Katie Hightower When recently-unemployed Sandra Guin went to a thrift store one day, she didn’t realize she was walking into her calling. While she stood in line to check out her…
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4 year old receives proclamation for helping elderly woman
PHOTO: Robert Crum and his father, Matt, receives a proclamation from Mayor Chuck Ables at this week’s meeting of the Geraldine Town Council. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by The Town of Geraldine …
Fort Payne PD and 911 dispatch collecting water for Jacksonville
(Fort Payne Police Department | Fort Payne 911) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Fort Payne 911, in conjunction with the Fort Payne Police Department, will be collecting cases of water to…
VIDEO: County Commission honors June Brewer for 20 years of service
PHOTO: June Brewer was honored by the DeKalb County Commission on her retirement from The Council on Aging on Tuesday. The council helps provide a link to essential services for DeKalb…
Emergency warming stations available in DeKalb during bitter cold
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — With temperatures remaining bitter cold throughout the weekend, warming stations are available in DeKalb County to those without heat. The…
DeKalb Ambulance Service holds Toy Drive for local Children
PHOTO: DeKalb Ambulance Service (DAS) is currently holding a toy drive to benefit local children this Holiday Season through the Children's Advocacy Center. (DAS) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
Henagar to hold fundraiser for Mayor Davis after fire
PHOTO: This Saturday (November 18), a fundraiser will be held in the Henagar City Park Community Center from 4 - 6 pm for Henagar Mayor Lee Davis. Davis' home that was…
Tennis lessons to benefit Friends of Adoption Center
PHOTO: On Saturday, licensed USPTA Instructor and shelter pet owner Dan Berry will be giving tennis lessons to benefit the Friends of the DeKalb Co-AL Animal Adoption Center. (Contributed Photo | Friends of the…