By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (File Photo) DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education will sell several surplus items by sealed bid next month. The following items…
Category: Community
Cattlemen Association Announces Scholarship Winners
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Cattleman's Association recently announced its 2020 scholarship winners. High School Graduates Sadie Durham — Valley HeadHanna Glenn…
Alabama's Response to Elder Abuse
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The elderly population and disabled adults in our state and communities have the right to feel safe and to be treated with dignity…
SERVE Day at Crowne Health Care
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, June 6, members of the Church of the Highlands Gadsden branch participated in SERVE Day by holding an…
Happy Birthday, Doc!
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On June 12, 2020, a long-time Rainsville resident, Dr. Lelon “Doc” Thompson will celebrate his 95th birthday. Born in 1925…
Welcome Home
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — Henagar Baptist Church recently named Roger Graham as their new pastor. Graham began his preaching career at the age of 16. …
Collinsville Healthcare & Rehab Adds Visitation Booth
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many nursing homes have been forced to close their doors to visitors; however, Collinsville Healthcare and Rehab…
Blessing Box Opens in Valley Head
By Southern Torch Staff (Photo Submitted by Bonnie Tucker) VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — A "blessing box" has been started for those who need it in Valley Head. The box is at…