The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Deputy Mickey Bowen
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s with a heavy heart that the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of one of our own. Deputy Mickey Bowen had served 21 years with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, working both in the Detention Center and most recently as a transport deputy. Recently, Mickey was enjoying his promotion…
Alabama Governor Declares State of Emergency
Ahead of Tropical Storm #Zeta’s anticipated landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 1 hurricane, I am issuing a state of emergency effective today at 4:00 p.m. While this storm is not expected to have an impact as large as storms we’ve seen move through the Gulf earlier this year, we want to be in the…
Cherokee County SRO’s Recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers
Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced the recognition of two Cherokee County SROs by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). SRO Sgt. Jordan Kelley and SRO Deputy Brandon Harris recently received recognition as a National Practitioner with NASRO. To obtain the status of National Practitioner, SROs must meet certain requirements, including submitting over…
DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Gives Update On Absentee Voting
Friendly reminders from Circuit Clerk Todd Greeson. The Circuit Clerk’s office is open 8am to 4pm and is located on the 2nd floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse. We have processed 1700 absentee ballot applications. The last day to make an absentee application and vote in person is Thursday October 29th 4pm. If you…
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby To Close For Two Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Effective Monday, October 26th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby will be closed for two weeks. It will reopen November 9th. This will consist of the front offices for the detention center side and the Sheriff’s Side. Due to a spike in Covid 19 cases that has affected our office we…
Jackson County Inmate Worker Escapes
On October 22, 2020 at around 4:00 AM, an inmate worker at the Jackson County Jail escaped the facility grounds after climbing a 16 foot fence topped with razor wire. The inmate Shelby Ryan Paradise, age 34 of Scottsboro, AL., fled into a field across from the jail and then into the woods, north of…
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions
Sheriff Shaver Announces Promotions: On Monday, October 19th, 2020, Sheriff Jeff Shaver promoted four Sheriff’s Office employees. Sgt. Tony Monroy was promoted to Lieutenant to serve as Chief Investigator Corrections supervisor Lane Wilson was promoted to Deputy Warden Deputy Stanley Vinson was promoted to Corporal of Court Security Deputy Will Bailey was promoted to Corporal…
Alabama Fire College Holds Propane Tank Training At Kilpatrick Fire Department
The Kilpatrick Fire Department hosted the Alabama Fire College Propane trailer on Monday, October 19, 2020. This training helps prepare fire departments in how to deal with extinguishing fires involving propane tanks and how to help prevent an explosion of the gas tanks. Kilpatrick Fire Department said, “they would personally like to give a huge…
Arrest Made In Burglary of a Local Business in Fort Payne
At approximately 9am this date, the DCSO received a notification of a vehicle possibly connected to a burglary of a local business in Fort Payne. Shortly after this notice, a patrol deputy made contact with the suspect vehicle in Fort Payne and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The subject fled in the vehicle leading…
USGS Reports 2.6 Magnitude Earthquake In Alabama
The USGS reported a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Lamar County, Alabama this morning. The earthquake occurred at 07:51 UTC, or 1:51 AM CST. The region where the earthquake occurred has faults associated with a zone just to the southwest of the Southern Appalachian Seismic Zone. Shaking from smaller magnitude events such as this is typically…
COVID-19 Cases Are On The Rise In Dekalb And Jackson Counties
According to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Dekalb and Jackson Counties in Northeast Alabama are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. As of today, Friday, October 9, 2020, these counties are listed as “Very High Risk”. To date, Dekalb County has a total of 2,592 confirmed cases, with 374 cases in the…
Twin Brother of Sylvania Teacher arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A second teacher is behind bars regarding sexual abuse allegations. On October 8, 2020 DeKalb County Sheriffs Office received a complaint about inappropriate activity between an adult male and a juvenile. After a thorough investigation into the matter, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested the suspect for having engaged in inappropriate…
I-59 southbound paving to start Oct. 13 In Fort Payne
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin outside shoulder leveling on Interstate 59 southbound from Alabama 35 in Fort Payne to north of the U.S. 11 overpass on Tuesday, Oct. 13, weather permitting. The contractor has 60 calendar days to complete the project. Work hours will be from…
