Collinsville NewsLocal news for Collinsville, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Principals may get more money- May 29, 2008 The DeKalb County Board of Education Tuesday proposed a 3-percent pay raise for principals and an increase in travel pay despite pending budget cuts from the state.http://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/principals-may-get-more-money?fromrss=1 Patrols increase for weekend- May 27, 2008 Despite a rise in gas prices, local officials still believe that a number of motorists will take to the roads during Memorial Day weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/patrols-increase-for-weekend?fromrss=1 Damage found from storms- May 25, 2008 Local emergency management and National Weather Service officials believe straightline winds Tuesday damaged an abandoned chicken house and mobile on County Road 28 in Collinsville.http://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/damage-found-from-storms?fromrss=1 Power outage affects 6,000 CEC customers- May 23, 2008 The outage began around 6:30 p.m. and power was restored around 11:30 p.m. Randal Wilkie, general manager, Cherokee Electric Cooperative, said the line is located between Sand Rock and Collinsville.http://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/power-outage-affects-6-000-cec-customers... Schools approve teachers- May 21, 2008 The DeKalb County Board of Education Thursday approved teachers for the 2008-09 school year without the help of the state education budget.http://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/schools-approve-teachers?fromrss=1 Antique Alley attracts people from far- May 19, 2008 "They bill this as Antique Alley, so there should be some good finds throughout the route" Despite the weather's efforts to dampen the outcome of shoppers along U.S. 11 Thursday, several visitors throughout the U.S. stopped in Fort Payne. via Times-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/antique-alley-attracts-people-from-far?f... Antique search is on- May 17, 2008 "On the way in, I saw a lot of construction on the booths and things going up" A 502-mile route of shopping, hidden treasures and more winds its way through DeKalb County beginning today. via Times-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/antique-search-is-on?fromrss=1 Drug suspect runs from police- May 15, 2008 A drug court fugitive who allegedly led authorities on a short chase Tuesday afternoon now faces felony drug charges. via Times-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/drug-suspect-runs-from-police?fromrss=1 D.A.R.E. Graduation held Tuesday- May 10, 2008 Students from across the county poured into the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum on Tuesday in waves of living enthusiasm, as the second county-wide D.A.R.E. graduation got underway. via The Weekly Posthttp://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/d-a-r-e-graduation-held-tuesday?fromrss=... Gas prices hurting senior citizens- May 2, 2008 "There are also several clubs in the area that have donated their time, such as the Kiwanis, Therapy First, Agape Club from First Methodist and the Sock Club" Rising gas prices have impacted DeKalb County elderly getting meals they need. Brenda Pettry, nutrition coordinator for the DeKalb County Council on Aging, said landing a sufficient number of dependable ... via Times-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/collinsville-al/2008/05/gas-prices-hurting-senior-citizens?fromr... |