News Release from Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop E Public Information Officer with the ALEA GADSDEN POST – A two-vehicle crash today, Sept. 3, claimed the life of a Etowah County man. Danny Ray Vasser, 63, of Atalla was killed when the 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle that he was operating collided with a 2014 Volva tractor…
The Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 and did the first reading of Resolution 2019-03. This is an ordinance annexing certain property located off of Roden Drive, in the Fischer Community, and is solely owned by Marlin and Ann Blalock. This property is proposed to be a sub-division. Adopted Resolution 2019-36,…
Activity for August 26 thru August 29, 2019 Monday August 26th Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 310 Beason Gap Road NE, a chain link fence was damaged, valued at $300.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, twenty-four food items and forty miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $470.01 1 Arrest Mary Elizabeth…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents with the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit assisted the Collinsville Police Department with a saturation operation in the city limits of Collinsville. Deputies wrote numerous traffic citations and warnings on the roadways as a…
Dekalb Commission Meeting August 27, 2019 Road Department In the meeting Tom Broyles, Superintendent for the road department, gave a brief update on reclaiming work, chert being hauled in, grading, and packing work being done in the Ider area. He stated the department hopes to get started soon on the Hwy 835 project. Mr. Broyles…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding the fire at Mike’s Tire in Crossville last week. The two were caught on surveillance camera attempting to steal gasoline at approximately 3:30 am last Tuesday morning at Mike’s Tire on Highway 227. The vehicle ignited…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Immunization Division, encourages food service owners and managers to consider requiring hepatitis A vaccine for all food workers. While food workers are not at a higher risk than other workers, some fall into high-risk groups and would place customers at risk if they became infected….
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on September 1, 2019. The Alabama Legislators, during the 2019 session, increased fines for Move Over law violations, added new seat-belt requirements for all occupants in a motor vehicle, and strengthened the “Anti-Road Rage law”. Move Over: Act…
UPDATE: DORIAN IS NOW A CATEGORY 1 HURRICANE AND EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN STRENGTH. According to the 2:00 PM (08-28-2019) advisory from The National Hurricane Center, Dorian is now a Category 1 Hurricane. The latest update shows Dorian slowing down some, in forward speed, and gaining strength, as it heads for the east coast of…
The Dekalb County Board of Education, in their meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, hired Joey Haymon as the new Assistant Career Tech Director. Mr. Haymon transfers from Sylvania High School, where for the past seven years he has directed the Sylvania Agriscience and FFA programs into one of the best in the state. Jonathon…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 1030 Grand Ave SW, a bumper on a 2010 Dodge Caliber was damaged, valued at $400.00 1 Arrest A 17 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a…
SUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:11 am William Clark Smith, age 45 of Henagar, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia…
According to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition (HD) cameras, to help better protect children. These cameras will automatically turn on any time a school bus is making a stop, to load or unload children. The HD cameras are capable of recording very fine…
According to Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, with the The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, his department investigated two reports related to an incident that took place at Douglas High School on August 19, 2019. At the conclusion of the investigation, a petition was signed against a juvenile for Assault, 2nd degree, on an educator, employed…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal gas from a truck’s gas tank at Mike’s Tire in Crossville, Al. The two were attempting to drill a hole in the fuel tank of a truck at Mike’s Tire in Crossville at 3:30 am on…
Wednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85 were made without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 Sequoyah Drive NE, a wallet, cash and contents were taken, valued at $210.00 1 Arrest Jeffery Delane Watts, age 46 of Valley Head, was arrested…
First State Bank is providing a free “Identity Thief and Cyber Security Discussion” on September 9, 2019, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, at the DeKalb Theater in Fort Payne. Special speaker will be Mr. Darren J. Mott, FBI Special Agent and Senior Cyber Counter Intelligence expert. This event is open to the public and…
One of our proud sponsors, the Blount County Fair, invites you out to the 66th Annual Blount County Fair, coming to the the Blount County – Oneonta Agri-Business Center, in Oneonta, Al. September 10 – 14, 2019. Fair hours are Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Thursday – Saturday 5:00 pm –…
The City of Fort Payne held its regular council meeting, today August 20, 2019. The council approved Resolution 2019-33, which authorizes city attorney Watson to file validation proceedings with the DeKalb County Circuit Court for the Development Agreement with Valley Joist, LLC. Approved Resolution 2019-34, naming signatories to the City’s bank accounts. It was stated,…
The Rainsville City Council, in regular meeting tonight, approved to move Sgt. Stephen Malone from within the police department to SRO Officer for the city. Sgt. Malone will rotate between CCA (Cornerstone Christian Academy, The Dekalb Technology Center, and Plainview School. Also the council appointed a 15 member board for The Dekalb County Schools Coliseum….
