I-59 traffic to be diverted for road repair
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will be working to correct dips at bridge ends on Interstate 59 at Exit 205 (Alabama 68) in Collinsville on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and Wednesday, Aug. 25, weather permitting. ALDOT anticipates closing the southbound roadway on Tuesday and diverting southbound I-59 traffic through the interchange ramps from 8…
Arrest Made In The Homicide Case Of Ricky Wilks
Press Release 8-11-2021 The Rainsville Police Department would like to deliver and update on the homicide that occurred on 8-6-2021. Jason Cardwell of Rainsville of has been charged with the murder of Ricky Wilks. Cardwell is currently being held at the Dekalb County Jail and has been set a $1 Million bond. Aspects of the…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Club Meeting
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, August 14th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker is Dean Odle, who is a candidate running for Governor. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in Fort Payne, formally the Western…
Food Bank Giving Away FREE Food
The Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with DeKalb County EMA and the Council on Aging, will be distributing boxes of food 1st come, 1st serve at the following locations on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. People can only get food from one of the locations. There are no age or income limits for this. …
Rainsville Police Reports Homicide
Rainsville Police Department reports a homicide occurred on Friday night and several members of the Major Crimes unit worked non-stop to find out the circumstances of the crime. Chief Michael Edmondson and his staff received information that a body was left near a business in Rainsville. Officers responded and located the body of Rickey Don…
Law Enforcement in DeKalb County Made Several Arrests During July
FORT PAYNE, Ala. During the month of July, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction Unit, K-9 Units, Fort Payne Police Department, Sylvania Police Department, Collinsville Police Department, Fyffe Police Department, Valley Head Police Department, Mentone Police Department, Probation Officers and Crossville Police Department made 66 drug related arrests. We also took 196…
Fort Payne Police Reports July 23rd – 25th
Date: 07/26/2021Title: Press ReleasePosted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for July 23 thru July 25, 2021 Friday July 23rd Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 3702 Godfrey Ave NE, a toilet was damaged, valued at $100.00 Theft of Property – Occurred at 2000 Watkins Ave NE, a gas can was taken, valued…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Participate In Operation SafeDRIVE
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will join forces with fellow state law enforcement partners in Florida and Louisiana to conduct quarterly, concentrated highway traffic enforcement details throughout the year as part of Operation SafeDRIVE. SafeDRIVE, which stands for Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement, aims to eliminate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traffic collisions…
Drug Bust Made At Mapco In Rainsville
News release from Rainsville Police Department PRESS RELEASE JULY 15TH, 2021 On July 13th, 2021 the Rainsville Police Department, along with the Fort Payne Police Department, attached to the Dekalb County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Unit, executed a buy-bust operation for illegal narcotics at the Mapco service station at the intersection of Main St….
DCSO Has Been Busy The Last Couple Weeks Making Drug Related Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last couple weeks of June, 12 were arrested on drug related charges around the county. On Monday, June 14th, Powell Police Department attempted to stop a subject on a motorcycle who led officers on a short pursuit, ending at an apartment complex in Rainsville. Joshua L Bell (37 of Rainsville)…
AL 40 To Close for Pipe Replacement
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 40 near Scottsboro will be closed this weekend for pipe replacement. The closure between Alabama 35 and Jackson County 18 will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, July 16. The road is anticipated to reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, July, 19. Motorists must use alternate…
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Adds New Helicopter to Our Fleet
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is proud to add a new helicopter to the resources at our disposal to serve the residents of DeKalb County. Our county is blessed with miles of wilderness and natural resources, but with that comes many challenges for law enforcement. We have one of the highest call…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Meeting This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Lynda Blanchard, a candidate for the US Senate, who is the former US Ambassador to Slovenia. Dean Odle, candidate for Governor, is scheduled for the August meeting. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as…
Dekalb County Democrat Headquarters To Hold Grand Re-Opening
GRAND RE-OPENING of DeKalb County Democrats Headquarters 205 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne July 13th 4:00pm – Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Followed by a reception 6:00pm – Membership Meeting with speaker Governor Don Siegelman via Zoom (*this may change to in person) We will be accepting new members as well as renewing members….
