Geraldine News

The AHSAA's Central Board of Control approved the 2010-12 classification during its Wednesday morning meeting in Montgomery.

The Northeast corner of Alabama is blessed with a rich tradition of music. This tradition will be highlighted at the upcoming Second Annual Music on the Mountain Bluegrass Festival which will include, in addition to Marty Raybon - featured headline performer - some popular talents Saturday at Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville.

At last Thursday's DeKalb County Board of Education meeting, superintendent Charles Warren announced that H1N1 vaccinations will be available at county schools some time in mid- to late-October. The idea will be to vaccinate each child at the schools but no child will be forced to take a shot.

Authorities captured a Pennsylvania man Tuesday morning, less than 36 hours after he escaped from the DeKalb County Correctional Facility on Sunday night.

A co-owner and an employee of a DeKalb County business are in for an extreme experience today, as they head to Kentucky to work on a remodeling project for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

A group of companies across Northeast Alabama have figured out a way to get some hands-on experience in renewing their state-required certification and help those in need all at the same time.

A Tennessee man sought in connection with the July 2006 shooting death of a Marshall County man is being held without bond in the county jail here.

A Tennessee man sought in connection with the July 2006 shooting death of a Marshall County man is being held without bond in the county jail here.

Schools around the Sand Mountain area fared pretty well in the state Adequate Yearly Progress report released to the public Monday morning.

Five DeKalb County schools did not make adequate yearly progress for the 2008-09 school year while all Fort Payne City schools remain without a blemish.

Sewer lines could be installed in Geraldine and ultimately connected to a wastewater treatment plant in Rainsville.

Robert Richey's new job as principal at Geraldine School is just like going back home.

The Snead State Community College athletics department will play host to a softball fundamental skills camp for ages 12 and up on July 8-10 from 9 a.m. until noon each day at Paradise Park in Boaz.

DeKalb County Superintendent Charles Warren estimates it could cost as much as $500,000 to $750,000 to repair buildings at Geraldine School damaged by hailstorms this past Spring.

Students from three area schools are going to represent DeKalb County at the Beta Club national convention this month in Orlando, Fla.-if they have the money to get there.

DeKalb County lost one of its most-trusted, most-caring and best educators last week when long-time Geraldine principal Larry Lingerfelt retired.

Authorities located two rafters stranded on rocks after dark near High Falls after they were reported missing for several hours.

For Geraldine resident Lesa Simpson, Alabama's college tuition plan has left quite a bit of worry in her life.

A shrill tone slices through the stillness of a doublewide trailer in Geraldine.

Longtime Geraldine principal Larry Lingerfelt is saying goodbye to the school he has served for nearly four decades.