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…
The Rainsville City Council met Monday, May 6, 2019. The council approved the following: The purchase 100 chairs for the council and court chambers for $2100.00. To hire Kevin Brown to do sewer line repair for a cost of $7500.00. To hire Johnny Clem to do sewer repair work on Lofton Street in the…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, (May 4, 2019) DeKalb County Deputies responded to a residence near Dawson regarding a stabbing. When the deputy arrived, a Geraldine Police Officer had the suspect in custody. The suspect had stabbed a family member in the leg during the dispute and had bitten their nose. The victim was…
Plainview’s Jeffery Armstrong recently received a basketball scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi. Armstrong, a 2018 graduate of Plainview High School, was point guard and a key member of the 2017-2018, Class 3A State Championship basketball team at Plainview. “We are extremely proud for Jeffery to be afforded this opportunity. We have all witnessed…
Press Release from Alabama Department of Public Health The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate potential cases of measles in the state. There are more than 30 open investigations and currently only one presumptive positive measles case in Alabama. This presumptive positive…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night (May 2, 2019) Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office seized a large amount of cocaine on Highway 40 near Henagar. At approximately 8 pm a Patrol Sergeant conducted a traffic stop near the Henagar Drive-In. A K-9 unit was called to the scene. During the search, a…
It is difficult to make an exact forecast or prediction for Severe weather, five days out. But there is enough evidence in the current models for the Storm Prediction Center to go ahead and put out the following information. It is to far out, right now, to do a prediction for Thursday, May 9, 2019,…
CLASS 3A Schedule The Area 15, Class 3A Pisgah Eagles & Plainview Bears advance to the AHSAA Girls 3A varsity softball North Regional Tournament next week in Florence, Al. The Area 15 champions, The Pisgah Eagles, will take on East Lawrence (Trinity) Thursday, May 9th at 9:00 am. While the Area 15 runner up, The…
The Pisgah Eagles Math Nerds had 4 teams that competed and brought home with 4 trophies. Math Tournament Stats Algebra 1 – 3rd place (the Algebra 1 team was made up of all 8th graders) Algebra 2 – 2nd place (this team had 4 freshmen) Geometry- 1st place Pre-Calculus – 1st place Out of the…
CCA (Cornerstone Christian Academy) of Rainsville, Al. competed in the First Annual ACAA Invitational Bass Tournament on May 3, 2019. The tournament was held at Higgins Ferry Marina, at Mitchell Lake, in Clanton, AL. CCA had four students to participate in the tournament, Layne Fortner and Saxon Cloud (10th graders) were in one boat with…
The Plainview Lady Bears softball team advances to the Class 3A Regionals next week to play Colbert Heights. The Bears defeated Geraldine, in a rain delayed game 1. Game 1 started on Wednesday night, but had to be delayed due to thunderstorms. The game picked back up on Thursday at 12:00 noon, with the Bears…
The Fyffe Lady Red Devils advance to the Class 2A Regional softball games next week in Florence, Al. The Red Devils defeated Asbury to advance to the championship game against Collinsville. Fyffe lost that game to the Panther’s, but are the Area 13, Class 2A runner up and will advance to the Regional games next…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Late Wednesday night (May 1, 2019), Agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force acted on a tip from concerned citizens and went to a residence located on 10th Street NW in Fort Payne. After conducting a search, agents found Marijuana and approximately 14 grams of Methamphetamine. Smoking pipes and other…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday April 29th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 3000 Hixon Road NW Apt 402, $120.00 in currency was taken 6 Arrests Amanda September Lloyd, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear and a Warrant for Outside Agency at 9:09 am…
In Dekalb County, three soccer teams remain in the AHSAA State Playoffs. The Collinsville boys (16-6-0) defeated Whitesburg Christian 7-0. Fort Payne boys (15-8-1) will play at Randolph (14-3-2), Fri., May 3, 7 p.m. Sylvania girls (11-4-1) will play at Westminster Christian (11-7-1), Fri., May 3, 5 p.m AHSAA State Soccer Playoffs Quarterfinal Results Results…
The information below was posted on the official Jason Barnett, DeKalb County Superintendent Facebook page this morning about a possible threat to Geraldine High School. Below is the quote from his Facebook post: “I want to address a potential threat to Geraldine High School that has been brought to my attention this evening. Many of…
