After several cancellations, due to rain and flooding, the Plainview 7th/8th baseball team opened their season Saturday, March 2, 2019 with a double header in Stevenson, Al. The Bears played the North Jackson Chiefs in game one and lost 11-0. In game two the Bears took on the Fyffe Red Devil’s. The Bears jumped out…
The State of Alabama, along with Emergency Management in Dekalb county are assessing damages from the recent flooding the area received over the past week. According to estimates, these are the costs for emergency work in the following areas. Emergency work: Mentone Co. Rd. 89, debris, $25,000.00 Rescue at Bucks Pocket, road…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference this afternoon in reference to missing 11-year-old Amberly Lee Barnett. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Weldon said the deceased body of Amberly Lee Barnett was found around d 6:30 AM this morning and no additional details would be released at this time. The…
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: UPDATE: “The search for Amberly Barnett has been suspended as of this morning. We will be having a press conference on the incident at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at 1:00 PM today”. Tyler Pruett, Deklab County Sheriff’s Office. FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County…
AHSAA Press Release CLASS 3A BOYS’ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Plainview 54, Westminster Christian 52 BIRMINGHAM – For the second year in row, Plainview High School guard Caden Millican found himself with the ball in the final seconds Friday with his team needing a bucket to win AHSAA Class 3A state championship at the BJCC Legacy…
Westminster jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead, before the Bears took a 7-6 lead. After that, Plainview found themselves in unfamiliar territory, trailing Westminster most of the 1st period, before tying things up at 11 late in the 1st period. By the end of that period Plainview was leading by a score of 14-11….
In the Class 3A girls championship game today the Pisgah Lady Eagles got out to a solid start in the first period, leading Montgomery Academy by a score of 11-10. By halftime the Eagles had extended their lead to 27-20. In the first half, Annie Hughes lead the Eagles with 13 points and 3 rebounds….
According to the DeKalb County, Al. Sheriff’s office Bucks Pocket State Park is closed. “Buck’s Pocket is now closed on both sides. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is now on scene and will be issuing citations for those who do not obey the closure. The water levels are back rising again due to additional rainfall.”
Cold Springs jumped out to a 16-6 lead by the end of the first period, as The Fyffe Lady Red Devils had a slow start. Cold Springs known for shooting a lot of 3 point shots, hit several in the first period to mount their 10 point lead. Fyffe was able to close the gap…
Although we are still four days out, early indications from ” The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK.” are showing Severe Weather for Sunday, March 3, 2019, across the South. All of northern and central Alabama, the entire state of Mississippi, parts of Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas are included. Models are indicating all modes of…
February 28, 2019 12:30 PM – A spokesperson with the Jackson County Sheriff’s office confirmed today that the missing teenager and vehicle have not been found at Bucks Pocket State Park. On February 22, 2019, emergency services were notified of an incident at Bucks Pocket involving a vehicle being swept from the park roadway, at…
The Plainview Bears defeated Prattville Christian today 74-55, in Class 3 A action in Birmingham. The Bears showed a commanding performance today, outplaying Prattville Christian on every level. The Bears will play Westminster Christian (27-4) Friday, March 1st at 2:15 PM at the BJCC in Birmingham, Al. This will be the Bears third year in…
The Pisgah Lady Eagles defeated Prattville Christian today 63-47, in Class 3 A action. Pisgah was lead by leading scorers Molly Heard with 17 points and Annie Hughes with 16 points. The Lady Eagles will play Montgomery Academy (30-2) Friday in the Class 3 A State Championship game at 12:30 PM at the BJCC in…
Westminster Christian defeated Bullock Co. 50-32 today in State Class 3A semi final basketball action. This will advance Westminster Christian to the Championship game this Friday against the winner of the Plainview vs Prattville Christian game at 1:30 PM.
WVSM radio would like to thank Nick Hall for being “The Voice of the Plainview Bears.” Nick announced all of the Plainview Football and Basketball games on the Plainview Sports Network, Rejoice 103.1 FM and online at www.wvsmfm.com. Nick does an outstanding job, and we appreciate all of his hard work. Many people have asked…
The Fyffe Lady Red Devils defeated R.C. Hatch tonight 41-39 to advance to the Class 2A State Championship game against Cold Springs Friday, March 1, 2019 at 9:00 AM, at the BJCC in Birmingham, Al. Fyffe shot 31% on 2 point shots, hitting 16 out of 51, while shooting 29% on 3 point shots, hitting…
UPDATE (2/25/19): IN CUSTODY: Janet Hinds turned herself in at the Chattanooga Police Department moments ago. She’s being transported to the Hamilton County Jail. Thank you to all for the help and support shown to the CPD and Ofc. Galinger’s family. PLEASE HELP: If you have any information on the whereabouts of 54-year-old Janet Hinds please…
TOP TEN ALERT: 54-year-old Janet Elaine Hinds has been added to the TBI Top Ten Most Wanted list. She’s wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Chattanooga Police Department on a charge of vehicular homicide in connection to the death of Officer Nicholas Galinger. Please call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525 or…
MONDAY, FEB. 25 CLASS 2A GIRLS SEMIFINALS Fyffe (29-5) vs. R.C. Hatch (20-6), 6 p.m. 2A Girls Finals Friday, March. 1, 9 a.m TUESDAY, FEB. 26 CLASS 3A GIRLS SEMIFINALS Pisgah (32-1) vs. Prattville Christian (24-8), noon 3A Girls Finals Friday, Mar. 1, 12:30 p.m. CLASS 3A BOYS SEMIFINALS Plainview (31-4) vs. Prattville Christian (30-3), 1:30…
February 24, 2019 – All basketball fans traveling to the BJCC Legacy Arena this week, remember the I-59/20 closure in the downtown Birmingham, Al. area. You will need to take alternate routes to arrive at the BJCC. Please allow extra travel time as you may encounter traffic congestion in the Birmingham area due to the…
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED: On February 23, 2019 at approximately 11:04 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Division responded to the 2900 block of Hamill Road on a Pedestrian Struck Officer Involved call. The following was determined through interview, investigation, and observation: CPD Officer was out of the patrol vehicle inspecting a manhole cover that had…
The Fyffe Lady Red Devils varsity basketball team continues their winning tradition this year by capturing their 3rd Class 2A, Area 15 title in a row and winning the northeast regional championship two out of the last three years. Fyffe has fought hard this season against some of the toughest opponents in Class 2A action….