Joint Press Release regarding Sexual Abuse Investigation
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, October 2, 2020, the administration of Sylvania High School and The DeKalb County Board of Education began an internal investigation following an allegation of inappropriate behavior by a now-former teacher at Sylvania High School, Dustin Dalton. Superintendent Barnett contacted the DeKalb County…
ALEA Partners with DHS and CISA for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to raise awareness of cybersecurity and to ensure all Alabamians have the necessary resources to be safe and secure while online. Each October, CISA works with government departments, organizations and…
Free Boxes Of Food Will Be Given Away At Henagar October 24th
FREE Boxes of food will be distributed at the Henagar City Park (pool parking lot) on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 8 am – 11 am, while supplies last. 900 boxes of food will be available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. This is for residents of all ages from Henagar and the surrounding…
Former Sylvania Teacher Charged Regarding Inappropriate Behavior
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A former Sylvania School teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to inappropriate behavior with students. Dustin Wade Dalton (28, of Rainsville) was charged with Enticing a Child for Immoral Purposes and Dissemination of Obscene Material. Dalton is currently being held without bond at the DeKalb County Jail. This is…
ALEA Urges Alabamians to Obtain Their STAR ID Despite the Deadline Extension
MONTGOMERY – One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging Alabamians to obtain their STAR ID by Oct. 1, 2020. However, in response to COVID-19, President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to extend the deadline to obtain a STAR ID to Oct. 1,…
Summer McWhorter Summerford promoted to Deputy District Attorney
District Attorney Mike O’Dell announces that as of October 1, 2020 Summer McWhorter Summerford is promoted to Deputy District Attorney. Summer joined the office in 2018 as an Assistant District Attorney after being in private practice for 8 years. Summer will cover circuit criminal dockets, help with the administration of the Cherokee County office, and…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday
The Dekalb Republican monthly breakfast meeting will be Saturday, October 10th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. The headquarters is located at 3700 Gault Ave. North in Fort Payne, Al. The guest speaker will be Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth. The meeting will be following the State’s guidelines and will practice social…
ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan to Senator Doug Jones – Do Your Job
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan held a news conference at ALGOP Headquarters in Hoover on Wednesday, September 30th and made the following remarks regarding Senator Doug Jones:“Today is the day we are challenging Doug Jones to do something he rarely does – listen to the majority of Alabamians. He has ignored the majority over and…
Single Vehicle Crash In Jackson County Claims One Life
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 2:55 a.m., Friday, October 2, has claimed the life a Dallas, Texas man. Ricardo Segovia, 29, was killed when the 2004 Chevrolet 2500 he was a passenger in left the roadway on the westbound roadside. Segovia, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
Alabama Nursing Home Association announces plan for indoor visits
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Alabama Nursing Home Association today announced a plan to resume indoor visitation in nursing homes and continue outdoor visitation. The resumption of limited indoor visits is possible because of a change in guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and an amended state health…
The Dekalb County Council On Aging To Hold Drive-Through Flu Clinics
The Alabama Department of Public Health will be hosting drive-through flu shot clinics, during the month of October. DeKalb County, Al. will hold 6 of the drive-through clinics in October. The Flu Shots are on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. These clinics are for adults of ALL AGES. There is no…
DeKalb Baptist Association Announces Commissioning Service For Dr. Keith Wrenn
The DeKalb Baptist Association announces a Commissioning Service for the new associational mission strategist, Dr. Keith Wrenn. The service will be Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Rainsville First Baptist Church. Don Graham will be preaching and a reception will follow the service. All DeKalb Baptist churches, and the community are invited to attend. …
Food Bank Of North Alabama Distributing Food Thursday, September 24th
The Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with Feeding America, will be distributing a variety of FREE food to families affected by COVID-19. The distribution will be Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, or until the food runs out. Food will be given out at the parking lot of the…
Arrests Made For Stolen Property and Drugs
