Jul 28, 2008 | Cherokee County Herald
Law enforcement veterans receive medals
The Alabama Legislative Advisory Committee recently presented two local law enforcement veterans with the Medal of Distinction.
Municipal elections are set for Aug. 26
Campaign signs are going up in the towns and cities in Cherokee County as the races for municipal government get under way.
Summer storm brings heavy rain, high winds, lightning
Pictured is a large tree in front of The Johnson Agency which was snapped by Monday night's storm.
Gazebo dedicated in Tuckers' memory
The Weiss Lake Improvement Association donated a gazebo in memory of the late J.R. and Geraldine Tucker for their contribution to Weiss Lake and the local environment.
Candidates qualify in municipal races
The deadline to qualify for upcoming municipal elections in five towns or cities in Cherokee County was Tuesday.
Bartender arrested for drinking on job
Fort Payne police arrested a bartender for allegedly drinking on the job after reports of a brawl, according to reports.
Bobby Don and Charlayne Rogers of Centre, Ala. announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Ruth Rogers to Nicholas Ross Pope, son of Charles and Angela Pope of Rock Run, Ala.
Police: Men tried to steal diesel
Alaplex Trucking Inc. on U.S. 431 South reported the attempted theft of diesel fuel from an 18-wheel car-hauler parked in the company's parking area.
An Alabama man remained in jail Wednesday after his arrest late Tuesday night after a traffic stop.
Alabama Highway 9 shut down near Cedar Bluff
Highway 9 in Alabama is closed in both directions North of Cedar Bluff after a tractor trailer accident spilled some hazardous material.
Man arrested after motorcycle chase
Brandon Kane Mitchell, 22, of 3546 Cedar Haven Court in Cedar Bluff, Ala., was arrested around 8 p.m. and charged with felony fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer and misdemeanor speeding, no Class ...
Repairs to be made to County Courthouse
The Cherokee County Courthouse is undergoing a much needed face lift. The Cherokee County Commission, in a recent meeting, voted to allow Chris Livingston to remove and repair plaster in District Judge Sheri ...
Board recalls teachers after budget passes
Previously, Superintendent Brian Johnson announced that some 21 personnel would receive pink slips.
Runoffs to be set for commission seats
With 25 of 26 precincts reporting, Roberts topped his opponents with 2,178 votes, compared with 840 for Bobby Borders and 374 for Harrell Whitener.
Cherokee County Valedictorians and Salutatorians 2008
Students across Cherokee County are celebrating a major milestone in their lives this week, with high school graduation ceremonies set for this Thursday and Friday, May 29-30. Pictur above, from left, are Brian ...
Agents seize marijuana, make two arrests.
The Cherokee Narcotics Unit, acting on a confidential tip, made two arrests and seized more than a pound of mimport grade marijuana Thursday, May 22.
Gaylesville man dies in single-vehicle accident
The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near Hartons Grocery in Cedar Bluff. The victim, according to the state trooper report, was identifed as Stephen M. Blalock, 26, who was driving a 2001 Ford Escort.
Cherokee County welcomes paddlers to River Trail
Alabama and Georgia usually cannot agree when it comes to our waterways, but Cherokee County residents welcomed paddlers from the Georgia side of the Alabama Scenic River Trail on Sunday afternoon.
Commission ChairmanMelvyn Salter said the county has conducted six voters schools and has two more to go. via Cherokee County Herald
Police: Man stabbed after trying to break up fight; grenade found, several arrests made
Keith Lydell Jackson, 29, of an East 9th Street address, was walking down East 19th Street when he came across three men who were fighting. via Rome News - Tribune