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News
Cities mixed on sales tax holiday
The annual state sales tax holiday will be here in about a month, and it will give consumers the chance to save money.
July 03, 2009
Troops arrive safely in Kuwait
Planes carrying soldiers with Fort Payne’s 1343rd Chemical Co. touched down in Kuwait Thursday with the intent to get the job done and return home.
July 03, 2009
Unsolved cases are not closed
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but they do keep turning. That’s true of unsolved killing cases in DeKalb County.
July 03, 2009
Shakespearean comedy takes stage
Northeast Alabama Community College is setting the stage for the second production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).”
July 03, 2009
Police: Man breaks into home, dies
A Dawson man was found dead in Fort Payne Wednesday after he allegedly broke into the home of his ex-wife armed with a .22-caliber rifle.
July 02, 2009
Sparks wants lottery, gambling taxes
State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks fashioned a platform for governor that calls for taxes on the gambling industry and the creation of a state lottery.
July 02, 2009
Cities stress fireworks rules
Many DeKalb County residents will celebrate America’s independence with home fireworks shows on Saturday.
July 02, 2009
Little help available for cemetery victims
Filing a claim against the estate of a deceased cemetery owner may be the only way people can recover money paid for items.
July 01, 2009
Field widens for town councilman seat
So far, five people have put their names in the hat for the vacant Crossville councilman position.
July 01, 2009
Local legend to head up Boom Days
A local field hand turned Country Music Hall of Famer will head up the annual Boom Days festival.
July 01, 2009
City to consider downtown apartments
Some city leaders have lofty ambitions for vacant loft space in downtown Fort Payne.
July 01, 2009
Fort Payne to join textile corridor
Fort Payne has been accepted into a textile corridor that will stretch from Virginia to Alabama once complete.
July 01, 2009
‘Green’ money coming for low-income residents
DeKalb and five other counties will share in more than $550,000 in state and federal stimulus funds to help low-income residents cut their utility bills.
July 01, 2009
Artists bring in visitors despite economy
Two local artists say despite the slow economy, visitors are blazing a path to buy their works.
June 30, 2009
Apartments to offer room with a view
Although it appears a new apartment complex is ready for occupancy, those eager for a new view might not want to call the movers.
June 30, 2009
Richey starts job as Geraldine principal
Robert Richey’s new job as principal at Geraldine School is just like going back home. In many respects, Richey never left.
June 30, 2009
Fire protection offered
The Alabama Forestry Commission is stepping up to help DeKalb County homeowners recognize potential fire hazards and offering to help pay to fix them.
June 30, 2009
Investigators want to smoke out burglars
DeKalb investigators are trying to smoke out those responsible for the weekend burglary of a Sylvania tobacco outlet.
June 30, 2009
Phone rates to increase for some
Alabama's largest phone company, AT&T, is raising rates for some residential customers in Fort Payne on July 11.
June 29, 2009
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