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft and burglary charges related to a break-in that occurred on McGee Street in Powell about two weeks ago. On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Powell Police Department contacted DeKalb County Investigators to report that a large…
I-59 Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
Today, the suspect in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting on I-59 has been formally charged. Dayon Patterson (21 of Pensacola, Florida) was charged with Attempted Murder and Felony Attempt to Elude. The charges stem from the incident Wednesday, when a Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on I-59 Northbound at approximately 6 pm. The vehicle initially stopped at the…
Ceremony Held In Honor Of Those Lost On September 11, 2001
A ceremony was held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 to honor the people that were lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ceremony was held at the First Responders Memorial, located at the Rainsville City Park. Agencies represented at the ceremony were: Henagar Police and Fire Department, Rainsville Police and Fire Department, Shiloh…
Fyffe Head Coach Paul Benefield Is Newest Member of the AHSAA 300 Win Coaches Club
MONTGOMERY (AHSAA) – Fyffe High School head football coach Paul Benefield admits there is any fancy about the Red Devils’ style of football. That is, unless, you fancy winning. Benefield’s teams have done a lot of winning – more than any other high school in the AHSAA in this decade. Fyffe, playing in Class 3A…
Four arrested and large amount of Narcotics seized in Mentone
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Various narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were seized in a large-scale drug raid in the Mentone area last week. On Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at approximately 5 pm, Deputies, Investigators, and Narcotics Agents served a search warrant at a residence on County Road 639 near Mentone. The Mentone and Valley Head…
Missing Aircraft Found in the Aurora Community
According to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department, the missing aircraft has been found in the Aurora Community. “The Missing Aircraft was located this morning in a wooded area in the Aurora Community. Many thanks to the Countless organization and Volunteers. Please keep the pilot and his family in your thoughts and prayers as it appears…
ALEA Troopers See Dramatic Decrease in Traffic Fatalities Over the Labor Day Weekend
MONTGOMERY –Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall traffic fatalities during this past Labor Day weekend. The Highway Patrol Division investigated only three traffic-related fatalities as compared to 10 in 2019, which is a decrease of more than 60 percent. ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division…
Ider High School Has to Cancel Two Games & Move Homecoming, Due to COVID-19
According to a news release from Ider High School, the football game scheduled for tonight against Tanner has been canceled, along with next weeks games against Section, due to COVID-19. The new release is posted below. To the Ider School Parents and Community: During this trying time, the Ider School community has stood together and…
Drunk Driver Hits Fort Payne Police Unit On I-59
Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On September 9, 2020, Fort Payne Police Officer Landry Bowen responded to a stranded motorist called on I-59 on the northbound side approximately 1 mile from the exit ramp. Officer Bowen made contact with the motorist and determined that it was able to move under its own power….
A Dozen Jailed for Narcotics around DeKalb County
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Multiple narcotics-related arrests have been made over the last couple of weeks in several incidents around the county. On Friday, August 28th around midnight, a member of the DeKalb County Interdiction Team attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 75 between Rainsville and Sylvania. The vehicle accelerated to a high…
Dekalb County Republican’s To Hold Monthly Breakfast & Headquarter Grand Opening
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 12th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. The guest speaker will be Phil Williams, who is with the Alabama Policy Institute. Phil is also a former State Senator from District 10 that covers Etowah County. The address for the Headquarters in 3700 Gault Ave. North, Fort Payne….
ALEA Troopers Say ‘Less Drinking, More Thinking’ to Arrive Alive this Labor Day Weekend
MONTGOMERY – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other fun-filled destinations. For many, the extended holiday consists of festivities and celebrations that include consuming alcoholic beverages. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day but strongly urges citizens…
Sheffield Career Center Hosts Second AEROTEK Hiring Event
SHEFFIELD – The Sheffield Career Center is hosting a second Hiring Event for Aerotek, the recruiting and staffing agency for a solar farm construction project in Cherokee, Ala. Aerotek is hiring 100+ general construction laborers (wages start at $15 per hour) and heavy equipment operators (wages are between $19-30 per hour based on experience). Overtime…
One Killed In Dekalb County Wreck South Of Fyffe, Al.