Crossville Man Charged With Attempted Murder
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, June 17th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with Crossville Police Department, Geraldine Police Department, Fyffe Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office responded to a residence on County Road 1931 in Crossville on a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, officers found Susan Winfrey on a neighbor’s front porch with severe…
Flooding Saturday Night Claims One Life In Fort Payne, Al
Date: 06/22/2021 Title: Press Release Assistant Chief Lee Traylor stated on Saturday, June 19th at approximately 10:00 pm, Fort Payne Police Officers were on scene in the area of the Mapco Station and Dunham’s Sporting Goods lots assisting sleeping transfer truck drivers, to move their vehicles out of the area because of flooding. While doing…
Rainsville Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, 6/17/2021 Dekalb County Major Crime Unit (comprising of Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, Fort Payne Police Department, Rainsville Police Department, and Geraldine Police Department) in conjunction with EMACC Human Trafficking and Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted a search warrant at 98 County Road 514 Rainsville,…
Upcoming work on the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Highway 176
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be chip-sealing the Little River Canyon Rim Parkway / AL Hwy 176 beginning Monday and most likely through Wednesday. Drivers, and especially motorcyclists, should drive/ride with caution as there will be loose road surfaces. Keep your speed down, watch for workers, and drive safe!
Sewer Rates To Skyrocket For Most Rainsville Sewer Customers
The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021. In the work session, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt informed the city council that an agreement had been reached between the city and the Waterworks Water, Sewer & Gas Board of the Town of Section (WWSGBS) for them to start billing sewer customers for…
Arrest Made For Offense of Soliciting of Providing Support For An Act of Terrorism
On June 2, 2021, the Rainsville police department arrested Malik Dino for the offense of soliciting of providing support for an act of terrorism. This arrest comes after a lengthy investigation which lead to the discovery of his involvement with a terroristic organization that he provided support to. The investigation is still on-going. Dino is…
Drug Arrest Made By Rainsville Police Department
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 3, 2021 On May 30th, 2021 officers arrested Charles Edward Jackson of Rainsville for 5 counts of unlawful possession of controlled substance, 3 counts of illegal possession of prescription drugs, unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and distribution of controlled substance. The Rainsville Police Department received information that Jackson was…
AL 117 reopens after emergency repair
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama117 between Mentone and Valley Head is now open, following the first phase of a $1.4 million emergency repair project to correct a landslide. A 300-foot-long section of the highway on the side of Lookout Mountain was reconstructed as part of the project, which included stabilization…
The Last Two Weeks of May Brings 23 More Drug Related Arrests
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Law Enforcement in DeKalb County has stayed busy for the month of May. For the last two weeks, there have been 23 drug related arrests made. That makes a total of 58 for the month of May. On Monday, May 17th, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, as well as Officers with the Collinsville…
Plainview Rolls Past Prattville Christian With 2 Straight 3A Wins in State Finals
By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA OXFORD – Plainview High School’s fast-pitch softball team arrived at Choccolocco Park on Saturday needing three straight wins to capture the Class 3A championship. Little did the Bears know, they’d have to work the midnight shift to do it. Plainview defeated Houston Academy in the elimination bracket…
Dekalb County Schools Held D.A.R.E. Graduation This Week
RAINSVILLE, Ala. – We had so much fun celebrating our 5th grade DARE graduates today from a dance-off to busting concrete with our amazing judo skills. But due to COVID, last year’s 5th graders had to miss their graduation, but we just couldn’t allow that to happen, so we added a graduation celebration for them…
Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Earlier today, DCSO was notified by Albertville Police Department that Jeffery Epps (34 of Dawson), who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Attempted Murder, was at a residence on County Road 52 in DeKalb County. While the Special Response Team was making preparations to go to the residence, Epps left the…
Rainsville Police Department Makes 26 Arrests In First Week of May
Rainsville Polce Department has arrested 26 people in the first 7 days of May, some of the most notable ones are as follows. Chief Edmondson wanted to reiterate that drug possession will not be tolerated in the city of Rainsville. And That he is very proud of the officers who have made so many arrests…
Several Drug Arrests Made During the last 2 Weeks of April
FORT PAYNE, Ala. April has been one of the busiest months in a while for our local Law Enforcement and Narcotics Unit. Just in the month of April alone, 68 have been arrested on drug related charges. On Thursday, April 15th, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, along with, DeKalb County Deputies went to a residence…
