The Rainsville City Council held a special called meeting last Friday afternoon to discuss and approve moving forward with the 2020 Rainsville Freedom Fest.
The Rainsville Farmers Market is set to kick off the new season on Thursday, June 4, at the Field of Dreams Sports Complex pavilion near the Northeast Alabama Agri-business Center.
The Rainsville City Council discussed going back to holding meetings in the council chambers starting in June during Monday night’s meeting.
The City of Rainsville debuted four new “Welcome to Rainsville” signs this week that feature athletic accomplishments of Plainview High School and Cornerstone Christian Academy.
The Rainsville Police Department, along with the First Responders Committee, held a ceremony Wednesday in recognition of National Police Week.
In response to the lack of hand sanitizer available in the stores currently, Polyvance is using its spare manufacturing capacity and ready supply of isopropyl alcohol to make hand sanitizer.
The Rainsville City Council held a brief meeting Monday and provided an update regarding the 2020 Freedom Fest.
As communities continue to face the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a multitude of establishments, including local libraries, have remained closed to the public to help slow the spread.
The Rainsville City Council approved the Small Cell Technology Ordinance 04-20-2020 Monday that will adopt regulations for small cell technology facilities in the city of Rainsville.
A capture from a video shared by Rainsville police on Facebook led to the arrest of a man in connection with the Wednesday burglary of a Farmers Telephone substation on Everett Road.
The Rainsville City Council approved the purchase of a Thermal Imaging Camera for the Rainsville Fire Department, Monday.
DeKalb County narcotics agents, interdiction agents, and deputies seized a large amount of methamphetamine on March 18 as part of an operation in the Fort Payne and Rainsville areas.
The Rainsville City Council held a budget workshop Monday night to discuss amending the budget for the citywide raises that passed in November of 2019.
The Rainsville City Council heard from Brian Thomas, a member of the DeKalb County Shrine Club, during Monday night’s work session.
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.
