The 68th Annual DeKalb County VFW Fair was put in action with the cutting of the ribbon by Misty Bruce of Bruce’s Foodland. Bruce’s Foodland is the sponsor of this week’s…
Category: Community
Leadership DeKalb Visits Southern Torch
Southern Torch was honored to host Leadership DeKalb for breakfast on Tuesday, September 12. Leadership DeKalb is a nine-month program with the purpose of providing enhanced educational opportunities designed to promote…
Fort Payne Teacher Arrested For Public Intoxication
FORT PAYNE, Ala.—On Monday, August 28, 2023, Fort Payne School officials contacted the Fort Payne Police Department and reported suspicion of an intoxicated teacher with the Fort Payne City School system.…
Famous Cave In Woodville
By Marla Ballard Reporter JACKSON COUNTY - Jackson County Alabama has more caves per square mile than any county in Aerica, with 3,536 charted caves. Stephens Gap is located in the…
Mentone Arts Center Calendar Events
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - Mentone Arts Center is a community art center created and supported by the community and works to preserve and promote the rich culture of…
Celebrating a Life and a Legacy
The late Jeff Cook, Co-Founder of Alabama, to be Remembered in Service Saturday By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Before the bands take the stage, fans, friends, and family will remember…
June Jam History
By Marla Ballard Reporter June Jam ran from 1982 to 1997, the event has never been just a musical performance. The occasion is about bringing people together, supporting those in need,…
June Jam 2023
Better Sounds and Security By Donna Thornton editor@times-journal.com Tony Conway, manager of the band Alabama, is a busy man – and he has been since the revival of June Jam was…