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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Secretary of State Requests Emergency Opinion from Attorney General’s Office to Postpone Runoff Election
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…
12 Confirmed Cases Statewide, As Of Today
From the Alabama Department of Public Health As of 1:12 p.m. March 15, we have 12 COVID-19 cases. Our website will always have the most up-to-date case counts. See case counts at go.usa.gov/xdg8r. At this time we are only reporting lab-confirmed cases. We have temporarily removed the number of total tests because we have test numbers…
Dekalb County Superintendent Addresses Absences And Food Service
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…
Order from the Supreme Court Suspending Hearings and Trials Statewide Until April 16, 2020
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.
DCSO searching for Missing Juvenile
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…
Dekalb Baptist Association Announces New Director of Missions
Dr. Keith Wrenn is the new Director of Missions for the DeKalb Baptist Association. Keith has served for 30 yeas as a senior pastor and most recently at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Headland, AL. He is a graduate of Samford University and Southern Seminary (MDiv and DMin). He is married to Melanie Beckler Wrenn and they…
NACC Temporarily Suspends On-Campus Classes
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….
Dollywood To Postpone Grand Opening To Park Guests Until March 28th
PIGEON FORGE, TN (Friday, March 13, 2020) — The coronavirus pandemic is an escalating and ever-changing issue. As a result, The Dollywood Company is delaying the opening of its Dollywood theme park to guests for the next two weeks beginning tomorrow (March 14). Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Pirates Voyage also will be closed beginning March…
Alabama Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
March 13, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, upon learning of Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case, released the following statement: “Along with my fellow Alabamians, I have closely monitored the rapidly changing events regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a state, we have taken precautionary measures and made preparations in the case that…
SEC Suspends Regular Season & Championship Games Due To Covid-19
News Release from the SEC: Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference today announced the suspension of regular season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses, as well SEC championship events, until March 30. This does not apply to teams and individuals in NCAA…
Auburn University To Transition To Remote Instruction Due To Covid-19
Statement from Auburn University: Auburn University will transition from on-campus instruction to remote delivery beginning Monday, March 16 and continue through April 10 in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Rome, GA. City Schools To Cancel Classes As Precautionary Measure
Here is the statement released from Rome, GA. City Schools Out of an abundance of caution, Rome City Schools, has decided to cancel classes for students and teachers for Friday, 03.13.20 and Monday, 03.16.20. As a school district, we have planned for this scenario. Grades Kindergarten through 2nd, will bring home assignment packets. Grades 3…
One Fatality In Single Vehicle Wreck Monday, in Dekalb County
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…
Samford University Suspends On Campus Classes Until Apirl 6th Due To COVID-19
Published on March 11, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Campus Community, READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT CHANGES TO UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS. The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. As of today, there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Samford campus or in Alabama. Nevertheless, Samford is taking measures to protect…
ALEA Aviation Rescues Paraglider Stranded in Tree near Gurley
MONTGOMERY – A team from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Aviation Unit on Saturday, March 7, rescued a paraglider who was stranded in a tree near Gurley for approximately four hours. ALEA personnel train regularly for various types of search and rescue operations, but ALEA Cpl. Kent Smith said this type of rescue was different from…
Patient Tests Positive For Coroavirus At Floyd Medical Center In Georgia
Floyd Statement Regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 Exposure 03.06.2020 Late Thursday evening (3/5/20) Floyd received notification from Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) that a patient in our hospital has preliminarily tested positive for Coronavirus COVID-19. A 46-year-old female presented to Floyd’s Emergency Care Center with flu-like symptoms on the afternoon of Saturday, February 29, 2020. The…
Local CoVID19 (Novel Coronavirus) Update From Dekalb County EMA
Situation Summary At this moment in time, we have no confirmed cases of CoVID19 in Alabama. Alabama Dept of Public Health will be putting their best effort forward to keep community partners informed. It is important to note that information on this changes daily. DeKalb County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor the…
Suspect identified after Officer Involved Shooting
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. 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…
Officer involved shooting during pursuit
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…
Marshall County Wreck Claims Two Lives
HUNTSVILLE POST — A two-vehicle crash at 12:00 p.m. today, March 2, has claimed two lives. Donald Wayne Lankford, 43, of Union Grove was killed when the 2000 Ford Mustang he was driving crossed the center line and collided with a 2018 Buick Enclave. Lankford, and a passenger, Felicia Jane Benefield, 25, of Union Grove were…
Alabama State Trooper Vehicle Struck
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.
Suspects Damage Numerous Boaz Police Units In Chase
News release from the Boaz Police Department There was a police chase earlier this evening that was initiated by State Troopers in Etowah County. As the chase entered Sardis the suspect vehicle entered the southbound lanes of Highway 431 going the wrong way. The suspect vehicle then rammed a Boaz Police unit causing it to…
One Killed In Wreck North Of Flat Rock, Al.