Man Arrested For Impersonating a Peace Officer
Date: 05/4/2021 Title: Press Release – Impersonating a Peace Officer On Wednesday April 28th, a victim came into the Fort Payne Police Department to file a report for harassment. The victim stated he was following a Nissan Rogue down Beason Gap. While stopped at the red light, a black male with a gun in his…
Dekalb County Deputies To Be Remembered At Memorial
The First Responders Board will host a ceremony to honor and remember Dekalb County Deputy Jeff Bain and Deputy Mickey Bowen. The ceremony will be held at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City Park on May 13th at 6:00 pm. Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden encourages everyone to join the ceremony in remembering…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast May 8, 2021
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, May 8th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. Nick will give an update on the state of affairs from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office. Please make plans to attend and invite all of your fellow Republican friends as well. We look forward to seeing…
Update On Shooting In Geraldine
Here is an update on the shooting in Geraldine, Al. on April 25, 2021, to include the mugshot of Joshua Lynn Smith FORT PAYNE, Ala. On 4/25/2021, at approximately 12:50 pm, law enforcement and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Park Street in Geraldine in reference to a physical altercation involving a firearm….
Cherokee County Sheriff To Hold Community Meetings
Sheriff Jeff Shaver is excited to announce a series of upcoming community meetings to be held across Cherokee County through the summer. The purpose of these community meetings is to give the citizens of Cherokee County one more way to connect with their Sheriff’s Office. During the meeting a short presentation will be made about…
Two People Shot In Geraldine
On 4/25/2021, at approximately 12:50 pm, law enforcement and rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of Park Street in Geraldine in reference to a physical altercation involving a firearm. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a male and female subject had both been shot. Investigators with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and members of…
ALEA Tip Leads To Arrest Of Rainsville Man on Child Pornography Charges
News Release from Rainsville Police Department On 4/22/2021 Detectives with the Rainsville Police Department received a tip from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency of possible child pornography possession at a residence on Lingerfelt Road in Rainsville. Dissemination of photos and other materials had been tracked back to the residence from as far off as California….
Saturation in South End of County Leads to 17 Arrested
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, April 21st, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, Investigators, Narcotics and Interdiction Unit as well as Crossville Police Department conducted a saturation patrol across the South end of the county, with Kilpatrick being our primary focus. There were 17 total arrests made. Three of those arrests were for outstanding warrants with…
Severe Weather Possible Across The South This Saturday
The South will see the chance for Severe weather this Saturday, April 24, 2021 and then again on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, on the 10th Anniversary on the 2011 super outbreak. Plan on being weather alert this weekend and next Tuesday, if you live in the outlined areas. We are close enough to Saturday now…
ALEA Searching For Driver Of White Van, in Hit and Run
HUNTSVILLE POST — A single-vehicle crash at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, has left a pedestrian injured. The pedestrian was struck from behind by a white commercial van that left the scene of the incident, and its driver remains unidentified. The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment following the crash, which…
25 Arrested During First Two Weeks of April | WVSM Digital News
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The first two weeks of April have proved to be busy for local law enforcement. On Thursday, April 1st, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance/welfare check on County Road 138 in Henagar. When deputies entered the residence, they noticed drug paraphernalia throughout the house. Ethan Edward Phillips (28 of Henagar)…
Sheriff’s Office & District Attorney’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting
FORT PAYNE, Ala. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the 9th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office are conducting an investigation into the fatal shooting that happened on County Road 232 in the Mt. Vernon Community. The shooting occurred on Saturday, April 17th, just before 9pm. Gabriel Isaac Brown, age 19, was pronounced dead at the…
Rainsville Man Struck by Train
FORT PAYNE, AL. On Saturday, April 17th, just before 2pm, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an employee with Norfolk Southern Railway of a pedestrian being struck by the train. DeKalb County Deputies, along with Collinsville Police Officers and Collinsville Fire Department responded to the scene. The incident occurred in the Collinsville…
Mo Brooks, Speaker At Dekalb County Republican Women’s April Meeting
The Dekalb County Republican Women’s April meeting will be Monday, April 26th, at the Henagar Community Center. Social, with pizza and refreshments, starts at 5:30 PM, meeting starts a 6:00 PM . Guest speaker will be Representative Mo Brooks, Congressman 5th District.
Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony Thursday, April 22, 2021
Please join the District Attorney’s Office, hosted by 9th Circuit District Attorney Mike O’Dell, in honoring Crime Victims’ Rights Week this Thursday, April 22nd at 12:00 PM in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse. We will hear from Liz Wheatley from the Children’s Advocacy Center and also get to visit with one of Alabama’s facility…
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO OFFER GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL AS A SANCTIONED SPORT IN 2021
MONTGOMERY – In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced Tuesday at its 13th Annual Principals’ and Athletic Directors’ Conference that girls flag football will be a sanctioned sport in 2021. The new sport will be available for member schools beginning in the fall. The AHSAA…
Scottsboro 4×800 Relay Team Clocks Nation’s Third Fastest Time of 2021
The Scottsboro High School boys’ outstanding 4×800-meter relay team continues to dominate the action in the 2021 AHSAA Outdoor Track & Field season. The Wildcats won the event at the Mountain Brook Invitational last weekend with a time of 7:49.28. The time, according to Tim Loreman of Alabama Runners, was the third fastest time recorded…
County Has Spring Clean Up Through May 1st
The Dekalb County Commission has dumpsters setup at the Sand Valley Landfill, 3345 Co. Rd. 209 Collinsville, Al. for Dekalb County residents to take trash to, now through May 1, 2021. The dumpsters will be available for residents Wednesdays – Saturdays, from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, now through May 1st. No tires, batteries, or…
Henagar Man Arrested After Brief Stand-Off
FORT PAYNE, Ala. After a brief stand-off, a Henagar man was taken into custody. On Tuesday, April 13th, the DeKalb County’s Special Response Team, Investigators with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, officers with Henagar Police Department and agents with the FBI executed a search warrant on Hulsey Road in Henagar following allegations of kidnapping, domestic…
Burglary and Vehicle Theft leads to Chase
FORT PAYNE. Ala. A call into the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office about a burglary and vehicle theft, leads law enforcement, as well as some good citizens, on a chase. On Friday, April 9th, Dylan Robert Cooper (30 of Crossville) was charged with Theft of Property 1st, Theft of Property 2nd (x2) and Burglary 3rd. DeKalb…
Judge Jeremy Taylor Addresses Phone Scams
Press Release from Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor, April 8, 2021 Recently several individuals have reported that they have received phone calls from someone claiming to be either an investigator or an employee of Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor. The caller claims that there is a warrant for that person’s arrest for failing to appear either as…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, April 10th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speaker will be Matt Simpson. Matt is an Alabama House Representative from District 96. He will give an update on the current session and the legislation that he is sponsoring. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle Stampede Steak House in…
Employee of Local Water Board Arrested
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: April 6, 2021 FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Monday, April 5th, Jessica Kay Hosch (33 of Rainsville) was charged with Fraudulent Use Credit/Debit Card (x3) and Identity Theft (x3). Hosch was an employee of the DeKalb Jackson Water District, located in Ider, Al. She…
DeKalb County Wreck Claims Boaz Man’s Life
GADSDEN POST—A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, has claimed the life of a Boaz man. Ronald D. Parrish, 46, was fatally injured when the 2005 Nissan Altima he was driving left the roadway, went airborne and struck a tree. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama…
Cherokee County Sheriff Will Hold Citizens Firearms & Safety Course May 11th
