DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — On Thursday afternoon, DeKalb County Schools announced it has received a large grant that will help them construct a 'modern, state-of-the-art' Career Technical Education facility.

The new 95,000 square feet CTE facility would serve students from across the county, including Fort Payne city students and will replace the current DeKalb County Technology Center.

"DeKalb County Schools has partnered closely with Fort Payne City Schools in this effort, reflecting a strong regional commitment to collaboration and student success. We would like to thank Superintendent Brian Jett and the Fort Payne City Board of Education for their continued partnership in career and technical education, which was needed for us to be considered for this grant. Together, both systems

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