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past several days and ongoing severe weather today. The counties included are as follows: Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson,…
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 6 in effect until 10 PM CST this evening for the following areas in Alabama. This watch includes 9 counties in north central Alabama: Cullman, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan. In northeast Alabama: Marshall. In northwest Alabama: Colbert, Franklin, Al., Lauderdale, and Lawrence. Tennessee this watch includes 2…
RAINSVILLE, AL. – County Road 835 (Old HWY 35) between Rainsville and Fort Payne, Al. is closed, until further notice, due to the ground sliding and making the roadway unsafe for travel. Also, there is a possible natural gas leak in the area, due to the land slide. Gas officials are in route. Please avoid…
Dekalb County, Alabama EMA activated to level 2 for search and rescue / recovery operation beginning at 8:55 pm on February 22, 2019 at Bucks Pocket State Park DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA – Dekalb and Jackson County emergency services were notified of an incident at Bucks Pocket involving a vehicle swept from the park roadway at…
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. has increased the threat level across parts of the South today. A Moderate Risk area has been added that covers a large portion of Mississippi, which includes central and northern Mississippi. This Moderate Risk area also includes northwest Alabama and southern portions of Tennessee. Surrounding the Moderate Risk…
A significant SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK, including the threat for Strong Tornadoes, appears likely over Southeastern U.S. on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Areas affected include Eastern Arkansas and Mississippi on Saturday afternoon. Then North Alabama and central Kentucky/Tennessee evening/late night. Supercell thunderstorms could start as early as midday in southeastern/eastern AR, with multiple Supercell thunderstorms developing…
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Monday February 18th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2129 Gault Ave N, a Circle R double axle trailer was taken, valued at $1000.00 Property Damage – Occurred at 1202 Adamsburg Road SE, a stop sign was damaged, valued at $300.00 1 Arrest Tammy Wynette Lazo, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested…
The Plainview High School Varsity Boys basketball team continues to brand itself as a consistent winner, seizing their 3rd consecutive regional tournament championship on Wednesday and thereby securing their opportunity to play at Birmingham for the AHSAA 3A state championship. On Monday, Plainview (29-4) defeated Fultondale (21-7) by a score of 68-53. Plainview started off hot,…
The Plainview Bears punched their ticket to head back to the AHSAA State Basketball Finals in Birmingham, Al. tonight. The Bears defeated Piedmont 57 -45, in a very hard fought game. The Bulldogs pulled within 7 points at one point in the 3rd period, but were unable to keep up with the Bears. Plainview (31-4)…
The Pisgah Lady Eagles defeated Glencoe tonight to win the Class 3A Northeast Alabama Regional Championship at Pete Mathews Coliseum at Jacksonville State University. Final score Pisgah 67, Glencoe 53. The Lady Eagles (32-1) will now advance to the Final Four in Birmingham, Al. and play Prattville Christian (24-8) on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at…
The Pisgah Lady Eagles continue their march toward the State Finals again this year. The Lady Eagles (31-1), on the year, defeated Susan Moore tonight 71-56 to advance to the Regional Championship game against Glencoe (21-9). The winner of that game will advance to the State Finals in Birmingha, Al.
The Plainview Bears varsity boys basketball team defeated Fultondale tonight in the Regional Semi-Final game. Plainview (30-4) will play Piedmont (23-5) Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Regional Championship game. Join us Wednesday on Rejoice 103.1 FM or livestream (audio) at www.wvsmfm.com
The Huntsville, Al. National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Northern Alabama, effective Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6:00 AM through late Thursday night, February 21, 2019. …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HUNTSVILLE HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday (February 14), several firearms were recovered in Crossville after being reported stolen. Investigators went to a home the alleged suspect was reported to be staying at. While questioning the homeowner, an investigator noticed a safe that matched the description of one stolen in the burglary. After searching the home,…
Heavy amounts of rainfall are possible through next Friday across the Southeastern part of the United States. With the ground already saturated in many areas, any additional rainfall may be a serious concern for flooding. The NOAA Weather Prediction Center is forecasting many areas across parts of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and the Carolina’s may…
The Fyffe Lady Red Devil’s defeated Sacred Heart Catholic School in AHSAA Northeast Alabama Regional Semi-Final action tonight at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. The Red Devil’s, lead by Gracie Hicks with a 17 points, pulled out the overtime win 75 – 69 to advance to the Regional final game against Sand Rock on Tuesday,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, Deputies and Officers with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County Drug Task Force, Jackson County Drug Task Force, Alabama Department of Public Safety, Sylvania Police Department, Powell Police Department, and Henagar Police Department took part in a Saturation Operation targeting the Powell and Sylvania…
Mark Huber – February 14, 2019 The Plainvew Varsity Boys basketball team defeated Saks 93 – 45, in sub region action at the Dekalb County School Coliseum, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. This win moves the Bears to the Northeast Alabama Regional playoffs at Jacksonville State University on Monday, February 18, 2019. Plainview (30-4) will…
