During Thursday night’s work session, the Rainsville City Council heard from The Times-Journal Publisher Tricia Clinton-Dunne who presented Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith with the 2020 Times-Journal’s Citizen of Influence award.
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Last week the Rainsville Mayor Roger Lingerfelt and Councilmen Bejan Taheri, Ricky Byrum and Derek Rosson traveled to Montgomery to promote the City of Rainsville and its future improvements.
The Loomis Bros. Circus made its yearly arrival at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center this week.
Plainview High School held a meet and greet Sunday to welcome the new high school principal, Richard Rutledge.
In Monday's work session, the Rainsville City Council heard from Pam Clay, representative of the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority, requesting the council to consider granting a tax abatement to Rainsville Technology, Inc.
On Monday afternoon, the Narcotics & Interdiction Unit conducted a search warrant on County Road 577 and made approximately 30 drug arrests over the course of two months in the area stemming from traffic stops that led agents to the home.
DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow recognized local law enforcement during a Thursday ceremony in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Business owner Rodney Williams spoke to the Rainsville City Council on Monday night, but the council did not abolish an ordinance that pertains to a rental property and lease fee.
The 10th annual Rainsville Bull Bash is set for January 10 and 11 at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center.
The 10th annual Rainsville Bull Bash is set for January 10 and 11 at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center.
The Rainsville City Council announced Monday it had received three bids for the two-part expansion of the city sewer line from Hwy 75 to Everett Road in Rainsville.
Marching band members from various DeKalb County Schools represented the county at the Alabama Bicentennial Parade in downtown Montgomery last Saturday.
On Thursday, Rainsville officials held a groundbreaking for Boozer Bridge that overpasses Caney Creek in Rainsville.
Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville is hosting its “Walk Through Bethlem” event this Friday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night.
Monday, the Rainsville City Council approved the purchase of Stop Stick rack kits for the police department.
Kindergarten students from Plainview High School display their pillowcase costumes, necklaces, and headbands they have been working on in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rainsville’s annual Christmas Parade is always special, but this year’s event on Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. will commemorate 60 years of bringing joy to local families.
Plainview third grade students enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast Friday in the company of educators and family who gathered for their annual celebration at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum.
Monday, the Rainsville City Council approved an ordinance regarding the three-phase building inspections.
The Rainsville Police Department has begun preparing for their third year of Shop with a Cop this holiday season.
The Rainsville City Council approved a one-time pay raise of 60 cents for all city employees Monday.
The Rainsville Holiday Open House event will be Nov. 8 and 9.
The City of Rainsville is gearing up to host its Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at their new location in the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center.
Monday, at the Rainsville City Council meeting, Matthew Cooley was promoted to the rank of captain in the Rainsville Fire Department.
The city of Rainsville held a public hearing Thursday to hear feedback from residents and builders about the introduction of a city building inspector.
Rainsville’s 60th Christmas Parade will be Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. this year. Rainsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sandy Goff said the city is anticipating a “big turnout” for this years Christmas parade.
Monday, the Rainsville City Council approved to have a public hearing on Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. to discuss the possibility of hiring a building inspector.
The Rainsville City Council approved its budget for the 2020 fiscal year during Monday night’s budget meeting.
On Sept. 29, the Rainsville Police Department received a call of a burglar alarm at 5 Star Foods located at 982 Main Street E.
PV Slaughterhouse in Rainsville will open its doors this Friday at 7 p.m. starting up their 2019 season.
The Rainsville Police Department held a moment of silence at the First Responder Memorial in the city park last week for a Tuscaloosa police officer who was shot to death on Sept. 16.
Rainsville officials held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday to officially open the long-awaited, newly renovated Chavies Bridge.
Monday, the Rainsville City Council accepted the resignation of Pete Long from the Zoning Board.
The Rainsville Police Department and the Rainsville Fire Department have organized a day of remembrance to honor the first responders, victims and survivors of 9/11.
Sen. Doug Jones held an open town hall meeting at Northeast Alabama Community College on Wednesday.
Thursday, the Rainsville City Council discussed the Boozer Bridge project bids.
Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith was recently recognized for completing 80 hours of an executive law enforcement program.
RAINSVILLE — The Plainview Bears defeated the North Jackson Chiefs at home in a dramatic overtime finish.
The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce held its annual Golf Tournament Scholarship Program last Saturday at the Rainsville Golf and Country Club.
The Rainsville City Council on Monday discussed the pay rate gap between its first responders and those in neighboring communities.
The Rainsville Police Department has been named the eighth safest city in Alabama in a recent study conducted by securitybaron.com.
The Rainsville City Council on Monday saw a standstill in their efforts to transfer the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum over to the board of education.
In 2000, the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce launched the first Golf Tournament Scholarship Program at the Rainsville Golf and Country Club. From 2012 until 2015, the Chamber awarded three $1,500 scholarships. In 2016, the scholarship tournament raised more than $9,000, which resulted in the …
Rainsville Technology Inc. will host its seventh annual Mud Volleyball Tournament on August 10 to raise funds for the Marine Toys for Tots and T1D Mothers of Diabetics Squad.
The Go Native app went live in Fort Payne July 8. This means that now, whether you live, work, or are just sitting at the sports complex in Fort Payne, you can have food delivered to you from a number of local restaurants.
Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith started off the first class of the Citizens Academy Tuesday night.
This past week the Cornerstone Christian Academy Senior Beta Club traveled over 700 miles to compete at the National Beta Convention in Oklahoma City. Because of the dedicated support of Cornerstone family, Cornerstone was recognized with the highest attendance at the National Convention wit…
The Rainsville City Council held a special called meeting Thursday to vote on expanding the city’s garbage pickup.
The Rainsville City Council on Monday heard from Rainsville Freedom Run Coordinator Jerry Clifton about the results and impact of the Rainsville Freedom Run 5K and 10K race on Saturday.
The city of Rainsville is set to host its annual Freedom Fest on June 29 starting at 1 p.m. in honor of Independence Day.
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The Rainsville Freedom Run 5K and 10K 11th annual race took place this past weekend with runners from 13 different states and five different countries present.
