Story By Heath Hambrick In Alabama, it's never too early to talk about the upcoming football season. We are in the second week of June and football is on my mind…
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Path to strategic plan aided by ARC training, grant
Story By Donna Thornton The Appalachian Regional Commission last week awarded $2.8 million to 59 local governments and selected 75 nonprofits for training to help participants to address economic needs. The…
ASWA releases 2025 All-State baseball teams
Story By Druw Giamalva The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released the 2025 All-State teams for each classification, as four players from The Reporter’s coverage area made the All-State team. For…
ALL-STATE HONORS
ASWA ALL-STATE SOFTBALL: Jackson County softball players named all-state Story By Jason Bowen The 2025 AHSAA softball season in Jackson County produced two state-tournament qualifying teams, including a state runner-up, and…
Tourism proven to impact county’s economic growth
Story By Katie Hightower The 2024 Alabama Tourism Economic Report, published by the Alabama Tourism Department, showed growth for Jackson County. Tourism increased employment, earnings, revenue and lodging taxes for Jackson…
Who is in your Top 20? The DeKalb Living staff wants to know
We’re looking for a few good men and women – 20, to be exact – who deserve recognition for the work they do in the community. DeKalb Living magazine is preparing…
Mayor reviews city's projects
Story By Anna Kate The City of Fort Payne has invested 70 million into infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life in the past five years, Mayor Brian Baine said during…
Jr. Ranger competition is underway
Story By MARY BAILEY While many first graders are busy playing their summer away, six-year-old Ruby Jean of Boaz has her sights set on being the next Jr. Ranger. The new…