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, deputies and agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit apprehended fugitive Billy Blake (42 of Fort Payne). Blake was taken into custody after he led deputies on a brief pursuit in a motorhome on County Road 732 (near Ider). He then abandoned the motorhome…
For Immediate Release Report to Congress Concludes That 3-Digit Dialing Code Would Improve Access to This Critical Service for Americans in Crisis — WASHINGTON, August 15, 2019—The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics today announced that they have sent a report to Congress which recommends that the Commission…
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville will hold a 5K & Fun Run, on September 21, 2019. You can join the Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles for a 5k & 1-mile fun run by registering today. The 5k race will be held at Dekalb County Lake in Sylvania, AL. The race begins at 8:00 AM. Fun run…
The Town of Geraldine, at its regular meeting on August 12, 2019, recognized Seth Maddox for his recent accomplishment of winning the 2019 Microsoft PowerPoint World Championship in New York City. Seth Maddox is a recent graduate of Geraldine High School and competed in the National Championship in Orlando, Fl. in June, and won. From…
After a brief pursuit with a Winnebago on County Road 732 (near Ider), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction Unit apprehended Billy Blake. Blake has previously led Jackson and DeKalb Counties on multiple chases, and has previously broke into Henagar School, along with several churches. Blake had several existing warrants, and will facing…
Thursday August 15th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, a checkbook and makeup kit was taken, valued at $55.00 Delayed Accident Report – Occurred at 2100 Gault Ave N, a quarter panel on a Chevrolet Camry was damaged, valued at $250.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at…
Southern Gospel’s premiere quartet, Gold City, will be a part of the Sunday morning worship service at Rainsville First Baptist Church on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:15 am. The church is located at 223 Church Avenue in Rainsville. There is no charge for the service and no love offering will be received. For more…
Date: 08/12/2019 Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 9 thru August 11, 2019 Friday August 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1604 Adamsburg Road E, miscellaneous household items were taken, valued at $450.00 3 Arrests April Christine Goforth, age 32 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant…
Northeast Alabama Community College held a student athlete signing ceremony on August 15, 2109 to welcome 8 new student athletes to Mustang family 2019-2020 Golf Teams. Men’s Team: Jake Jenkins, John Austin Dolberry, Noah Higdon, Justin Graham, and Riley SiskWomen’s Team: Kassidy Cunningham and Caitlin Ledwell
Even though many areas across the Southeast have seen showers and thunderstorms recently, some with heavy rainfall, there are still locations that are actually in drought conditions and have a rainfall deficit. According to the United State Drought Monitor (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/), rainfall deficits of 6 to 9 inches since mid-May were observed in parts of southeastern…
The Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared today, August 13, 2019, as Luther and Billie Townson Day. The couple celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on July 4, 2019, and the Commission presented the couple with a resolution of this declaration. Dekalb County Sheriff…
Centre Fire Department Blood Drive The Centre Fire Department will be having a Blood Assurance Blood Drive on Friday, August 30th from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Centre Wal-Mart. The goal is at least 20 donors. Make plans now to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life! If you have…
Date: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8, 2019 Monday August 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1823 Glenn Blvd SW, miscellaneous merchandise was taken, valued at $300.00 3 Arrests Crystal Marie Coots, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for…
Thursday, August 15, 2019, is the last day to take the short survey about the greatest health issues and health challenges in your local community. The Alabama Department of Public Health would like to ask you for a few moments of your time in helping them to improve the services they offer to all Alabama…
08/14/2019 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested Robert M. Dildine, 55 of Centre, on Tuesday on multiple charges. Investigators charged Dildine with 3 violations of the sex offender registration notification act (SORNA), unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was also taken…
08/14/2019 Three men were arrested by Cherokee County deputies Tuesday evening after a brief pursuit. According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 9 south when the vehicle began to flee. The suspects threw illegal drugs and paraphernalia out of the window before the pursuit ended. Sheriff’s Office investigators recovered…
08/09/2019 Section/Jackson County Sheriff’s Office – Heroin Arrest On August 8, 2019, Section Police Department Officer Robert Mcintire responded to a call of a unresponsive male subject at business on Alabama Hwy 35 in Section, AL. When Officer Mcintire arrived he observed a male subject slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle with a…
