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Hometown Voices: Fort Payne, Alabama

Hometown Voices: Fort Payne, Alabama

By: The Lookout Media Group
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 What gives your hometown its character, its heart? The geography, history, and physical things you see are only part of the story. At the heart of every community is its people. The teachers and the shop owners. The leaders and public servants. The vocal movers and shakers, along with the quiet contributors who serve in the background. Hometown Voices brings you the stories of these people. Each voice is a thread that is woven together with others to create the rich tapestry of our communities. These stories document the past and reflect on the changes, while also sharing a vision for the future where new chapters are unfolding. This version of Hometown Voices focuses on Fort Payne, situated in the northeast corner of Alabama. It’s a fitting start to the series, as it’s where host and producer Stephen V. Smith was born and raised.© 2025 The Lookout Media Group Art World
Episodes
  • Judge Wallace Haralson: A Small American Town Upbringing

    Judge Wallace Haralson: A Small American Town Upbringing
    Oct 29 2025

    Young Wallace Haralson rode a stick horse alongside his buddies. They galloped through the streets of Fort Payne and tied their steeds outside the DeKalb Theater before going in to watch a classic Western. As a teenager, he traded the stick horse for a car and delivered groceries to local residents. He would eventually go to law school and become a fourth-generation circuit judge, but the good times and life lessons of his upbringing never left him. In this episode of "Hometown Voices," Judge Haralson shares stories of life as a young boy in Fort Payne, Alabama, and how those experiences impacted his life.
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    34 mins
  • Lynn Brewer: From Hamburgers to Community Development

    Lynn Brewer: From Hamburgers to Community Development
    Aug 18 2025

    In this premiere episode of Hometown Voices: Fort Payne, Alabama, host Stephen V. Smith visits with Lynn Locklear Brewer. They talk about everything from Bananza burgers and small business to recruiting jobs and the importance of economic development. Subscribe to the show in your favorite podcast player so you won't miss future episodes!

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    21 mins
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