Story By Heath Hambrick The 2026 high school softball season across DeKalb County featured dominant pitching performances, explosive hitters and championship-caliber teams, and the Times-Journal is proud to recognize the athletes…
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County voters make their voices heard
Story By Donald Campbell Voters across DeKalb County went to the polls Tuesday for the state primary, ensuring they exercised their say in who they want governing them. At the local…
City residents share thoughts on ALDOT proposals
Story By Donald Campbell It was a busy time at the Wills Valley Recreation Center in Fort Payne Tuesday night, as representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) listened to…
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 the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Softball Pitcher of the Week, the NJCAA announced…
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 Tuesday as two of DeKalb County’s finest were honored at the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA)…
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, winning an ABBY Award for excellence in radio broadcasting. The annual ABBY Awards recognize outstanding achievement,…
Panthers Reign
Story By Heath Hambrick The Collinsville Panthers' reign continues as DeKalb County champions, as the Panthers won the varsity girls and varsity boys titles again in the DeKalb County Soccer tournament.…
OPINION: Jones speaks on criminal mural charge
Story By Nick Jones Apparently, in Fort Payne, AL, having a mural on your building has become a crime. When men with badges and guns, directed by a city mayor and…