Man Shot and Killed
Story by Donna Thornton, donna@southerntorch.com DeKalb County investigators are looking for answers in the shooting death Thursday of a Mentone man, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. DeKalb County 911 got the call at
Sunset Drive Walking Trail named within the 25 trails in 2025 campaign
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER The Alabama Tourism Department has named Sunset Drive Walking Trail in Guntersville one of Alabama’s 25 Must-Tread Trails for 2025 as a part of the celebration for the Year of Alabama
Changes to FPHS bus loop, drop-offs starting Friday
Staff Reports Because of new construction of the campus of Fort Payne High School, changes have been made in the bus loop starting Friday, April 4. The bus loop will now be between the gym
‘Heart of an Eagle’ winners to be honored
Staff Reports FORT PAYNE- Seth Hill, Ladd Engineering and Ben Shurett will be honored as this year’s recipients of the Boy Scouts of America, Greater Alabama Council, Sequoyah District Heart of an Eagle Award. The
City Council approves Two Sisters Square agreement, names Godfrey new police chief
Story by Hunter Jones On Monday, the Scottsboro City Council held a council meeting at Scottsboro City Hall. There were five items on the agenda, all five of which were approved. First, before moving into
Schools in DeKalb County on 3-hour delay Monday
Story by Staff Reports With the potential for severe weather in the early morning forecast, DeKalb County Schools, Fort Payne City Schools, and Cornerstone Christian Academy will operate on a three-hour delay Monday, March 31.
TORCH SPORTS
Gentle signs with Chargers
Story By SHANNON J. ALLEN GUNTERSVILLE — College athletics runs in the family for Guntersville senior Cam Gentle, whose father,
AHSAA BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Late-inning surge leads Scottsboro to series win over No. 7 Boaz
Story By Jason Bowen As soon as the baseball left Hunter Hancock’s bat, Scottsboro head coach Cade Medley immediately raised
Lankford: The Future is bright at Geraldine
Story by Heath Hambrick At Geraldine High School, Jordon Lankford is a name sports fans will begin to hear more
Community
Gentle signs with Chargers
Story By SHANNON J. ALLEN GUNTERSVILLE — College athletics runs in the family for Guntersville senior Cam Gentle, whose father,
Easter basket delivery
Story By MARY BAILEY Last week over 300 Easter baskets were hand prepared and delivered by some of the Easter
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
Sunny Horizons holds Walk for Autism, bringing awareness and acceptance Story By Katie Hightower On April 17, community members met
Business
What to do in DeKalb County: Hikes, flights, and more
Marla Ballard Columnist Join DeKalb County E-Center for their Women Entrepreneur’s Educational Series on Thursday, March 20 from 5 p.m.
Howard Bentley Buick GMC Wins United Way Star Award
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER ALBERTVILLE — Howard Bentley Buick GMC was recognized by the United Way of Marshall County with the Star
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Sadie, Hannah, Abigail Thompson
Story by Peggy M. Himburg Three sisters who love baking decided to get together and form a business. Sadie, Hannah,
Politics
Legislative update: Week 8 in Alabama House
Commentary Special to the Times Journal The Alabama Legislature completed its eighth week of the 2025 Legislative Session. Both chambers
Public input sought on widening roadway
Staff Reports ALDOT will hold in-person and online public involvement meetings this month for a proposed road widening project in
DeKalb Commission hears update on Challenger Center
Story by Donna Thornton The DeKalb County Commission welcomed Dr. Farrah Hayes and Dr. Martha Lavender of the Challenger Learning
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