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SPORTS NOTES: Pisgah alum Tinker selected first-team All-ACCC

SPORTS NOTES: Pisgah alum Tinker selected first-team All-ACCC

Story by Jason Bowen Pisgah alum and former three-time all-state player Kallie Tinker has been honored for her play during…
A look at uses of, and need for 7.5 mill tax

A look at uses of, and need for 7.5 mill tax

Special to The Times-Journal FORT PAYNE -- Fort Payne residents have the opportunity to renew an at least 30-year-old, 7.5…
Prepare now for pending storm chances

Prepare now for pending storm chances

Story By MARY BAILEY The National Weather Service in Huntsville has already outlined the severe weather threat that is possible…
March DeKalb Living is in stores now.

March DeKalb Living is in stores now.

They are available at Southern Torch - Fort Payne Foodland - Carter’s Beverage (South End) - Wishing Well - Blue…
Grant to fund Mentone water upgrades

Grant to fund Mentone water upgrades

Staff Reports news@times-journal.com MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced two grants totaling nearly $600,000 to make improvements to enhance…
BLESSING BOXES

BLESSING BOXES

Areas in Jackson County to receive if you are in need and give if you are able Katie Hightower Across…
Pride of Douglas receives invitation to Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

Pride of Douglas receives invitation to Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

By DRUW GIAMALVA The Reporter The Pride of Douglas has received an invitation to represent the state of Alabama at…
Miracle League of Albertville

Miracle League of Albertville

By DRUW GIAMALVA The Reporter Sand Mountain Park will be hosting Freezin’ for a Reason: Police vs. Fire Challenge on…
Wreaths Across America honors DeKalb patriots

Wreaths Across America honors DeKalb patriots

Staff Reports news@times-journal.com For the fourth year, the Hannah White Arnett Chapter of the National Sons and Daughters of the…
Sunday School teacher writes of lessons his dog taught him about God

Sunday School teacher writes of lessons his dog taught him about God

Story by Marla Ballard Special to the Times-Journal Sunday school teacher Chuck Hester recently became a published author. Hester is…
MERRY & BRIGHT

MERRY & BRIGHT

Christmas lights across parts of Jackson County Katie Hightower Residents don’t need to drive far to see pretty Christmas lights…
Celebrating a century

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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