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Due to the possibility of severe weather expected Wednesday evening, DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency officials did not sound weather sirens as part of a statewide tornado drill. 

A new judge has been selected to hear the appeal of former Sylvania agribusiness teacher Nick Hall.

Southern States is supporting the National FFA Organization by selling Future Farmers of America emblems for $1. The campaign takes place through March 18.

SECTION - An early morning wreck on Highway 35 claimed the life of a Tennessee man Tuesday.

A former candidate for DeKalb County coroner and funeral home owner was charged Tuesday with one count of second-degree rape.

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A former Republican candidate for DeKalb County coroner and funeral home owner was charged Tuesday with one count of second-degree rape.

A bill sponsored by Rep. Jim Morton would require all probate judges in Alabama to be licensed lawyers.

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Fort Payne to get new McDonald's

ATTALLA - The northbound lane of Interstate 59 will be closed beginning Monday at the Attalla exit for shoulder repairs, causing traffic to detour.

Small-town police would again have the power to ticket speeders on interstate highways under a bill passed by the Alabama Senate on Thursday - a power they've lacked for the last 15 years.

SECTION - Two Section people are facing drug charges after authorities investigated a complaint at a home on Section Ferry Road on Wednesday night.

A Fort Payne man racked up additional charges when he decided to try out a wrestling move on an officer.

Northeast Alabama Community College will play host to a reception Tuesday for Roy C. Smith and Gwen C. Smith.

Alabama State Troopers are investigating an accident that happened Wednesday morning on Interstate 59 in DeKalb County.

A Whiton community man was charged Wednesday with stealing nearly $1,300 worth of water from the Northeast Alabama Water District.

COLLINSVILLE - A decision by Collinsville voters to "go wet" nearly two years ago has resulted in a revenue boost that city leaders say was sorely needed.

DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency Director Anthony Clifton said the Plainview safe room is installed and ready for use.

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State Sen. Shadrack McGill spoke Monday night at Madison County High School and covered topics such as teacher's pay, abortion and the past, present and future of the state. In many, he met opposition.

HENAGAR - City leaders want to make sure business is not being conducted without a license in Henagar.

During court testimony Monday, Jackson County Sheriff's Capt. Eric Woodall said Eddie Charles Chandler confessed to killing his girlfriend, Sherry Cruthirds Necaise, 53, of Mississippi, by accident. 

Fort Payne middle and high school guitar students will soon get the opportunity to perform statewide and never leave the classroom.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is giving people an opportunity to plant a seedling and watch it grow.

Some talented Fort Payne High School students combined forces to help needy families get through winter.

Local florists are expecting a lot of last-minute calls on Valentine's Day.