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Category: Politics

Fort Payne council approves amended fowl ordinance
January 13, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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Fort Payne council approves amended fowl ordinance

Story By Donald Campbell The Fort Payne City Council took action on the fowl ordinance it approved in recent months, agreeing to a handful of amendments to the original version of…

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Collinsville students attend leadership institute
January 8, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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Collinsville students attend leadership institute

Story By Donald Campbell Two Collinsville High School seniors and Panther Pride band members recently traveled to Chicago to take part in a leadership event with other high school band members…

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DeKalb County Tournament bracket set
January 6, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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DeKalb County Tournament bracket set

Story By Heath Hambrick On Monday afternoon, coaches from across DeKalb County gathered to finalize the brackets for the upcoming DeKalb County Basketball Tournament, which will be hosted by Collinsville High…

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Sparks looks at another run for office
January 6, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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Sparks looks at another run for office

Story By Heath Hambrick Fort Payne native and former Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks is looking at another run at political office.  Sparks was the Agriculture Commissioner for the state of Alabama…

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Region four peat
January 2, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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Region four peat

Story By Heath Hambrick The Fort Payne wrestling team captured its fourth straight region championship Monday at Mae Jemison in Huntsville. The Wildcats posted wins over Mae Jemison 78-5, Hazel Green…

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Communities mourn loss of Noah
January 2, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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Communities mourn loss of Noah

Story By Heath Hambrick On Monday, December 29th the Sand Mountain communities of Ider and Henagar lost a kind soul. Noah “Smo” Smothers, 14 passed away as a result of complications…

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Holland named ASWA Finalists for 4A Lineman of the Year
December 29, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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Holland named ASWA Finalists for 4A Lineman of the Year

Story By Heath Hambrick The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released the three finalists for Back and Lineman of the year in each classification.  Plainview junior Cole Holland has been name…

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Boys In The Band shares thanks
December 29, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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Boys In The Band shares thanks

Staff Reports FORT PAYNE — Members of Boys in the Band recently stopped by The Alabama Fan Club to present a donation to Greg Fowler for the Alabama June Jam Foundation,…

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