05/01/2019 Official News Release CHEROKEE COUNTY, AL. – According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County Sheriff’s investigators recovered a stolen boat on Tuesday and quickly charged an individual in possession. The boat, a 2018 pontoon, was recently reported stolen from a residence near Lindsey’s Store. Investigators recovered the boat from a residence nearby and as…
Cornerstone Christian Academy’s (CCA) Track and Field Team recently competed, on Thursday April 25, 2019, in the Alabama Christian Athletic Association’s state track meet. As a team, members in both the Jr high and Sr high divisions won medals in a total of 18 events. The Sr high girls placed 2nd overall and Sr high…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several individuals have been booked into the county jail on drug related charges since Sunday night. Drug Task Force Agents seized over 100 grams of Methamphetamine last night alone. This morning at approximately 9:30 am, a driver led a Geraldine Police Officer…
Official Press Release from FPPD FORT PAYNE, AL. – Home Invasion leads to Burglary and Assault Charges On April 28 at approximately 7:15 pm our department received a call to a residence in the 600 block of Grand Ave NW Chief Randy Bynum reported. The caller of the residence advised that a black male subject…
Official Press Release from FPPD Friday April 26th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, a One Step Tablet was taken, valued at $46.87 Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 1915 Williams Ave NE, a window on a 2009 Toyota Corolla was damaged, valued at $150.00 2 Arrests Brayan De Jesus De La Cruz,…
On April 16, 2019 DCTC Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 3 students that had earned their way to the SkillsUSA Alabama State Welding Contest held at Wallace State Community College. Five districts across the state brought their top 3 students to compete for the state title. The contest consisted of an advanced and beginner category….
Monday April 22nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1545 Ashley Street W, twenty-five wood pallets and a glue tote were taken, valued at $118.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $35.24 10 Arrests Jeffery O’Neal Sharp, age 42 of Henagar, was arrested for DUI at…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday afternoon (April 24, 2019) DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators, and U.S. Marshalls apprehended a sex offender from Illinois near Henagar. Jason Wienk (45 of Seneca, Illinois) was apprehended yesterday on County Road 126 (Ridgeview Drive). He had been staying at a residence on County Road 671. The apprehension team was in…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was hospitalized after being shot in Crossville today at approximately 11:30 am. The shooting occurred near the 1100 block of Union Grove Road. The victim is in stable condition. An investigation into the incident is currently underway and no charges have yet been filed. If any members of the…
AL 40 to close for weekend pipe repair HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a 1.4-milesection of Alabama 40 in Jackson County will be closed this weekend for drainage repairs. The highway will be closed in both directions between County Road 19 and County Road 418 from about 6 a.m. Saturday, April…
RAINSVILLE, AL. – The Plainview Lady Bears Softball team defeated the Sylvania Rams, yesterday 2-1, to claim the Dekalb County Championship Title. The Bears, scheduled to play the Valley Head Tigers in game one of the county tournament, automatically advanced to the semi-final game against the Geraldine Bulldogs, because the Tigers pulled out of the…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Late last night (Tuesday, April 23), Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Task Force Agents, and police officers with the Fort Payne, Henagar, and Ider Police Departments made several arrests on Sand Mountain. A moonshine still, firearms, and numerous narcotics…
The Alabama Department of Public Safety today (April 24, 2019), reported a person with a confirmed case of the measles traveled through Alabama and made a stop in Fort Payne, Al., possibly exposing others to the serious infection. On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health that…
Sign-up for the Rainsville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins Wednesday, May 1st and will run through Monday, June 3rd. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” Children who have completed grades K-6 and live in DeKalb or Jackson counties are eligible to participate in the program. The library will have several programs throughout…
UPDATE: TOURNAMENT IS NOW WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST AND THURSDAY, MAY 2ND. It has been moved up by one day, due to rain at the end of the week. The Pisgah Lady Eagles Softball team (28-5), will be hosting the Area 15, Class 3A, softball tournament, at Pisgah, on Thursday & Friday, May 2 & 3,…