According to the National Weather Service, excessive heat will develop this coming Sunday, August 11, 2019 and last through early next week. High temperatures across the region will be reaching the mid to upper 90s. These high temperatures combined with humid air, will push heat index values up between the 105-110 degrees range on Monday…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force, Troopers, and Officers with the Henagar and Powell Police Departments conducted a ‘Back to School’ saturation operation. The purpose of the operation was to take as many…
The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to announce that we have officially released our new mobile app. This is an interactive mobile app designed to assist the citizens and visitors of Cherokee County before, during, and after an emergency or disaster whether natural or manmade. Director Shawn Rogers said that the app provides…
Fort Payne Police department responded to an 18 wheeler accident this morning around 6:00 am, at “Joe’s Truck Stop”. “Joe’s Truck Stop” is located in Fort Payne, at the base of Lookout Mountain, on Alabama Highway 35. There were injuries involved, but those were believed to be minor. As of 7:55 am, Fort Payne Police…
Friday August 2nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E4, $125.00 in currency was taken Damaged Property – Occurred at 201 45th Street NE, tin on a building was damaged, valued at $200.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 6507 DeSoto Pkwy NE, a Ruger LCP 380 was…
Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is pleased to announce Investigator Brent Snead’s graduation from the Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy in Tuscaloosa. The Academy is hosted by the Alabama Fire College and was created through a partnership with the Alabama Fire College, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other public safety organizations in…
Most school systems will start back to school this week for the 2019-2020 school year. According to school calendars for Dekalb County, Marshall County, Jackson County, and Fort Payne City school systems, these systems will begin school this Wednesday, August 7th. According to Cherokee County’s calendar, they will begin on Thursday, August 8th. Remember, during…
Friday July 26th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1303 Godfrey Ave NE, a window on a Jeep was damaged, valued at $150.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 918 Gault Ave N, a garage door was damaged, valued at $1000.00 Lost Property – Occurred at 1005 Gault Ave N, a 357 Taurus revolver was…
Jackson County Drug Arrest/Meth Seizure On the evening of August 1, 2019, “off-duty” Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Randy Arnold observed a vehicle driving in an erratic manner on AL Highway 40 toward Scottsboro, AL. Deputy Arnold contacted the Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Andrew Cowart along with a Scottsboro Police Department Officer conducted a traffic…
SUBJECT: Activity for July 22 thru July 25, 2019 Monday July 22nd Incidents Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1403 Howell Drive NE, charges of $167.70 were made without authorization Burglary & Theft of Property – Occurred at 156 45th Street NE, four Chevrolet wheels and four Chevrolet tires and wheels…
On 7-31-19 Deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office went to Sorter Rd in Guntersville to complete a sex offender verification request. Deputies located Christopher Shane Henderson hiding in a closet of the residence. Four adults and four children all under the ages of 8 years old were also found living inside this residence. This…
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to be the recipient of a one thousand dollar endowment for the purpose of supporting Project Lifesaver. This donation was made possible by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed…
Seth Maddox, of Geraldine, Al., received 1st Place and the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champion for PowerPoint 2016. Seth competed in the competition this week in New York City. Congratulations to Seth on this great accomplishment!
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying the subject in these photo’s. On 7/27/19 Deputies responded to a burglary call at the Union Grove Store after the clerk found a brick thrown through the front door of the business and a number of miscellaneous items were taken. Any information concerning this crime please…
Marshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sunday night (July 28, 2019) at approximately 8 pm, DeKalb County Deputies apprehended a fugitive from Marshall County in Kilpatrick. William Harry Humphries Jr. (45 of Albertville) was apprehended after a traffic stop on…
ROAD CLOSING Jackson County Public Works wishes to advise that Jackson County Road #45 between both intersections of county road #155 will be closed for cross drain replacement beginning Tuesday, August 6, 2019. We anticipate repairs will require approximately three days depending on weather and site conditions. Jackson County Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience…
Sherrie Hiett, executive director of Family Services of North Alabama, addressed the Dekalb County Commission and discussed the different programs and services in which they offer the community. Family Services of North Alabama is a non-profit organization and offers various programs, including an online safety program, which serves Marshall and Dekalb counties. According to Ms….
