By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The Boaz City Council met last week for their regular scheduled meeting where they immediately went into an executive session for the first 15 minutes. After,…
Day: November 4, 2024
Halloween on Sand Mountain
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter For one of the hottest Halloweens most could remember, thousands turned out in full force and full costume for Halloween tricks and treats. Monster Mash at…
CATS CROWNED
Late touchdown, two-point play give Scottsboro region title Wildcats win first region championship since 2016, 10th in program history Combined Reports The Scottsboro football team’s quest for a region championship looked…
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Raymond Brandon
by Katie Hightower Raymond Brandon is well-known for his role as Jackson County’s Santa Claus. For over 30 years, Brandon has served families of Jackson County as Santa. Brandon said he…
Geraldine, Ider seasons end in Elite 8
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com The 2024 volleyball season ended this week with a pair of local schools representing DeKalb County at the State Finals in Birmingham. Led by Kentlei…
Update on sidewalk work
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The latest update on the downtown sidewalk improvement project came Wednesday, from Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine. He said contractors had gotten what they need to complete drainage…