Hunter Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6073 member Gayla Sue Mendez has been recognized nationally by the VFW, being recognized for her work with Post 6073 as part of the…
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NACC to host Alabama Ballet’s ‘Giselle’
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com RAINSVILLE – Northeast Alabama Community College is proud to be hosting the performance of Giselle by the world-renowned Alabama Ballet on Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at…
“Democracy”
Submitted Editorial by The Alabama Press Association America’s free press is in crisis. Today, local journalism, which is necessary to maintaining an informed and active citizenry, is on life support. Since…
DeKalb Ambulance Service responds to Hurricane Michael
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — As a network provider under the American Medical Response's contract with FEMA, the DeKalb Ambulance Service is responding to the request to provide assistance to…
DeKalb Bands Head to DC
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a year of fundraising, two local bands had the honor of performing in Washington D.C. over the weekend. Around this time…
Valley Head sales tax increase to go into effect April 1st
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — On Sunday, April 1st, a 1 percent sales and use tax increase will go into effect for…
DeSoto Seafood and Brews announces Grand Opening!
PHOTO: (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeSoto Seafood and Brews located on 607 Gault Avenue North, Suite A offers plenty of choices for any seafood lover…
3 DeKalb County Democratic candidates Qualify for 2018
PHOTO: Incumbent Democrats DeWitt Jackson (County Commission, District 4) and Pam Simpson (DeKalb County Circuit Clerk) submit their qualifying paperwork. Susan Scott Hayes submitted her paperwork to challenge incumbent Republican Ronnie…