Monday July 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1164 Dogtown Road SE, electricity and water services were taken illegally, valued at $750.00 Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1109 Chitwood Ave SE, six windshields and a hatchback glass were damaged, valued at $2100.00 3 Arrests Charles August Langley, age 64 of Stevenson, was…
MONTGOMERY – Seven individuals were recognized Friday night at the AHSAA’s 23rd annual AHSAA Championship Coaches’ Awards Banquet as recipients of the prestigious “Making A Difference” Award as the 2019 AHSAA Summer Conference concluded at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. The week-long conference, which attracted more than 4,500 administrators, coaches and other…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crews are continuing to search for a man that went missing on Terrapin Creek on Thursday night. At 7:53 p.m. Thursday Cherokee County 911 received a call reporting a missing person on Terrapin Creek. 73 year old JC Garner is described as a white male who is 6’ tall with gray hair,…
Friday July 12th Incidents Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, multiple checks were taken and cashed, valued at $543.89 Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S, multiple checks were taken and cashed, valued at $270.00 Negotiating Worthless Instrument &…
The group ALABAMA, from Fort Payne, Al., will receive a major award this October, the Lifetime Achievement Award, along with being inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame. The Musician’s Hall of Fame announced on July 16, 2019, the inductees for the 2019 year, which includes Randy Owens, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook, the group…
MONTGOMERY – The South girls’ placed four runners in the top five finishers Wednesday morning to beat the North 19-36 in the third annual North-South All-Star Cross Country competition being held at Auburn-Montgomery University as part of the AHSAA All-Star Sports Week and Summer Conference. The North boys’ team won a close 27-28 victory…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team were led on a pursuit on Interstate 59. Deputies attempted to stop Lamaric Douglas (30 of Huntsville) on Highway 117 near Hammondville for a traffic violation. Douglas refused to stop, and proceeded on to Interstate 59 in the wrong direction; traveling Southbound…
On July 16th and approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came into the Fort Payne Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the area of the 4100 block of Fischer Road NE. The caller stated that there was a male subject attempting to pour gasoline on a female…
FORT PAYNE, AL. – On Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, around 9:00 pm, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on Dean Road in Fort Payne, Al. Upon arriving, police officers say a man attempted to use his vehicle as a weapon during the event and at least one officer fired a shot, at some…
Mrs. Julise Clements and Northeast Alabama Community College SkillsUSA Team recently competed in the National Skills USA competition in Louisville, KY. The team won the Gold Medal and the National Title in Opening and Closing Ceremony. The Opening and Closing competition is a competition based on how well you run a membership meeting and is…
The Rainsville City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019. In the meeting, the council approved the follow: To accept bids for a 2015 Chevy 1500 truck for the sewer plant. Bid opening will be July 26, 2019 at 12:00 Noon. To install a headwall on a drain pipe on 1st…
GT Giant™ is an exciting and towering approach to a playground favorite…and it’s only available from GameTime. GT Giant encourages social, cooperative play for users of all generations, and its innovative design allows riders to enjoy both a unique and a shared experience at the same time. It is for ages 5 to 12. The…
The Fort Payne City Council met, in their regular meeting, today and approved three resolutions. The first resolution was 2019 – 28, a resolution in support of the 2019 U.S. Census, the second resolution was 2019 – 29, a resolution to create a City of Fort Payne Complete Count Committee. This committee would be mainly…
Monday July 8th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, a light pole was damaged, valued at $2000.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 101 Gault Ave N, a mountain bike was taken, valued at $150.00 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 212 Brookwood Terrace SW, a 2002 Chevrolet Impala…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are set to put the brakes on speeding Monday, July 15, to Sunday, July 21, during Operation Southern Shield 2019, a speed enforcement campaign covering five Southeastern states. Troopers are joining forces with other law enforcement officers in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South…
