay (27-7) 59,…
Brinley Summerford Meets With Governor Kay Ivey
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, placed 2nd in the State of Alabama’s Arbor Day Poster Contest. As one of the top winners in the State, Brinley traveled to Montgomery, Al. today and helped Governor Kay Ivey plant a Blue Ice Arizona Cypress tree at the State Capital. Brinley also received a…
Brinley Summerford Wins 2nd Place in State Arbor Day Poster Contest
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, won 2nd place in the State of Alabama’s 2021 Arbor Day poster contest. Brinley will travel to Montgomery, Al. and help plant a tree with Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday February 25, 2021.
Russ Marr Propels North Sand Mountain’s Offensive Pace into AHSAA Prep Spotlight
Thundering Herd is Scoring 91.1 PPG MONTGOMERY – Class 2A North Sand Mountain High School senior guard Russ Marr is on a torrid scoring pace this season. And so are his teammates. Marr improved his season scoring average to 25.8 points per game with 39, 38, 17 and 27 points in his last four outings –…
Fyffe wins 3A State Championship for 3rd Straight Title
Class 3A championship:Fyffe 21, Montgomery Catholic 16 By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA TUSCALOOSA – Fyffe High School’s state-best current football winning streak and championship hopes appeared in serious jeopardy Thursday late in the fourth quarter when Montgomery Catholic’s defensive stand stopped the Red Devils, trailing 16-13, on fourth down at the 1-yard line. …
Fyffe Hosts Piedmont in Much Anticipated AHSAA TV Network Game of the Week
MONTGOMERY – The AHSAA’s winningest high school football programs over the last 10 years have been heading for a showdown all season. The showdown has arrived – and the AHSAA TV Network will be there to televise the game live to the state over its WOTM TV network of cable affiliates and will live-stream to…
Scores From Round 1 of the AHSAA Football Playoffs
AHSAA 2020 State Football PlayoffsFirst-Round ResultsAll games Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., unless noted.CLASS 1ASweet Water (7-2) 61, J.F. Shields (3-8) 22Notasulga (8-1) 32, Florala (7-3) 30Linden (11-0) 47, Marengo (5-5) 14McKenzie (8-2) 54, Loachapoka (6-5) 32Brantley (11-0) 65, Billingsley (5-6) 9Keith (8-3) 22, Fruitdale (7-3) 14Maplesville (8-3) 41, Samson (6-4) 0Millry (8-2) 55, Central-Hayneville…
Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre Department Announces Virtual Performance
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is very well known for its theatre productions and community events. Like everywhere else, however, the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on the college being able to provide these activities. However, college staff and personnel are not to be denied, and the show goes on! In this case, the…
All AHSAA Football Playoff Game Tickets Must Be Purchased Online
According to the AHSAA, no tickets will be sold at the gates of any of the AHSAA football playoff games this year. Tickets must be purchased online, through the GOFAN website. Information from the AHSAA, “Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the AHSAA has transitioned to online ticketing for each round of the football playoffs. All tickets…
Local Football Teams See AHSAA 1st Round Action This Week
Four Class 3A DeKalb County teams and one Class 6A team will compete in the 1st round of the AHSAA State Football Playoffs this Friday, November 6, 2020. AHSAA brackets are listed below and you can zoom in and out to view the bracket list. LISTEN LIVE TO THE PLAINVIEW VS VINEMONT GAME on Rejoice…
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