By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser is seeking the people’s support in the upcoming August 23 Municipal Elections. Chesser is wrapping up his first…
Month: July 2016
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday July 22 - Sunday July 24
Fort Payne Police Report (Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24) By Staff Reports Friday July 22nd Reported incidents (7/22) Leaving the…
Fort Payne resident donates charter bus to DeKalb County
Featured image: Local resident Carolyn Martin of Fort Payne donated a charter bus to the DeKalb County Commission that will be utilized by both the DeKalb County Schools and EMA DeKalb Schools,…
Rainsville candidates take the stage
Featured image: The Times Journal hosted a lively public forum this week for the candidates running for Rainsville City government By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Tuesday night,…
NACC Student Wins Scholarship from American Welding Society
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Jeremiah Hastings, a student at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the American Welding Society (AWS) Greater Huntsville…
Fort Payne Police Report, (Monday, July 18 - Thursday July 21)
By Staff Reports Monday, 7/18 Reported Incidents (7/18) Theft by Deception – Occurred at 202 Greenhill Blvd NW. A check for $126.45 was written without authorization Theft of Property – Occurred…
Lighting Up the Night: Close to 500 attend Cricket Theatre marquee lighting ceremony in Collinsville
Featured image: Almost 500 residents recently turned out to attend the ceremonial lighting of the new marquee at the historic Cricket Theatre in Collinsville. By Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com…
Gary Hartline announces run for Rainsville City Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Small business owner Gary Hartline is announcing his run for Rainsville City Council Place #3. Hartline is a longtime resident of Rainsville,…