Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Mark your calendar for an opportunity to hear from local candidates seeking county and state offices. A political forum is slated for 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Feb.…
Author: Emily Wooten
A place to get warm
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com Marked for Life Ministries works in all kinds of weather to meet the needs of those facing homelessness, addiction, and food insecurity, and is working now in collaboration…
DeKalb County and Fort Payne Schools go to e-learning Friday
The possibility of severe weather is impacting regular school functions in DeKalb County Friday.Brian Jett, Superintendent of Fort Payne City Schools issued this message Thursday afternoon: "Due to the possibility of…
Ninth-ranked Sardis slams Susan Moore
Luke Martin of Sardis eyes the basket during his team’s victory over Boaz in December. The ninth-ranked Lions entered this week with a 4-0 record in Class 5A, Area 13 play.…
Scottsboro rallies past Fort Payne for Childers’ 300th career win
SHS boys fall in state-ranked battle Caroline Dawson (22) shoots over Fort Payne's Zimri Craig for two of her game-high 28 points during Scottsboro's 57-55 comeback win Friday night. Sentinel Photo…
Local restaurant Pappy’s Place will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants this month
Pictured on the left are Pappy's Place owner Chris Thompson, Andrea, Kristen, Breezy and Sky. Open Tuesday through Saturday, Pappy’s Place is located at 125 North Broad Street in Scottsboro. Staff…
Finding the next meal
Local food pantry sees need increase as prices rise By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Your total is $158.12,” said the cashier at the register. Quickly you think, the mortgage is paid…
Rounding up local basketball results
Photos by Cheryl Boydston Pictured are: Ider’s Varsity Girls defeated Pisgah, 62-58 Jan. 5, bringing the team’s overall record to 10-6; 4-1 in the area. The Hornets Varsity Boys lost a…