Dekalb County–A three vehicle crash at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, has claimed the life of a New Harford, NY woman. Lorey Anna Zaman, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 2017 Mazda being driven by Zaman crossed into the oncoming lane striking a 2019 Buick and 2015 Ford. The other two drivers were transported to…
Federal Fugitive Captured by U.S. Marshalls, DCSO Investigators, & Narcotics Unit
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today an operation conducted by the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, DeKalb County Investigators, the ALEA Aviation Unit, and the U.S. Marshall’s resulted in the capture of a federal fugitive. The suspect had an outstanding warrant for a federal probation violation. On the night of Wednesday, August 12th, the same suspect…
Transfer Truck Overturns At Joe’s Truck Stop
Date: 09/02/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police DepartmentJoe’s Truck Stop At 5:40 am this morning it was reported a transfer truck and trailer had overturned at Joe’s Truck Stop at the corner of 5Th Street NE and Wallace Ave NE Chief Randy Bynum reported. Upon officer’s arrival, a truck and box trailer were…
USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
Washington, DC, August 31, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months. This unprecedented move will help…
Suspect Surrenders After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck with a motorcycle on a trailer was stolen from the victim’s yard on County Road 141. Later on Sunday, the truck and trailer was spotted by a citizen at Beulah Church on County Road 159 nearby…
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Person
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing person Brenda Kate Stuckey. A family dropped her off at the intersection of Wagner Dr. and Hwy 431 in Albertville back in June. The family has had no contact with her since that day. Ms. Stuckey is 33 years of age 5’5” approx. 130lbs…
Female Injured After Shots Fired into Residence
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – This past weekend, a woman was struck in the face when someone shot into her residence. During the early morning hours on August 23, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call on County Road 1002 in the Hammondville area about a fight. While deputies were responding, the Sheriff’s Office dispatch…
Motorcycle Crash In Jackson County Claims One Life
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August 23, has claimed the life of a Flat Rock man. Preston C. Daniels, 58, was killed when the 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was driving left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Daniels was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on…
Here is a look at the Tuesday Ballot for the City of Rainsville, Al.
The wet/dry referendum will be on the ballot Tuesday in the City of Rainsville. ________________________________________ City of Rainsville Council Place #1 has Arlan Blevins and Fleming ______________________________________________________________________________ Rainsville Council Place #2 has Scotty Combs and Bejan Taheri ______________________________________________________________________________ Rainsville Council Place #3 has Rickey Byrum and Marshall Stiefel ______________________________________________________________________________ Rainsville Council Place #5 has Mark…
Three Arrested on Drug Charges
On Tuesday, August 8, at approximately 9:30 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated Fort Payne Officers were dispatched to 207 Watkins Ave NE Apt 192 for a welfare check on children that reside at that residence. Bynum stated as officers approached the apartment, they detected a strong odor of marijuana in the area. Officers made contact…
Suspect Sought After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck with a motorcycle on a trailer was stolen from the victim’s yard on County Road 141. Later on Sunday, the truck and trailer was spotted by a citizen at Beulah Church on…
Wet/Dry Referendum Will Be on the City of Rainsville’s Municipal Election Ballot
The City of Rainsville, along with most cities and towns in Alabama, will hold their municipal election on Tuesday, August 25th. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt and Council Place 4, held by Brandon Freeman, have no opposition. Races that are contested this year are (SEE SAMPLE BALLOT AT BOTTOM): Council Place 1: Arlan “Monk” Blevins Steve Fleming…
Paul Cagle seeks re-election as Mayor of Fyffe
Mayor Paul Cagle announces his candidacy for re-election as the Mayor of the Town of Fyffe, Al. Cagle has served as the Mayor of Fyffe for the past four years. Before becoming Mayor, he served as a councilman. During his tenure as Mayor, his administration completed numerous projects and improvements. His administration secured grants to…
Two Cherokee County Men Charged with Drug Distribution Resulting in Death
08/14/2020 According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, two Cherokee County men were taken into custody on Friday after Federal indictments were issued for drug distribution resulting in death. The investigation began in 2018, after the death of Cody Bleu Brewster at a residence near Cedar Bluff. Brewster died as the result of ingesting illegal drugs containing…
Flash Flood Results in River Channel Shift at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Fort Payne, Ala.—On the night of Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, severe storms and torrential rains ravaged northeastern Alabama, including Little River Canyon National Preserve. The storms resulted in a flash flood at Canyon Mouth Day Use Area in Cherokee County. The area is near the downstream end of the Preserve where the Little River…
