Marla Ballard The public is invited to Scottsboro Public Library on Nov. 9 for the second annual North Alabama Author Festival. The literary event will host over 20 authors from all…
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Halloween on Sand Mountain
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter For one of the hottest Halloweens most could remember, thousands turned out in full force and full costume for Halloween tricks and treats. Monster Mash at…
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Raymond Brandon
by Katie Hightower Raymond Brandon is well-known for his role as Jackson County’s Santa Claus. For over 30 years, Brandon has served families of Jackson County as Santa. Brandon said he…
Update on sidewalk work
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The latest update on the downtown sidewalk improvement project came Wednesday, from Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine. He said contractors had gotten what they need to complete drainage…
Unified Pros and State of Alabama to host Ultimate Angler World Championship at Lake Guntersville
Hunter Jones On Tuesday, the State of Alabama and Unified Pros partnered to launch the Ultimate Angler World Championship at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro. Tournament bass fishing was largely started…
Rainsville to bring Sawyer Brown to Freedom Fest
Story by Donna Thornton donna@Times-Journal.com There’s a whole slate of holidays ahead, but the City of Rainsville is preparing already for Independence Day, 2025. At this week’s council meeting, Mayor Rodger…
Turning 101
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter On Saturday, October 5, Carl “Pops” Bagwell, celebrated his 101st birthday and the residents and faculty at Diversicare in Boaz decided to throw him a birthday…
THINGS TO DO IN JACKSON COUNTY
6 events scheduled for last 2 weeks of October Marla Ballard Two separate events will be held at the Stevenson City Park. Stevenson will have a BINGO Fundraiser on Friday, Oct.…