Guide: Alabama High School Playoffs Nov 7, 2009
5A Gulf Shores vs. Tallassee Spanish Fort vs. Eufaula Valley vs. Vigor Chilton County vs. Briarwood Christian Demopolis vs. Shelby County Fairfield vs. Springville Athens vs. Boaz Muscle Shoals vs. Fort Payne. 6A Murphy vs. Fairhope Blount vs. McGill-Toolen Enterprise vs. Wetumpka Spain Park vs. Tuscaloosa County Decatur vs. Oxford Hewitt-Trussville vs. Bob Jones Clay-Chalkville vs. Florence. (autigers.com)
Soldier with Fort Payne unit killed in Kuwait Nov 3, 2009
(AP) - An Alabama soldier assigned to the Fort Payne National Guard unit has been killed in an accident in Kuwait ... The Fort Payne unit was deployed in April, along with the 151st Chemical Battalion of Gadsden, and the groups have been in Kuwait since June. (WSJA.com, AL)
Stars of Alabama 6A Oct 31, 2009
Gadsden City hosts 5A Fort Payne this week. 6-1, 186 pounds Junior Quarterback McGill-Toolen High School. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Handicapping the hall's starting field Oct 6, 2009
Hometown: Fort Payne, Ala. Competed: 1949-61. (News & Observer -- Sports)
T.R. Miller ranked third in preseason poll Aug 6, 2009
Others receiving votes: Boaz (8-4) 31, Athens (6-5) 25, Eufaula (6-5) 24, Valley (10-2) 23, Hartselle (12-1) 20, Wenonah (6-4) 20, Sylacauga (7-4) 5, Greenville (7-4) 3, Fairfield (9-3) 2, Fort Payne (7-4) 2, Tallassee (7-4) 2, Selma (5-5) 1. Class 4A. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Will you take advantage of free weekends at national parks this summer? Jun 4, 2009
in Tennessee typically charges individuals $3 and families $5, and in Fort Payne, Ala. usually requires a $3 vehicle entrance fee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Opinion: State still most diverse east of the Mississippi May 30, 2009
On a trip to Fort Payne to check out the Northeast Alabama Sporting Clays facility, DeKalb County Commissioner Brant Craig made the mistake of offering me the grand tour of Little River Canyon the next time I was in the area ... Craig grew up in Fort Payne and spent many, many hours in and around Little River Canyon, often called the Grand Canyon of the East. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Tigerillustrated.com's Mail Call May 30, 2009
Michael M. Fort Payne, AL: Thanks for the best Clemson site on the web. My question is about preparation for the Georgia Tech game. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ala. ag commissioner to announce candidacy Friday Apr 2, 2009
Sparks said he plans news conferences in Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville and his hometown of Fort Payne. Sparks is serving his second term as agriculture commissioner and can't run for the office again. (WSJA.com, AL)
Cathedral Caverns Mar 21, 2009
The Little River Canyon National Preserve, also in Fort Payne, shows off the deepest gorge east of the Rocky Mountains, one containing spectacular scenery on a 14,000-acre spread that begins at the base of a 45-foot waterfall ... 13883 County Road 89, Fort Payne ... 2141 Gault Ave. N., Fort Payne, 256-845-9605. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
One tank trip to Cathedral Caverns in Ala. Mar 14, 2009
The Little River Canyon National Preserve, also in Fort Payne, shows off the deepest gorge east of the Rocky Mountains, one containing spectacular scenery on a 14,000-acre spread that begins at the base of a 45-foot waterfall ... Just 45 minutes from Fort Payne and 40 minutes from Cathedral Caverns is Lake Guntersville State Park, an ideal retreat for the outdoor enthusiast ... 13883 County Road 89, Fort Payne. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
December 16-31, 2008 Obituaries Feb 18, 2009
brother, Perry Dobbs of Fort Payne, Ala. grandchildren, Justin Stevens, Gage Pace, both of Ringgold; and several nieces and nephews. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
H.S. Basketball Regional Pairings Feb 16, 2009
Fort Payne vs. Wenonah, noon ... Fort Payne vs. Parker, 1:30 pm. (WSJA.com, AL)