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department will hold a citizens firearms safety & training course on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The training course will be held at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, on the campus of Gadsden State. Pre-registration is required and you can register by calling 256-927-1806. Topics for…
Lebanon Cemetery Committee Meeting Will Be April 16, 2021
Lebanon Cemetery Committee will hold the meeting and election of committee members on Friday, April 16 at 5:30 pm at the Chapel. We hope to see you there. Cemetery Clean up / Work Day is Saturday morning, April 17. All flowers and decorations will be removed, so the mowers can have the cemetery done by…
Fortner Brothers 4 Christ Will Open For Brian Free & Assurance This Weekend
The Fortner Brothers 4 Christ is a local gospel band made up of 4 brothers. They are the children of Phillip and Kayla Fortner, of Rainsivlle, Al. The oldest brother, Layne, has recently turned eighteen and will graduate from Cornerstone Christian Academy this spring. Layne plays electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, and piano. He…
NWS Huntsville, Al. Reports A Tornado Touched Down in Dekalb County on March 31, 2021
The National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. surveyed storm damage from March 31, 2021, 5 miles ESE of Sylvania, Al. and reported that an EF-1 Tornado touched down at 05:44 AM CDT. The Tornado had peak winds of 86 mph, the path length was 3.17 miles long, and a maximum path width of 50 yards….
AL 117 closed due to landslide, Traffic between Mentone, Valley Head detoured
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation will close Alabama 117 betweenMentone and Valley Head about noon today as a precaution, pending further investigation and repair of a landslide below the roadway on the side of Lookout Mountain. Official detours for commercial traffic are below. Northbound AL 117 traffic (traveling toward Valley Head): AL 117 SB…
Two Meth Labs Dismantled Over the Last 3 Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Local law enforcement across the county have been busy over the last three weeks with 23 being arrested on drug related charges. During just one arrest, law enforcement discovered two meth labs, confiscated two firearms, along with33 grams of methamphetamine, items used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. On…
Wreck Claims Life of Collinsville Man
GADSDEN POST— A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:05 a.m. Monday, March 29, has claimed the life of a Collinsville man. Fredy Mendoza Velasquez, 26, was fatally injured when the 2001 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Interstate 59…
Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrest In Rape Case
PRESS RELEASE 3-25-2021 The Rainsville police department has charged and arrested James Barlow Calfee of Landover, TN. with rape in the 1st degree. In October of 2018, a female victim reported to the Rainsville police department that she had been forcefully raped in the Rainsville city park by an unknown suspect. The victim was able…
Another Very Dangerous Weather Day Thursday, with even higher Severe Weather Parameters
Another dangerous weather day is possible this Thursday, March 25, 2021. Conditions will be MORE FAVORABLE to Tornadoes this Thursday, than on March 17, 2021. The Storm Prediction Center already has a large part of the Southeast under the risk for Severe Weather tomorrow and we could see that upgraded to a HIGH RISK. This…
Rainsville Wastewater Management Supervisor Convicted of Unlawful Possession of Liquors/Beverages
The supervisor of a wastewater treatment facility where investigators found an unlicensed winery was convicted upon his plea of guilty to Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Liquors/Beverages on March 10, 2021. He received a sentence of 90 days suspended for a period of 12 months plus a fine and court costs. According to the DeKalb Attorney’s…
Crossville Man Arrested for Burglary
