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A Rainsville man was arrested last Thursday on charges of child pornography.
The City of Rainsville is gearing up for the kick-off to its annual Freedom Fest slated for next Saturday, June 26 starting at 1 p.m. at the Field of Dreams Sports Complex.
Runner enthusiasts mark your calendars, the Rainsville Freedom Run 5K and 10K 12th annual race is next Saturday, June 19 at DeKalb County School Coliseum.
The Rainsville City Council Monday night approved a partnership between the city of Rainsville and the Waterworks Board of Section and Dutton.
On May 30, 2021 officers arrested Charles Edward Jackson of Rainsville for five counts of Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, three counts of Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Distribution of Controlled S…
Toros Cantina and Grill, formerly Casa Poblanos in Rainsville, will reopen on Monday, June 7 after more than a five-month-long renovation project.
The Rainsville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 1. Children who have completed grades K-6 and live in DeKalb or Jackson counties are eligible to participate in the program.
The Rainsville City Council held a brief special called meeting on Wednesday and approved the adoption of Ordinance 05-19-2021 as one of the final steps in the process of refinancing the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center Loan.
In honor of National Police Week observed from May 9 through May 15, the Rainsville First Responders Board held a ceremony last Thursday at the Rainsville City Park First Responders Memorial.
The Rainsville Police Department arrested 26 people in the first seven days of May. Chief Michael Edmondson released the arrests in hopes to reiterate that “drug possession will not be tolerated in the City of Rainsville”.
Darin Bell, of Rainsville, recently completed their Education Specialist in School Counselor this spring at the University of the Cumberlands.
Cornerstone students gathered around the Christian flag on Thursday to pray for the nation in honor of National Day of Prayer.
Above, Pastor of Rainsville Church of God Rev. Chris Bell speaking at the third annual National Day of Prayer in Rainsville on Thursday at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum.
Also on Monday evening, the mayor and city council recognized Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham for their dedication to the sport of running.
The Rainsville City Council on Monday held public hearings to discuss the rezoning of Ranch Road, Peaceful Acres subdivision and Britany Owens subdivision.
A memorial ceremony was held Saturday at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the deadly tornado outbreak that struck DeKalb County on April 27, 2011.
Jerry Clifton and Pam Willingham celebrated 365 days of running in a row with a gathering of friends and fellow runners at Vintage 1885 on Tuesday morning. Clifton said the harshest conditions were a winter day when the wind chill was a single digit temperature and the wettest was during tor…
Rainsville and Fort Payne will host events next Thursday in observance of The National Day of Prayer 2021 and all DeKalb County residents are invited to attend.
A Rainsville man has been arrested on multiple charges relating to child pornography.
The Rainsville City Council on Monday night approved rescheduling the city’s annual spring cleanup month to begin Friday, May 28 through Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
A community memorial ceremony will be held at the DeKalb County Tornado Monument and Memorial and Serenity Gardens on April 24 beginning at 2 p.m.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week for Beautifully Bronzed in Rainsville. Sandy Goff, Rene Haney , Rick Haney, Angie Bryan, Whitley Mitchell, Carrie Cory (Owner), Robert Ellis, Sydney Corey, Linda Samples, Ruth Dukes, Robyn Germany, Amie Reynolds. Beautifully Bronzed is located at …
Wild Blue Boys Clothing & Accessories, located at 481 McCurdy Ave. N. in Rainsville (just North of Vicki’s Flowers) had their Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, April 1. The boys clothing store has recently started adding some men’s clothing. Pictured at the event, from left to right, are Sand…
The Rainsville City Council on Monday night approved improvements to the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Rainsville native Macy McFall has been promoted as Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan’s director of policy.
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The Rainsville Police Department has charged and arrested James Barlow Calfee of Landover, TN with rape in the first degree.
The Rainsville Police Department recently announced the graduation of Sgt. Luke Yarbrough from the Huntsville Police Department Police K-9 Narcotics Scent Detection Academy and welcome K-9 Harley to the Rainsville Police Department. Sgt. Yarbrough and K-9 Harley has completed the six-week, 2…
On Tuesday, March 9, the Tree City Board planted five Water Oaks at Plainview High School. This is a joint effort between the City of Rainsville Tree Board and the DeKalb County Board of Education.
The Rainsville City Council on Monday night heard from bond counsel and Director Brad Green with Raymond James Public Finance, who spoke of the opportunity to refinance the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center loan.
Nashville, Tenn. – Gresham Smith, an architecture, engineering and design firm providing full-service solutions for the built environment, announced this week that Chairman and CEO Al Pramuk will transition out of his CEO role at the end of the 2021 calendar year. Rodney Chester, the firm’s …
During Monday night's brief meeting, the Rainsville City Council approved creating a new part-time, temporary court magistrate position.
Brinley Summerford, a fifth grade student at Plainview High School, participated in the 2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest where she won first place in the local contest hosted by the Rainsville Tree City Board and second place at the state level.
Alabama’s annual initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle and develop positive habits, Scale Back Alabama, is kicking off its 15th year.
The Rainsville City Council is tackling beautification with plans to demolish unsafe buildings.
According to the Rainsville Police Department, there has been a recent circulation of counterfeit money in the city.
The Rainsville Police Department recently recognized Josh Wilson for his promotion to lieutenant. Wilson works criminal investigations and also coordinates training for the department.
The Rainsville Tree City Board recently announced its 2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest winners.
The Rainsville Police Department and Municipal Court last week announced the hosting of amnesty month beginning Feb. 1, 2021.
The Rainsville City Council held a special called meeting on Wednesday, voting on two businesses who applied for alcohol sales in the city.
When new United States Senator Tommy Tuberville addresses Alabama’s needs in Washington D.C., he’ll have a DeKalb County native giving him insight into the issues. Tuberville recently named Jordan Doufexis as his senior advisor and state coordinator. Doufexis will manage Tuberville’s state s…
The Rainsville City Council on Monday approved to amend the 2020-21 budget following the approval of various changes and upgrades.
A drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic was held Tuesday at the Agri-Business Center in Rainsville with the Alabama Department of Public Health delivering doses to local healthcare workers and first responders. All 500 doses had to be used once taken out of cold storage and people ages 7…
A Rainsville man said he came home this week to a naked man in his living room.
Professional Bull Riders are back in Rainsville for the annual PBR Bull Bash 2021 on January 15 and 16 at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center.
The Rainsville City Council held a budget workshop Thursday night to discuss possible changes to the 2020-21 budget.
The Rainsville City Council accepted Allen Stiefel's resignation Monday night, effective immediately.
The Rainsville City Council last Monday approved Carter’s Beverages LLC's application for alcohol sales in the city of Rainsville.
Last week, Twin City Used Cars and Cattle Stampede hosted a two-day holiday meal drive-thru giveaway.
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A Rainsville woman was arrested after using a fake Facebook account in a recent scam.
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The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday uncovered a large illegal winery at the Rainsville Wastewater Treatment Plant on Horton Road.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation provided training on Dec. 10th, 2020 to the Rainsville Police Department and surrounding agencies of DeKalb County.