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…
Pisgah Wins Class 3A Girls’ Championship
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…
The Collinsville Lady Panthers Class 2A Basketball State Champions
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…
Pisgah Lady Eagles Defeat Pike Road & Will Play Friday In The Championship Game
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…
Fatal Accident Kills Two Monday in Dekalb County
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,…
Convicted Murderer Escapes From Work Release Center
According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, “at approximately 9:30 pm last night, Daniel Miner escaped from the Childersburg Work Release center near Talladega, Al. Miner was convicted of murder in Marshall County that occurred in 1994. He is serving a life sentence with possibility of parole. The work release is run by the State…
AHSAA Basketball State Finals Extend partnership with Birmingham | WVSM Digital News
MONTGOMERY, ALA. — The Alabama High School Athletic Association, City of Birmingham, and the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau have reached a tentative six-year agreement that will keep Birmingham as the home for the AHSAA Basketball State Finals Championships through 2026. Pending final approval from the AHSAA and the City of Birmingham, the tournament…
Crossville man arrested for sexual abuse of a child
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…
1st Annual Rainsville, Al. Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners
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…
Arrests made in multiple burglaries in DeKalb Co. and across North Alabama
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…
Alabama Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday
The State of Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be this weekend and run from 12:00 AM (midnight) Friday, February 21st until 12:00 AM (midnight) Sunday, February 23rd, 2020. This tax holiday will allow shoppers stock up on items needed to prepare for weather emergencies, tax-free. Here are a few of the items included, but not a…
Scottsboro Man Arrested For Attacking Brother With Machete
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…
Boaz Police Makes Murder Arrest In Shooting At Family Security Credit Union
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)…
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…
AHSAA Basketball Regional Finals
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….
Body Found Below Guntersville Dam Identified
Guntersville, Al. – According to Assistant Chief Deputy, Steve Guthrie, a body was recovered from the Tennessee River, below the Guntersville Dam on Monday 2/17/20. The body has been identified as George E. Koontz from Chattanooga Tn. On January 29, 2020 witnesses saw a white male jump from the Walnut St. Bridge in downtown Chattanooga,…
Alabama Governor Declares State of Emergency
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…
Ider Woman Reported Missing Last Week Has Been Found
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…
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes 3 Arrest After Attempted Break-in
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…
AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs Girls’ Area Tournament Pairings & Results
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…
AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs BOYS’ Area Tournament Pairings & Results
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…
Flooding Ongoing Throughout the South, Heavy Rain Monday & Tuesday and SEVERE Storms Wednesday
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…
SEVERE Weather Possible Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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…
Heavy Rainfall And Additional Flooding Possible This Week
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…
Winter Weather Advisory Issued
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……
AHSAA Girls Area Tournament Scores As Of February 6, 2020
AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs GIRLS’ AREA TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS/RESULTS CLASS 1A Area 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal HS Semifinals McIntosh 74, Fruitdale 20 St. Luke’s Episcopal 78, Millry 14 Finals McIntosh vs. St. Luke’s Episcopal, Friday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Area 2 at Georgiana HS First round Red Level 63, McKenzie 28 Semifinals Pleasant Home 48, J.F….
AHSAA Boys Area Tournament Scores As Of February 6, 2020
Results of the Boys Area Tournament games AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs BOYS’ AREA TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS/RESULTS CLASS 1A Area 1 at McIntosh HS Semifinals Millry 74, St. Luke’s Episcopal 49 McIntosh 72, Fruitdale 43 Finals McIntosh 68, Millry 61 Area 2 at Georgiana HS First round Pleasant Home 57, McKenzie 40 Semifinals J.F. Shields 59, Red…
Man Charged With Murder In Marshall County
2-7-20 On January 26, 2020, at approximately 5:10 pm, Deputies respond to a suspicious fire of a mobile home on Simpson Point Rd in Grant, Al. Approximately thirty minutes later, Deputies respond to a vehicle fire on Holcomb Ridge Road near Grant. Grant and Swearingin Fire respond to the scenes. Afterwards, a body was discovered…
Heavy Thunderstorms and Rainfall Causes Issues Across the Area
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…
Car And Driver Still Missing In Bucks Pocket
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department “Approximately 2:30 pm yesterday, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, we received a report that a green passenger car was swept over the bridge on County Road 173 on the Little Sauty River in Buck’s Pocket State Park. ALEA has since taken over the investigation and no sign of the…
Chase ends in Suicide near Hammondville
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…
Dekalb County Man Killed In Wreck
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…
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports 2 Motorcycle Chases in one night
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 issues statement On Potential Threat Monday at Plainview
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…
U.S. 11 bridge over Dry Creek to close
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that replacementof the U.S. 11 bridge over Dry Creek near Sulphur Springs in DeKalb County will begin Monday, Feb. 17. Beginning at 7 a.m. Feb. 17, U.S. 11 will be closed near the bridge, and through traffic in both directions will be detoured to Interstate 59 via…
Made In Dekalb Expo February 6, 2020 At N.E. Alabama Agribusiness Center
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…
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…
Severe Weather Is Possible Across the South This Week
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…
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…
Fort Payne Police Reports Another Resisting Arrest Case
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…
Collinsville Man Arrested For Burglary
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…
Several Scams targeting DeKalb County Elderly
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…
Narcotics and Interdiction Team Makes 36 Drug Arrests
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…
DCTC Announces Engineering Partnership With NASA
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…
City Approves Tax Abatement For RTI Expansion
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…
Man in Custody after Breaking in Store for Cigarettes
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…
DCSO Makes Arrest After Vehicle Chase & Wreck
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…
Wanted Felon Arrested By Fort Payne Police
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 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….
