By Jason Bowen I knew DeWayne Patterson was well-loved in the Rainsville/Sand Mountain area before I became his co-worker in 2002 at The Weekly Post in Rainsville. But a catfish plate…
Author: Emily Wooten
Free tax preparation available
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com ree tax preparation is available starting this month at a site in DeKalb County. The tax preparation site is courtesy of DeKalb County Council on Aging and RSVP…
Collinsville Varsity Boys must forfeit area wins
Staff Reports Collinsville’s Varsity Boys Basketball team must forfeit area wins for the 2023-2024 season after the Alabama High School Athletic Association ruled one of its players ineligible. That decision Friday…
Early spring predicted
Sand Mountain Sam doesn’t see his shadow Friday during festivities By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Hundreds gathered for Possum Day at Bama Bucks in Sardis Friday morning to listen to the…
A NEW PATH
Fire Chief Gene Necklaus to retire after 26 years of service Danielle W. Kirkland February 29 will mark the end of an era for Scottsboro Fire Chief Gene Necklaus, who has…
Fort Payne Chamber bestows honors at banquet
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce recognized two local businesses and presented its Legacy Achievement Award at Tuesday night’s annual banquet. The late Paul Green was…
'Rick & Bubba' show to end this year
Staff Reports Radio personalities Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey announced Thursday morning that this will be the final year of the show's 30-year run. The syndicated broadcast will continue to…
Tech School to host annual Met Gala event
Patrons are encouraged to dress up for the red carpet event slated for Feb. 17 There are 53 students in Laura Thompson’s cosmetology program at Marshall Technical School. Every single one…