By Southern Torch Staff (Photo via Wilson Funeral Home) FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Dr. John B. Isbell, 89, of Fort Payne died at his home Friday, May 15, 2020, with his…
Year: 2020
Barnett Inducted into SOE Alumni Hall of Fame
By Southern Torch Staff JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett has been inducted into the Jacksonville State University Instructional Leadership SoE Alumni Hall of Fame. Prior to serving…
FREEDOM FEST: Where Do You Stand?
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Will Rainsville Freedom Fest happen this year? Do you think it should? (Craig Ruttle | Associated Press) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full video on…
New Pre-K Classes Added in DeKalb
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via marvelfocusdesk.com) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — For the 14th year in a row, Alabama leads the nation in providing the highest quality early education.…
Letter from the Editor: Phyllis George Paved the Way
By Marla Jones, Managing/Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via USA Today) USA — Phyllis George, the first female co-anchor of “NFL Today,” passed away on Thursday after a long fight with…
Fort Payne Reduces Polling Places
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Wochit News | YouTube) FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full video on our Facebook) The Fort Payne Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday,…
Human Remains Found in Mentone Identified
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala. — According to a report by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, human remains were discovered last week near County Road 948 in Mentone. …
Lawmakers Pass Ivey's Plan for CARES Act Funds
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Monday, Alabama lawmakers overwhelmingly approved Governor Kay Ivey's (R-Ala.) executive amendment on how to appropriate the $1.8 billion allocated by the…