Valley Head News

For Trikena Mendez, of Rainsville, things weren't going right just a few years ago.

Economic stimulus grants awarded by Governor Bob Riley are helping 70 schools in 14 public school systems save energy and reduce utility bills by upgrading equipment and making other improvements.

Six DeKalb County residents have been charged with being part of an extensive theft ring that primarily targeted off-road vehicles.

Two people are in police custody after a meth bust in Fort Payne. Police received complaints that a room at the Fort Payne Inn at 1828 Gault Ave N., had a meth lab in it.

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:42 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:46 p.m. A man and woman were arrested Monday and charged with manufacturing a controlled substance in a Fort Payne motel room, according to a release from the Fort Payne Police Department.

When visitors first step into Annie Young's DeKalb County home, they immediately see her great love for her family and her skill as an artist.

Due to the threat of severe weather and heavy rain, there are several closings and cancellations and changes to area football games.

Submitted by WDEF on October 9, 2009 - 2:54pm. News Sports Weather Video DeKalb County News Comments Below: 0 Due to the threat of severe weather and heavy rains, the DeKalb County School System has announced the following football game changes: Valley Head homecoming against Woodville has been cancelled for tonight and rescheduled for Monday, ...

As of Sept. 25, 2009, 91 police officers have been killed in the line of duty across the United States since the first of the year.

Thankfully, we have been spared the loss of life and the severe property damage caused this week as heavy rains continue to pound the Southeast.

A DeKalb County woman has been charged with shooting & injuring Guntersville Police officer Jason Austin and shooting at an Albertville police officer during a chase here Monday night.

Heavy rain pushed a creek out of its banks and into a city building in DeKalb County Monday morning.

The Little Band That Could might be a better name for the Valley Head High School band.

Shaw Industries has announced it will close a Ringgold yarn plant in the coming weeks, leading to the loss of 430 jobs.

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.

The DeKalb County Board of Education wants schools to be greener. But to do everything on the list would cost $3.4 million up front.

The DeKalb County Board of Education wants schools to be greener. But to do everything on the list would cost $3.4 million up front.

The annual sales tax holiday will be in full swing Friday as DeKalb County shoppers look for a boost during the economic downturn.

A two-vehicle wreck in Mentone on Tuesday afternoon left four injured and forced emergency helicopter landings on or near I-59 to take the victims for treatment.

A two-vehicle wreck in Mentone Tuesday afternoon left two in critical condition and forced emergency helicopter landings on Interstate 59 to take the injured to hospitals.