Posts From Southern Torch
Mary Scott Hunter Ad Highlights “Integrity”
Mary Scott is often described as a “servant leader,” and she values teamwork. Her core values are Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Some of Mary Scott’s focus areas on the Alabama State Board of Education have been Workforce Development, STEAM (Science,
Fyffe’s Cochran Signs with Huntingdon College
Jesslyn Cochran, of Fyffe High School, signed a cheerleading scholarship agreement with Huntingdon College at a banquet Wednesday morning.
Board of Education Discusses Evaluations
The DeKalb County Board of Education met Tuesday night at Cracker Barrel in Fort Payne to discuss the upcoming Superintendent evaluations. The evaluations have been met with skepticism by some, including members of the board. “If I have a problem with somebody
NACC Cast Announced for Summer Show
The summer production at the Northeast Alabama Community College Theater is Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps“. The play’s concept calls for the entirety of the 1935 adventure film The 39 Steps to be performed with a cast of only four.
Net Neutrality Could Suffer
The internet is cool. We all love it. Since its birth as an information distribution system for scientists in 1989 (Click Here — the world’s first URL) the internet has grown into a vast source of knowledge, entertainment, social interaction,
One Photo, One Vote
The primary elections of June 3, 2014 could bring change for many of Alabama’s elected office holders. It will definitely bring a change in voter identification requirements. In previous elections, voters could simply provide a utility bill or a fishing
NRA Grades Alabama Candidates
The National Rifle Association have handed down their official grades for candidates in the 2014 Election. The NRA-PVF is non-partisan in issuing its candidate grades and endorsements. We do not base our decisions on a candidate’s party affiliation, but rather
Departments Handcuffed by $750 Spending Limit?
The Rainsville City Council met on Thursday night after returning from the League of Municipalities Convention. The agenda consisted of: Jason Brannan moved from Recruitment & Retention Coordinator to Captain at the Fire Department Transferring Scott Westbrook from Captain to
DeKalb Graduation Schedule
May 13: Northeast Alabama Community College @ 7:00 PM Location @ Northeast Alabama Agribusiness Center May 20: Sylvania High School @ 6:00 PM Crossville High School @ 6:00 PM (Snead State Community College) Ider High School @
Energy Developments Comes to DeKalb
Energy Developments, Inc. has partnered with SMEC and TVA in a new energy initiative for the region.
