Story by Donna Thornton • donna@southerntorch.com The DeKalb County Schools’ leadership remains unchanged after the Republican primary vote Tuesday, with Superintendent Wayne Lyles, District 3 board member Carol Hiett, and District…
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DeKalb BOE hears about legislation
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The DeKalb County Board of Education dealt with bids and personnel actions during its regular meeting Thursday, and heard an update on the legislative session during…
Posey named DeKalb EMA director
Story by Donna Thornton donna@emilysoutherntorch-com The DeKalb County Commission named Michael Posey as DeKalb County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency director last week, filling the position left open after the death…
Waiting Game
ACS applies for new magnet school; Name to be determined Albertville City Schools Board of Education members, from left, Sandy Elkins, Bobby Stewart, John Gladden, and Melissa McKee give approval to…
Take a blessing, leave a blessing
Alder Springs ‘Blessings Box’ offers food to those in need The Alder Springs Blessings Box, located in the driveway of the Alder Springs Community Center, is open for anyone who needs…
DeKalb EMA: All DeKalb County roads considered impassable
Staff Reports By 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, DeKalb County officials were cautioning people to stay off the roads, with the following post on social media: “IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY: Effective 3 a.m.,…
Prepare now for winter weather
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Malinda Moore, a member of the management team at Ace Hardware in Boaz, said things like faucet covers and insulation usually sell out when the threat…
DeKalb County and Fort Payne Schools go to e-learning Friday
The possibility of severe weather is impacting regular school functions in DeKalb County Friday.Brian Jett, Superintendent of Fort Payne City Schools issued this message Thursday afternoon: "Due to the possibility of…