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100 workers to be laid off: Staff [email protected] According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice filed on Mar.……
DeKalb County Fine Arts Theatre presents The Lion King Jr.: DeKalb County Fine Arts Theatre serves all high school students across DeKalb County. Staff [email protected]……
Ready, Set, Go: Mrs. Alabama is a Rainsville native By Bonita [email protected] The 2024 Mrs. Alabama is a……
Roden guilty of child sex abuse charges: Staff [email protected] District Attorney Summer Summerford announced on Monday that Joseph Thomas Roden was found……
2024 Class of Leadership DeKalb Visits Alabama Capitol: The Leadership DeKalb Class of 2024 spent two immersive days in Alabama’s capital city this……
Baine gives Fort Payne’s State of the City: Story by Emily [email protected] Mayor Brian Baine led the Fort Payne State of the City……
ATV accident claims the life of a child: Staff [email protected] FORT PAYNE – The Fort Payne Police Department reported that on April 3,……
Scooter’s Coffee coming soon to Rainsville: Expected to open in May By Bonita [email protected] Are you ready to wake up to……
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Sports
Plainview’s Ephan Benjume Named Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Region Winner: By Cinthia RicoPlainview High School senior Ephan Benjume was recently selected as the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete……
Plainview Captures Ninth Consecutive County Championship with 10-0 Win: 2024 DEKALB COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT By Cinthia RicoRAINSVILLE – The Plainview Lady Bears and Fyffe……
Plainview Secures Third Straight County Championship with 6-2 Win: 2024 DEKALB COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT By Cinthia RicoIDER – Plainview and Collinsville clashed Saturday afternoon……
Collinsville Girls Soccer Team Claims Inaugural DeKalb County Tournament Title: By Cinthia RicoCOLLINSVILLE – The Collinsville Lady Panthers secured their first county title by outscoring……
Ider Varsity Baseball Coach Casey Gaddis Reaches 100th Career Win: By Cinthia RicoIDER – Last Thursday, Ider varsity baseball head coach Casey Gaddis reached a……
Crossville Boys Soccer Team WinsInaugural DeKalb County Tournament Title: By Cinthia RicoCOLLINSVILLE – Crossville’s varsity boys soccer team defeated Collinsville 1-0 to claim the……
Ider Snags Close Win Over Sylvania: PREP SOFTBALL: FEATURE GAME By Cinthia RicoSYLVANIA – On Monday, April 1, the Sylvania Lady……
Fyffe Sweeps Double Header Against Sand Rock: By Cinthia RicoSAND ROCK – The Fyffe Red Devils swept both games of Friday’s (Mar.……
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Crime
Henagar woman faces charges related to intoxicated driving: Staff [email protected] HENAGAR, Ala. – IDER – A Henagar woman was arrested after leaving the……
Two in arrested in Crossville burglary case: Suspects apprehended on College Street with stolen property Staff [email protected] CROSSVILLE, Ala. – After an……
Vehicles stolen from local car dealership: Staff [email protected] FORT PAYNE, Ala. – According to Chief David Davis, the Fort Payne police……
Roden guilty of child sex abuse charges: Staff [email protected] District Attorney Summer Summerford announced on Monday that Joseph Thomas Roden was found……
Crossville man charged with murder in double homicide: Staff [email protected] MARSHALL CO. Ala- A Crossville man was arrested last Thursday in connection with……
DeKalb County Sheriff’s 2023 Statistics: Staff ReportFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office compiled its yearly statistics for……
Substitute teacher arrested for engaging in sex act: Staff ReportDEKALB CO. – For the second time this year, a DeKalb County substitute has……
William Keith Seay found guilty of manslaughter: Staff Report FORT PAYNE – District Attorney Summer McWhorter Summerford announced that on February 8,……
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Lifestyles
Barron presents book to Rainsville Library: Contributed Photo Dr. Marvin Barron presented a copy of his book, Citizen of the Century,……
Azaleas: An Alabama beauty: Submitted byKatie NicholsAUBURN UNIVERSITY — Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Bursting with……
No April Fools – these Alabama creatures are real: Submitted byJustin MillerAUBURN UNIVERSITY — Imagine seeing a lizard with no legs or a giant……
DeKalb County Homemakers and Community Leaders Awards Day: Submitted by Carolyn D BoatnerDEKALB CO. – Dekalb County Homemakers and Community Leaders met on……
Rainsville Garden Club’s upcoming event: Staff [email protected] Rainsville Garden Club is hosting a special event on Wednesday, March 27, 2024,……
Cunningham Sinks Hole-in-One: By Sherri BlevinsJuly 3, 2023, will be a day former Plainview High School football coach……
Use Smartphones to Capture Fourth of July Fireworks: Compliments of USA TodayUSA Today’s Jefferson Graham offers advice for photo lovers. With the Fourth……
Celebrate The Fourth With A Song: Staff ReportWhat’s a great July 4th party without an incredible Independence Day playlist? Fire up……
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In The Word
Things all believers should be doing now Part 3: I have been following the……
Things all believers should be doing now: I never cease to be……