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, March 19th, Kevin Tyler Johnson (26 of Crossville) was charged with Burglary 3rd(x2) and Theft of Property 4th (x2). DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit, along with Albertville Police Department, identified Johnson after he was caught on surveillance video from a home he had recently burglarized on Al Hwy 75 in…
Supplements Containing Tianeptine to be Classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. As of Monday, March 15, 2021, The Alabama Department of Public Health formally classified “Tianeptine” as a Schedule II controlled substance in the State of Alabama. As such products containing the drug “Tianeptine” will no longer be legally available to purchase over the…
Rainsville’s Sgt. Luke Yarbrough Graduates K-9 Narcotics Academy
News Release from the Rainsville Police Department, Friday, March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021 The Rainsville Police Department would like to congratulate Sgt. Luke Yarbrough on graduating the Huntsville Police Department Police K-9 Narcotics Scent Detection Academy and welcome K-9 Harley to the Rainsville Police Department. Sgt. Yarbrough and K-9 Harley has completed the 6…
Joint Press Release from Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Task Force, and District Attorney’s Office
On 3/15/21, the Alabama Department of Public Health formally classified “Tianeptine ” as a Schedule II controlled substance in the State of Alabama. As such, products containing the drug “Tianeptine” will no longer be legally available to purchase over the counter in Alabama. Tianeptine, often marketed as a dietary supplement, is commonly found in convenience…
I-59 traffic shift to take place soon
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a major,months-long traffic shift on Interstate 59 in Fort Payne could begin late this week or early next week, if weather permits. The shift is part of a $25.2 million project, anticipated to be complete in late 2022, to remove and completely reconstruct about eight miles…
Major SEVERE Weather Outbreak On Wednesday – HIGH RISK Possible
By now, most everyone has heard there is the chance for Severe Weather on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. This is setting up to be a very dangerous day across the South. When Severe Weather is forecast, a lot of people ask the question, “will this be like April 27, 2011?” The answer to that question…
Rainsville Police Department Makes Saturation Drug Arrests
News Release from Rainsville Police Department – March 15, 2021 On Thursday March 11 2020, Officers with Rainsville Police Department saturated the City of Rainsville in hopes to remove drugs and other illegal items from the streets. Officers visited residents inside the City Limits of Rainsville in which officers have received complaints of possible drug…
Two Pounds Synthetic Marijuana Confiscated
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Thursday, March 11th, a deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office spotted a BMW with no tag. When the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver accelerated in efforts to evade the deputy. Before the driver of the vehicle pulled over, he and the passenger began throwing items out…
17 Arrested on Drug Related Charges in Last 3 Weeks
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Friday, February 12th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 35 in Rainsville. During the stop marijuana was found in the vehicle. Quandria Deontez Mitchell (30 of Decatur, GA) was charged with Attempting to Elude and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st. DeKalb County Narcotics Agents were called to…
Dekalb County Republican Breakfast This Saturday, March 13th
The Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, March 13th, 2021, at 7:30 am. Our guest speakers will be Dekalb County Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor and Dekalb County Circuit Clerk Todd Greeson. Our theme is local politics, and it will be good chance to hear from these elected officials. We look forward to seeing you at the Cattle Stampede Steak…
Sylvania Man Arrested on Child Pornography
