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Yesterday | Sand Mountain Reporter

DeKalb commissioner injured in wreck

A DeKalb County commissioner is recovering after a two-vehicle wreck in the Rodentown community Thursday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Crossville, AL, Boaz, AL

Friday | Times-Journal

Ambulance service to send care to Iraq

Two paramedics with the DeKalb Ambulance Service are serving in Iraq, and their co-workers want to send them a little taste of home.

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Related Topix: Henagar, AL, Scottsboro, AL

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Times-Journal

Bus tours could increase tourism

In today's troubled economic climate, the DeKalb County Tourist Association is trying to bring a bit more prosperity to the area - one busload at a time.

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Related Topix: Muscle Shoals, AL, Mentone, AL

Mon Nov 16, 2009

WAFF-TV Huntsville

Small earthquake hits Fort Payne

A small earthquake struck Northeast Alabama before dawn Monday morning according to the United States Geological Survey.

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Related Topix: Earthquake, Natural Disasters, Fort Payne, AL, Geology, Science

Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Gadsden Times

The 'Time' Has Come

When Jackie Weaver helped his grandfather move an old clock from the courthouse in Fort Payne to atop the family's theater in Collinsville 58 years ago, he had no idea the clock would one day be such an important landmark in his hometown.

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Related Topix: Collinsville, AL, Fort Payne, AL

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Weekly Post

State to host swine flu clinic Friday

Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or until supplies run out, the state health department will once again hold a swine flu vaccination clinic at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Times-Journal

County to add security for schools

The DeKalb County Commission is expected to approve a $25,000 bid today to buy security cameras for area schools.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

Times-Journal

6 charged in theft ring

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

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Related Topix: Sylvania, AL, Higdon, AL, Valley Head, AL, Rainsville, AL

Times-Journal

26 due IRS refunds in DeKalb

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver more than $22,000 to people in DeKalb County and $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate.

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Related Topix: Tax, Alabama, Collinsville, AL

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Sand Mountain Reporter

Bishop defends ESL programs

Proration has hit Alabama public schools but recent suggestions of cutting English as a Second Language programs as a cost savings aren't plausible, say Albertville school officials.

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Related Topix: Albertville, AL

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Times-Journal

Operation Lifesaver returning to DeKalb

Carter Roberts is on a mission to help save lives. Roberts works with Norfolk Southern Railway and is a volunteer with Operation Lifesaver, an organization that promotes awareness at railroad crossings.

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Related Topix: Collinsville, AL, Fort Payne, AL

Fri Nov 06, 2009

WHNT-TV Huntsville

Fort Payne Man Charged With Rape, Possession Of Child Pornography

A Fort Payne man faces serious charges after meeting a teenage girl through a family acquaintance.

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Related Topix: Fort Payne, AL

Times-Journal

Schools reach deadline on principal search

The deadline passed Monday to apply for the principal's vacancy at Fort Payne High School, and now the interview process will begin.

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Related Topix: Hokes Bluff, AL, New Market, AL, Pell City, AL, Gadsden, AL, Gadsden Metro

Wed Nov 04, 2009

WAAY-TV Huntsville

Ala. preacher faces new sex charges

A DeKalb County preacher charged with the sexual abuse of a boy faces having his probation revoked.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Times-Journal

It's time to start your engines

It's Talladega weekend, and many fans are gearing up and heading south for NASCAR's fastest race.

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Related Topix: Mentone, AL

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Times-Journal

Fort Payne man charged with child abuse

A Fort Payne man is charged with child abuse for the alleged assault of his 8-year-old son.

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Related Topix: Fort Payne, AL, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Times-Journal

DeKalb out of swine flu vaccine

DeKalb County's supply of swine flu vaccine was gone about as quickly as it was received.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Weekly Post

UGF fund still needs donations

With the campaign nearly at an end, the DeKalb County United Givers Fund is still only halfway to its goal of $255,000. During a meeting held Oct.

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Related Topix: Fort Payne, AL, Fyffe, AL

Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Weekly Post

I-59 repaving to last two years

If you're going to be taking a trip to Gadsden or Birmingham in the next two years, you may want to consider an alternative to Interstate 59.

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Related Topix: Birmingham, AL, Gadsden, AL, Gadsden Metro, Attalla, AL, Etowah County, AL

Chattanooga Times Free Press

Animal park closes amid complaints, problems

Staff photo by Judy Walton Animals on display at the Lookout Mountain Wild Animal Park in Mentone, Ala., are the subject of lawsuits and a custody dispute since the park closed.

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Related Topix: Mentone, AL, Agriculture, Science, US News, United States Department of Agriculture

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