APT visits Boaz Public Library
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Alabama Public Television selected the Boaz Public Library for their yearly “Be My Neighbor Day” celebration on Saturday. Almost 1,000 people walked through the doors of the Boaz Public Library
BLESSING BOXES
Areas in Jackson County to receive if you are in need and give if you are able Katie Hightower Across Jackson County, various organizations and charitable individuals set up blessing boxes to help those facing
Fort Payne police identify deceased man from Sunday night incident
Staff Reports Fort Payne police say a man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday night after a chase ended in a crash. On Tuesday, Davis said the deceased had been identified as David Taylor
Meeting Jan. 30 to talk about Fort Payne Career Academy
Staff Reports The Fort Payne City School System invites parents, students, and community members to learn more about the new Fort Payne Career Academy from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at Williams Avenue School
Aderholt, Britt meet with Aggie Band
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER The Albertville High School Marching Band, numbering approximately 400 members, was supposed to have marched in President Donald Trump’s inaugural parade on Monday, but those plans changed when the event moved
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After four years of struggle with sound, Matt Mitchell speaks Hunter Jones In the months of November and December, the holidays surrounding the two typically bring out the feeling of being thankful for what you
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Living his dream
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The town of Collinsville with a population of less than 2,100 is surrounded by the
Fort Payne honors seniors with sweep
Mark Everett Kelly Mark@southerntorch.com Fort Payne’s basketball teams celebrated their seniors on Thursday night, as the boys and girls both
2025 All-Marshall County Tournament team, varsity boys
Druw Giamalva | The Reporter 2025 All-Marshall County Tournament team, varsity girls Druw Giamalva | The Reporter
Community
BLESSING BOXES
Areas in Jackson County to receive if you are in need and give if you are able Katie Hightower Across
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After four years of struggle with sound, Matt Mitchell speaks Hunter Jones In the months of November and December, the
Pride of Douglas receives invitation to Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
By DRUW GIAMALVA The Reporter The Pride of Douglas has received an invitation to represent the state of Alabama at
Business
Managing mud for the benefit of livestock
Story by Marla Ballard Special to the Times-Journal According to Matthew Webb, Jackson County Extension Director “We are in mud
Payne’s recognized in Top 12 Diners list
Katie Hightower On Jan. 6, Jackson County’s own Payne’s Soda Fountain was recognized in an article by Southern Living magazine
Boaz City Hall moves to temporary location due to water damage
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The Boaz City Council meeting on Monday had a full agenda, including discussing the relocation
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Nathaniel Ledbetter: Making the most of Alabama’s momentum
Nathaniel Ledbetter Guest Columnist There is no denying it: Alabama’s momentum is stronger than ever before. Businesses – from the
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After four years of struggle with sound, Matt Mitchell speaks In the months of November and December, the holidays surrounding
Alabama counties set legislative priorities for 2025
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com MONTGOMERY—Leaders from all 67 Alabama counties gathered at the ACCA Legislative Conference earlier this month to set
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