Scottsboro posts convincing wins over Jasper, Tallassee to claim Class 5A Duals state crown By Jasen Bowen Co-No. 2-ranked Scottsboro put together two dominant performances Friday to win the AHSAA Class…
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City School employees participate in Poverty Simulation
Peggy M. Himburg Scottsboro City School faculty and staff participated in a Poverty Simulation upon their return to school this month. “This simulation is important because approximately 60% of our…
Scottsboro rallies past Fort Payne for Childers’ 300th career win
SHS boys fall in state-ranked battle Caroline Dawson (22) shoots over Fort Payne's Zimri Craig for two of her game-high 28 points during Scottsboro's 57-55 comeback win Friday night. Sentinel Photo…
Tombstone Tourism Is Still Alive
By Marla Ballard Reporter SCOTTSBORO - For centuries people have made pilgrimages to the burial sites of well-known individuals. In modern times tombstone tourism has continued to be a phenomenon. This…
In Operation Over 100 Years
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB/JACKSON COUNTIES - In the early 1920s E.F. Akins and his son W.A. came to Dogtown, Alabama where they purchased land and a building, which still stands…
Going For Her Dreams
BY MARLA BALLARD REPORTER Bamabell62@gmail.com Rainsville, Ala. -- Teryn Patterson has had an at-home business for four years, she bakes cookies. She wanted to stay at home with her children, but…
Let Freedom Ring
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com NORTHEAST, Ala.-- It's time to break out the lawn chairs and blankets and celebrate the Fourth of July with spectacular events across Northeast Alabama! Independence Day,…
Local Actors Perform in Guys and Dolls
Submitted Report “Guys and Dolls” Whole Backstage 2022 Summer Musical Cast Members by Hometowns by Katherine Brewer The Whole Backstage Community Theatre and Season Sponsor Sonny Lewis announce the upcoming summer…