Staff Reports news@times-journal.com JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated a momentous occasion on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, known as…
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Rainsville promotes two in police department
Story by Donna Thornton Todd Bowen is the new assistant police chief in the City of Rainsville, after action by the council this week. Bowen was promoted to replace Matt Crum…
Thankful for help received
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Angela Wiggins doesn’t know how to say thanks to all the people who helped and supported her during a frightening time. Last week, her husband Adam…
LOCAL MATCHUPS
PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE SERIES: Section’s schedule includes five games against long-time foes Jason Bowen Section head coach Riley Edwards is a big fan of playing local teams, and the Lions’ new…
GEARING UP FOR SCHOOL
Churches across Jackson County help kids prepare Katie Hightower On Saturday, July 13, The Church of God of Union Assembly, Inc. in Scottsboro, held its first back-to-school backpack distribution for needy…
EMA staff awarded at commission
By MARY BAILEY The Marshall County Commission gathered for their first meeting of the month and got down to business quickly. Marshall County EMA Director, Blake Farmer, started the meeting with…
2024 ASWA All-State Baseball Team
Eight local players honored for their outstanding performances By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter Eight players from The Reporter’s coverage area earned recognition on the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State Baseball Team for…
Boaz football
Pirates win 7-on-7s at Scottsboro, SMPA By TAYLOR D. BECK The Reporter BOAZ, Ala. — It was a busy, but successful week for Pirate Football as Boaz won a pair of…