Contributed by Jennifer McCurdy, Executive Director • The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Well...I am celebrating my one-year anniversary at the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce. Wow! I…
Month: September 2018
Simpson to run for re-election
By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Pam Simpson has announced that she will seek reelection to another term. Simpson said she feels her experience makes her…
Schools awarded for Reading Growth
By Zach Hester, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) announced the 50 schools across the state that will be recognized for their achievement in…
Thompson receives Rotarian award
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Rainsville resident Lelon “Doc” Thompson was recently awarded the Honorable Rotarian Award for fifty-three years of active service. The Rotary Club meets weekly.…
DCTC to serve on National SREB Committee
By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. —Recently, the DeKalb County Career Tech Director Jonathan Phillips and DeKalb County Technology Center’s welding instructor Russ McFall were selected by the Alabama Department of…
North Jackson Shuts Out the Bears
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com STEVENSON, Ala. — The North Jackson Chiefs defeated the Plainview Bears, 48-0 on Friday night. With 8:32 remaining in the first quarter, North Jackson scores…
Hornets fall to Broncos
(Photo by Cheryl Boydston) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — The Ider Hornets were defeated by the Holly Pond Broncos , 36-13 in their home opener of the…
Valley Head defeats ASD
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com TALLADEGA, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers defeated the Alabama School for the Deaf Warriors, 38-6 on Friday. The Tigers started their scoring frenzy early,…