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Green's painting selected for Energen exhibition

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 7:28pm
Green's painting selected for Energen exhibition

Green's painting selected for Energen exhibition
Gadsden Times
A painting by artist James Green of Fort Payne recently was selected for inclusion in the 13th annual Energen Art Exhibition & Competition being hosted by the Energen Corporation at its headquarters in Birmingham. The exhibition will open Monday and ..... Read More

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A Krazy time in Fort Payne

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, 7:36pm
A Krazy time in Fort Payne

A Krazy time in Fort Payne
Times-Journal
A sure sign that spring is approaching can be found not in the songs of birds or the blooms of plants, but in the roars of laughter that will be coming from the DeKalb Theatre this week. The Krazy Kudzu Follies are back for a 15th year, starting each ...

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Bill passed to improve Alabama film production

Submitted by Mary Howard, Web producer
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012, 6:34pm
Bill passed to improve Alabama film production

The Alabama House has passed a bill that aims to increase the film production industry in the state.

Represenative Terri Collins of Decatur sponsored the legislation.

The bill would expand Alabama's film and television production incentive cap from 10 to 25 million.

The bill would also double the amount that productions could spend and count towards tax rebates.

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Bill passed to improve Alabama film production

Submitted by Mary Howard, Web producer
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012, 6:34pm
Bill passed to improve Alabama film production

The Alabama House has passed a bill that aims to increase the film production industry in the state.

Represenative Terri Collins of Decatur sponsored the legislation.

The bill would expand Alabama's film and television production incentive cap from 10 to 25 million.

The bill would also double the amount that productions could spend and count towards tax rebates.

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Northeast College allows musicians chance to play

Submitted by Mary Howard, Web producer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 9:30pm
Northeast College allows musicians chance to play

The Northeast Alabama Community College Jazz Band will allow musicians the chance to play on Monday.

The school will offer a Jazz Jam that will allow musicians to come out and play. The event will be held in the Music Auditorium at the W.M. Beck Health and Fine Arts Center on campus from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The theme for the night will be Stevie Wonder.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information contact contact Dan Knox, Jazz Band director, at 256-638-4418, ext.2307, or by email at knoxd@nacc.edu.

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Local guitar students to take statewide stage

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 7:17pm
Local guitar students to take statewide stage

Local guitar students to take statewide stage
Times-Journal
Fort Payne middle and high school guitar students will soon get the opportunity to perform statewide and never leave the classroom. As part of the state's distance learning program, artist in residence Russell Gulley and the students will take the ..... Read More

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Father's stories lead to children's book

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Monday, February 6th, 2012, 6:56pm
Father's stories lead to children's book

Father's stories lead to children's book
Times-Journal
School Resource Officer Sgt. Steven Whited illustrated and published, "A Day with Sgt. Rocky Bear," based on stories he created around his son's stuffed bear. A Fort Payne police officer combined his job experience, storytelling and artistic talent ..... Read More

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