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, March 10th, Matthew Austin Scott (27 of Sylvania) was arrested on 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. After receiving a cybertip about child pornography being downloaded at a residence on Carissa Road in Sylvania, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Payne Police Department, Sylvania Police Department and the District…
Dekalb County Wreck Claims One Life
Gadsden Post — A single-vehicle crash at approximately 8:40 p.m. Friday, March 5, has claimed the life of a Georgia man. Mark L. Wilson, 59, was fatally injured when the 2020 Ford Ranger in which he was a passenger left the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned. Wilson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver,…
Suspects in Theft of Catalytic Converters from Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Identified
Statement from Sheriff Nick Welden: “On Friday, March 5th, we asked for the publics help on our Facebook page about a theft that happened at Pine Ridge Baptist Church. And thanks to a very observant business owner in Rainsville, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division were able to identify and obtain arrest warrants…
Little River Canyon Will Conduct Prescribed Burn This Weekend
Little River Canyon will be conducting a prescribed burning project beginning Thursday, March 4th through Sunday, March 7th. The two areas – the 277 acre CR861 Unit and the 365 acre Kral’s Complex Unit – will be fire-treated mostly on Friday and Saturday. Fire crews may conduct a small test burn on Thursday afternoon, and…
Collinsville Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography
FORT PAYNE, Ala. On Wednesday, February 24th, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a call from Cherokee County DHR about a possible sex abuse of a juvenile. An investigation was done with Joshua Todd Yarbrough (39 of Collinsville) being charged with Sexual Abuse 1st, Sexual Abuse 2nd and Possession of Child Pornography. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick…
Hammondville Man Arrested on Assault Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Friday, February 26th, DeKalb County Sheriff Deputies and Sylvania Police Officers responded to a shooting at a residence on County Road 233 between Sylvania and Rainsville. Before officers arrived, the caller reported that the suspect had left the scene in a silver Chevrolet Corvette. Fort Payne Police Officers and deputies…
AHSAA 99th State Basketball Championships Feb. 26th – March 6th
Friday, Feb. 26BILL HARRIS ARENAClass 4AGirls’ SemifinalsRogers (27-8) 55, Geneva (20-8) 45Anniston (25-3) 53, Jackson (29-3) 34Boys’ SemifinalsB.T. Washington (19-4) 69, Brooks (20-9) 61 (OT)Anniston (26-6) 53, Vigor (12-15) 40Saturday, Feb. 27BILL HARRIS ARENAClass 5AGirls’ SemifinalsMae Jemison (22-8)76, Charles Henderson (18-2) 37Carver-Birmingham (24-4) 70, Marbury (18-5) 40Boys’ SemifinalsLee-Huntsville (12-1) 67, Sylacauga (22-3) 25Ramsay (27-7) 59,…
State Launches Alabama Investigator Academy
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, District Attorney Mike O’Dell joined Attorney General Steve Marshall, Calhoun County District Attorney Brian McVeigh, officials from Jacksonville State University, and law enforcement from APOSTC, at JSU’s Fort McClellan Campus in Anniston, for the opening session of the Alabama Investigator Academy. The Academy is a partnership between the Center for…
Brinley Summerford Meets With Governor Kay Ivey
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, placed 2nd in the State of Alabama’s Arbor Day Poster Contest. As one of the top winners in the State, Brinley traveled to Montgomery, Al. today and helped Governor Kay Ivey plant a Blue Ice Arizona Cypress tree at the State Capital. Brinley also received a…
Brinley Summerford Wins 2nd Place in State Arbor Day Poster Contest
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, won 2nd place in the State of Alabama’s 2021 Arbor Day poster contest. Brinley will travel to Montgomery, Al. and help plant a tree with Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday February 25, 2021.
