PHOTO: (Submitted Photos) By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Sylvania parents are voicing concerns regarding asbestos being found in the floor after a leak occurred a few weeks…
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JUST A DRILL: DeKalb/Fort Payne schools to hold Emergency Drill Jan. 15th - 19th
(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Update: This event was cancelled on Friday, January 12th due to the potential for Winter Weather during time frame of the drill…
VIDEO: Board considers “medium between ISS and 30 day program”
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Board of Education reviews documents related to an incident on a Crossville School Bus, in which the driver was suspended. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
DeKalb County Schools to dismiss at 11:15 tomorrow, closed all Tuesday
PHOTO: DeKalb County Schools will close at 11:15 am tomorrow due to the Hurricane and remained closed on Tuesday. Irma is expected to hit North Alabama late tomorrow. (File Photo) By Staff…
Coolidge-Isbell Field Has a New Look this season!
PHOTO: DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett and Board Member Mark Richards hang out on Geraldine's new bleachers. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. —…
DeKalb County Schools announcement regarding Monday's Eclipse
PHOTO: Over the weekend, DeKalb County Schools was notified that the glasses that were purchased for viewing the eclipse were not, "sourced from a recommended manufacturer," and were not recommended for use.…
Ruhama Community Theatre presents, "Dorothy in Wonderland" this weekend!
PHOTO: Members of the DeKalb County Board of Education with Mrs. Staci Mason, Director of the play and teacher at Ruhama. (DeKalb County Board of Education) Contributed By Dr. Jason Barnett, Superintendent,…
VIDEO: DeKalb County Board of Education accepts bids for new buses
PHOTO: Dr. Jason Barnett and members of the DeKalb County Board of Education review a principal's contract during this month's meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…