Story By Marey Bailey Boaz Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and Corley Elementary Schools held their yearly Meet the Teacher and open house on Monday evening. Students were able to meet their new…
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New Central Pre-K holds ribbon cutting
Story By Mary Bailey Thursday evening the community came together to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new Central Pre-K. The 5,700 square foot facility includes a sensory room, dining area,…
Data shows increased performance for Jackson County Schools
Story By Katie Hightower On July 22, Jackson County Schools held its annual data meeting at KDCIA. Teachers and administrators gathered together to review student performance data by year and by…
Lingerfelt seeks 3rd term
Special to the Times-Journal Rodger Lingerfelt is seeking re-election as Rainsville mayor. “I am Rodger Lingerfelt, and I am running for re-election as Mayor of Rainsville. “My wife Kathy and I…
Fort Payne board approves positions for FPCA
Story By AnnaKate Freeland The Fort Payne Board of Education approved a request for the creation of a 10-month assistant principal position at Fort Payne Career Academy, effective June 27, 2025,…
Shoes for back-to-school
Story By Katie Hightower As parents and caregivers gear up for back-to school, expenses can be overwhelming. From school supplies and backpacks on top of necessary toiletry items and clothing, getting…
Moore to lead NACC cross country
Combined Reports Northeast Alabama Community College has named John Moore as the college’s cross country program’s head coach. Moore, who retired from public education in 2022, was most recently the cross…
DeKalb County BOE approves bus purchase
Story By Donna Thornton The DeKalb County Board of Education approved bids to buy some buses at its most recent meeting. The board will purchase 10 72-passenger diesel buses from Southland…