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The Fort Payne City Council unanimously selected former police chief Randy Bynum to fill a school board vacancy at Tuesdayâs regular meeting. Bynum will replace outgoing school board vice-president Kathy Prater and serve a term expiring in June 2026. The Council interviewed Bynum and fellow applicants Randy McClung, Dana Grimes, Jamie Larson, Slade Carden, Steve Henry, Ronnie Campbell and Gina Kelly Grant. Council member Lynn Brewer expressed a hope that Bynumâs law enforcement experience and familiarity with local issues will enhance safety in city schools. Council President Walter Watson said the difficult part is only being able to select one person when there are so many quality people volunteering to serve. ....
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Mark Cuban’s money is not walking through that door. Many believe IU coach Archie Miller’s contract buyout is the most significant impediment to firing him. And because he is the most famous wealthy Indiana graduate they know of, fans reflexively spit out Cuban’s out name as the answer to that financial hurdle. But Indiana’s most famous billionaire alumnus is on the record. Although he is a passionate fan, there will be no Cuban intervention. He playfully jabbed at the fan base that he considers himself a part of last week in an interview. “Let me tell you about IU fans,” Cuban told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “What I love most is that every single one of us is a coach. They know basketball better than any coach IU has ever had.” ....
Once the season of holiday cheer ends, a stark reality awaits the City of Fort Payne. Look for serious belt-tightening to cut expenses. At a Dec. 16 work session, the city council reviewed the budget and discussed a variety of strategies for dealing with nearly a million dollar shortfall. Mayor Brian Baine will elaborate on specific actions during a State of the City public address next month at the city auditorium. Although no official action was taken at Wednesdayâs work session, the council could vote as early as Jan. 5th to redirect some bond money to pay for a fire truck and slightly raise the price of some city services like sewer and sanitation. ....