Official Press Release from FPPD Friday April 19th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at I59 mm217, a windshield on a 2017 KIA Sorento was damaged, valued at $250.00 Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 1402 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper on a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was damaged, valued at $100.00 0…
According to Alabama State Trooper Public Information Officer Curtis Summerville a single-vehicle crash today, April 22, claimed the life of a Jackson County man. Aaron Wayne West, 28, of Higdon was killed when the 2006 Infinity he was driving struck a horse, left the roadway and overturned. West, who was not using a seatbelt, was…
This year the City of Henagar will celebrate National Police Week (May 12 – 18) by placing Blue Bows throughout the city for the month of May. In conjunction with the unveiling of the First Responder’s Memorial in Rainsville City Park on May 18, 2019. Mayor Lee Davis and The City Council of Henagar would…
Official Press Release from FPPD Monday April 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1613 Gault Ave N, a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse was taken, valued at $13000.00 4 Arrests Billy Michael McKinney, age 46 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at 12:22 am…
Northeast Alabama Community College Machine Tool Technology students competed in the SkillsUSA competition this week in Birmingham, Al. The NACC Chapter brought home 16 medals, a gold Chapter of Excellence award, Advisor of the Year, Outstanding Technical Student, and Membership Increase award. Logan Tidwell won Gold in CNC Mill, Jameson Dill won Bronze in CNC…
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office held training and qualifying yesterday (Thursday April 18, 2019) for all of their employees. Training was held from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Sheriff Nick Welden stated, “This is something we do to better prepare our employees.” Officers were trained on night time stress shooting, shots fired after a car…
The city council presented Anita Shankles with a retirement plaque for her 20 plus years of service to the Fort Payne Parks & Recreations Department. The city council invited the public to come to the Fort Payne Walking Park, this Friday, April 19, 2019, for Chalk Art in the Park Day. Approved Resolution 2019-18, declaring…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, Deputies and Task Force Agents conducted enhanced patrols in the Lookout Mountain area of DeKalb County. Several were arrested as a result. During the enhanced patrols, three individuals were arrested for alcohol related offenses on the roadways. Stephenson Edwards (75 of Fort Payne) was arrested for Driving Under the…
Students from across Dekalb County won numerous awards today at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Birmingham, Al. These students were representing the Dekalb County Technology Center located in Rainsville, Al. Dakota Atchley won the 2019 Alabama State SkillsUSA State Championship in Advanced Welding, Peyton Ervin won the 2019 Alabama State SkillsUSA State Championship in Beginner…
Severe Weather is forecast for a large area across the Southern United States tomorrow, Thursday April 18, 2019. All modesof severe weather will be possible, with the highest threat for tornadoes in the “Enhanced Risk” area (3 out of 5), which also could see a few long track, strong Tornadoes. Surrounding the “Enhanced Risk” area…
RAINSVILLE, AL. — The City of Rainsville has announced its 2019 spring cleanup for the month of May, running May 6th through June 1, 2019. If you are a current sanitation customer of the City of Rainsville, you can bring items for disposal to the roll-off dumpsters that are located behind the Rainsville City Shop…
Official Press Release from FPPD Activity for April 12 thru April 14, 2019 Friday April 12th Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 1016 Clark Ave NE, knitting machine parts and yarn were damaged, valued at $1770.00 4 Arrests Christopher Garrison Hunter, age 33 of Rainsville, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of…
RAINSVILLE, AL.– This past Saturday, the Plainview Varsity Boys Baseball team (10-7) claimed the Dekalb County Baseball Championship Title, as they defeated county rival, Sylvania (15-11), 16 to 1. In the first round of the tournament, the Bears shut-out the Ider Hornets (3-12) by a score of 10-0, advancing Plainview to the semi-final game against…
Date: 04/15/2019 Official Press Release from FPPD SUBJECT: Assault on Officers while serving warrant On Saturday April 6 at 5:20 pm Fort Payne Police Officers went to Deerfield Apartments Chief Randy Bynum stated to serve a warrant on Jeffery Delane Watts age 45, while officers were attempting to take Watts into custody several of Watts…
Official Press Release from FFPD Chief Randy Bynum would like to report several arrests have been made over the weekend. Seven arrest were for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Two were during traffic stops. On April 15 at 12:22 am a traffic stop led to the arrest of Billy Michael McKinney, age 46 of Fort…
