By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com After the school closure last week due to the coronavirus scare, DeKalb County Superintendent of Education, Dr. Jason Barnett sprang into action to help…
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Southern Torch Reaches Out to Help Seniors
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Earlier this week, DeKalb County Commission President, Ricky Harcrow closed all DeKalb County Senior Centers for the safety of senior…
Remembering Pam Hunt
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala. — This week, Southern Torch is mourning the loss of one of our sports reporters from Crossville High School, Mrs. Pam Hunt. …
Council on Aging Announces Closings
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Council on Aging and Public Transporation announced that they will be closing effective March 16 and will reopen on…
Wrenn Named DBA Director of Missions
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Dr. Keith Wrenn has been named the new Director of Missions for the DeKalb Baptist Association. He will begin his ministry…
Turkey Season Opens on March 21 (in Most Alabama Counties)
By Southern Torch Staff ALABAMA— Spring turkey season will open March 21 and close May 3, 2020, for most Alabama counties. The season will be delayed for research purposes on the…
DeKalb Homemakers Name Woman of the Year
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Janice Smith of Crossville was named Woman of the Year by the DeKalb County Homemakers and Community Leaders Club. (Submitted Photo) DeKALB COUNTY, Ala.…
Nap Time Goes Wrong
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier this week, a report was made regarding a K3 teacher dispensing melatonin to children at The Roc Learning Center in…