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. —…
Category: Culture
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,…
Sand Mountain couple honored for 68 years of Marriage!
PHOTO: Verlon and Mary Ruth Stiefel with their certificates and gifts celebrating 68 years. Mary Ruth is holding a plaque from Governor Kay Ivey. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Big Week for Mentone Business!
PHOTO: This week in Mentone, a local favorite re-opened after a devastating fire, a new restaurant opened on Highway 117, along with (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Sweet Home Alabama in New York City
PHOTO: DeKalb County Tourism Executive Director John Dersham with his granddaughter Tristan (16) at the Alabama Department of Travel and Tourism's Little River Canyon Exhibit in New York City. (John Dersham |…
The Canyon Center Welcomes Top Bluegrass Artists back for a 4th Annual Event!
PHOTO: The Canyon Center recently announced their 4th Annual “Bluegrass on the Rim,” for June 10. (Little River Canyon Center) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala — Little River Canyon Center (LRCC)…