Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com While most everyone knows that Jackie Robinson first integrated Major League Baseball n 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, the history of the Negro…
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Rams putting in the work to grow mentally, physically
By TAYLOR D. BECK The Reporter ASBURY — As Asbury prepares to play in arguably the toughest region in Alabama high school football this season, second-year Rams head football coach Matt…
Walker takes over at CHS
By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter Jason Walker is the new head football coach at Crossville High School. The DeKalb County Board of Education approved CHS Principal Jon Peppers’ recommendation of…
Six Aggies tennis players sign scholarships
By TAYLOR D. BECK The Reporter ALBERTVILLE — Surrounded by family, friends, coaches and teammates, six senior Aggies tennis players recently signed to continue their careers at the collegiate level. From…
Sardis sweeps Boaz in top-10 matchup, wins Class 5A, Area 13 championship
STAFF REPORTS The Reporter • Photo by Bentley Gray Photography Sardis senior right-hander Blaze Gerhart hurled a no-hitter in game one of the Class 5A, Area 13 series against archrival Boaz. He…
Coaches release 2023-24 All-Jackson County Basketball teams
Jason Bowen The varsity basketball head coaches in the Jackson County School System have released their 2023-24 All-Jackson County Basketball teams. Eleven players, including a player and coach of the year,…
Hulgan up for Class 3A Player of the Year honor
Story by ASWA Special to the Times-Journal Contributee Photo Plainview’s Sawyer Kate Hulgan is a finalist for the Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 3A Player of the Year honor, in addition…
Fort Payne tennis team wins
—Staff Reports The Fort Payne High School tennis team won its first Sectional Match Thursday at home, Coach Logan Wright said, playing against the Hazel Green Trojans. The Lady Wildcats won…