The Rainsville City Council met Monday, April 15, 2019. The council approved the following: Approved the minutes from the last meeting. Approved to purchase life guard uniforms for a cost of $1728.94. Approved to buy a lawn mower for $12750.00. Passed a resolution for the school sales tax holiday for July 19 – 21, 2019. …
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On April 27th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Drug Take Back Initiative at First State Bank, located at 246 Main Street East Rainsville. The take back will be starting at 8 am…
GADSDEN, AL. – The Plainview Lady Bears softball team wins The 24th Annual Umpire Tournament Gold Bracket Championship. The Lady Bears pulled off a big third inning, in their win over West End last Friday, in the starting game of the tournament. Plainview put up eight runs in the third inning, on their way to…
First, click on the image for a larger view. This is a preliminary report put together from the Storm Prediction Center, put together from reports and surveys from National Weather Service Office’s across the area. This map could be updated as more surveys are completed. This map shows the Severe Weather Outlook areas that were…
Thursday, April 18, 2019 Severe Weather – Northern Alabama escaped the Severe Weather event from last night, but other places to our South and West did not. Remember, any time The Storm Prediction Center puts out a Severe Weather Outlook for a large area, that means conditions are favorable within that area for severe weather…
NORTH ALABAMA SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE I know we have a lot of people that follow us outside of the North Alabama area, please refer to earlier Severe Weather post for information. This update is specially for North Alabama. Timing and duration: West of I-65: 11 PM – 5 AM East of I-65: 3 AM –…
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE FOR TODAY & SUNDAY… To put this in the simplest way…click on each map for a closer view. If you are in these colored areas for today/tonight/tomorrow: Yellow area”Slight Risk” = BAD Orange area “Enhanced Risk” = REALLY BAD RED area “MODERATE RISK” = REALLY, REALLY, BAD TAKE THIS EVENT SERIOUSLY AND…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday afternoon (April 12, 2019) at approximately 7 pm, a Patrol Sergeant was led on another high-speed pursuit. The chase began between Sylvania and Powell, when the Sergeant attempted to conduct a traffic stop on County Road 47. The suspect vehicle accelerated…
Official New Release from FPPD Monday April 8th Incidents Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 403 13th Street NW, the driver’s side doors on a 2017 Dodge Charger were damaged, valued at $2500.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 456 Elm Street NW, a pearl necklace, pearl earrings, three strands of pearls, three pearl bracelets,…
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE FOR SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2019 (See second post for Sunday update) The Storm Prediction Center has made some upgrades to this weekends Severe Weather Event. For Saturday, April 13, 2019, The SPC now has increased the risk level to “Moderate Risk” (4 out of 5) for parts of Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi….
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: April 11, 2019 2 Arrested after chase near Sylvania From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early this morning (April 11, 2019) at approximately 2 am, two were apprehended after leading a deputy on a high speed…
Today Sheriff Welden adopted two dogs from the DeKalb County Animal Shelter! One is going home with him, the other will be our office dog! The Animal Shelter is on Jordan Road in Fort Payne right next to the sheriff’s office, and they have plenty of dogs & cats that need a good home! A…
MONTGOMERY — More than 200 Alabama city leaders, county commissioners and others including representatives from DeKalb County joined Gov. Kay Ivey last week as she officially kicked off a year-long effort to ensure Alabama reaches maximum participation in next year’s census. The Alabama Counts event at the state Capitol was conducted one year in advance…
The chance for Severe Weather will start on Saturday, across the deep South. Summary of what to expect on Saturday… From the Storm Prediction Center: On Saturday numerous severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of east Texas, Louisiana, southern Arkansas, and Mississippi Saturday and Saturday night. A vigorous mid-level trough initially over west Texas will…
Dekalb County Commission Meeting for April 9, 2019 Mr. Broyles with the county road department gave an update that the road department is working on patching pot holes in the county. Work is also continuing on the slide area on Tutwiler Gap and is getting close to being finished. Mr. Broyles stated he believed the…
