Katie Hightower On Feb. 26, the Jackson County Board of Education held its monthly work session and board meeting. In the work session, topics discussed included revising the Schneider agreement, the…
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APT visits Boaz Public Library
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Alabama Public Television selected the Boaz Public Library for their yearly “Be My Neighbor Day” celebration on Saturday. Almost 1,000 people walked through the doors of…

Meeting Jan. 30 to talk about Fort Payne Career Academy
Staff Reports The Fort Payne City School System invites parents, students, and community members to learn more about the new Fort Payne Career Academy from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30,…

Aderholt, Britt meet with Aggie Band
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER The Albertville High School Marching Band, numbering approximately 400 members, was supposed to have marched in President Donald Trump’s inaugural parade on Monday, but those plans changed…

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Esme Escobar
Peggy M. Himburg Sixth grader Esme Escobar was one of the participants in this year’s second annual Young Entrepreneur Expo. She did not enter the Expo last year, but she thought…

Three Boaz City Schools chosen Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse Schools
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER BOAZ — Boaz City Schools is proud to announce that Boaz Middle School, Corley Elementary School and Boaz Intermediate School have been recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools…

FOCUS ON YOUTH: Isabella Evans
Skyline High School Sophomore Katie Hightower This week’s featured youth is Isabella Ava’s from Skyline High School. Isabella is a sophomore honor student with a 4.0 GPA. She is also dual-enrolled…

FOCUS ON YOUTH: Allyson Anderson
Scottsboro High School Junior Katie Hightower This week’s outstanding youth is Allyson Anderson. Allyson is a junior at Scottsboro High School and is a four-time Star Student. Allyson is also a…