FCC Recommends That Commission Consider Designating 988 As The National Suicide Prevention HOTLINE

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…

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Parts of Alabama In Severe Drought Conditions

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…

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Dekalb Co. Sheriff Nick Welden Addresses County Commission About School Safety

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…

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Centre Man Arrested on Multiple SORNA Violations

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…

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Cherokee County Investigator Brent Snead Graduates from Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy

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…

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Use Caution As Schools Start Back, Watch for Buses & Children

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…

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Jackson County Drug Arrest of Rainsville Woman for Meth

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…

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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Receives Money For Project Lifesaver

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…

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Jackson County Road 45 Closing For Repairs

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…

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Area Coaches & Students Receive Awards and Scholarships At AHSAA Banquet

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…

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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports, July 12th – 14th

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 &…

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ALEA Part of Five-State Operation Southern Shield to Combat Speed

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…

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Dekalb County Commission Plans To Pave Many Roads In The Kilpatrick Area

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…

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CCA Will Hold Parent Orientations

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,…

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Several alleged meth dealers jailed this week on Sand Mountain

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….

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Players Selected for First AHSADCA Basketball Showcase Set for June 22

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…

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I-59 Emergency Bridge Repairs Begin At Sulphur Springs Exit

HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that construction began today on emergency bridge repairs at Interstate 59 and DeKalb County 140 at Sulphur Springs (Exit 239). After the bridge was damaged in a crash May 29, ALDOT sought bids and awarded an $628,200 emergency contract for repairs to Wright Brothers Construction. I-59 southbound…

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Northeast Alabama Community College Names New Theater Director

Northeast Alabama Community College announced today that Ms. Kayleigh Smith has been named the college’s Theater Director starting Fall Semester 2019. “Ms. Smith is extremely talented and experienced,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “She has essentially grown up in the NACC theater culture, but has substantial experience in other locations as well.” Ms. Smith…

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13 Arrested in Kilpatrick Saturation

From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Thursday, May 30, 2019) Deputies and Drug Task Force Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office conducted saturation patrols in the Kilpatrick area. 13 in total were arrested. The charges ranged from drug paraphernalia to drinking while driving. Two were also…

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