Large Amount of Narcotics Packaged as Candy Seized in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized a large amount of Narcotics, Drug Paraphernalia, and Cash on Godfrey Avenue in Fort Payne. Eight people were arrested, including two juveniles. The incident began when agents conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was stopped in the middle…
Rainsville Holds USDA Farms To Families Food Give Away
On Monday, August 10th, the City of Rainsville and numerous volunteers, in conjunction with the USDA, gave out 560 boxes of food to area residents at the Rainsville Farmers Market. According to Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, “the food was given out on a first come, first serve basis and recipients did not have to do any paperwork. The…
Don Phillips Qualifies To Run For Fyffe Town Council
Don Phillips is running for Fyffe Town Council Place 4. Phillips is a veteran and attended Northeast Alabama Community College on the GI Bill, earning a degree in Accounting and Finance. Fyffe is a great place to live and raise a family. Phillips stated, “I want to give back to the community that has given…
Phillips Selected For National Career Tech Advisory Council
DeKalb County Career Tech Supervisor, Jonathan Phillips, was recently selected by Dr. Linda Floyd, Director, Technology Centers That Work of the Southern Regional Education Board, to serve on SREB’s National Technology Centers That Work Advisory Council. The National Technology Centers That Work Advisory Council is made of career tech administrators and teachers from across the…
Suspect apprehended after multiple Car Break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, July 30, 2020) a suspect was apprehended regarding several car break-ins at Matheny’s Bridge at the intersection of County Roads 43 and 56 near the Jackson County Line. Over the last month, the DeKalb and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office have taken numerous reports of vehicles being broken into while…
200 grams of Meth seized on traffic stop
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on Highway 68 between Crossville and the Dawson Community. A Deputy was patrolling on Highway 68 when he noticed a vehicle driving erratically at approximately 2 am early Friday morning (July 24, 2020). The deputy conducted a traffic…
John Seals New Sylvania School SRO
John Seals, the new Sylvania School SRO, was sworn in this morning by Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
Josh Wigley Joins DCSO As SRO
Josh Wigley, long time veteran police office with the Rainsville Police Department, was officially sworn in today as a Dekalb County SRO. Officer Wigley will be the new SRO for the Dekalb County Technology School located in Rainsville, Al. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden is shown swearing in officer Wigley today.
DeKalb County Crash Claims One Life
Dekalb County–A two-vehicle crash at 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 24, has claimed the life of a Leesburg man. Jimmy Jake Ford Jr, 35, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was pronounced dead on the scene. Ford was a passenger in a 2001 Toyota 4Runner being driven by Logan Bradley, a 22 year old female from…
Jonathan Bartlett Is Running For Mayor Of Fyffe
Jonathan Bartlett, 45 of Fyffe, has qualified for Mayor of the Town of Fyffe. Jonathan Bartlett has 15 combined years of military experience with deployments to Iraq, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. He has lived in Fyffe for the past 3 years and is married to Brandi Bartlett. They have 5 children,…
List of Qualified Municipal Candidates For Dekalb County
DeKalb County Municipal Qualifying Candidates Collinsville Mayor – Johnny Traffanstedt Council District 1 – Kathy G. Jelks Council District 2 – Donna G. Jones Council District 3 – James David Bowen Council District 4 – Janet H. Osborn Council District 5 – William Jeffery “Rat” Chandler Crossville Mayor – Tera Fortenberry, Roger Dino Richards Council…
Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at Dobson Cabinet Shop early Wednesday morning (July 22, 2020) and damage to gates at the Fyffe Town Park. Charges were also finalized on a suspect in unrelated car break-ins and a manhunt in Geraldine last week. Investigators…
Central Board Approves AHSAA Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ Affirming Plans to Start Fall Sports as Scheduled
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines Wednesday and reaffirmed plans to start fall sports on time, The action was taken Wednesday at its annual summer meeting in Montgomery. Fall sports teams have the option to begin fall workouts on…
Mark Huber Announces Run For Rainsville City Council Place 5
Mark Huber, of Rainsville, is running for City Council Place 5, on the Rainsville City Council. Huber, is the General Manager of WVSM Radio in Rainsville, Al. Mark Huber holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management of Technology from Athens State University. In addition, he also holds an EMS, EMT-Intermediate degree from NACC. He is a…
Northeast Alabama Community College Announces Fall 2020 Semester Plan of Operation
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), following the lead of its parent organization, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), has announced its plans for reopening campuses for the Fall 2020 semester. NACC, to assure the safety and protection of its students and staff, will offer many online courses this fall. In fact, all lecture and theory…
ALEA Marine Patrol Smith Lake Missing Person Search
CULLMAN COUNTY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division resumed the search of a missing person at 10 a.m. today, July 17, on Smith Lake. ALEA State Troopers in Marine Patrol were contacted Thursday, July 16, concerning Dustin New, 26, of Fultondale, after the vessel he was reportedly operating was located capsized in the…
