Dr. David Bronner Celebrates Fifty Years as CEO of RSA By Steve Flowers The legendary head of the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), Dr. David Bronner, celebrates 50 years as CEO…
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Festival In Mentone Kicks Off Season
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - For many years the Rhododendron Festival graced the scenic ridge of Lookout Mountain at Brow Park in Mentone. Artists and crafters gathered to showcase…
Bobbitt Honored At Capitol Memorial
Pictured: Wendy Bobbitt, widow of Dep. Steve Bobbitt, was joined at the Capitol by L to R: Lt. Jerry Fortner, Dep. Keith Smith, Captain Gary Brown, Bobbitt, Lt. Willie Underwood, Ninth…
34 Charged with Drug Related Charges During Month of April
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — During the month of April, there were 34 that were arrested on drug related charges. Approximately 194 grams…
Benjume Selected to Boy's State
Rainsville, Ala.-- Plainview High School rising senior, Ephan Benjume, was recently selected to attend the 86th Alabama Annual Boys State. This selection recognizes his role as a leader and an outstanding…
Dismuke Waives Arraignment Hearing
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala-- A Crossville teacher who was accused of having sex with a student waived his arraignment hearing last week. Isaac Dismuke, 28, was charged by…
Fort Payne Advances to Final Four, beating Randolph
By Glendon Poe Sports glendon.poe@times-journal.com The Fort Payne boys soccer team makes its return to the AHSAA State Soccer Championships this week. Cristian Barrientos scored a second-half penalty kick to help…
Helping Hands
Press Release Second-grade students at Wills Valley Elementary School in Fort Payne showed their appreciation for some super citizens in the community, as they bestowed Helping Hand Hero awards on five…