Heath Hambrick The Lady Wildcat volleyball team competed in the First Annual Cullman Oktoberfest Volleyball Classic on Saturday against really good competition. Fort Payne finished the tournament just 2-4. The Lady…
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Asian Woolly Hackberry Aphids Plague Northeast Alabama
Staff Reports Residents in Northeast Alabama are reporting an unusual sight — what looks like snow drifting through the air. But the white flakes aren’t snow or cotton — they’re insects.…
Sadie Goza chosen 2026 Miss Northeast
Staff Reports Thirteen ladies participated in the 2026 Ms. Northeast Pageant Saturday, September 27, 2025. Lizzi-Kate Wilson, Ms. Northeast 2025, crowned Sadie Goza of Sylvania who was chosen 2026 Ms. Northeast. …
Hawkins wins Mid-Amateur
Heath Hambrick Fort Payne native Hunter Hawkins captured the Alabama Golf Association’s 37th State Mid-Amateur Championship at Limestone Springs Golf Club in Oneonta Sunday. Hawkins shot a three-day total of 202…
Rivalry Game by the Numbers:Sand Mountain Super Bowl- No.10 Plainview vs Sylvania
Story By Heath Hambrick 1— There has been one overtime game. 1977 Plainview won 13-7. 4— The have been four meetings were both schools were ranked. 1994: #3 Sylvania vs #6…
Grant wins in Fort Payne and other county races decided
Story By Heath Hambrick The one remaining Mayor race, along with four council races, was decided Tuesday night as the votes counted in Fort Payne, Fyffe, Henager, and Powell. The candidates…
Runoff elections set for Tuesday
Story By Heath Hambrick The municipal runoff elections are set for this Tuesday and include the cities of Fort Payne and Fyffe. Runoff elections typically result in low voter turnout, which…
Ronald McDonald House thanks Fort Payne
Story By Marla Ballard Anyone who has gone to McDonalds since 2019, especially in Fort Payne, has most likely been asked if they would be willing to round-up on the total…