Wednesday's Scores Nov 27, 2008
Mountain Brook 72, Fort Payne 71 ... Fort Payne 63, Pell City 51. (AL.com)
Auburn baseball signs 11 Nov 26, 2008
Luke Bailey 6-0 195 C R/R Troup County HS LaGrange, GAJustin Bryant 5-11 175 RHP/IF R/R Itawamba CC Oneonta, ALGarrett Bush 6-5 190 RHP/C R/R Stanton Prep HS Jacksonville, FLNick Franklin 6-1 175 IF S/R Lake Brantley HS Longwood, FLCody Martin 6-2 200 IF L/R Stephens County HS Toccoa, GAPatrick Merkling 6-1 170 LHP L/L Etowah HS Woodstock, GACole Nelson 6-7 230 LHP L/L Des Moines Area CC Edina, MNPatrick Savage 6-2 210 IF/OF R/R Greater Atlanta Christian Suwanee, GACreede Simpson 6-2 180 OF/IF... (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tuesday's Scores Nov 26, 2008
Briarwood Christian 54, Fort Payne 42. Central-Florence 68, Wilson 33. (AL.com)
Ala. cop charged with DUI in 4-wheeler wreck Nov 12, 2008
(AP) - A DUI charge led a Fort Payne police officer to turn in his badge Monday. According to Assistant Police Chief Mike Grant, 37-year-old Will Clark of Fort Payne submitted his resignation after a warrant was issued his arrest. (WSJA.com, AL)
Fall foliage Oct 30, 2008
With destinations like Dahlonega, Asheville (NC), Fort Payne (Ala. Helen and Chattanooga (Tenn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ASWA High School Football Rankings 10/22 Oct 23, 2008
Others receiving votes: Fort Payne (7-1) 20, Tallassee (7-1) 17, Spanish Fort (7-1) 16, Madison Co. (7-1) 9, Erwin (6-2) 4, Fairfield (6-2) 3, Charles Henderson (5-3) 1, Boaz (6-2) 1. Class 4A. (WSJA.com, AL)
Thomas H. Cook -Author Biography Oct 15, 2008
Thomas H. Cook was born in 1947 in the Southern town of Fort Payne, Alabama. He received a B.A. at Georgia State College, and graduate degrees from Hunter College and Columbia University. (Suite101.com)
Alabama sock companies lay off hundreds of workers Oct 14, 2008
Cooper Hosiery Mills in Fort Payne reports that it plans to lay off about 250 employees ... Meanwhile, Ben-Mar Hosiery in Fort Payne is cutting 45 of its 120 total positions. (WSJA.com, AL)
Ancient sport helps breast cancer survivors Oct 7, 2008
Berry, 54, is an Air Force master sergeant from Fort Payne, Alabama. She drove six hours round trip in order to participate in the recent race. (CNN)
ASWA prep football rankings Sep 25, 2008
(4-0) 20, Fort Payne (4-0) 15, Tallassee (3-1) 13, Walker (3-1) 13. Madison Co. (4-0) 11, Valley (3-1) 4, McAdory (2-1) 3, Erwin (3-1). (WSJA.com, AL)
Around Town: In Beaver County, a generation of pilots earned their wings with Jim Johnson Sep 23, 2008
Mr. Johnson, of Fort Payne, Ala ... " Mr. Johnson also made sure his future air traffic controllers at least had a private pilot's license, so they could have a sense of what pilots experienced. Mr. Johnson retired in 1994, and he and his wife, Brenda, spent about five years in Silver City, N.M., before moving back to his hometown in northeastern Alabama. That's at the southern end of the Appalachian range, and he always said his home turf and Beaver County were so alike you could blindfold a... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Friday's Scores Sep 6, 2008
Fort Payne 22, Etowah 13. Fruitdale 60, J.F. Shields 6. (AL.com)
Thursday's Scores Aug 29, 2008
Fort Payne 17, Plainview 12. Fultondale 32, Addison 14. (AL.com)
Collinsville adds 10th game to football season Aug 5, 2008
The Wills Valley Recreation Center in Fort Payne will once again host the High School Fall Basketball League ... The Fort Payne Parks and Recreation Department has begun youth soccer registration ... The Fort Payne Parks and Recreation Department and the Fort Payne Sports Complex are accepting co-ed and men s softball league teams for the 2008 fall season. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Fort Payne, Ala., is scenic, cheap fun Jul 26, 2008
Watching glass blower Cal Breed work his craft at Orbix Hot Glass in Fort Payne is one of the best shows in town ... The Alabama Fan Club and Museum in downtown Fort Payne honors country music group 'Alabama ... And you can save even more money by doing a little back-to-school shopping in downtown Fort Payne, "The Sock Capital of the World.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
SEC Week for Slade Smith Jul 25, 2008
By Publisher-Gene's PageDate: Jul 24, 2008 Fort Payne (AL) High School righthanded pitcher Slade Smith, one of the top pitchers in the southeast, is making the rounds of three SEC schools this week. He visited Mississippi State Wednesday, is currently visiting Ole Miss and will probably visit Alabama Friday or Saturday. (GenesPage.com)
DeKalb County, Jackson County may benefit from Volkswagen plant Jul 16, 2008
