By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Work is scheduled to begin soon on a new location for Dollar Tree in Rainsville. It will use the space formerly…
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Nix Competes at State Games
By Marla Jones , Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com LYNCHBURG, Va. — Proving that girls can compete any sport, Shay Nix, a sophomore at Plainview High School competed in the Taekwondo competition at…
'Adopt, Don't Shop' at Landers McLarty Pet Event
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, Landers McLarty Ford of Fort Payne will partner with the Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center to host…
NACC Identified as "Better for Veterans" Institution
By Staff Reports POWELL, Ala. — Veterans interested in enrolling in college this fall should explore the opportunities at Northeast Alabama Community College. NACC is designated a Military Friendly® College and…
All-American Girl
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — From day one, Tinsley Andrews has been a fighter. She was born a full month before her due date on December…
DeKalb Heart Walk
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s time to get (and stay) healthy. DeKalb Regional Medical Center’s Heart Walk will be held on Saturday, August 17. This…
Westmoreland Named 2020 DeKalb County Distinguished Young Woman
Contributed by Kaysie Price DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. It has provided life-changing experiences for…
'Kindred at Home' Launches Food Drive
By Zach Hester, Reporter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Team members from Kindred at Home's Fort Payne location will begin canvassing throughout Jackson, DeKalb and Cherokee counties to gather donations for CASA…