Eddie Smith retires after 70 years behind the chair Story By Katie Hightower On July 26, a retirement reception was held for local barber, Eddie Smith, on the Square outside of…
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Dragon Boat Races makes waves, raises $85K for kids and hospital
Story By Katie Hightower On Aug. 9, over a thousand Jackson County community members were united in a similar cause to feed local children and support the local rural hospital. The…
Voting Polls for August 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement The Fort Payne Municipal Election is set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The polling hours are: 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. There are FIVE polling places: The VFW …
Wildcats overpower Geraldine in Jamboree
Story By John Mann GUNTERSVILLE - The 2025 football season has officially begun for the Guntersville Wildcats, who hosted Geraldine on Thursday night for a jamboree matchup, grabbing a 21-7 win…
Boaz political forum brings a crowd
Story By Mary Bailey Tuesday evening residents of Boaz filled the seats of Fielder Auditorium at Snead State Community College to listen to the 2025 Boaz City Election Forum. All candidates…
Fire departments launch new rehab trailer to protect firefighters
Story By Katie Hightower The Section and Macedonia Volunteer Fire Departments recently added a new rehabilitation trailer to its fleet. The rehab trailer will primarily serve as a location for firefighters…
CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS
PREP FOOTBALL: Facts and figures to consider for the 2025 season Story By Jason Bowen The 2025 high school football season is less than a week away. With the season on…
Volleyball action begins this week in DeKalb County
Story By Heath Hambrick This week, volleyball takes center stage as action starts Thursday in DeKalb County. The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats are in action first, as they travel to Locust…