Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council voted last week to accept a paving bid from Wiregrass Construction for work on several city streets and roads. The council approved…
Author: Emily Wooten
What to do in DeKalb County: Two events in one weekend offer excellent choices in activities
Marla Ballard Columnist The 2nd annual Blueberry Festival at Blueberry Falls Farm will be held on Saturday, July 13. Entry fee is $5, children ages 12 and younger are free. The…
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Etowah County Sheriff’s Office starts initiative to help first responders
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Etowah County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new Invisible Disability initiative to help all first responders in Etowah County, according to Sheriff Jonathon Horton. The Etowah County…
Albertville Board of Education appoints new principals
By MIRANDA HUMPHREY Albertville City Schools ALBERTVILLE – At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, the Albertville Board of Education successfully filled several critical leadership roles. New appointments include principals for both…
SUMMER HOOPS
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Jackson County basketball coaches recap their teams’ summer competition Jason Bowen The start of the 2024-25 high school basketball season is still four months away, but varsity…
FIREWORKS SAFETY
Stay safe while handling fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations Katie Hightower As the citizens of Jackson County gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, they are reminded to follow…
Negro Leagues History Vital to Alabama
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com While most everyone knows that Jackie Robinson first integrated Major League Baseball n 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, the history of the Negro…