Amateur Radio “Field Day” Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service Members of the Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club participated in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 22 – 23, 2019, at the JSU Canyon Center at Little River Canyon Preserve. Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations…
The Martins, one of the premier groups in Southern Gospel Music, that can be heard on Northeast Alabama’s Southern Gospel Radio Station, WVSM, will headline NACC’s Music on the Mountain. The smooth, rich sounds of multi-Dove Award winning and multi-Grammy nominated trio, The Martins will be featured on Friday, August 2, at 6 PM, as…
According to the USGS a 2.3 magnitude earthquake happened at 02:45:49 (UTC) (8:45 pm Sunday) on July 15, 2019. The earthquake was centered about 6.2 miles East-Southeast of Moores Mill, Alabama, which is Northeast of Huntsville, Al. The quake was 3.3 miles deep and located at 34.811 degrees N, and 86.413 degrees W. At this…
Dekalb County Schools will hold Pre-K Kickoff Orientations. All meetings will be held in the classrooms at the local schools, with the exception of Plainview. Plainview Pre-K Orientation will be held at the Dekalb County Schools Facilities and Maintenance Building in Rainsville at 393 Main Street, East. If you have not already provided your child’s…
The Dekalb County Technology Center (DCTC), located at 409 Main St. East in Rainsville, AL., will host orientation for their Medical Science Students on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The meeting will be held in the board meeting room of the Dekalb County Schools Facilities Building, which is located behind the Dekalb County Technology Center. The…
Alabama State Troopers report two separate traffic accidents have claimed two lives, in Madison and Cullman counties. According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, “A two-vehicle crash Friday, July 12, claimed the life of a Tennessee woman. Summer Walden, 40, of Flintville, Tenn. was killed when the 1999 Nissan Maxima, in which she was…
The State of Alabama will hold its 14th Annual “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday, July 19– 21, 2019. This will be for school related items (see official list at the bottom for exact items) and begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19th and will end at midnight Sunday, July 21st. The “Back to School”…
The Dekalb County Commission met on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. In the meeting, the Commission heard from Lucas Blankenship, director of Economic Development and Planning with TARCOG (Alabama Regional Council of Governments), about a community development block grant. Mr. Blankenship addressed the Commission about filing for money in the amount of $350,000, with a local…
Horse near Boaz confirmed with West Nile virus, first case in Alabama in 2019 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is confirming a recent positive West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse near the city of Boaz, in Marshall County. ADPH routinely reports WNV cases and other mosquito-borne diseases statewide. Sporadic cases have occurred…
GADSDEN POST – According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer for ALEA, a single-vehicle crash today, July 12, 2019, in DeKalb County has claimed one life and injured another. Yasin Escalante Ortiz, 24, of Boaz was killed when the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, in which he was a passenger, left the roadway and struck a utility…
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Rome man on Thursday near Gaylesville who was wanted by Georgia authorities. According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the Sheriff’s Office received a call about an individual trespassing in the Gaylesville area. The individual, 40 year-old Randy S. Siniard, was confronted by a homeowner as he was in the process…
The Dekalb County Board of Education held a meeting on Friday, July 12, 2019. Here is a list of business conducted in the meeting: Retirements/Resignations Cyndy Smith – Network Manager (12 months) – Central Office – Retirement – 9/1/19 Crestah Taylor – Pre-K Teacher – Plainview High School – Resignation – 7/8/19 Tina Lyles –…
Cornerstone Christian Academy, in Rainsville, Al., will hold parent orientations for both returning and new families. During these orientations, administration will be on hand updating families on changes and what’s happening at CCA. These orientations are for both returning and new families. Schedule for orientations are as follows: •Preschool (K2-K4) Parent orientation is August 4,…
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 71between Jackson County 99 and Jackson County 697 north of Flat Rock will be closed to through traffic from 6 p.m. Friday, July 19 to 6 a.m. Monday, July 22, weather permitting, for a pipe repair. The official detour route for southbound traffic is Alabama…
As Tropical Storm Barry churns in the Gulf of Mexico, residents of the Gulf Coast area are bracing for major flooding, especially in the Louisiana and Mississippi areas. There will be the potential for life-threatening storm surge along the Louisiana coast. The slow movement of Barry will bring heavy amounts of rainfall, which will result…
