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WBS set to open new show

WBS set to open new show

Story By John Mann The Whole Backstage Theater in Guntersville has started dress rehearsal for their next main production, a…
Groove Concert on Thursday

Groove Concert on Thursday

Special to The Reporter Mountain Valley Arts Council’s free Fall Concert series will feature Groove at Errol Allan Park at…
Into the Depths

Into the Depths

Volunteer rescue squads from three states team up in Jackson County for a full day of intensive cave rescue training…
Lady Cats tie record for wins

Lady Cats tie record for wins

Heath Hambrick  The Lady Wildcat volleyball team competed in the First Annual Cullman Oktoberfest Volleyball Classic on Saturday against really…
Asian Woolly Hackberry Aphids Plague Northeast Alabama

Asian Woolly Hackberry Aphids Plague Northeast Alabama

Staff Reports Residents in Northeast Alabama are reporting an unusual sight — what looks like snow drifting through the air.…
Ladies Civitan opens Pumpkin Patch for October

Ladies Civitan opens Pumpkin Patch for October

Story By John Mann The Guntersville Ladies Civitan Club opened the doors on one of its biggest annual traditions this…
DAR, Miracle League remember athlete

DAR, Miracle League remember athlete

Story By Mary Bailey It was with heavy hearts that the KDS DAR High School community and the Miracle League…
Scottsboro High School Homecoming

Scottsboro High School Homecoming

Scottsboro will play Brewer on Friday, Oct. 3 for Homecoming. Scottsboro Homecoming attendants (L-R) are freshman attendant Annie Katherine Holland;…
Sadie Goza chosen 2026 Miss Northeast

Sadie Goza chosen 2026 Miss Northeast

Staff Reports Thirteen ladies participated in the 2026 Ms. Northeast Pageant Saturday, September 27, 2025. Lizzi-Kate Wilson, Ms. Northeast 2025,…
Hawkins wins Mid-Amateur

Hawkins wins Mid-Amateur

Heath Hambrick Fort Payne native Hunter Hawkins captured the Alabama Golf Association’s 37th State Mid-Amateur Championship at Limestone Springs Golf…
Boaz City Schools names Leslie Price as new principal of Boaz Elementary School

Boaz City Schools names Leslie Price as new principal of Boaz Elementary School

Special from Boaz City Schools Boaz – Boaz City Schools is proud to announce Leslie Price as the new principal…
Jackson County gears up for annual Tennessee River clean-up Oct. 4

Jackson County gears up for annual Tennessee River clean-up Oct. 4

Story By Katie Hightower Do you want to give back to the community? Would you like to see Jackson County…
Lady Cats win Silver bracket at Athens

Lady Cats win Silver bracket at Athens

Story By Heath Hambrick The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats continue to pile up wins this volleyball season. The Lady Cats…
Business celebrates one-year anniversary

Business celebrates one-year anniversary

Story By Marla Ballard Business owners Mike and Angel LaFever opened their game store Fever Dreams last year during Fort…
Albertville native wants to be “Face of Halloween”

Albertville native wants to be “Face of Halloween”

Story By Mary Bailey Brandon Rutledge loves Halloween so much that he wants to be the official face of the…
ADEM Awards $2.5 Million in Recycling Grants

ADEM Awards $2.5 Million in Recycling Grants

Special to The Reporter MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) announced today it is awarding more…
WEEKEND TO REMEMBER

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER

Bikers, Jeeps and big crowds highlight Bridgeport’s Trail of Tears kickoff event Story By Katie Hightower From Sept. 18-20, the…
Rivalry Game by the Numbers:Sand Mountain Super Bowl- No.10 Plainview vs Sylvania

Rivalry Game by the Numbers:Sand Mountain Super Bowl- No.10 Plainview vs Sylvania

Story By Heath Hambrick 1— There has been one overtime game. 1977 Plainview won 13-7.  4— The have been four…
Grant wins in Fort Payne and other county races decided

Grant wins in Fort Payne and other county races decided

Story By Heath Hambrick The one remaining Mayor race, along with four council races, was decided Tuesday night as the…
Hunt takes over as Ladies Civitan president

Hunt takes over as Ladies Civitan president

Story By John Mann The Guntersville Ladies Civitan Club held their biggest meeting of the year so far on Wednesday,…
WBS wraps Auditions for 9 to 5

WBS wraps Auditions for 9 to 5

Story By John Mann The Whole Backstage Theater in Guntersville has released the cast list for their upcoming show 9…
Main Street Scottsboro receives statewide recognition

Main Street Scottsboro receives statewide recognition

Story By Hunter Jones Downtown Scottsboro was recognized for its work at the 12th annual Awards of Excellence Banquet. During…
PLAY LIKE A GIRL

PLAY LIKE A GIRL

Inaugural all-girls flag football league crowns champion after thrilling season of teamwork, skill, and fun Story By Hunter Jones On…
Runoff elections set for Tuesday

Runoff elections set for Tuesday

Story By Heath Hambrick The municipal runoff elections are set for this Tuesday and include the cities of Fort Payne…
Albertville Masonic Lodge No. 430 hosts First Responders appreciation dinner

Albertville Masonic Lodge No. 430 hosts First Responders appreciation dinner

Special to The Reporter Albertville – Sept. 8, 2025 Albertville Masonic Lodge No. 430 proudly hosted a First Responders Appreciation…
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