By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - Mentone Arts Center is a community art center created and supported by the community and works to preserve and promote the rich culture of…
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Celebrating a Life and a Legacy
The late Jeff Cook, Co-Founder of Alabama, to be Remembered in Service Saturday By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Before the bands take the stage, fans, friends, and family will remember…
June Jam History
By Marla Ballard Reporter June Jam ran from 1982 to 1997, the event has never been just a musical performance. The occasion is about bringing people together, supporting those in need,…
June Jam 2023
Better Sounds and Security By Donna Thornton editor@times-journal.com Tony Conway, manager of the band Alabama, is a busy man – and he has been since the revival of June Jam was…
Hamfest Festival Coming June 10
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - The town of Hammondville encompasses a total area of 4.9 square miles with a population of approximately 500. Nestled in the valley between Lookout…
Memories of Southern Torch
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Southern Torch has brought DeKalb and Jackson County breaking news, political insight, and revolutionary sports coverage since…
Nursing Home Week
FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine presented a Proclamation last week to Crowne Health Care, proclaiming the week of May 14-20 as Nursing Home Week. Pictured: Felicia Case, Nursing…
Broyles Found Guilty of Electronic Solicitation of a Child
Summer M. Summerford, District Attorney May 26, 2023 For Immediate Release Broyles Found Guilty of Electronic Solicitation of a Child On May 24, 2023, following a 3-day trial by jury, Jeffrey Lane Broyles,…