Sand Mountain Sam doesn’t see his shadow Friday during festivities By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Hundreds gathered for Possum Day at Bama Bucks in Sardis Friday morning to listen to the…
Author: Emily Wooten
A NEW PATH
Fire Chief Gene Necklaus to retire after 26 years of service Danielle W. Kirkland February 29 will mark the end of an era for Scottsboro Fire Chief Gene Necklaus, who has…
Fort Payne Chamber bestows honors at banquet
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce recognized two local businesses and presented its Legacy Achievement Award at Tuesday night’s annual banquet. The late Paul Green was…
'Rick & Bubba' show to end this year
Staff Reports Radio personalities Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey announced Thursday morning that this will be the final year of the show's 30-year run. The syndicated broadcast will continue to…
Tech School to host annual Met Gala event
Patrons are encouraged to dress up for the red carpet event slated for Feb. 17 There are 53 students in Laura Thompson’s cosmetology program at Marshall Technical School. Every single one…
Vehicle catches fire on US-72
Hunter Jones A semi-truck was found engulfed in flames on Wednesday morning along US-72 between near Woodville. Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen said the driver smelled smoke, pulled over and found…
Classroom work day OK'ed
Among a number of routine actions last week, the Fort Payne Board of Education approved a school calendar for 2024-2025, with one change they expect to be welcomed by teachers. Superintendent…
Clean Transportation
Albertville City Schools receives first electric buses in the county Mary Bailey – The Reporter Albertville City Schools held a reception Thursday to celebrate the school receiving $7.5 million toward the…