News Updates
County voters make their voices heard
Story By Donald Campbell Voters across DeKalb County went to the polls Tuesday for the
Marshall Tech School Hosts 3rd Annual T.A.R.P.S.
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Contributed By: Lt. Martin T. Killion On April 30 and May
Scottsboro claims first state golf championship
Story By Jason Bowen The Scottsboro varsity boys golf team is adding to the school’s
City residents share thoughts on ALDOT proposals
Story By Donald Campbell It was a busy time at the Wills Valley Recreation Center
NACC’s Edwards named NJCAA Division I Softball Pitcher of the Week
NACC Release Now the freshman right-hander has received some national recognition. Edwards has been named
Conquering area
Vikings win first area title since 2015 by sweeping No. 10 Ider Story By Jason
Boaz Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Annual Awards Banquet
Story By Druw Giamalva The community of Boaz came together for a special event last
Jackson County Commission Chairman: Meet the Candidates
Story By Katie Hightower Jackson County voters have two candidates for the Jackson County Commission
Sand Mountain Stars End DeKalb County Drought with ASWA Honors
Story By Heath Hambrick Sand Mountain’s rich tradition of elite girls’ basketball added another chapter
Southern Torch’s 98.3 Wild Country wins top honors with prestigious ABBY Award
Southern Torch’s 98.3 Wild Country radio station has earned top honors from the Alabama Broadcasters Association,
Lady Aggies Win County Tennis Tourney
Story By John Mann The Albertville Lady Aggies tennis team sailed through the Marshall County
Boaz Library Holds Peep Diorama Contest
Story By John Mann Easter has been in full swing at the Boaz Public Library
ARC of Jackson County to host Arc in the Park
Story By Katie Hightower On April 18, the ARC of Jackson County will hold its
‘Super’ Honors
Jackson County players selected to Sand Mountain Super 8 Teams Story By Jason Bowen Eight
Panthers Reign
Story By Heath Hambrick The Collinsville Panthers’ reign continues as DeKalb County champions, as the
OPINION: Jones speaks on criminal mural charge
Story By Nick Jones Apparently, in Fort Payne, AL, having a mural on your building
Breaking Ground on A Dream
Story By Mary Bailey Dirt was moved and dreams were coming alive last Thursday as
AWARD FINALISTS
NSM’s Reyes, Pisgah’s Barron, Section’s Cloud finalist for ASWA Player of the Year awards Story
DeKalb Trio named finalist for ASWA Player of the Year
Story By Heath Hambrick A trio of young ladies from DeKalb County has been named
Albertville’s Smallwood Named 2025-2026 Gatorade Player of the Year
Story By Druw Giamalva Albertville Lady Aggie senior Lani Smallwood added another notch to her
County coaches select All-County basketball team
Marshall County United Way Raises Over $780,000 in 2025
Lady Wildcats Take Home State Title
Carnegie Medal for Heroism
Panthers off to a hot start
Wildcats Eliminate Limestone for Region Championship
Lady Aggies Headed to Second-Straight Regional Final
Lady Wildcats Advance to Final Four
NIGHT TO SHINE
FANTASTIC FOURS
WHAT BEARS DO: Plainview headed back to Final Four
Landmarks Launches Month-Long SPARK! Event
STATE SWEEP
Wildcats qualify for State
Welden’s Ladies:back to back area champions
REDEMPTION: Lady Wildcats are Area Champions
