Story by Marla Ballard Special to the Times-Journal According to Matthew Webb, Jackson County Extension Director “We are in mud season and mud affects livestock, but there are strategies that help.”…
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Payne’s recognized in Top 12 Diners list
Katie Hightower On Jan. 6, Jackson County’s own Payne’s Soda Fountain was recognized in an article by Southern Living magazine as one of the 12 Best Retro Diners in the South.…
Boaz City Hall moves to temporary location due to water damage
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The Boaz City Council meeting on Monday had a full agenda, including discussing the relocation of Boaz City Hall. Due to extensive roof and water damage,…
ALDOT opens bids for continued work on Interstate 59
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The Alabama Department of Transportation opened bids recently for a project to reconstruct nearly 11 miles of I-59 southbound between Collinsville and Reece City. ALDOT projects rebuilt multiple…
City to look at pool repair
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com It might seem a bit unseasonal, but the Fort Payne City Council discussed the city pool Tuesday, and will continue to do so in a work…
DECK THE HALLS
Scottsboro Garden Club decorates Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center for Christmas Katie Hightower On Dec. 4, members of the Scottsboro Garden Club gathered together for its annual Christmas at the Heritage Center. Each…
Rainsville council gives city employees a raise
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council voted Wednesday to give city employees a 3% raise. The raise will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025. The council also talked…
Greeting new DCEDA director
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority’s “Jingle and Mingle” Holiday Open House Monday provided an opportunity to meet the authority’s new executive director, Dr. Brett Johnson.…