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Opinions
Drug education can help parents, educators speak about 4/20: Social media platforms make everything accessible, and any child or teen using these platforms could be exposed to the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is something that parents and educators should be aware of during the 4/20 month.While it is more prevalent in states where cannabis and the many……
A wonderful weekend in a purple mansion: Last weekend was a colorful one for Jean and me. We spent two nights in a purple mansion in Laurel, Mississippi, and rode in a pink stretch limo as we toured the “Home Town” of HGTV’s Ben and Erin Napier. We had not been anywhere since my surgery back in……
Sometimes you need a jump-start: You have a busy day ahead of you. Your schedule is filled with all kinds of things you had planned. You’ve gotten up, cleaned up, filled up, dressed up, prayed up, geared up, said your goodbyes, and headed out the door. You pull your keys from your pocket or your……
Life, death, and life after death: The older we get, the more we realize that we are not going to live forever…at least not in this world. The truth of that reality has not become a realized reality to many young people. I’m sorry, but that was true of us older folks, too, when we were……
An Unwelcome Passenger: By Bonita WilbornWe had a strange experience today. We were riding down the road on our way home from lunch, and a little gecko suddenly appeared on the dashboard of our vehicle. It just crawled out of a crevice, and there it was, looking at me. It didn’t seem the……
Jeffery Jones Fulfills Dream Graduates From Law School At 62: By Brin Allen – Guest Columnist For the first nine years of his life, Jeffery Jones lived in Mobile, Alabama. His father, Jimmie “Big Jim” Jones, was a radio host and promoter who worked across Alabama.Big Jim, originally from Collinsville, was posthumously inducted into the Alabama Broadcast Hall of Fame……
David Carroll’s News And Notes: Your Political Translation Guide Have you noticed that when some political candidates and elected officials speak, their words often ring hollow? It’s almost as if they aren’t being honest (imagine that). Wouldn’t you like to know what they really mean? As a public service, I will list some common political……
A Kid Can Solve A Problem: Fiction Story By Saidie Kate Lea of Henagar (11 years old) When people think of a kid, they see immaturity. But what they fail to see is, kids have a mind an adult only wishes he or she could have. They see things simply as they are, while adults over……
Artist’s Mosaics Reflect Community, Beauty: By Brin Allen When Collinsville was looking to add some art to their downtown area, they looked to Linda Muñoz, a glass mosaic artist in North Alabama. Having already worked with the town on some previous projects, she was well acquainted with the area. When approached with the proposal of……
Obituaries
Sports Hall of Famer passes: By Bonita WilbornDEKALB CO.- Dewayne Patterson is a name that is well known in sports……
Former Circuit Clerk passes: By Bonita Wilborn DeKalb County mourns the loss of Jimmy Lindsey, former DeKalb County Circuit……
Scouting Lost a True Hero: When Irby Don Brown Passed Away By Bonita WilbornTENBROECK, ALA- On Wednesday, July 12, 2023,……
Plainview’s Hero Remembered: By Bonita Wilborn The following statement was on the Plainview School Facebook page: “The Plainview……
Obituaries 7-8-21: Burt Funeral Home http://burtfuneralhomes.com/view-obituaries/ Mrs. Mary Dallyne Tilley Jones Mary Dallyne Tilley Jones, age 93, of……
Community
Community News 7-21-21: Plainview Pancake Breakfast The Plainview Football Program will hold its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday,……
Community News: Benefit Singing For Kent Wilborn A benefit singing will be held for Kent Wilborn and……
Community News 6-17-21: DeKalb Co SWCD DeKalb County Soil & Water Conservation District (DeKalb Co SWCD) will hold……
City of Rainsville Spring Cleanup: The City of Rainsville Spring Cleanup through Wednesday, June 30. A roll-off dumpster will be……
Community Events: MVN 5-13-21 Ruhama Presents Mary Poppins Jr. Ruhama School will present “Mary Poppins, Jr.” on……
Community News: National Day of Prayer The Rainsville Ministers will host their 70th observation of the National……
Alabama 117 To Reopen In June: According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), crews are in the final stages of……
Community News 4-22-21: John Woodall Memorial Bass Tournament Vulcraft in Fort Payne will host their 10th annual John……
Community News 4-15-21: DeKalb Ambulance Service DeKalb County Hospital Association (dba DeKalb Ambulance Service) will hold their regularly……
Classified
Legal: IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO: 2023-318 IN RE: The Matter……
Notice: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGFOR VACATION OF AN UNNUMBEREDCOUNTY ROAD: Notice is hereby given of a……
Notice: THE CONTENTS of a trailer located at 2487 County Road 155, Higdon, AL will be……
Legal: IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO: 2024-105 IN RE: The Matter……
Legal: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO: 2023-900062 Alan Dale Everett Plaintiff……
Legal: IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF:VICKIE DRAIN(AKA VICKIE HEARD), An……