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…
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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…
Area SkillsUSA students excel at nationals
Peggy M. Himburg Jackson County students from the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy brought home gold, silver, and bronze medals from the SkillsUSA National Leadership Skills Championships in Atlanta, Georgia.…
Rainsville council awards bid for paving roads
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council voted last week to accept a paving bid from Wiregrass Construction for work on several city streets and roads. The council approved…
What to do in DeKalb County: Two events in one weekend offer excellent choices in activities
Marla Ballard Columnist The 2nd annual Blueberry Festival at Blueberry Falls Farm will be held on Saturday, July 13. Entry fee is $5, children ages 12 and younger are free. The…
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What to do in DeKalb County: First week of July offers wide range of activities
By Marla Ballard Columnist The first week of July offers artists, music lovers, foodies, nature enthusiasts, and hikers fun activities to choose from. Tuesday, July 2, a Paint Night will be…
UWA rodeo wins national championship
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER West Alabama Athletics CASPER, Wyo. – Led by Lauren Booty and Taycie Matthews, the University of West Alabama women’s rodeo team captured the 2024 College National Finals…