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….
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee county investigators have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred at a residence on County Road 22 in the Kirk’s Grove Community. Deputies responded to the call just before 10 PM on Monday night where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was transported…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. —Thursday night (June 13, 2019) an adult male was kidnapped by two suspects from the Pisgah area of Jackson County around midnight. The victim was transported to a residence on Moses Drive in Henagar. After being assaulted and tied up, the victim was able to escape and made contact with a neighbor…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Saturday night (June 15, 2019) at approximately 10 pm, a Grove Oak man was arrested after deputies responded to a house fire. DeKalb County Deputies were dispatched to County Road 396 after it was reported that a man had set a house of a family member ablaze and had allegedly threatened…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (Thursday, June 14, 2019), DeKalb County Deputies interrupted a Kratom trafficking operation on Interstate 59. A Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at approximately 8 pm. During the stop, it was noticed that an open container of alcohol was inside the vehicle. After a search, Deputies found…
Monday June 10th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 4001 Williams Ave NE Apt K 145, miscellaneous clothing was taken, valued at $100.00 5 Arrests Chad Alphonzo McElrath, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear at 8:56 am Jason Dexter Williamson, age 41 of Henagar, was arrested…
Sunday June 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, sunglasses and a cowboy hat were taken, valued at $23.32 2 Arrests Austin Shane Medlock, age 20 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Revocation Warrants and a Warrant for Outside Agency at 2:46 am Deendra La Juan Walker, age 24 of Fort…
SUBJECT: Activity for June3 thru June 6, 2019 Monday June 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1357 Godfrey Ave NE, an Apple iPhone 10 was taken, valued at $900.00 Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 2645 Greenhill Blvd NW, charges of $245.00 were made without authorization Theft of Property…
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…
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…
Monday May 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 1968 Godfrey Ave NE, $140.00 in currency and a PlayStation VR headset were taken, valued at $230.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 107 7th Street NW, three baseball bats, three baseball gloves and four baseballs were taken, valued at $132.00…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — So far it has been a busy week for DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office DTF Agents and Deputies. Among multiple other arrests, agents have arrested a former police officer and in a separate incident, a suspect with several warrants after a car chase. On Monday (June 3, 2019) agents attempted to conduct…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 12 am last night (June 6, 2019), Terry Don Wooten (39 of Powell) was captured by DeKalb County Investigators, Drug Task Force Agents, and Deputies. Wooten is suspected of many recent crimes in DeKalb, Marshall, and Jackson Counties. In DeKalb County, had warrants for Theft of Property 1st Degree…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking Terry Don Wooten (39 of Powell) for multiple theft and burglarly warrants. Wooten is 6’4”, has brown hair, hazel eyes, and weighs around 200 pounds. He is wanted in connection to multiple thefts in the area. Earlier today, Wooten fled deputies in a…
The Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. In the meeting, the council presented the Fort Payne Board of Education with two checks, one for $50,000 and one for $150,000, for a total of $200,000. This money will be used to purchase school supplies, so students and parents do not have to…
The group Alabama’s Fan Appreciation Week is June 20-23, 2019. Mark your calendars now to support Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook as they celebrate 50 years of music. The opening event is Teddy Gentry’s Singing With The Stars, Thursday, June 20th, 6 pm at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on the campus of Northeast…
The Rainsville City Council met Monday, June 03, 2019. The council informed the public that there is a no burn order in effect, which bans outside burning, until October 31, 2019, for air quality. Announced the City received $16,500 from the insurance company for a recent totaled police car. Discussed the Boozer Bridge project. The…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (June 2, 2019) DeKalb County Drug Task Force Agents responded to assist the National Park Service after illegal drugs were found in a vehicle after a stop near Alabama Highway 35. At around 6 PM a National Park Service Officer conducted a stop of a suspicious vehicle that was occupied…
CENTRE, Alabama – Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce their new mobile App is available for download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The App is free for users to download on both Android and iOS mobile devices. To download, visit https://www.cherokeecountyalsheriff.com/app or go to the Google Play Store…
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…
Date: 05/29/2019 Title: Press Release On Tuesday May 28th at approximately 4:57 pm a call of a two-vehicle accident was reported to the Fort Payne Police Department Chief Randy Bynum stated. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a 2003 Jeep Liberty, driven by Robert Joseph Hairell age 21 of Fort Payne and a 1997 Nissan…
Sunday May 26th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a 6’ step ladder, Porter Cable flashlight, suitcase and contents and a Cobra radar detector were taken, valued at $235.00 4 Arrests Ryan Lynn Hardeman, age 24 of Flat Rock, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct and…
