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WHAT BEARS DO: Plainview headed back to Final Four
February 25, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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WHAT BEARS DO: Plainview headed back to Final Four

Story By Eli Sampson The Plainview Lady Bears punched their ticket to their third straight Final Four in Birmingham next week with a hard-fought 55-50 victory over Cherokee County in the…

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STATE SWEEP
February 11, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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STATE SWEEP

Scottsboro sweeps Class 1A-5A bowling state titles Story By Jason Bowen Scottsboro High School got to celebrate twice at the 2026 AHSAA Bowling Championships. Scottsboro repeated as Class 1A-5A Girls Bowling…

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REDEMPTION: Lady Wildcats are Area Champions
February 11, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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REDEMPTION: Lady Wildcats are Area Champions

Story By Heath Hambrick The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats are area champions for the first time since 2020. The Lady Wildcats got redemption Monday night as they defeated the Southside Panthers…

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BEAR DOMINANCE: Plainview wins another area title
February 11, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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BEAR DOMINANCE: Plainview wins another area title

Story By Eli Sampson The Bears win their ninth area title in the last ten years with a 62-42 victory over DAR Tuesday night.  Plainview got off to a fast start…

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FP pursues criminal charge against local businessman
February 11, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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FP pursues criminal charge against local businessman

Story By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, AL   -    Since the spring of 2021, Southern Torch has been a fixture in downtown Fort Payne. Company president Nick Jones' real estate…

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Albertville Recognizes Teachers of the Year
February 3, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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Albertville Recognizes Teachers of the Year

Story By John Mann The Albertville Chamber of Commerce and Albertville City School Board came together on Friday morning at Albertville First Baptist Church for their annual Educational Alliance Breakfast, celebrating…

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Senior Expo connects area seniors with vital community resources
January 30, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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Senior Expo connects area seniors with vital community resources

Story By Katie Hightower On Jan. 22, the Jackson County Council on Aging hosted its 18th annual Senior Expo at the Goose Pond Civic Center in Scottsboro. A wide variety of…

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Sardis hires Tidwell as next head football coach
January 26, 2026 by Emily Wooten
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Sardis hires Tidwell as next head football coach

Story By Druw Giamalva Sardis has found their next head football coach and his name is Wes Tidwell. Tidwell coached the Ragland Purple Devils from 2021-2025 and finished with a 31-25…

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