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




