On Tuesday, the DeKalb County Commission, along with the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, donated 16,000 masks for the Fort Payne City and DeKalb County school systems. The masks will be…
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And So It Begins...Football 2020!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The 2020 football season will begin for most teams on Friday night. For up to date coverage of each game, tune in…
Shepherd's Cove to Hold Virtual Summer Soiree
By Southern Torch Staff Albertville – After months of COVID and quarantine, Shepherd’s Cove Hospice offers a chance to party virtually for a cause at the annual Summer Soirée event. Typically…
Barnett Updates on COVID-19
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — After a week of classes for DeKalb County Schools, Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett updated Southern Torch with the following statement on…
JONES: Biden Is The Leader We Need Right Now
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Mark Wallheiser | Getty Images) ALABAMA — During his virtual address to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night, U.S. Sen. Doug…
Cagle Announces Re-Election Bid for Fyffe Mayor
Submitted by Paul Cagle for Mayor of Fyffe FYFFE, Ala. — Incumbent Paul Cagle has announced his intention to seek re-election as Mayor of Fyffe. Cagle has served as Mayor since…
Jackson Co. GOP Announces HQ Grand Opening
By Dylan Smith, Managing Editor • dylan@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Jackson County Republican Party Executive Committee has announced the unveiling of its new headquarters. The grand opening will take place…
Beloved Principal Passes Away
Submitted by Wilson Funeral Home Mark Anthony “Tony” Richards, 62, of Rainsville, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born August 18, 1957 in DeKalb County to the late Marvin…