Staff Reports news@times-journal.com MONTGOMERY – House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) has been elected chair of CSG South for 2024- 2025. As chair, Speaker Ledbetter will preside over the Executive Committee of CSG…
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Vets4Vets foundation receives $248,803 grant
By DRUW GIAMALVA The Reporter A $248,803 grant has been given to the Vets4Vets foundation by the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs. This grant will able to give more support and…
House speaker is guest for Chamber event
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Alabama Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter will be the featured speaker for the next Breakfast Biz & Bites. This Chamber of Commerce event is set for…
City Council recognizes beta club students, appoints two new department heads
Hunter Jones On Monday, the Scottsboro City Council held a council meeting at Scottsboro City Hall. There were nine items on the agenda, with eight of them being voted on and…
McCamy delivers State of City
Danielle W. Kirkland Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy delivered the State of the City address at Goose Pond Civic Center on Tuesday, April 9. Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy said the city has…
New BEAT for FP students
Story by Donna Thornton • donna@southerntorchcom Photo courtesy of GovernorIveyphotos.com State, city, and school representatives participated Monday in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fort Payne City School’s new BEAT Center, a vocational school…
Vest takes oath as Valley Head mayor
Contributed Photo DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn administered the oath of office Monday for Valley Head's first female mayor, Karen Vest. Valley Head's first female mayor, Karen Vest, took the oath of…
Speaking up
Albertville school leaders, teachers seek help for English learners By MIRANDA HUMPHREY Albertville City Schools. Albertville Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher Claudia Onofre shared her journey as an English Learner in Albertville…