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BBQ and Bingo with the Lion’s Club

BBQ and Bingo with the Lion’s Club

Story By John Mann The competition was hot at the Guntersville Rec Center on Sunset Drive on Saturday night as…
Lady Pirates prepared for big season

Lady Pirates prepared for big season

Story By Druw Giamalva After joining the Boaz Lady Pirate basketball program in August last year, the impact was immediately…
Honorary Award of Bravery and Sacrifice

Honorary Award of Bravery and Sacrifice

Scottsboro Police Department's Lt. Derek Porch honored for bravery and decades of dedicated service Story By Katie Hightower For many…
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Jared Dovers recognized for leadership, community outreach and commitment to making Scottsboro a better place for families Story By Katie…
NACC E-Center to Host Free Entrepreneur Workshop

NACC E-Center to Host Free Entrepreneur Workshop

Staff Reports High school and college students across DeKalb and Jackson counties are invited to discover their inner entrepreneur through…

Fort Payne BOE approves policy manual update

Story By Donald Campbell At their meeting Tuesday, the Fort Payne Board of Education approved updating the policy manual, bringing…

Howard Bentley Buick GMC Kicks Off 2025 “Season of Giving” to support Marshall County nonprofits

Story By Yvonne Marie Lorie Howard Bentley Buick GMC ALBERTVILLE- Howard Bentley Buick GMC— the #1 GMC dealer in Alabama and a…
‘No Kings’ Demonstration returns to Guntersville

‘No Kings’ Demonstration returns to Guntersville

Story By John Mann For the second time this year there was a ‘No Kings’ protest held in the courtyard…
Jackson County prepares for 2026 elections

Jackson County prepares for 2026 elections

Candidates begin filing, declare intentions to run for local, state and federal offices Story By Katie Hightower Qualifying for the…
Students meet Heroes

Students meet Heroes

Story By Heath Hambrick October 17, 2025 the students of Fort Payne Pre-K had the opportunity to meet some of…
Pastor Appreciation Breakfast

Pastor Appreciation Breakfast

Story By Mary Bailey Local pastors and spiritual support staff gathered Tuesday morning in the Community Room of Shepherd’s Cove…
Bruce: first mayor of Kilpatrick

Bruce: first mayor of Kilpatrick

Story By Mary Bailey On Tuesday evening the town of Kilpatrick made history. Community members and supporting neighbors gathered at…
Smokin’ Success

Smokin’ Success

Thousands gather in downtown Scottsboro for the 10th annual BBQ Festival featuring food competitions, live entertainment and charitable fundraising Story…
Valley Head Town Council approves tax abatement

Valley Head Town Council approves tax abatement

Story By Donald Campbell Valley Head, Ala. — On Monday, October 6th, the Town of Valley Head approved a tax…
Kilpatrick incorporated

Kilpatrick incorporated

Story By Donald Campbell More than six years of hard work and determination have finally paid off, as the Town…
BCA:Patient navigator guides cancer sufferers through treatment journey

BCA:Patient navigator guides cancer sufferers through treatment journey

Story By ROSE MYERS Marshall Medical Centers A cancer diagnosis is a scary and confusing pathway that no one should…
BCA: 3D Mammography services: early detection technology takes a major step forward

BCA: 3D Mammography services: early detection technology takes a major step forward

CONTRIBUTED BY Marshall Medical Centers Health System The latest technology in mammography is being called the single greatest break-through in…
Two Sisters Square

Two Sisters Square

Ribbon cutting celebrates opening of newly built pocket park bringing music, art and life to downtown Scottsboro Story By Hunter…
Lady Bears win Marathon to take area title

Lady Bears win Marathon to take area title

Story By Heath Hambrick The Class-4A Area 16 tournament at Plainview on Wednesday night was a lengthy affair, with the…
PRUITT vs NCAA: hearing date to be continued

PRUITT vs NCAA: hearing date to be continued

Story By Heath Hambrick On the Wednesday before the annual “Third Saturday in October” game between Alabama and Tennessee, the…
WinSouth Credit Union secures landmark waterpark naming right at Sand Mountain Park

WinSouth Credit Union secures landmark waterpark naming right at Sand Mountain Park

Special to The Reporter ALBERTVILLE, (Oct. 9, 2025) – WinSouth Credit Union has finalized a 12-year naming rights agreement with the…
RC&D presents over 50k in Marshall County grants

RC&D presents over 50k in Marshall County grants

Story By John Mann There was a special presentation at the Boaz Public Library on Thursday by the Alabama‘s Mountains,…
Dragon Boat Races event brings in over $56,000 for local health and nutrition programs

Dragon Boat Races event brings in over $56,000 for local health and nutrition programs

Story By Katie Hightower On Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, Highlands Foundation and Nourish One Child were presented checks from…
Honoring Heroes in Glenwood Cemetery

Honoring Heroes in Glenwood Cemetery

Staff Reports DeKalb County is preparing for National Wreaths Across America Day, observed this year on December 13. This annual…
Harvest for a Cause

Harvest for a Cause

Story By Donald Campbell Autumn marks the start of the fundraising campaign for the United Givers Fund of DeKalb County.…
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