Celebrating a century
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Back when eggs were 47 cents, and a brand-new car was only $265 Calvin Duke…
Christmas Events In DeKalb
Staff Reports Rainsville Christmas Parade is Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. There will be free ice skating, virtual sleigh rides, free…
Golden Wish Joy Drive shines with Christmas spirit as they collect toys for children at DHR
Katie Hightower When Shelby Howton was planning her daughter’s sixth birthday party, she did not expect young Memphis’s birthday request.…
CELEBRATION AT THE YARD
Stevenson hosting grand reveal for unique back-yard style hangout Katie Hightower This event was rescheduled due to weather. The event…
Help needed for Toys for Tots campaign
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The countdown is on to Christmas, and some of Santa’s best helpers must have help…
Albertville Boy Scout Troop 4071 holds flag retirement ceremony
By DRUW GIAMALVA The Reporter The Albertville Boy Scout Troop 4071 held a special flag retirement ceremony on Monday. A…
Veterans Day celebrated around county
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Ronald Reagan once said, “Those who say that we’re in a time when there are…
Halloween on Sand Mountain
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter For one of the hottest Halloweens most could remember, thousands turned out in full force…
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Raymond Brandon
by Katie Hightower Raymond Brandon is well-known for his role as Jackson County’s Santa Claus. For over 30 years, Brandon…
Update on sidewalk work
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The latest update on the downtown sidewalk improvement project came Wednesday, from Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine.…
Unified Pros and State of Alabama to host Ultimate Angler World Championship at Lake Guntersville
Hunter Jones On Tuesday, the State of Alabama and Unified Pros partnered to launch the Ultimate Angler World Championship at…
Turning 101
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter On Saturday, October 5, Carl “Pops” Bagwell, celebrated his 101st birthday and the residents and…
Library is drop-off location
Staff Reports The DeKalb County Public Library is serving as a drop-off location for hurricane relief items. The library is…
Girl Scouts prepare to set world record
Staff Reports The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama are out to break a tasty world record Sunday – and you…
Henagar gets SEEDS grant
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The City of Henagar received a SEEDS – Site Evaluation Economic Development Strategy – Industrial…
Scottsboro Recreation Department adds state’s first We-Go-Swing to playground
Hunter Jones The Scottsboro Recreation Department added the first We-Go-Swing in the State on Sept. 6. The We-Go-Swing is a…
Charitable day for Veterans Memorial Park
Katie Hightower On Sept. 8, two events were held to raise money for Veterans Memorial Park. The day began with…
TRAIL OF TEARS
One ride to remember the many Marla Ballard Over 100,000 motorcycle riders, stretching as much as 50 miles in length,…
County fair will be picture perfect
Marla Ballard The 2024 Jackson County Fall Agricultural Fair with the theme “Picture Perfect” will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10…
'Concerned About Alabama' 501c formed
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The second Concerned About Albertville meeting was held Monday evening at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church…
Strong visits Jackson County, views efforts to combat invasive aquatic vegetation
Staff Reports Congressman Dale W. Strong visited Lake Guntersville in Jackson County today to observe ongoing efforts to eradicate invasive…
Workers install final girder for new Alabama Highway 75 bridge
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER ALDOT News Cranes hoisted the final girder for the new Alabama Highway 75 bridge at Lakeview…
Join the Boom Town Opry crew for Saturday show
Story by Jess Murdock Special to The Times-Journal The best way to describe the Boom Town Opry Series for someone…
Commission hears issues with chert mining
By DRUW GIAMALVA The Reporter Marshall County Commission held its last meeting for July and discussed topics of engineering, Council…
Thankful for help received
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Angela Wiggins doesn’t know how to say thanks to all the people who helped and…
