A world of snacks at Boaz Library
John Mann The summer reading program is in full swing at the Boaz Public Library where just this past Wednesday they welcomed patrons to come try candy and other snacks from around the world. “Oh
Marshall County Commission Chairman David Reed passes
Special to the Reporter ion Chairman, David Reed suddenly passed away on Thursday. Chairman Reed was appointed on June 9, 2025, by Governor Kay Ivey to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Chairman
Tourism proven to impact county’s economic growth
Katie Hightower The 2024 Alabama Tourism Economic Report, published by the Alabama Tourism Department, showed growth for Jackson County. Tourism increased employment, earnings, revenue and lodging taxes for Jackson County. Jackson County’s outdoors, historical sites
Candidates for DeKalb County Municipal Elections
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Alabama Fan Appreciation Week 2025
Tickets to the Songwriters Showcase June 27th a dn 28th are sold exclusively at the Alabama Fan club and Museum at 101 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne. Limited Reserved Saturday Seating Only Remains. A big
Sleep In Heavenly Peace: Historic 24-hour bed build
Mary Bailey Due to the caring hearts and working hands of those who volunteer with the Marshall County Chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace, there’s a few more children that no longer have to sleep
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Heath Hambrick heath.h@southerntorch.com The football schedule for the Fyffe Red Devils looks a little different than it did in the
North Jackson all-stater Holt signs with Bethel
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A world of snacks at Boaz Library
John Mann The summer reading program is in full swing at the Boaz Public Library where just this past Wednesday
Tourism proven to impact county’s economic growth
Katie Hightower The 2024 Alabama Tourism Economic Report, published by the Alabama Tourism Department, showed growth for Jackson County. Tourism
Alabama Fan Appreciation Week 2025
Tickets to the Songwriters Showcase June 27th a dn 28th are sold exclusively at the Alabama Fan club and Museum
Business
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What to do in DeKalb County: Hikes, flights, and more
Marla Ballard Columnist Join DeKalb County E-Center for their Women Entrepreneur’s Educational Series on Thursday, March 20 from 5 p.m.
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Marshall County Commission Chairman David Reed passes
Special to the Reporter ion Chairman, David Reed suddenly passed away on Thursday. Chairman Reed was appointed on June 9,
Candidates for DeKalb County Municipal Elections
Staff Qualifiers through Thursday; Qualifying ends June 24. Collinsville Jeff Chandler – Mayor Johnny Traffanstedt Mayor (i) James David Bowen
Marshall County joins No Kings Protest
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