By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, January 9 – Thursday, January 12. MONDAY, January 9 Reported Incidents (1/9) Criminal Mischief…
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Dawson Man Arrested for 2015 Murder after Chase
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, the murder suspect in the Kenneth DeWayne Shaw’s murder case back in November of 2015, Dakota Lake Gore, 20 of Dawson was arrested…
Fort Payne holds Public Meeting on Logging Ordinance (VIDEO)
PHOTO: A timber yard on Highway 11 between Fort Payne and Collinsville, overlooked by a bare spot on Lookout Mountain. The brow land is owned by Steve Stevens, who has followed…
A Moment with Megan: Presence over Presents
By Megan Blansit, Faith Contributor Hi friends! Happy New Year! I am very happy to be writing another article and want to share a store with you. Recently, when I was…
Rainsville City Council makes appointments (VIDEO)
EDITOR'S NOTE: Updated on January 20, 2017 to include comments from Councilman Marshall Stiefel to explain his 'no' votes on two of the resolutions passed in this meeting. By Tyler Pruett,…
Fort Payne City Council seeks input on logging ordinance
Contributed by Councilman Wade Hill FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council will have its regular meeting January 17th at 6:00 pm to allow for public comment on a comprehensive…
2016 DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit Statistics
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit has worked diligently to make 2016 as successful as possible. DeKalb County faces a variety of drug…
Governor Robert Bentley addresses Fort Payne Chamber
PHOTO: Scott Bateman, President of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce, presents Governor Robert Bentley with a framed print from renowned Fort Payne artist James Dean. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) …