The new Volkswagen plant isn't coming to North Alabama after all, but Alabamians who live in places like Fort Payne are still set to benefit. Fort Payne is only about a 45 minute drive from Chattanooga, where Volkswagen has revealed plans to bui 00004000 ld a plant ... "I'm glad we're getting it as close as we're getting it," said John Chisenhall, a Fort Payne resident who's running for city council. (WSJA.com, AL)
Country group Alabama sues drummer for $200K Jun 9, 2008
Band members did gather Saturday for the unveiling of a group of bronze statues in their honor in Fort Payne, Ala. The lawsuit, which names The Group Alabama Inc. as the plaintiff, also states that Herndon has demanded a payment of $65,047 which represents his share of an advance against anticipated sales of the "The Last Stand" CD, which was recorded live during the farewell tour and is being sold by Cracker Barrel restaurants. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Alabama Sues Drummer, Claims He Was Overpaid Jun 9, 2008
Band members did gather Saturday for the unveiling of a group of bronze statues in their honor in Fort Payne, Alabama. The lawsuit, which names the Group Alabama Inc. as the plaintiff, also states that Herndon has demanded a payment of $65,047. (WTKR.com, VA)
Montgomery's Cole Willis takes lead in State Amateur Jun 7, 2008
Hawkins, of Fort Payne, and Kizzire, of Tuscaloosa, were tied for second at 138. Robbie Cotton of Brewton and Kyle Sapp of Gardendale were another stroke back, tied for third. (AL.com)
2008 ASWA All-State Baseball Team Jun 3, 2008
Class 5A P - J.C. Bates, Hartselle, Sr. P - Matt Drake, Cullman, Sr. P - Colin McMurry, Athens, Sr. P - Slade Smith, Fort Payne, Jr. C - Torey Baird, Russellville, Sr. 1B - Blake Bailey, Etowah, Sr. 2B - Hunt Griffith, St. Paul's, Sr. SS - Destin Hood, St. Paul's, Sr. 3B - Logan Pierce, Charles Henderson, Sr. OF - Ryan Epperson, Etowah, Sr. OF - Sam Jones, Charles Henderson, Sr. OF - Jacob Smith, Cullman, Sr. UTL - L.A. Goree, Bibb County, Sr. UTL - Chazz Otwell, Pleasant Grove, Jr. DH - Kyle... (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Alabama guitarist likes being off stage May 29, 2008
While talking with Mr. Gentry, I asked whether his Grammy Award-winning band still worked with its June Jam music festival in the members' hometown of Fort Payne, Ala. near Chattanooga, Tenn. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Spain Park leads boys golf May 14, 2008
UMS-Wright leads Fort Payne by three strokes in the team standings after shooting a 301. Briarwood Christian's Alan Boutwell shot an even par 72 in round one, which tied him for second place with Gardendale's Trey Mullinax in the individual standings. (AL.com)
Fallen father brought laughter Apr 23, 2008
He died Friday after he jumped from the waterfalls at the Little River Canyon National Preserve near Fort Payne in an attempt to save his son, said Chief Ranger Kim Kirk. The family had been hiking at the park that day, Kirk said. (AL.com)
History brought to life Apr 22, 2008
Majors made the trip from Fort Payne with his wife and daughter to speak to the class, whose members were about the same age as he was when he signed up for the Navy. CONTINUED 1. (AL.com)
CHHS Lady Trojans drop game on road Apr 10, 2008
Published Apr 09, 2008 - 21:36:01 CDT.. The Charles Henderson Lady Trojans scored first in a 2-1 loss to Andalusia Tuesday evening. (Troy Messenger, AL)
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Published Apr 09, 2008 - 21:36:01 CDT.. CHHS Lady Trojans drop game on road. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Pro Football Day In Tuscaloosa Mar 15, 2008
S, 6-0, 200, Fort Payne. Simeon Castille, CB, 6-1, 189, Birmingham. (BamaMag.com)
Cherokee Cattlemen's Association elects officers Mar 15, 2008
"We just really appreciate what all of you are doing here for us in our county. If there s ever anything we can do for you, please just let us know. Tinsley Gregg with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System discussed a new publication, which covers the main aspects of cattle farming. Topics included are soil testing, fertilizers and more. Fitzpatrick thanked all the sponsors for the February meeting including Southern States, Cherokee Farmers Cooperative, Snead Tractor Company, Wal Mart,... (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Honduran Hosiery May Be Socked With New Tariff Feb 5, 2008
Gilden recently acquired V.I. Prewett & Son Inc. in Fort Payne, Alabama, acquiring a direct pipeline to mass retailers like Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer ... Some manufacturers have sent parts of their sock production to Honduras while at least one, Kelly Hosiery Inc. in Fort Payne is now Kelly Hosiery de Honduras because it moved its factory ... Jonathan Shugart, president of W.Y. Shugart & Sons Inc. in Fort Payne, said his small mill changed its business model. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
