By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 13. After minutes from the last meeting were approved,…
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Sylvania H.S. senior Jerod Sharp qualifies for city council run
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Earlier this week, Jerod Sharp qualified to run for Sylvania Town Council Place 2, establishing himself at 18 years old as one…
BOE secures new 12-bus fleet for DeKalb Schools
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education (BOE) received a special delivery on Thursday with the arrival of 12 new school buses valued at over…
Personnel Decisions Take Center Stage at DeKalb BOE Meeting
The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 16 at the Facilities & Materials Center. It's safe to say that personnel moves took center stage on the agenda. …
Why Does Plainview Not Have a Principal?
Why does Plainview not have a principal? There's no shortage of interest. Plainview is the #23 ranked public school in the state of Alabama. The school has very good facilities and a…
BOE Chairman Matt Sharp Discusses Appointed Superintendent Inquiry
First I want to say I appreciate Southern Torch for putting the information out on the letter signed by the Board members at the last Board of Education meeting. The letter…
Matt Sharp Runs First BOE Meeting as Newly Elected Chairman
The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Tuesday at the Activities Building. A number of topics were addressed, including: Election of Board Officers Valley Head makes a presentation for an…
Board Asks for Thrash Vote
Hugh Taylor says he will not make a recommendation. "Any coach fired should get a chance to present their case to the Board." - Matt Sharp "In my opinion,…