05/29/2019 Governor Ivey Signs Bill lowering DeKalb County Pistol Permit Price Earlier today (Wednesday, May 29, 2019), Governor Kay Ivey signed into law Alabama Senate Bill 284 (House Bill 433) which would lower the pistol permit price in DeKalb County from $25 to $15. The new price will be effective at 8:01 am tomorrow (Thursday,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2019 I-59S traffic diverted following crash ALDOT planning emergency bridge repairs HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the DeKalb County 140 bridge over Interstate 59 at Sulphur Springs (Exit 239), about 1.5 miles from the Georgia state line, was closed to the public after being damaged in…
Friday May 24th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 602 Alabama Ave NW, four surge protectors and four smoke detectors were taken, valued at $280.00 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 1151 Burt Hill Drive SW, a 2017 Ford Fusion was taken, valued at $23000.00 Leaving the Scene of an Accident –…
According to Alabama State Troopers, an 18 wheeler crashed early this morning striking the overpass bridge at the Sulphur Springs Exit, exit 239, on I-59 southbound. There is one confirmed fatality and the bridge is shut down at this time. The bridge will remain shut down until the ALDOT can inspect the structural integrity of…
Press Release from Boaz Police Department Around 2:00 a.m. on the morning of May 28th, 2019, Boaz Police Officers arrested Kevin Alexander Guerrero-Beltran, 29, of Owens Crossroads. Mr. Guerrero-Beltran was charged with traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act. Mr. Guerrero-Beltran was communicating through an app known as “Whisper.” A parent intercepted…
The Dekalb County Commission met for their regular meeting, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:00 am. In this meeting, Dekalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow recognized Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brooks, who celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in December 2018. Mr. Harcrow, through executive order, declared today as Walter & Christine Brooks Day in…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday May 20th Incidents Unauthorized Use – Occurred at 1355 Godfrey Ave NE, an Apple iPhone 8 wasn’t returned, valued at $600.00 Fraudulent Use of a Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 500 Gault Ave SW, charges of $100.00 were made without authorization 6 Arrests Matthew Graham Tillman, age 34…
Press release from FPPD Friday May 17th Incidents 3 Arrests Joseph Emery Macdonald II, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 12:38 am Elijah DeWayne Hamilton, age 38 of Section, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 8:49 am Danny Lamar Wallace, age…
Thursday May 16th Incident Possible Scam – Occurred at 1700 Glenn Blvd SW, a $450.00 transaction was made that was a scam Possession of a Forged Instrument – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, a check for $2317.82 was forged 6 Arrests Dakota Keith Pratt, age 22 of Sylvania, was arrested on a Warrant…
Wednesday May 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1111 Grand Ave SW, a Stihl chainsaw was taken, valued at $250.00 Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $200.00 were made without authorization Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of…
News Release from AHSAA: AHSAA 34th State Softball Championships MONTGOMERY – The 2019 AHSAA State Softball Championships crowned the Class 3A State Champions last Friday. The Pisgah Lady Eagles rolled through the state 3A competition unbeaten, taking the state title once again. CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPPisgah 4, Wicksburg 1 (Pisgah wins Class 3A state championship)Pisgah…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 11 pm on I-59, a DeKalb County Patrol Sergeant and K-9 Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle from Texas. 9 occupants were inside the vehicle. After a further investigation, it was determined that the occupants were…
EXPLOSIVES FOUND: (Update, device has been removed from the scene) The DeKalb Co. DTF, Collinsville PD, and DCSO were on KC Lane in Collinsville where explosive material was found. The state bomb squad (ALEA EOD) removed the device from the scene. There is no immediate danger to the public. We will update you when more…
The Fort Payne City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. In the meeting, Mayor Larry Chesser explained that years ago there was a national day set aside that was called “Mayor’s day of Recognition”. This day is to recognize either individuals or groups that are of a great service to their…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday at approximately 7 pm, a Fort Payne man was taken into custody after a large amount of stolen firearms were found in his possession. The arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into thefts around the county. The Fort Payne Police…
(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation for many traveling south, and ALDOT is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after noon on Friday, May 24, through midnight, Monday, May 27. In Birmingham, motorists should plan for detours as closures remain at the…
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for May 10 thru May 12, 2019 Friday May 10th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, charges of $300.00 were made without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, $60.00 in currency was taken…
The Rainsville City Council met Monday, May 20, 2019. The council approved the following: • To purchase 100 garbage cans. • To finishing the paving on George Wallace around the bridge for a cost of $9000.00. • Accepted Nick Knopps resignation from the Police Department. • To hire Josh Wilson as sergeant to the police…
Official Press Release from FPPD On April 8th, at approximately 8:21 pm a call came into the Fort Payne Police Department about a structure fire. Officers from Fort Payne Police Department and Fort Payne Fire Department responded to the fire at a home at 1152 Godfrey Ave S on fire in the back-porch area Detective…
Official Press Release from FPPD On May 9, Steven Charles Jokinen, age 63 of Fort Payne was taken into Fort Payne Police custody on two warrants, one for Sexual Abuse 2nd Degree, the second one for Sodomy 1st degree Chief Randy Bynum reported. The investigation continued into the next day and eight other warrants were…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office have been involved in several pursuits this week. On Monday night around 12 am, a high speed pursuit initiated by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office entered DeKalb County. The suspect exceeded speeds of 100 miles…
