By Nathaniel Ledbetter In 2018, while I was serving as House Majority Leader, a woman visited my office to share the story of her son. She had done her research and…
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Fort Payne Cross Country shines at Munford
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com Congratulations to the Fort Payne Cross Country team and Head Coach Shana Talley for their exemplary performance at the Munford Invitational on September 21st. In…
Britt’s office holds service academy days
Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced her office will be holding Service Academy information sessions throughout the month of October in conjunction with…
Ledbetter to preside at legislative meeting
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…
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…
Jackson County Republicans new headquarters now open
Katie Hightower On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Jackson County Republicans opened a new headquarters at 604 E. Laurel Street in Scottsboro. There was a large crowd to celebrate the new building…
Sentinel holds political forum ahead of Scottsboro municipal election
Katie Hightower On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Jackson County Sentinel hosted a political forum for Scottsboro’s upcoming election. The forum, originally scheduled to be held in the Bynum Auditorium, was moved…
Sentinel holding political forum Aug. 13
Katie Hightower On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Jackson County Sentinel and Southern Torch will host a political forum for Scottsboro’s upcoming municipal election. The forum will be held in Collins School…