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Higdon man arrested for the murder of his father

Wednesday, February 9

FORT PAYNE, Ala. - At approximately 5:30pm, on February 8th, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office received a call of a possible homicide on County Road 155 in Higdon. When DeKalb County Deputies, Investigators with the DeKalb County Criminal Investigations Unit and Investigators with the District... Read More.

Dade Announces Modified Quarantine Procedures to Begin Immediately

Tuesday, February 8

February 7, 2022: Dade County Schools (DCS) is pleased to announce that there have been no reports of close contact clusters that have resulted in positive COVID-19 cases within our schools since the beginning of the second semester. Therefore, (DCS) will discontinue mandatory quarantines... Read More.

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Commissioner Lowery Ask for Input on a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance

Tuesday, February 8

“Never trust a government that doesn’t trust its own citizens with guns”-Benjamin Franklin Dade County Commission passed a resolution to become a 2nd Amendment sanctuary to help protect our right to have and bear arms. However, this action was largely seen as symbolic and not... Read More.

Trenton Telephone Company to Receive $6.5 Million to Upgrade Broadband Access from ARPA Grant Projects, Governor Kemp

Friday, February 4

Governor Brian Kemp, among with other Georgia state leaders and members of the Broadband Infrastructure Committee announced on Monday they will be awarding 70 Georgia counties with $408 million for access to faster and more reliable broadband internet through 49 American Rescue Plan Act... Read More.

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4th Annual “Share Your Heart With a Hero”; Sign the Valentine’s Card Today at Trenton Food City

Thursday, February 3

WKWN's sister station, WFLI is hosting the 4th Annual 'Share Your Heart With a Hero' campaign, benefiting emergency workers in the local and surrounding counties. Local Legend Gene Lovin (Lovin in the Afternoon-WFLI) will be at Food City in Trenton from 3-6pm asking the public... Read More.

A trauma and an overall decline of blood donations has led to a critical need for blood donors at Blood Assurance

Wednesday, February 2

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2022) – A trauma and an overall decline of blood donations has led to a critical need for blood donors at Blood Assurance. The trauma used a significant amount of A+ and other types are in need because of an... Read More.

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Dade County Firefighters Respond to Two Fires Monday

Wednesday, February 2

Dade County firefighters have been busy lately; Monday afternoon, a fire on HWY 11 South was contained to a bedroom. Later that evening, officials responded to a fire on New Home Road on Sand Mountain. Unfortunately, according to the information given, that home was... Read More.

Dade Apprehends Two Subjects on Criminal Trespass and Various Other Charges

Wednesday, February 2

Two individuals were apprehended yesterday on an abandoned property in the area of Hales Gape and Slygo Roads. The males were taken into custody on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Felony, Criminal Trespass, and various other charges. The following press release was provided by... Read More.

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Tri-State Food Pantry Asking for Volunteers at Both Locations This Weekend

Tuesday, February 1

The Tri-State Food Pantry is asking for help from the community this Friday, February 4th at both of their locations. As a few of their regular volunteers are unable to attend, there will be a need for help unloading trucks and distributing food at... Read More.

A Bryant, Alabama Arrested on Burglary Charges, 2nd Degree for Burglaries at the Slygo Mini Storage

Monday, January 31

In January of 2021, burglaries started being reported at Slygo Mini Storage on Slygo Road. Throughout 2021, there were approximately 13 burglaries committed at that location. Dade County Detectives began working these burglaries, but had no leads or suspect information to work with. During the investigation,... Read More.

Higdon man arrested for the murder of his father

Dade Announces Modified Quarantine Procedures to Begin Immediately

Commissioner Lowery Ask for Input on a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance

Trenton Telephone Company to Receive $6.5 Million to Upgrade Broadband Access from ARPA Grant Projects, Governor Kemp

A trauma and an overall decline of blood donations has led to a critical need for blood donors at Blood Assurance

Dade County Firefighters Respond to Two Fires Monday

Dade Apprehends Two Subjects on Criminal Trespass and Various Other Charges

Tri-State Food Pantry Asking for Volunteers at Both Locations This Weekend

A Bryant, Alabama Arrested on Burglary Charges, 2nd Degree for Burglaries at the Slygo Mini Storage

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