Contributed by Sandra Padgett MENTONE, Ala. — Jim Connor, a Bluegrass Hall of Fame banjo player and songwriter, who is best known for his tune “Grandma’s Feather Bed” made popular by John…
Category: Culture
County recognizes Master's Games participants
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Marla Jones) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 27. Emily McCamy of the Council…
More Than A Day Off
By Zach Hester, Reporter zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? The federal holiday in May has become a staple for being the best day to get out…
Ider chooses to walk-up, instead of out
By Zach Hester, Reporter For some time now, we’ve heard of planned events across the country that on March 14, students would get up and walk out in reverence of the shootings…
Nationally acclaimed actress works with DeKalb Fine Arts students
PHOTO: Nationally acclaimed actress Sandra Lafferty with DeKalb County Fine Arts Teacher Sara Argiro and DeKalb County Drama students. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. —…
Geraldine, Sylvania bands to Perform in D.C.!
PHOTO: Both Geraldine and Sylvania's marching bands will be performing at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on October 7, 2018! (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB,…
Mentone's Annual 'Colorfest' this Weekend! (Full Schedule)
PHOTO: Sign near the old Mentone Springs Hotel, showing festival-goers where to go at last year's Colorfest. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) Contributed by John Dersham, Executive Director, DeKalb County Tourism MENTONE,…
Wicklund to perform at Vintage 1889 tomorrow night, 'Keef and Company' opening
PHOTO: The second show in the “Discovery Series” will feature Hannah Wicklund and the Steppin’ Stones and local favorite Ryan Keef opening. (HannahWicklund.com | “Ryan Keef” Youtube) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE,…