FORT PAYNE–The Lions Club will host a free lunch on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event will be held at the Tom Bevill Center in Rainsville from 12-2 p.m. Featured guest…
Category: DeKalb County
Fort Payne Municipal Questions and Answers
Q 1 Y/N: Would you support a city ordinance preventing elected officials and close family members from also serving on council-appointed boards, paid or unpaid? A 1 Y/N: John Smith, Todd…
Mural trail continues to expand
Story by Marla Ballard An interactive mural of local scenery has been painted on the side of the building housing the DeKalb Tourism Office located on Gault Ave in Fort Payne. “We…
Kiwanis Club Meetings open to public
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The local Fort Payne Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at The Cattle Stampede in South Fort Payne. “We would welcome anyone that would like to come…
Hearing date set for October
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The lawsuit involving former Tennessee Head Football Coach and Rainsville native Jeremy Pruitt against the NCAA now has a hearing date. The date for the lawsuit to be…
DCEMA mutual aid pact approved
Staff Reports The DeKalb County Commission gave its blessing to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency’s participation in a statewide mutual aid agreement that will strengthen resources in time of emergency,…
What to do in DeKalb County: Activities at the Opry House and State Park
Story By Marla Ballard Friday, July 25 join DeSoto State Park staff on a meandering hike along the Azalea Cascade Interpretive Trail in DeSoto State Park. Stop at points along the…
Rainsville OKs paving bid in called meeting
Story By Donna Thornton The Rainsville City Council awarded a bid for paving work to Wiregrass Construction. Phillips Engineering President Samuel Phillips told city leaders four bids came in on the…