DCTC’s Lyles and Woodall Win Welding Contest
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…
USGS Reports Small Earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. This Morning
The USGS recorded a small earthquake this morning in Lauderdale County, Al. The earthquake measured 2.3 in magnitude and occurred at 9:03 pm CST. The USGS states that shaking from small magnitude events such as this are not usually associated with type of structural damage. For additional information visit https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/se60098523/executive?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ENS&utm_campaign=realtime
Narcotics & Interdiction Unit seizes 25 Pounds of Marijuana, Meth, & Guns
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…
Centre Man Arrested For Making Terroristic Threats
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…
Sheriff’s Office Cracking Down on Crimes against Children
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…
Rainsville Man Arrested For Murder
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,…
Severe Storms Cause Damage Today
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…
ALDOT Will Close Alabama Hwy 35, at the railroad crossing on January 13, 2020
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…
Significant Severe Weather Event Starts Today, To Our West and Moves Across Alabama Saturday
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…
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…
High Speed Pursuit Ends With Wreck and One Air Lifted
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…
Significant Severe Weather Outbreak Possible This Saturday
Christmas and New Year’s Day are just behind us and we are barley entering the new year and it’s January. The last thing of most people’s mind is Severe Weather this time of year. Just because it is January, do not let your guard down. Severe Weather is possible this weekend. Right now, models are…
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Multiple Arrests During New Year’s Saturation
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From midday Tuesday (December 31) to early Wednesday (January 1, 2020) deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and agents with the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit conducted a New Year’s Eve Saturation in areas of the county to ensure safety on our roadways. Several were arrested for being in possession of…
Delays possible on AL HWY 117 in Mentone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2020 Delays possible on AL 117 in Mentone HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expectperiodic delays on Alabama 117 as a contractor sets arches on the new bridge over the West Fork of Little River in Mentone. Intermittent lane closures will be possible from 7 a.m. to…
Fort Payne Police Incident Reports November 29th – December 1st
SUBJECT: Activity for November 29 thru December 1, 2019 Friday November 29th Incidents 5 Arrests Sharon Ruth Lanes, age 56 of Scottsboro, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear at 12:54 am Joshua Christopher Lott, age 39 of Gaylesville, was arrested on a Warrant for Driving While License Suspended at 3:45 pm…
Dekalb County Sheriff Makes 42 Narcotics Cases
42 Narcotics Cases made this month in DeKalb It has been another busy month for the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit in the war on illegal drugs in our county. In the last month, the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made or assisted with 42 drug arrests. On Thursday November 28th, Interdiction agents stopped…
Body Recovered From Guntersville Lake
On December 30th, 2019, a body was recovered from Lake Guntersville near the Lake Guntersville Sailing Club. The body was recovered in reference to a missing person investigation reported to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office on December 27, 2019. A Cadaver detection K-9 located the body in about 8 feet of water from the sheriff’s…
4 out of 5 Fire Victim’s Identity Confirmed As Investigation Continues
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday, a call came into the DeKalb County 911 line reporting a structure fire off of Highway 75 near the Georgia state line. Cartersville, Henagar, and the Tri-Community Fire Departments all responded to the scene. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and…
Larry Bodily Sentenced In Murder Of His Mother
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Larry Bodily, who was sentenced today by Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston for the brutal murder of his mother. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Mike O’Dell and was convicted by a Cherokee County Jury in November. The murder of Karen Willmon occurred in 2017 at a residence…
Leesburg Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Drug Distribution
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested a Leesburg man on Wednesday as the result of a drug investigation. Sheriff’s Office investigators obtained and executed a search warrant on Wednesday at the man’s residence on County Road 7. Investigators seized both cocaine and marijuana from inside the house. The suspect, Renie McCreary, age…
Fort Payne Police Activity Reports November 18th – 24th
SUBJECT: Activity for November 18th – November 24th, 2019 Monday November 18th Incidents Theft by Deception – Occurred at 1613 Glenn Blvd SW, transactions of $6914.78 were made that were a scam Domestic Violence – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW, an entry door and patio door and frame were damaged, valued at $1000.00…
Two Dekalb County Schools Move Up in AHSAA Re-Classification
Fyffe High School and Collinsville High School Both move from 2A to 3A and Crossville High School moves from 5A to 7A. Schools in the new Class 3A, Region 7: Asbury High School Brindlee Mountain High School Collinsville High School Fyffe High School Geraldine High School Plainview High School Sylvania High School AHSAA Central Board…
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…