Story by Marla Ballard Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Association (ALBRA) kicked off their 2025-2026 season last weekend at the Northeast Alabama Agribusiness Center (NAAC) in Rainsville. Youth Rodeo contestants from Alabama,…
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Volleyball action begins this week in DeKalb County
Story By Heath Hambrick This week, volleyball takes center stage as action starts Thursday in DeKalb County. The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats are in action first, as they travel to Locust…
Dr. Mab Segrest will be speaking at the DeKalb County Democratic Club
Dr. Mab Segrest will be speaking at the DeKalb County Democratic Club on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Segrest’s talk is titled “Alabama Courage and How To Bottle It.” Segrest, a native…
Boom Days welcomes local Musician
Staff Reports editor.tj@southerntorch.com Boom Days welcomes local musician to the stage. Karlie Mann is a rising star whose voice has captivated audiences across DeKalb County and beyond. With a passion for…
GROAT ROARS BACK: Wins State Match Play.
Story By Heath Hambrick Staring at a four-hole deficit heading to the eighth tee Sunday at Terrapin Hills Country Club, JP Groat battled back to capture the 2025 Alabama State Match…
Beloved doctor retires
Staff Reports editor.tj@southerntorch.com DeKalb Regional Medical Center Announces the Retirement of Dr. Steve Isbell After more than 40 years of dedicated service, DeKalb Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the…
Lions Club welcomes visitors
FORT PAYNE–The Lions Club will host a free lunch on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event will be held at the Tom Bevill Center in Rainsville from 12-2 p.m. Featured guest…
Fort Payne Municipal Questions and Answers
Q 1 Y/N: Would you support a city ordinance preventing elected officials and close family members from also serving on council-appointed boards, paid or unpaid? A 1 Y/N: John Smith, Todd…