Nathaniel Ledbetter Guest Columnist There is no denying it: Alabama's momentum is stronger than ever before. Businesses – from the smallest mom-and-pop shops to industry giants – are finding enormous success,…
Category: Politics
A PRICELESS GIFT
After four years of struggle with sound, Matt Mitchell speaks Hunter Jones In the months of November and December, the holidays surrounding the two typically bring out the feeling of being…
Alabama counties set legislative priorities for 2025
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com MONTGOMERY—Leaders from all 67 Alabama counties gathered at the ACCA Legislative Conference earlier this month to set their collective policy priorities for the State Legislature's 2025 Regular Session.…
Taking oaths after reelection
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southrntorch.com The DeKalb County Board of Education administered oaths of office to board members Carol Hiett and Monty Darwin and Superintendent Dr. Wayne Lyles – all having…
Sidewalk work, new facility set for Rainsville
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council approved a contract for sidewalk repairs and will be looking at repairing sidewalks in the city park as well. Mayor Roger Lingerfelt…
Impact celebrates Dr. Bradford’s leadership
Peggy M. Himburg Dr. Brad Bradford was honored by Impact Learning Center at a reception after stepping down as chairman of its executive board. He served tirelessly with Impact for over…
Trump wins second term in White House
By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter American voters have spoken, and they’re returning Republican Donald Trump to the White House. Trump, the 45th president, will serve a second term following his…
Council sets public hearing for zoning ordinance
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The Boaz City Council met last week for their regular scheduled meeting where they immediately went into an executive session for the first 15 minutes. After,…