Story by Marla Ballard Anticipation is in the air as volunteers and city employees prepare for Fort Payne’s 2025 Boom Days Heritage Celebration. The celebration of nearly 130 years of history…
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Brown resigns as Collinsville Police Chief
Story By Heath Hambrick Police Chief of Collinsville Andy Brown has informed current Mayor Johnny Traffanstedt and incoming Mayor Jeff “Rat” Chandler that he will be resigning his position as Police…
Arrest made in PNC Bank Robbery
Story By Heath Hambrick Late Wednesday afternoon the Fort Payne Police Department accouced that an arrest had been made in connection to the bank robbery that occurred Tuesday morning in downtown…
City Council business continues
Staff Reports The mayor reported that the paving had commenced. The process is estimated to take about two weeks to complete and dure for 14 days. During the 14 days the…
Tigers outlast Lions
Story By Jody Nance Valley Head evens their record to 1-1 after a 14-6 win at Section. The Tiger Defense played bend but don’t break football the entire game, and the…
Baine wins re-election
Story By Heath Hambrick Tuesday, the citizens of Fort Payne gave Mayor Brian Baine four more years. Baine defeated challenger Pete Davis 1600 (votes) to 985. The first box of results…
Bears comeback in jamboree
Story By Eli Sampson The Plainview Bears hosted the Anniston Bulldogs last Thursday Night for their fall Jamboree at Plainview High School. The Bears and Bulldogs varsity teams only played the…
Mayor’s campaign contribution in question
Story By Mary Bailey As the Fort Payne Mayoral race intensives with only days to go before elections the battle for who gets the seat by voting citizens is not only…