By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DeKalb County, Ala.— The DeKalb County Board of Education recently announced that DeKalb County Schools would be taking part in a pilot program that utilizes, “Lokdown,”…
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Brock announces candidacy for DeKalb BOE
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.—Republican Don Brock announced this week his candidacy for the DeKalb County Board of Education, Place 5. The BOE seat represents the communities of Ider,…
Rainsville Council approves $1.95 million loan for sewer upgrades
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council voted last week to take out a $1.95 million loan to help fund city sewer upgrades. Councilman Joey Graham said that in…
Dekalb Co. Brothers Served Together, Died Together on Dec. 7th, 1941
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Monday marked the 74th Anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Dec. 7th, 1941 marked the beginning of America’s involvement in WWII, which would affect virtually…
Five NACC Employees Recognized at Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Five Northeast Alabama Community College employees were recognized recently at the 2015 Alabama Community College System Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. The…
Growing up in the theatre with Johnny Brewer
By Staff Reports As with any production, there are familiar faces as well as new ones. But in Black Tie Broadway, there is a unique set in the cast who grew…
New Threats to Public Safety, Same Tired Old Gun Debate
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com In the aftermath of every mass shooting that has occurred in recent years, Americans have found themselves embroiled in a bitter debate about our nation’s…
Be a quitter
By Dr. John E. Morgan Pastor–Collinsville Baptist Church Basketball season reminds me of a story. We were on our way to Maine on a mission trip. But we stopped in North…