ACS applies for new magnet school; Name to be determined Albertville City Schools Board of Education members, from left, Sandy Elkins, Bobby Stewart, John Gladden, and Melissa McKee give approval to…
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III Tyme Out to bring distinctive bluegrass to DeKalb Theater
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com Russell Moore and III rd (Third) Tyme Out will bring their special brand of bluegrass music to the DeKalb Theater in Fort Payne this Saturday. Eric McKinney of…
Election 2024: Local candidate forum set for February 1
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Jan 12, 2024 Updated Jan 12, 2024 Mark your calendar for an opportunity to hear from local candidates seeking county and state offices. A political forum is slated…
Tiffany Watson elected new president of CASA
by Hunter Jones Tiffany Watson has always had a passion for caretaking. For a long time, she lived in Florida, taking care of her grandfather since 2017 after he was diagnosed…
Take a blessing, leave a blessing
Alder Springs ‘Blessings Box’ offers food to those in need The Alder Springs Blessings Box, located in the driveway of the Alder Springs Community Center, is open for anyone who needs…
New jail administrator named
Marla Jones | Southern Torch DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden posed for a photo with new jail administrator Ranger Wright. FORT PAYNE -- The DeKalb County Commission’s first meeting of the…
Hall of Fame awards dinner slated
Special to the Reporter. The Albertville High School Alumni Hall of Fame awards dinner is set for Jan. 25 at the Lumpkin House in Albertville. The event, hosted by the Albertville…
Scottsboro High School student working to help community
Kyle Wright, a Scottsboro High School senior and last year’s State Beta Secretary, appeared before the Scottsboro Board of Education at their January meeting to present his Step by Step program. …