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Scottsboro’s Howes to run at NACC
Jason Bowen Makenna Howes’ cross country career is not over after all. Howes did not
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MISSION TRIP
First United Methodist Church UnityYouth Mission Team travels to Mississippi Katie Hightower The First United
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I-59 exit at Hammondville is open to traffic again
Staff Reports A four-mile segment of reconstructed I-59 northbound in DeKalb County opened to traffic
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Aiden Parham: An audience of one
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com I’m jealous of Aiden Parham. At 5’ 11”, he
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Live Music at Cricket Theatre
Still Kickin” sponsored by the Alabama State Council of the Arts and The Underwoods will
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Legislative Breakfast held at Snead State
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The Marshall County Chambers of Commerce presented the 2024 Legislative
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Historical Association to dedicate new marker at Paint Rock Valley School July 28
Annette Bradford | Special to the Sentinel The July meeting of the Jackson County Historical
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Ground broken at JSU on Randy Owens Center
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com JACKSONVILLE – Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated a momentous occasion on
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Rainsville promotes two in police department
Story by Donna Thornton Todd Bowen is the new assistant police chief in the City
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Thankful for help received
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Angela Wiggins doesn’t know how to say thanks to all
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LOCAL MATCHUPS
PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE SERIES: Section’s schedule includes five games against long-time foes Jason Bowen Section
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GEARING UP FOR SCHOOL
Churches across Jackson County help kids prepare Katie Hightower On Saturday, July 13, The Church
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EMA staff awarded at commission
By MARY BAILEY The Marshall County Commission gathered for their first meeting of the month
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2024 ASWA All-State Baseball Team
Eight local players honored for their outstanding performances By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter Eight
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Boaz football
Pirates win 7-on-7s at Scottsboro, SMPA By TAYLOR D. BECK The Reporter BOAZ, Ala. —
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City Council recognizes beta club students, appoints two new department heads
Hunter Jones On Monday, the Scottsboro City Council held a council meeting at Scottsboro City
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Area SkillsUSA students excel at nationals
Peggy M. Himburg Jackson County students from the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy brought
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Cooper Garrett is one of several Fort Payne High School athletes representing the school at the AHSSA North-South All-Stars event.
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@emilysoutherntorch-com Fort Payne and DeKalb County will be proudly represented
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Bonds OK’ed for projects
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council voted in a special called meeting
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Grace Thrift Store is here to help those in need
Katie Hightower When recently-unemployed Sandra Guin went to a thrift store one day, she didn’t
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Rainsville council awards bid for paving roads
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July DeKalb Living In Stores Now!
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SUMMER HOOPS
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FIREWORKS SAFETY
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Negro Leagues History Vital to Alabama
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UWA rodeo wins national championship
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Rams putting in the work to grow mentally, physically
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Dragon Boat Races coming to Scottsboro
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Scottsboro hosts Alabama’s first ever Steampunk Festival
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Rules for short-term rental?
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Star Spangle Savings At Times-Journal
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CONN: Jesus will show up when it’s time
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Douglas High School FFA wins big again
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STEVENSON DEPOT DAYS PARADE
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SUMMER FUN
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