Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The DeKalb County Council on Aging celebrated Older Americans Month with an event in Fort Payne last week. Participants played Bingo and had lunch…
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DeKalb County Republicans Award Scholarships
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--The DeKalb County Republican Party recently awarded ten scholarships in the amount of $500 to outstanding Seniors from schools in DeKalb County. Pictured from Left to right: Emma Harrison-Valley…
Inside The Statehouse
Women in Alabama Politics By Steve Flowers It is hard to imagine that it was only a little over 100 years ago that women were given the right to vote in…
ALDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Safely this Memorial Day Weekend
Announce No Temporary Lane Closures (Montgomery, Ala.) – Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and, with that, higher traffic volumes on Alabama’s roadways. For the safety of the…
Ider Finishes 2A State Tournament Run
Hornets Win Opening Game Before Elimination By Glendon Poe T-J Sports Editor glendon.poe@times-journal.com The Ider softball team closed its 2023 season with a 10-0 loss to Pleasant Valley in the elimination…
Plainview Caps Historic Season
Plainview routs Opp, Caps Historic Season with 3A State Title By Glendon Poe T-J Sports Editor glendon.poe@times-journal.com Weather delays. Change of venue. It didn’t matter — Plainview in four; that’s four…
FP Youth Excel at State Meet
ENTERPRISE, Ala.-- The Fort Payne Parks and Recreation’s Youth Track and Field Program recently competed in the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association State Track and Field Meet. Nineteen team members participated,…
Tatum Continues Academic and Athletic Career
Collinsville Panther Tyla Tatum signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Wallace State Community College where she will be a member of the women’s basketball program. Pictured (L-R): Sitting-…