Stay safe while handling fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations Katie Hightower As the citizens of Jackson County gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, they are reminded to follow…
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Negro Leagues History Vital to Alabama
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com While most everyone knows that Jackie Robinson first integrated Major League Baseball n 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, the history of the Negro…
What to do in DeKalb County: First week of July offers wide range of activities
By Marla Ballard Columnist The first week of July offers artists, music lovers, foodies, nature enthusiasts, and hikers fun activities to choose from. Tuesday, July 2, a Paint Night will be…
UWA rodeo wins national championship
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER West Alabama Athletics CASPER, Wyo. – Led by Lauren Booty and Taycie Matthews, the University of West Alabama women’s rodeo team captured the 2024 College National Finals…
Rams putting in the work to grow mentally, physically
By TAYLOR D. BECK The Reporter ASBURY — As Asbury prepares to play in arguably the toughest region in Alabama high school football this season, second-year Rams head football coach Matt…
Dragon Boat Races coming to Scottsboro
Katie Hightower On Saturday, Aug. 10, Scottsboro Dragon Boat Races will be coming to Goose Pond Resort Marina for the first time. Highlands Medical Center and Nourish One Child teamed up…
Scottsboro hosts Alabama's first ever Steampunk Festival
Craig and Aileen Hamilton traveled from Huntsville to join the Steampunk Festival as "Santa Craig Cringle" and "That Filipina Mrs. Claus - Aila Cringle" to spread a little summer Christmas cheer…
Rules for short-term rental?
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Planning Commission discussed setting some regulations for short-term rental properties during its meeting Tuesday and came to a conclusion. More information is needed,…