Alatrade To Hold Career Picnic July 31st
Rainsville, Al – If you are needing a job Alatrade Foods, LLC. will hold a career picnic in Rainsville, Al. on Friday, July 31, 2020 and will be accepting applicantions. The career picnic will be held at the Rainsville City Park (Veterans Memorial) from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Alatrade Foods will be accepting applications…
Walmart And Sam’s Club to Require Mask In Stores Nationwide
If you shop at Walmart and Sam’s Club, be prepared to shop with a mask. As many States are now requiring mask to be worn in public, Walmart and Sam’s Club stores will start requiring masks to be worn in all of their stores nationwide, starting Monday, July 20th, the company announced. According to the…
Face Masks Required In Alabama Beginning July 16th
Beginning July 16, 2020, at 5:00 PM, face masks will be required in Alabama. ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE) AMENDED JULY 15, 2020 WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama; WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State…
Lingerfelt Seeks a Second Term As Rainsville Mayor
Lingerfelt has served on the Rainsville City Council for three consecutive terms. During his tenure, he spent eight years as the city’s liaison for the fire department, two years as the liaison for the sports complex, and two years as the liaison for the public library. “If elected, my goals as mayor are to keep…
Man Arrested After Theft at Local Business | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Investigators closed several open theft cases after a burglary at a Fort Payne business led them to the culprit. It all began on Friday, June 17th when workers at Fort Payne Steel, located on County Road 51, arrived at work and realized an ATV, tools, and equipment…
Freeman to Seek Re-Election to Rainsville City Council
Brandon Freeman has announced his intentions to seek re-election to the Rainsville City Council, place #4. Freeman said, “I have proudly served the city of Rainsville for the past 8 years as a councilman. This August, I hope to earn the opportunity to serve four more years, as I have elected to run for re-election…
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Reminds Everyone To Play Safe On Alabama’s Waterways
ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY June 30, 2020 ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone to Play it Safe on the Water this Fourth of July Weekend MONTGOMERY – Fourth of July is always a busy time on waterways as Alabamians of all ages gather for fireworks, parades and other water-related activities. This year is expected to…
DeKalb County EMA And County Commission Taking Extra Precautions Due To The Alarming Increase In Covid-19 Cases
DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency PRESS RELEASE: 7-1-2020 Based on the Governors announcement yesterday of the extension of the Safer at Home order relatedto the current Covid-19 pandemic, the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency has recommended that the government offices remain vigilant and use all possible ways to protect both citizens and employees. Therefore, the…
ADPH Releases A New Color Coded System For Covid-19
Public Health Guidance for Reopening The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is using data and metrics to make recommendations to assist the Governor’s Office, partners, and stakeholders across the state in making decisions about safely reopening Alabama. COVID-19 remains very contagious and our data and metrics tell us that we should continue to take preventative…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s Amended Safer at Home Order
Earlier today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the current #SaferatHome order is being extended from the July 3rd expiration date to July 31st at 5 p.m. Governor Ivey, “I urge you, in the strongest way I know how, to incorporate #COVID19 precautions into your daily routine. You are strongly encouraged to maintain a 6-foot…
ALEA Troopers Remind Motorists to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ during Fourth of July Weekend
MONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks. However, all too often the festivities turn tragic on the state’s roads. In an effort to prevent such tragedies, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division will once again participate in Drive Sober or…
4th of July Weekend at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Fort Payne, Ala. – The Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at Little River Canyon National Preserve, and the National Park Service would like to give you the following tips to help you make your visit as enjoyable as possible. PARKING The Little River Falls parking lot is usually…
Little River Canyon National Preserve Canyon Mouth Park Re-opens
Fort Payne, Ala. – After being closed for over 12 weeks, Canyon Mouth Park is set to re-open. Canyon Mouth Park is a popular picnicking, swimming, and kayaking location at the southern end of the park, where the Little River exits Little River Canyon and goes from whitewater rapids to a calm, serene river before…
ALEA Resumes Normal Driver License Operations; Record Number of Alabama Citizens Served
MONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has continued to serve the citizens of the state of Alabama while resuming face-to-face operations and making safety a top priority. The division closed its offices to the public on Friday, March 27; however, employees continued to provide services to…
One Fatality in Rainsville Crash on Hwy 75 South
