Did I look out of place in my first triathlon?

By Mac Cordell

“You forgot somebody!”

Those were the first words I heard as I pulled into the transition area at the South Atlantic Bank Beach Bum Triathlon last month. I had just finished biking on the beach and was about to begin my 5k beach run.

I was hoping for cheers and adulation. What I got was a smart al...

Education, News

Triad officials reflect on failed levy

By Kyle Meddles

November 26, 2024

The Triad Board of Education reflected on the failed levy renewal while the district prioritizes funds toward classroom improvements. Triad’s 0.5%, five-year income tax, which was a renewal of the lev...

Education, News

SROs leave Marysville schools

Officials continue to talk, but officers are gone for now

By Michael Williamson

November 26, 2024

The Marysville school district is ending its school resource officer program this week but city and school officials said that doesn’t mean a law enforcement presence is leaving altogether. In a joint...

North Union’s new head basketball coaches very familiar with Wildcat hoops

Sports

In the photo on the left, North Union’s new girls basketball coach Mitchell Loomis strategizes with his team during a home scrimmage against Riverdale. In the photo on the right North Union’s newly-appointed head coach Austin Terrill (left) instructs senior Miles Hall (right). (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s new head basketball coaches very familiar with Wildcat hoops

By Bob Putman

November 26, 2024

The North Union girls and boys basketball programs each welcomed new head coaches for the 2024-25 season. But that does not mean either one is opening the season with coaches who are not familiar with...

Marysville student/athlete spending winter months playing in junior hockey league for Vermont squad

Sports

Colin Richards of Marysville is pictured playing junior hockey with the Vermont Lumberjacks. The local youngster takes classes online to work within his hockey schedule. (Photo submitted)

Marysville student/athlete spending winter months playing in junior hockey league for Vermont squad

By Tim Miller

November 26, 2024

Marysville Early College High School student Colin Richards is well into his junior year of academics. It’s just that he is going about his studies in a different way. Richards is taking his classes o...

Journal-Tribune names 2024 Union County-area high school football team

Sports

Fairbanks High School running back Ryker Green (top) has been named the 2024 Union County football player of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Journal-Tribune names 2024 Union County-area high school football team

By Tim Miller

November 26, 2024

The Journal-Tribune has named its Union County-area high school football team for the 2024 season. The honors are for athletes from Marysville, Fairbanks, North Union, Jonathan Alder and Triad high sc...

NU senior will join equestrian program at Auburn University

Sports

North Union High School senior Kailee Rife is pictured during competition on her horse Biker Chic Dream. Rife has committed to join the equestrian program at Auburn University. (Photo submitted)

NU senior will join equestrian program at Auburn University

By Tim Miller

November 26, 2024

North Union High School senior Kailee Rife recently signed a letter of intent to continue her sport at Auburn University. She’s not going to play a sport such as volleyball, basketball or softball. Ri...