DECATUR POST – A two-vehicle crash Wednesday, July 10, claimed the life of a Cullman County woman. Aura Dequasie, 85, of Cullman was killed when the 1997 Nissan Maxima she was driving was struck by a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. Dequasie, who was not using a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver…
Date: 07/11/2019 Press Release – Elderly Abuse On July 9th Chief Randy Bynum stated a call came into the Fort Payne Police Department requesting officers to respond to 305 Bus Circle SW. Fort Payne Fire Medics were already on scene when officers arrived, he said. Officers made contact with a 78 year old elderly female…
Friday July 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 310 1st Street E, a Husqvarna 365 chainsaw was taken, valued at $1000.00 0 Arrests 0 Accident with 0 Injuries Saturday July 6th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1808 Gault Ave S, a fire extinguisher cabinet and an awning support pole was…
Friday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power tools were taken, valued at $100.00 Lost Currency – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave NW, $100.00 in currency was lost 8 Arrests Corey Joseph Nellis, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9 units! The new K-9 program includes 3 new narcotics dogs and 2 tracking dogs. Two of the new drug dogs will be on the road full time, while the third narcotics dog will be used in…
Friday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power tools were taken, valued at $100.00 Lost Currency – Occurred at 1800 Gault Ave NW, $100.00 in currency was lost 8 Arrests Corey Joseph Nellis, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication at…
If you have beach plans, in the next week, along the Gulf of Mexico, be aware, there is the chance for a Tropical System to develop. Although, this may not develop into a full Tropical Depression/Storm/Hurricane, it will bring heavy amounts of rainfall to the Gulf Coast States. So, remain weather aware over the next…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was recently taken into custody regarding a fatal accident that occurred in Henagar back in 2018. Lester Macklin (26 of Detroit, Michigan) was transported back to DeKalb County from Detroit by the U.S. Marshalls last week. Macklin is facing charges of Murder and Manslaughter. Macklin was living in Sylvania…
Monday June 24th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1806 Alyson Ave NW, charges of $590.14 was made without authorization Damaged Property – Occurred at 2008 Industrial Blvd SW, a Trimble Robotic Laser S-5 was damaged, valued at $25000.00 Damaged Property – Occurred at 1611 Airport Road W, a rollup door…
Area residents are in for a treat this summer as Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre brings the iconic play Driving Miss Daisy to the college stage. Additionally, acclaimed professional actress Sandra Ellis Lafferty will be starring in the role of Miss Daisy Werthan. Ms. Lafferty, throughout her distinguished career, has been in some fifty…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in several incidents. Yesterday (June 28, 2019), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was working an area in Rainsville regarding complaints from citizens. During a traffic stop a quarter-pound of Methamphetamine in crystal form (Ice) was found….
UPDATE: ALL LANES OF I-59 ARE NOW OPEN DEKALB COUNTY —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the DeKalbCounty 140 bridge over Interstate 59 at Sulphur Springs (Exit 239) reopened Saturday, June 29. The bridge was closed for about a month while Wright Brothers Construction performed $628,200 emergency contract repairs of damage caused during…
Dekalb County – A single-vehicle crash today, June 29, has claimed the life of a Georgia man. James Harold Hillis, 61, of Silver Creek, Ga., was killed when the 1999 Mack tractor trailer he was driving ran off the roadway and struck a ditch before overturning and catching fire. Hillis was pronounced dead at the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, the DeKalb County Criminal Interdiction team was working the major highways and interstates within the county. Around 10:30 am, interdiction deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the 218 mile marker of I-59. After searching the vehicle, ten illegal aliens were located in a vehicle. After an…
MONTGOMERY – Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (ASADCA), announced Friday that invitations have been issued to 100 boys’ and 100 girls’ basketball players who will participate in the AHSADCA’s Basketball Showcase planned for June 22. The Showcase will allow outstanding student-athletes still in high school the opportunity…
Jonathon Phillips, Career Tech Director for DeKalb County Schools, and the DeKalb County Career Tech, would like to offer Congratulations to Seth Maddox. Seth is a 2019 graduate of Geraldine High School and just won at the National Microsoft Office Specialist Championship! Seth was a student in the Geraldine High School Business Career Tech Program….
