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By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO, Ala.—Ninth Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor ruled earlier this week that former Fyffe Coach Neal Thrash be granted a hearing before the full board of the DeKalb County Schools BOE to discuss the events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee passed a resolution yesterday formally asking Rep. Mike Hubbard to step down as Speaker of the Alabama House. “The Alabama Republican Party strongly believes the needs of our state must be the first priority
2015 First State Bank Shootout
Bears defeat North Jackson in championship By Marla Jones marla@southerntorch.com Plainview 68-North Jackson 60 RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Plainview Bears faced the North Jackson Chiefs in the Championship round of the 2015 First State Bank Shootout. Plainview led the Chiefs in the
Fort Payne takes green to a new level
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Last week the city of Fort Payne was designated a Valley Sustainable Silver Community by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) after the city completed a number of sustainability initiatives as a part of TVA’s Valley
Memorable Community Events from 2015
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO., Ala.—No doubt this was a big year for DeKalb County. From annual festivals to Fyffe going to the state play offs to new traditions, DeKalb was packed with things to do and we have
