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…
Day: June 23, 2025
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…
ALL-STATE ON THE PITCH
SOCCER ALL-STATE TEAMS: Scottsboro soccer players earn ASCA All-State honors Jason Bowen The 2025 Scottsboro varsity boys soccer team achieved some program history this past season, and now several Wildcats have…
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…
Five Below coming to DeKalb Plaza
Story by AnnaKate Freeland Correspondent Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine announced Tuesday at the city council meeting that a Five Below will be coming to the DeKalb Plaza. Baine said he…
2025 Red Devil Schedule
Heath Hambrick heath.h@southerntorch.com The football schedule for the Fyffe Red Devils looks a little different than it did in the 2024 season. The Red Devils will open up with a trip…
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 – District 3 (i) Janet Osborn – District 4 (i) Donna…