By Glendon Poe T-J Sports Editor Cristian Barrientos had a method when it came to taking penalty kicks: go left with the ball every time. But after missing a couple in…
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Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 15 was designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy. In honor of the day and Police Week, Kayron Guffey, Chair of the First Responders Board,…
Lions Club Fundraiser this Weekend
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA. -- The 48th Annual Fort Payne Lions Club Bar-B-Que Chicken Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 20 at the Fort Payne City…
Local Artist’s Work Echos Nature
By Marla Ballard Reporter FORT PAYNE - The history of glassblowing is reported to date back to Babylon as early as 14 AD. The complex choreography that is needed for this…
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…
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…
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…
Geraldine Makes Improvements to Facilities
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.-- The Geraldine Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 8. The Council voted to repair the roof of the former Liberty…