Editing Heflin, Alabama (section)

== Notable people ==
*[[Paul D. Adams]], a Commanding General of the [[Third United States Army]]
*[[Charlie Brown (defensive back)|Charlie Brown]], former [[National Football League|NFL]] and [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player
*[[John Merrill (American politician)|John Merrill]], [[Secretary of State of Alabama]]
*[[Will Payne (television producer)|Will Payne]], producer, writer and director
*[[Tyrone Prothro]], former [[wide receiver]] for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|University of Alabama]]
*Todd Bates, former defensive lineman for [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|University of Alabama]], current defensive line coach for [[Clemson University]].
*Robert Rigsby Sr., former mayor of the city, funded most of the city's Christmas decorations and founded the Outdoor Jamboree.
*[[Chad Robertson]], member of the [[Alabama House of Representatives]], resident of Helfin. Helfin is part of his constituency.