South Carolina debate sheds different light on candidates Jan 23, 2008
Coby Giles of Fort Payne, Alabama I think that Obama is a great speaker and is very motivational, but he is not ready to lead this country. He never engages in Q&A sessions after his speeches from what I understand. (CNN)
Calhoun man arrested in Alabama stabbing incident Jan 23, 2008
Brian Eugene Brewster, 28 of Calhoun, was arrested last week in Fort Payne, Ala ... Fort Payne Police Chief David Walker said the incident happened Aug. 27, 2007, at a home in Fort Payne. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Post a comment Dec 26, 2007
Posted by: Joe Dawson Fort Payne, Alabama USA 26 December 2007. She is a pandering socialist fraud. (International Herald Tribune)
Growth spurs new construction Dec 20, 2007
A builder, Gambill has completed similar projects in Rome, Douglasville, Chickamauga and Fort Payne, Alabama. He said Rockmart was selected due to anticipated growth and the need for another hotel. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
Alabama Football Booster Ray Keller Wins Judgment Against National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Nov 30, 2007
BACKGROUNDER SUBJECT: Ray Keller v. NCAA; Defamation and Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit Plaintiff: Ray Keller, Hollywood, Alabama Defendant: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Indianapolis, Indiana Judges: The Honorable John Graham, Scottsboro Alabama; The Honorable William Gordon, Montgomery, Alabama Trial Dates: October 22, 2007 - November 28, 2007 Court: Circuit Court for Jackson County Alabama Style of Case: Ray Keller v. National Collegiate Athletic Association Lead Counsel... (PR Newswire)
Back, Lineman of the Year finalists announced Nov 22, 2007
Class 5A Backs: A.J. McCarron, St. Paul s, QB, Jr.; Slade Smith, Fort Payne, QB, Jr.; Barrett Trotter, Briarwood Christian, QB, Sr.. Class 5A Linemen: Leland Baker, Erwin, DE, Jr.; Jomarcus Savage, J.O. Johnson, DE, Sr.; Courtney Upshaw, Eufaula, DE/TE, Sr.. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
"I Want to Be a College Kid. Here is My Dream" Poster Contest Winners Nov 17, 2007
Isabelle Wright, Wills Valley Elementary, Fort Payne ... Graceyln Groat, Wills Valley Elementary School, Fort Payne ... Collyn Davis, Williams Avenue Elementary, Fort Payne. (WSJA.com, AL)
Scores from the Alabama high school football playoffs: Nov 17, 2007
J.O. Johnson 34, Fort Payne 27. St. Paul's 44, Jess Lanier 15. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
County keeps two teams in 2nd round of state Nov 15, 2007
Fort Payne (11-0) at J.O. Johnson (9-2), Milton Frank Stadium, Huntsville. CLASS 6A. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Adams named ASWA Player of the Week Nov 14, 2007
Some 66 players were nominated this week from newspapers in Atmore, Birmingham, Cherokee County, Clark County, Florence, Fort Payne, Gadsden, Mobile and Montgomery. Classifieds. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
First round prep football state playoff pairings Nov 8, 2007
Moody (6-4) at Fort Payne (10-0). J.O. Johnson (8-2) at Walker (8-2), Jasper. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
More of this story Nov 1, 2007
There is Randy Owen and the group "Alabama" from Fort Payne. Nat "King "Cole was from Montgomery and Hank Williams from either Georgiana or McWilliams, depending with whom you are talking. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Water systems appeal for conservation Oct 16, 2007
Northeast also has a water treatment plant on the Tennessee River in Marshall County and the Manning Quarry in Fort Payne, which give it more options when water runs low. The Cedar Bluff Utility Board buys its water from Northeast Alabama Water to serve 1,374 customers. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Sport Rankings Oct 4, 2007
Lew Gilliland, Fort Payne Times-Journal. Paul Beaudry, Freelance (Birmingham). (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Fort Payne bucks trend, welcomes clay range Oct 2, 2007
In an era when the majority of municipalities nationwide are restricting gun rights, Fort Payne stands out as the exception. When a group of shotgun enthusiasts started searching for acreage to build a sporting clays range, the only feasible spot available happened to be inside the Fort Payne city limits ... Instead of getting the cold shoulder from city and county officials, Fort Payne and DeKalb County decided to work with the group that formed Northeast Alabama Sporting Clays and eliminate... (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
