Story by Marla Ballard Valley Head High School is taking a unique approach to education by participating in Reach and Teach, a nonprofit educational program that facilitates the opportunity for students…
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Smallwood wins 7A Player of the Year
Story By DRUW GIAMALVA The legend of Lani Smallwood grew on Thursday afternoon, as Smallwood was crowned 7A Player of the Year at the 2025 Player of the Year Banquet in…
Training to save lives
Story By DRUW GIAMALVA The Boaz Fire Department had a special week of training at the Bama Pro Tow, as firefighters worked on their skills with extraction and breaking down a…
VFW Post 6073 All American Commanders honors legacy of loyalty, service and advocacy
Story By Gayla Sue Mendez Since its founding in 1946, Fallen Comrades VFW Post 6073 in Jackson County has stood as a beacon of dedication, support, and service. Guided by strong…
Pisgah’s Barron named Class 2A Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Story By Jason Bowen Class 2A Girls Basketball Player of the Year finalist Campbell Barron was eagerly awaiting the awards announcements during Thursday’s Alabama Sports Writers Association Basketball Awards Banquet in…
Wildcats moving on to second round for first time since 2015
Story By Heath Hambrick What a night for the Fort Payne Wildcat baseball team. Friday night the Wildcats hosted the Muscle Shoals Trojans in the first round of the 6A state…
Kiwanis Pancake Day is April 26
Staff Reports The 46th annual Fort Payne Kiwanis Club Pancake Day is coming! Pancake Day is Saturday, April 26, from 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., at the Fort Payne Rotary Pavilion. A $7…
Cross Walk 2025
Story By MARY BAILEY “Crosswalk 2025, from Beulah to Bethany” was held Saturday morning just as the sun was coming up across Marshall County. The first trek of the journey began…