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Tag: Fort Payne

What to do in DeKalb County: Hikes, flights, and more
March 26, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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What to do in DeKalb County: Hikes, flights, and more

Marla Ballard Columnist Join DeKalb County E-Center for their Women Entrepreneur’s Educational Series on Thursday, March 20 from 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m. DeKalb E- Center is open for start-up businesses, civic…

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Fort Payne Arena breaks ground
March 26, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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Fort Payne Arena breaks ground

Story by Heath Hambrick • heath.h@southerntorch.com Fort Payne City Schools broke ground for the new Wildcat Arena Friday on the Fort Payne High School campus. Guests included representatives of Scout Program…

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DeKalb County Commission amends MOU
March 20, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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DeKalb County Commission amends MOU

Staff Reports The DeKalb County Commission approved a request to amend a Memorandum of Understanding with a local industry regarding the number of new jobs its required to bring to the…

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A look at uses of, and need for 7.5 mill tax
March 17, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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A look at uses of, and need for 7.5 mill tax

Special to The Times-Journal FORT PAYNE -- Fort Payne residents have the opportunity to renew an at least 30-year-old, 7.5 mill property tax that supports the city’s public schools. The Fort…

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Defense: No evidence shooting was not self-defense
March 6, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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Defense: No evidence shooting was not self-defense

Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com As they cross-examined the state’s witnesses Wednesday, Keith Sullivan’s defense attorneys worked to drive home what Sullivan told law enforcement officers after the shooting – and…

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March DeKalb Living is in stores now.
March 6, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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March DeKalb Living is in stores now.

They are available at Southern Torch - Fort Payne Foodland - Carter’s Beverage (South End) - Wishing Well - Blue Jug - Hammers -Alabama Fan Club - Terry’s Time Saver -…

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Grant to fund Mentone water upgrades
March 4, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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Grant to fund Mentone water upgrades

Staff Reports news@times-journal.com MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced two grants totaling nearly $600,000 to make improvements to enhance the quality of life and boost tourism in the town of…

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Fort Payne honors seniors with sweep
January 27, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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Fort Payne honors seniors with sweep

Mark Everett Kelly Mark@southerntorch.com Fort Payne’s basketball teams celebrated their seniors on Thursday night, as the boys and girls both won against Westminster Christian. Girls Sophomore Zimri Craig stole the show…

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  • Mailing:225 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne, 35967
  • Phone: 256.845.2550
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