Staff Reports The DeKalb County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency reports that a DeKalb County School Systems bus – with no students on board -- was involved in a wreck Thursday…
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What to do in DeKalb County: Start April with outdoor activities
Marla Ballard Columnist There is no need to wait for a weekend to enjoy local activities. On Thursday, April 4 there are two events to choose from. Children age three to…
Fort Payne tennis team wins
—Staff Reports The Fort Payne High School tennis team won its first Sectional Match Thursday at home, Coach Logan Wright said, playing against the Hazel Green Trojans. The Lady Wildcats won…
Speaking up
Albertville school leaders, teachers seek help for English learners By MIRANDA HUMPHREY Albertville City Schools. Albertville Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher Claudia Onofre shared her journey as an English Learner in Albertville…
Buckner wins re-election in Primary
Danielle W. Kirkland Voters re-elected A.J. Buckner to Jackson County Commission District 3 in the Primary Election held Tuesday, March 5. Buckner will face no Democratic opponent in November’s General Election. …
Lyles, Hiett, Darwin win; Rhodes, Harris face runoff
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…
Woodville High School recognized at State Board Meeting
Peggy M. Himburg Woodville High School was recognized at the Feb. 8 Alabama State Board of Education meeting for being among the Top 25 Most Improved on the State Report Card. …
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…