September 13-30, 2007, Obituaries Sep 20, 2007
She was born March 23, 1936 in Fort Payne, Ala. to Charles and Alma Schrader. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Football Scores Sep 16, 2007
Fort Payne 56, Lee-Huntsville 21. Fultondale 29, Falkville 24. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Friday's prep football scores Sep 8, 2007
Fort Payne 35, Southside-Gadsden 7. Gadsden City 12, Huffman 10. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
This week's ASWA prep poll Sep 6, 2007
Andalusia Star News: Sports. samford extension class for the semester, "Romans," will be held from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Covington Baptist Assoc. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Feds seek to protect sock makers Aug 13, 2007
"The numbers don't lie," said Aderholt, whose district includes the self-proclaimed "Sock Capital of the World" in Fort Payne. "Imports have been on the rise while domestic production has declined.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Four Lost To Injuries Aug 3, 2007
McDaniel, a high school quarterback at Fort Payne, came to Alabama with the possibility of playing either wide receiver or defensive back. He was redshirted in 2005, saw limited duty last fall, then suffered what proved to be a career-ending knee injury in practice prior to the game last year. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama firefighters receive grants Aug 2, 2007
Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Department Fort Payne $213,085 Vehicle Acquisition. Beaverton Volunteer Fire Department Beaverton $33,106 Equipment. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Devils come in at No. 4 Aug 2, 2007
5A: St. Paul s, J.O. Johnson, Eufaula, Russellville and Fort Payne. 4A: Guntersville, Thomasville, Andalusia, North Jackson and Brooks. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
July 1-15, 2007 Obituaries Jul 17, 2007
She grew up in Fort Payne, Ala. before moving to Chattanooga. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Troy NL crushes state opponent 12-1 Jul 15, 2007
Troy beat Fort Payne 12-1. Starting pitcher Austin Rushing got the win after going three innings, allowing one run and striking out three. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Columbiana hosts state tourney Jul 11, 2007
The Shelby County team will welcome the neighboring Calera All-Stars as well as the Decatur American Red, Oxford Gold, Hueytown, Prattville American, Dothan National Blue, Cherokee County Nationals, Fort Payne, Troy Nationals, Underwood and Mobile Municipal Park. Numerous volunteers have worked countless hours to get prepared for this tournament, Jones said. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Little River Canyon Center Groundbreaking draws large crowd Jun 12, 2007
An earth-blessing invocation was led by Sister Laura, who leads the Catholic Church in Fort Payne ... Jackson Paving and Construction, Inc. of Guntersville and Fort Payne is doing the land preparation ---as well as the storm drains, piping, and paving. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Sallisaw woman's murder case re-opened Apr 14, 2007
The Fort Payne Times-Journal reported on Thursday that investigators are taking a second look at Franks and Deborah Payton, Tina Payton's step-mother who is now divorced from Tina's father, Max. Greg Purvis from the Fort Payne Times-Journal interviewed Max Payton and reported Max has never stopped thinking about his daughter's death. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
DeKalb Co. Commission, sheriff in fray over horses Mar 17, 2007
2007 4:01PM Published: March 16. You must fill in all fields. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Shoals tourism leaders hoping trail gets national recognition Jan 20, 2007
-The only land route in now included on the national trail begins in Fort Payne and travels north through Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas en route to Oklahoma. The National Park Service administers the historic trail that stretches from North Carolina to Oklahoma. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Layoffs begin at Fort Payne mill, Plastex plant to close Jan 18, 2007
DeSoto Mills of Fort Payne has begun laying off employees as the plant prepares to cease operations ... Meanwhile, Plastex Extruders is closing its Fort Payne plant after selling parts of sister company last October. (WSJA.com, AL)
Man Arrested for Stealing Women's Undies Jan 13, 2007
Information from: Fort Payne Times-Journal, http://www. times-journal. (CBS News)