The Dekalb County Technology Center (DCTC) held its 2019 Awards Day, at the Dekalb County School Coliseum, on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. With over 400 students in attendance. DCTC recognized senior Hannah Spradling, who had the highest overall GPA, and Steven Cornelius, Boys State representative from DCTC. Pictured above are the National Honor Society inductees…
Pictured above are all of the Pipe Certified students for the 2018 – 2019 school year for a total of 32 open root 6G pipe certifications. DCTC Welding Instructor Russell McFall stated, “In reality when a student earns a 6G level test they actually have 12 total certifications in 1 because it trumps 11 lower…
Three area teams will be traveling to Montgomery, Al. and playing in the AHSAA State Softball Finals at Lagoon Park, this Wednesday & Thursday. In Class 3A, The Pisgah Eagles (Regional Champions) and The Plainview Bears (Regional Runner Up), and in Class 2A, The Collinsville Panthers (Regional Champions). We would like to wish each team…
With the help of workforce funding and local support, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has begun a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) program. Key to the local support was the donation of a tractor truck by local businessman Samuel Noble of Noble LLC. The 160-hour program, which started May 6, will train students to earn their…
RAINSVILLE, AL. – Tommy Tuberville, former Auburn head coach, who is running for the U.S. Senate, made a campaign stop in Rainsville, Al. today and spoke at the Founders Club. Candidate Tuberville stated “that I retired two years ago, I could be fishing or playing golf, and everybody goes…you’re doing what? Yeah, I’m doing it,…
Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Junior All Around Champion! Eli will be heading to compete in Nationals. He set a goal at the beginning of this rodeo season to win a saddle. He finished out the year with 2 saddles and 10 buckles in two associations. It has been a year of highs and lows. He…
Class 6A Boys’ Soccer Semifinals Fort Payne 2, Homewood 0 HUNTSVILLE – Fort Payne scored twice in the second period and the Wildcats’ defense did the rest in a 2-0 AHSAA Class 6A boys’ semifinal victory over defending state champion Homewood Friday at John Hunt Soccer Complex. The 29th AHSAA Class 6A Girls’ Soccer…
The Pisgah Eagles, won the Class 3A Regional championship Friday, defeating the Plainview Bears 12-2. The Bears then dropped to the loser’s bracket and defeated Lauderdale Co., for the second time, to win the Class 3A Regional runner up position. Both teams now advance to the AHSAA State Finals, held next week in Montgomery, Al….
The DeKalb County Drug Task Force and Sheriff’s Office made many drug related arrests this week. Around 9:30 pm Tuesday night (May 7, 2019), Drug Task Force Agents and Deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-59 South around the 217 mile marker. After conducting a search, a gram of methamphetamine and approximately 30 grams of…
Thursday May 9th Incident Change Bills Circulating – Occurred at 2000 Gault N, a $20.00 bill was counterfeit Attempted Illegal Obtaining to Use Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 711 Forest Ave NW, charges of $2998.02 were made pending approval 7 Arrests Robert Joseph Hairell, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Disorderly…
Monday May 6th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, thirteen miscellaneous make up items were taken, valued at $171.31 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 3302 A Citadel Rock Road NE, a 2000 Chevrolet C1500 was taken, valued at $2000.00 8 Arrests Scottie Randall Spillman, age 40 of Fort Payne, was…
The Fort Payne Fire Department recently promoted two firemen. Fireman Eric Middlebrooks was promoted to Lieutenant Ben West was promoted to Sergeant. Fort Payne Fire Chief Ron Saferite is pictured congratulating each fireman.
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Beginning this fall, DeKalb County students interested in a career in law enforcement will be able to take Criminal Justice classes through the DeKalb County Board of Education. The classes will be taught by the DeKalb County School Resource Officers (SRO). The…
FORT PANYE, AL. – The Fort Payne City Council met in regular session Tuesday and recognized Davide Wright, a recent retiree from the Fort Payne Fire Department. The council presented Mr. Wright with a retirement plaque. Council President Brian Baine reported to the council that the police department will not be closing the city jail…
Saturday (May 4, 2019), the DeKalb County D.A.R.E. program raised over $7000 at their first annual 5k fundraiser. The 5K included 180 registered runners that ranged from 7 – 86 years old. DeKalb County SRO and 5K Coordinator Deputy Priscilla Padgett said, “I’m overwhelmed at the support we had from the community. We had a…
Friday May 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1501 Gault Ave S, a flip phone was taken, valued at $20.00 Burglary – Occurred at 2400 Alabama Ave NW, quilts, baseball cards, Garmin GPS, a tote with dishes and a crystal lamp were taken, valued at $16229.99 Theft of Property – Occurred at…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 8:30 pm, Deputies and Investigators were dispatched to 2506 County Road 20 in Skirum (near Dawson) regarding a possible shooting. Upon arrival, a male was found deceased at the scene. The decedent has been identified as Jeremy Heath…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (May 6, 2019) at approximately 11 pm, DeKalb County Drug Task Force Agents seized Methamphetamine, Handguns, and Cash after a traffic stop near Kilpatrick. Agents attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 68 and County Road 479…
According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency a three-vehicle crash today, May 6, in DeKalb County has claimed one life and injured another. Roger A. Pragit, 65 of Dawson was injured when the 2013 Toyota Camry he was driving struck a 2014 Ford F-150 before striking a 2018…
