Story By SHANNON J. ALLEN Luke Pruitt is the new head football coach at Boaz High School. The Boaz City Board of Education approved Pruitt’s hiring during a Thursday morning meeting…
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R.O.S.S. Recovery Walk a success
Story By MARY BAILEY Over 300 people participated in the annual Recovery Walk Saturday morning hosted by R.O.S.S. Marshall County. Church groups, community organizations, individuals who have overcome addition and those…
BASEBALL ROUNDUP: North Jackson records comeback wins
Story by Jason Bowen The North Jackson baseball team used two big innings to notch a comeback win. Trailing 2-0 after one inning, the Chiefs scored six runs in the third…
COLLECTING WINS
Scottsboro teams sweep Scottsboro Invitational titles SHS athletes claim 16 event victories Story by Jason Bowen Scottsboro track and field athletes have a history of putting together stellar performances during the…
Ider Hornets walk it off to clinch first playoff spot since 2022
Story by Heath Hambrick The Ider Hornets clinched a playoff berth in walk-off fashion against the Valley Head Tigers on Thursday night with a 9-8 victory. Ider built a 6-1 leadgoing…
Getting ready to ‘Boom’ Sept. 19-20 in Fort Payne
Story by Donna Thornton The dates are set and so is the main musical lineup for 2025 Boom Days in Fort Payne. The two-day celebration of music, arts, and the city’s…
Scottsboro’s Stewart finishes third at NHSCA Nationals
Earns All-American status for fourth time Jason Bowen ohn Stewart is a now a four-time NHSCA All-American wrestler. The Scottsboro High School junior and three-time AHSAA state champion earned another All-American…
Bryant out as Fyffe boys basketball coach
Story by Heath Hambrick heath.h@southerntorch.com Dustin Bryant confirmed to the Times-Journal that he is no longer the Varsity Boys basketball coach at Fyffe High School. Bryant said he was removed from coaching duties…