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Burglary investigation of photography studio leads to arrest of Boaz man

DeKalb County, Alabama · DeKalb County

Burglary investigation of photography studio leads to arrest of Boaz man

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A burglary investigation involving a photography studio has led to the arrest of a Boaz man. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said that two separate burglaries were reported at a photography studio located on County Road 425 in the Aroney Community between June 3 and June 4. According to DCSO, the victim tried to secure the studio after the story was burglarized once before. The Sheriff's Office told News 19 that e…See the Story

2 Arrested After over 10 Pounds of Drugs Found at House in Ider

Marijuana · DeKalb County

2 Arrested After over 10 Pounds of Drugs Found at House in Ider

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) - Two people were arrested on May 28 after a "lengthy and intensive narcotics distribution investigation," authorities said. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, the special response team executed a search warrant at a home on County Road 784 in Ider. While serving the warrant, Amanda Rhea Murphy, 30, and Mark Anthony Collins, 40, were taken into custody. Wrongful death lawsuit filed against man charge…See the Story

The races are on for mayor, council seats

Fort Payne · Fort Payne

The races are on for mayor, council seats

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Qualifying started Tuesday for municipal elections in DeKalb County’s cities and towns.Read Article

Fyffe man convicted on child exploitation charges

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MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Marshall County District Attorney's Office says a man was convicted on two child exploitation charges. The DA's office said after a two-day trial, Mario Antonio Rocha-Placensia was convicted of traveling to meet someone he believed to be a child for an illegal sex act and electronic solicitation of someone he believed to be a child. Rocha-Placensia was arrested along with four other men on Feb. 24, 2024, during…Fyffe · Fyffe Read Article

Man Faces Charges After Trying to Escape From Jumping From Roof

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A DeKalb County man faces multiple charges after he tried to escape police by jumping from the roof of a two-story building, according to Ider Police Chief Stephen Malone.Ider police were engaged in an on-going stolen property investigation June 6.…Ider · Ider See the Story

$200,000 grant to help Henagar repair tornado-damaged roads

HENGAR, Al. (WDEF) — Henagar will soon begin repairs on several city streets after receiving a $200,000 grant from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. The funds come from a Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need award, aimed at helping communities recover from natural disasters. The money will go toward fixing roads damaged by two tornadoes that struck DeKalb County on May 8 and 9, 2024. “Unfortunately, tornadoes are no strangers to Alabama, but …Henagar · Henagar Read Article

More than 1,300 in Rainsville for annual Freedom Run

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Grade schoolers, tweens, teens, grownups, senior citizens, pudgy people, lean people, tall and short all ran or walked their way to the finish line on Saturday, June 7. It was the 17th Annual Rainsville Freedom Run for area charities. Over…Senior Citizens · Fort Payne Read Article

McCurdy finishes T-5 as Davis finishes T-30 in Alabama State Amateur

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After making cut in the Alabama State Amateur, Fort Payne natives Will McCurdy and Harrison Harris competed in the final two rounds of the tournament at Robert Trent Jones Capital Hill senator course in Prattville on Friday and Saturday.Fort Payne · Fort Payne Read Article

STEAM workshops offered at Rainsville Public Library

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The Gigawatts -- Fort Payne High Schools Robotics team -- will be hosting STEAM Workshops Tuesday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 18, at the Rainsville Public Library.Fort Payne · Fort Payne Read Article

Mayor reviews city's projects

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The City of Fort Payne has invested 70 million into infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life in the past five years, Mayor Brian Baine said during his mayor’s report at Tuesday’s council meeting.Infrastructure · Fort Payne Read Article

Fort Payne industry: ‘Make it, move it, fix it’

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Brett Johnson, executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority, shared the status of the local economy at the Fort Payne City Council meeting on Tuesday.Economy · Fort Payne Read Article

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