By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter Feb 28, 2024 Mickey “The Hammer” Henry, who owns 431 Sports Arena in Boaz, said the annual Master T Memorial Cup is one of his…
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Local Veteran recognized by national VFW
Hunter Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6073 member Gayla Sue Mendez has been recognized nationally by the VFW, being recognized for her work with Post 6073 as part of the…
DeKalb BOE hears about legislation
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The DeKalb County Board of Education dealt with bids and personnel actions during its regular meeting Thursday, and heard an update on the legislative session during…
No. 3 Geraldine beats No. 5 Plainview in overtime to win first Regional title in 22 years
By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter Photo by Brandon K. Pierce JACKSONVILLE — For the first time in 22 years, the Geraldine Bulldogs made sure purple reigns in the boys Northeast…
City Finance Director Rick Wheeler retires
by Hunter Jones On Feb. 16, Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy, the Scottsboro City Council, city employees, friends and family celebrated the retirement of Finance Director Rick Wheeler. Wheeler has been the…
1991 John Doe ID'ed as Kentucky man
Staff Reports Skeletal remains found in 1991 in DeKalb county have been identified as Rainbow Canyon King, of Kentucky. FORT PAYNE — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with various…
Personnel Board, sheriff spar
By DANIEL TAYLOR Correspondent Marshall County Personnel Board attorney Jeff McLaughlin has resigned his post following a tense meeting Monday night where he and Sheriff Phil Sims butted heads over basic…
Christine Sumner releases book over 50 years in the making
Hunter Jones - Jackson Sentinel On Saturday, Christine Sumner was at the Scottsboro Public Library for the monthly Jackson County Stories program, where the library brings in people from all around…