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Marshall County, Alabama · Marshall CountyThe Marshall County Extension Office’s annual Marshall County Taste-Off took place at the Farmers Federation on Thursday, July 31. Winners took home tomato bragging rights in four different categories that were judged by four Marshall County community members: heaviest tomato,…See the Story
Big Winners at Tomato Taste-Off

Jackson County, Alabama · Jackson CountyStory By Katie Hightower On July 22, Jackson County Schools held its annual data meeting at KDCIA. Teachers and administrators gathered together to review student performance data by year and by school in regards to the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) performance. Educators then used the data to assess the effectiveness of teaching methods and identify areas of improvement. In 2019, the Alabama Literacy Act was passed. Schools ac…Read Article
Data shows increased performance for Jackson County Schools - Southern Torch

Fort Payne · Fort Payneby Candace Wells Q 1 Y/N: would you support a city ordinance preventing elected officials and close family members from also serving on council appointed boards paid or unpaid? A 1 Y/N:
John Smith, Tod Simpson, Clint Beason, Mike Grant, Chad Williams, Jeff Young, Ken Mayo, Leslie Voghn, Camp, Scotty Voghn - Voted Yes
Lynn Brewer, Pete Davis, Brian Baine, Bo G, Walter Watson – Voted No Q 2 Y/N: would you support a city ordinance for legislation …Read Article