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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Cold Stone Creamery coming to Albertville
By MORGAN ROE The Reporter Feb 28, 2024 Special to The Reporter Ice cream lovers look out for the new Cold Stone Creamery coming to Albertville this summer. Cold Stone has…
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. …
Fort Payne man among five nabbed in sting
Story by Elizabeth Summers elizabeth@southerntorch.com Five men were jailed in the Marshall County, facing child exploitation charges following an undercover sting, including a Fort Payne resident. Albertville Police said their department,…
431 Sports Arena to sponsor Master T Memorial Cup Saturday
By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter Feb 28, 2024 Mickey “The Hammer” Henry, who owns 431 Sports Arena in Boaz, said the annual Master T Memorial Cup is one of his…
Lions’ Martin makes All-Regional
Shannon J. Allen | The Reporter Sardis senior Luke Martin was selected to the Class 5A boys All-Northeast Regional tournament team. Martin scored a game-high 29 points in the Lions’ loss…
Local Veteran recognized by national VFW
Hunter Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6073 member Gayla Sue Mendez has been recognized nationally by the VFW, being recognized for her work with Post 6073 as part of the…
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…