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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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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DCTC’s Third Nomination in Two Years for SREB’s Pacesetter Award

DeKalb Co Technology Center’s Third Nomination in Two Years for SREB’s Pacesetter Award DeKalb County Career Tech is excited to announce the DeKalb County Technology Center has been nominated for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) James E. Bottoms Pacesetter Award. It’s the third time in the last two years DCTC has been nominated for…

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Dekalb County Bd of Ed Places Dr. Richard Ruthledge As Principal at Plainview

Rainsville, Al. – The Dekalb County Board of Education, with the recommendation of Dekalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett, approved Dr. Richard Ruthledge as the new head principal at Plainview High School. Dr. Ruthledge, assistant principal at Crossville High School, will transfer to Plainview for a two-year probationary contract. This contract will be in effect from…

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Alabama Hwy 68 To Close At The Railroad Crossing on December 11, 2019 In Collinsville, Al.

HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a contractorfor Norfolk Southern will work on the railroad on Alabama 68 near U.S. 11 in Collinsville on Wednesday, Dec. 11, weather permitting. Alabama 68 will be closed at the railroad beginning about 8 a.m. Work is anticipated to be complete before 3 p.m. The official…

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DCTC Wins Drake State Beginner Welding Competition for 4th Year in a Row

On Nov. 20, 2019 DeKalb County Technology Center Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 6 students to the 10th Annual Drake State Technical College Welding Competition in Huntsville AL. Four tech schools were represented at the competition and each school was allowed to bring 6 students. Three in each division for advanced and beginner categories. The…

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Five Defending Champions Survive Semifinals to Advance to AHSAA Super 7 Championships

MONTGOMERY – Five defending state champions pulled out wins the 54th AHSAA State Football Playoff semifinals November 29 to advance to the Super 7 State Championships at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium Dec. 4-5-6.      The Class 7A championship match pairings were set a week earlier with defending state champion Central-Phenix City (12-1) and 2018 runner-up Thompson…

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ALEA Driver License Division has modified hours of operation at several Driver License Examining Offices

DECATUR – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division recently has modified its hours of operation in several of its Driver License Examining Offices across the state to provide citizens with additional opportunities to conduct driver license business. The agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor said he is pleased to announce beginning Monday, Dec. 2,…

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Scottsboro Finishes Second In AHSAA North Section Swimming/Diving Championships

HUNTSVILLE – Defending state champions Boaz (1A/5A) and Huntsville (6A/7A) captured boys’ 2019 AHSAA North Section Swimming & Diving titles Saturday at the Huntsville Aquatics Center, and defending state champ Westminster Christian’s girls won the 6A/7A girls’ section crown. Whitesburg Christian won the 1A/5A girls’ North title.      Team and individual qualifiers advance to the…

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Eight Region Rematches Highlight the AHSAA State Playoff Semifinal Pairings for November 29

MONTGOMERY – Eight of the 12 semifinal matches in the AHSAA 54th State Football Playoffs this coming week will feature rematches from regular-season region play.    That record number of teams from the same region reaching the semifinal round highlights an exciting slate of Thanksgiving Week contests that will send all winners to the Super…

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ALDOT Limits Road Construction to Ease Travel for Thanksgiving Holiday

Motorists Urged to Make Highway Safety a Priority (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – To ease Thanksgiving travel statewide and as a safety precaution, the Alabama Department of Transportation is announcing there will be no temporary lane closures for road work on Alabama interstates from noon, Wednesday, Nov. 27, through midnight, Sunday, Dec. 1. ALDOT is urging motorists…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports November 1st – 3rd

News Release: Activity for November 1 thru November 3, 2019 Friday November 1st                Incidents 9 Arrests Jeremiah Daniel Sharrow, age 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am Melissa Ann Goldthreate, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication at 10:32 am…

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Jared Haggard Captured this Morning after a Multi-Agency Manhunt

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning, a multi-agency operation resulted in the capture of a fugitive with sixteen outstanding warrants in DeKalb County, as well as several others in Dade (Georgia) and Jackson Counties. At approximately 6 am this morning (Tuesday, November 19, 2019) Deputies and Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb…

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Fyffe High School Cheerleaders Take 1st in North Super Regionals

The Fyffe High School Cheerleaders competed in the Super North Regionals on Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Al. According the Connie Cocharn, cheer coach, the team competed in two different divisions, Game Day division and Traditional division. The Game Day competition consist of crowd leading and fight song routines, like is done on a…

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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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All Defending State Champions Claim First Round Wins to Move into Second Round of Playoffs

All Defending State Champions Claim First Round Wins to Move into Second Round of Playoffs      MONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions posted first-round wins as the AHSAA opened the 54th annual State Football Playoffs Friday night. Eight No. 4 seeds were among the 104 teams advanced in all seven…

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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Charge Suspect in Church Arson

Press Release from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a suspect in connection with two structure fires that occurred this week.  Investigator Leigha Blake arrested Keith Garner, 61 of Centre, with first degree arson and second degree arson.  The suspect is charged with setting fire to…

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Jackson County Corrections Deputy Arrested

On Wednesday November 6, 2019, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own Corrections Deputies in connection with an investigation into contraband being brought into the Jackson County Jail.  JCSO Corrections Staff discovered that Rod Edwards HANNA was bringing tobacco, which is considered contraband, into the correctional facility and delivering it to an…

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21 Unbeaten Teams Head into First Round Of AHSAA State Football Playoffs Nov. 8

MONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions and a total of 21 unbeaten teams advanced to the first round of the 2019 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Football Playoffs. First-round games are scheduled for Nov. 8, AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese announced Saturday.      The first round of the…

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Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Finish their season as the 2019 AHSAA 3A Volleyball State Runner-Up

AHSAA 49th Elite Eight State Volleyball Championships CLASS 3A FINALS Montgomery Academy 3, Geraldine 9 BIRMINGHAM – The Montgomery Academy Eagles (47-6) fell by seven points behind to Geraldine High School early in the AHSAA 49th Elite Eight State Volleyball Championship Class 3A finals at Bill Harris Arena.    Once Coach Julie Gordon’s team settled…

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Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Wins North Super Regional Championship

Coach Renee Bearden and the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs won the 2019 AHSAA Class 3A Volleyball North Super Regional Championship tonight. The Bulldogs defeated Lexington in the Championship game 3-0. The Bulldogs will be heading to State next week to play in the AHSAA State Finals. State Finals will held in Birmingham, Al. at The CrossPlex…

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