First Alabama Investigators Academy
News Release from Cherokee County Sheriff Jim Shavers: Today marked the first day of the Alabama Investigators Academy at Jacksonville State University. This program is the first in Alabama and only the second in The USA. Investigators, upon completion, will be certified criminal investigators through the Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission. Cherokee…
Sylvania Man Arrested After Flashing Narcotics, Gun and Money on Social Media
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Most of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends, to complain about things or just to share funny memes. However, one local man used his to advertise his bad choices and landed himself in jail. On Sunday, February 21st, Agents with the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit received…
Jackson County Wreck Claims One Life
Huntsville Post — Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) have arrested a driver involved in a fatal crash that occurred Nov. 17, 2018. Marty Alan Outlaw, 57, of Section was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry that left the roadway and struck a tree. His passenger, Tina Marsee Gifford, 45, also of Section, was not…
27 Arrested on Drug Charges, Over a 9 Day Period
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In a 9 day period, DeKalb County Narcotics Unit and local law enforcement arrested 27 on drug charges. On Monday, February 1st, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Gault Ave S in Fort Payne. During the stop marijuana was found. Briana Marie Engeron (20 of Crossville) and Thomas Wesley…
Heavy Snow, Ice, and Freezing Rain To Cause More Problems
Precipitation will spread West to East the remainder of the afternoon into tonight, with bulk of it ending in the Winter Warning/advisory areas between 4-8 am. A few snow flurries or snow showers could occur in far Northern Alabama into Thursday afternoon adding up to an additional 1/2″ of snow. The National Weather Service in…
ALDOT – Icy, snowy conditions may persist
Motorists warned against nonessential travel through Friday MONTGOMERY —The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama EmergencyManagement Agency advise motorists that existing icy conditions on roads across much of north Alabama may be prolonged by temperatures near or below freezing and additional frozen precipitation, potentially making travel hazardous until the end of the week. Forecasts…
ALDOT Warns “Icy Roads a Risk Across Alabama”
MONTGOMERY —The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible across much of the state as widespread freezing occurs late Sunday, Feb. 14, through Tuesday, Feb. 16. In addition, freezing fog and drizzle may pose a freezing hazard on roadways in west-central and north Alabama…
ALDOT preps for possibility of icing
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for potentially icy conditions on roadways across much of north Alabama. Current forecasts indicate the strongest possibility for such conditions will be late Sunday, Feb. 14, through early Tuesday, Feb. 16. Snow and ice equipment is being prepared, and crews will be ready…
Stolen Items Recovered in Marshall County
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Tuesday, February 9th, Investigators with DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office along with Investigators with Marshall County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Marshall County. Investigators recovered numerous stolen items including an enclosed 15×7 utility trailer, a skid steer and a 2020 bobcat all from DeKalb County. DeKalb…
Scottsboro Police Reports A Murder-Suicide
Scottsboro Police Media Release February 10, 2021 Scottsboro, AL – On February 10, 2021 at 6:15 am the Scottsboro Police Department received a call in reference to a suspicious vehicle stopped in the roadway at Maple St. and N. Houston St. Officers arrived on scene and discovered that both occupants of the vehicle appeared to…
Rainsville Woman Among Those Arrested For Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Scottsboro, Al. – On 2/8/2021 officers with the Scottsboro Police Department recovered an antique coin collection at a residence during a search warrant. As a result of the investigation into the coin collection it was determined to have been stolen from a residence in Hollywood, AL. Debra Lynn Credille 45 of Rainsville, AL was arrested…
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Donation To CASA
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – A few months back, our office met with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children. We discussed different ways we could assist each other in efforts to better protect our children in DeKalb County. Also, we talked about ways CASA could grow to better serve our county. At the time, Lt…
Fort Payne Man Arrested for Dissemination of Obscene Material
FORT PAYNE, Ala. As part of the Alabama ICAC Task Force, DeKalb County Investigations Unit received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A search warrant was executed at a residence on Turner Ave in Fort Payne resulting in Roderick Ford (55 of Fort Payne) being charged with Dissemination/Display of…
17 Arrested on Drug Related Charges in Last Nine Days
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Over the last nine days, 17 have been arrested on drug related charges in DeKalb County. On Thursday, January 21st, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents made a traffic stop on US Hwy 11 in Collinsville finding approximately a half pound of synthetic marijuana. Lashundre Dequan Mosley (22 of Gadsden) and Destinee Warren…
Dutton Accident Claims Two Lives
Jackson County — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 8:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, has claimed the lives of two men. Ismael Torres, 60, of Marietta, Ga., was fatally injured when the 2013 Honda Accord he was driving improperly passed vehicles on the roadway and struck a 2010 Nissan Altima. The driver of the Altima, Christopher…
City Tree Board & City Holds Arbor Day Poster Contest
The Rainsville Tree City Board held an Arbor Day Poster Contest for the 5th Grade students at Plainview School. This is the second year the the contest has been held and that the City has participated in the Alabama Arbor Day State Poster Contest, that started in 1997. 75 children entered the contest this year….