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🌱 Why did investigators search a Fort Payne home after Fyffe deaths?
And on the Fort Payne Patch calendar - Tonight is Christmas - 7th Annual Alabama Tribute Show

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In today's newsletter:
- Why did investigators search a Fort Payne home after Fyffe deaths?
Also on today's calendar: Fort Payne, AL - 7th Annual Alabama Tribute Show and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Fort Paynefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Chilly with periods of sun, with a high of 45 and low of 30 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 33.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Double Tragedy in Fyffe: Two Women Found Dead; Fort Payne Man Arrested (theweeklyledgernews.com) — Fort Payne residents should know investigators searched a home on Forest Avenue and arrested a local man on two counts of Abuse of a Corpse after two elderly women were found dead in Fyffe. DeKalb County authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the deaths and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators as they consider additional charges.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Payne
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★ Featured events ★
- Tonight is Christmas - 7th Annual Alabama Tribute Show
Fort Payne Dekalb Theatre, 306 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Fort Payne, AL - 7th Annual Alabama Tribute Show
Fort Payne Dekalb Theatre , 306 Gault Ave N , Fort Payne
7:00 pm - Fort Payne Wildcats vs Springville Middle School (MS)
Fort Payne Middle School , 4910 Martin Ave NE , Fort Payne
4:00 pm - Timeless Tales Book Club
Alice Circle , 114 1st St West , Fort Payne
6:00 pm - UCP’s “My Teacher Mr. Potato Head: Back to the Basics” – Fort Payne
Childcare Resource Network , 659A Wallace Ave NE , Fort Payne
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Parade
Sylvania Municipal Complex , 22957 AL-75 , Sylvania
1:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tuesday Tip
Check all holiday lights before using them. Don't overload plugs and turn off decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. (Nextdoor ) - The holiday season can be full of laughter, joy, and good food, but it can also be overwhelming.
For many people, especially those dealing with an eating disorder, this time of year can bring extra stress and pressure. Learn more about eating… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Fort Payne. Apply here.
- Food City posted a job opening for Food Service Associate in Fort Payne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Payne here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Bluff
- Sand Rock's Pruitt, Clanton post double-doubles in area girls basketball win over Cedar Bluff - WEIS (weisradio.com)
- Town Pays Tribute to Fallen Police Dog Draco - WEIS (weisradio.com)
- Cherokee County Arrest Files for Wednesday, December 10 - WEIS (weisradio.com)
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