According to the Rainsville Police Department, a morning traffic accident claimed a Rainsville mans life. On June 24, 2020, the Rainsville Police Department responded to a traffic accident on McCurdy Ave South, near George Wallace Ave. Officers arrived and began first aid until the Rainsville Fire department medics arrived and took over care for the…
Awakening Events Announces A Third Tour Package To Be Added To Live Concert Drive-In Theater Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Christian music icons MICHAEL W. SMITH, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, and MAC POWELL join forces for “Triple Feature” tour package. Nashville, TN – In response to overwhelming demand Awakening Events is thrilled to announce an additional tour package has been added to the Drive-In Theater Tour Concert Series. Building off the momentum of…
Fort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration July 2nd
Fort Payne’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be July 2th at 9:00 pm. This year the fireworks will be choreographed to music broadcast during the actual shooting of the fireworks on local radio stations. No one will be allowed in the sports complex, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone will have to watch from their…
Nine Northeast Dual Enrollment Students Receive High School and College Diplomas Simultaneously
Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is thrilled to announce that nine dual enrollment students are receiving both a two-year degree and a high school diploma this year. Despite being faced with the unique challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, all nine students successfully completed the requirements needed for graduation. Several local high schools are represented with…
Campbell Reappointed To The Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board
Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, has been reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board. Senator Steve Livingston (R-District 8) made the appointment. “I am honored and pleased to serve on the EDA Board again,” Campbell stated. “With Northeast and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) involved in so much…
Tourism to Little River Canyon National Preserve Creates Economic Benefit
Fort Payne, Ala. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 650,000 visitors to Little River Canyon National Preserve in 2019 spent $38.7 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 598 jobs in the local area. The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane…
NACC Earns Top Rank in Student Retention
June 15, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Choosing a college that is the best fit is an important decision for any student. Picking a college where faculty and staff are helpful, encouraging, and supportive is certainly a part of that decision. A recent study by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) indicates that Northeast…
Fort Payne Man Arrested For Felony Charges of Sexual Child Abuse
Date: 06/15/2020 Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department: On June 12, Paul Larue Edwards, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested by investigators with the Fort Payne Police Department on Felony Charges of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 Years Old. This charge is a Class B Felony. This investigation is ongoing…
Drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve | WVSM Digital News
Fort Payne, Ala. – On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020, around 5:20 PM, an 18-year-old male from Jefferson County was floating on the river above Little River Falls with friends. The individual’s friends got off the river approximately 80 feet before the waterfall, but the individual was caught up in the current and…
Rainsville Ministerial Association makes statement concerning what is happening in our nation and to support our police force
Media Release: Rainsville Ministerial Association, June 10, 2020 We grieve the death of George Floyd and the truth that it reveals about us. His death was so tragic and meaningless. We recognize there is a difference between a march and a riot. We support our constitutional rights to peaceful protest by marches or other means….
Bluegrass on the Rim Goes Virtual Saturday, June 13th | WVSM Digital News
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020, 5 – 8PM Take the boredom out of your stay at home time by watching the 7th annual Bluegrass on the Rim show Saturday, June 13th – virtually! Brought to you by the Jacksonville State University Canyon Center and thanks to some brilliant musicians, JSU is excited to announce performances from renowned Nashville…
22 Narcotics Cases Made, Multiple Stolen Cars Recovered | WVSM Digital News
The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug cases in the last several weeks. Two stolen vehicles have also been recovered in suspected drug related crimes.On Friday, May 22, deputies and an interdiction agent went to the residence of Melvin Christopher Moss (30 of Valley Head) on Highway 11 in Hammondville…
Alabama Secretary of State Updates Citizens On July 14th Primary Run-off | WVSM Digital News
As we approach the July 14th Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind citizen that as of next Tuesday, June 9, 2020, there will be 30 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. It is important that Alabama voters are aware of their option to cast an absentee…
Statement from ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor on the Death of Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — “We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of yet another law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Sergeant Stephen Williams bravely committed 23 years of his life to protecting and serving his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers of the Moody…
