With just days to go before the tax filing deadline, the IRS reminded Alabama taxpayers to file either a tax return or an extension request by April 15.

"Missing the tax deadline can be costly," said IRS spokesman Dan Boone.  "But taxpayers can easily avoid or reduce the penalties by taking action no later than April 15," .

Boone said the IRS estimates that more than 127,000 Alabamians will file extensions to avoid the late filing penalty and request more time to complete their tax forms. An extension request requires no reason or excuse but has to be filed by April 15.

The IRS offered answers to questions often asked by those who have waited until now to file.

Nucor plant earns safety honor
Times-Journal
The plant became the 21st out of 50 plants across the nation to earn VPP — or Voluntary Protection Program — status. “Safety is always a top priority here at Nucor,” Fort Payne Vulcraft Division General Manager Kevin Barksdale said. “We began working ..... Read More

The City Council of the City of Fort Payne will hold a special call meeting Friday April 20.

The meeting will be to approve resolutions authorizing the mayor to sign any necessary documents to the sale of the Sara Lee property.

The meeting will be at 11:30 a.m.