Story & Photo contributed by Carolyn W. Boatner IDER, Ala. — The Ider Homemakers and Community Leaders applied for a grant from the DeKalb County HCL and the Alabama State HCL for…
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Soar with the Eagles
By Staff Reports DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Join the Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles for a 5K and one-mile fun run on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The race will begin and end…
Dollar Tree Coming to Rainsville
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…
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…