Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— The Annual Hwy 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale will kick off, Thursday, May 12, and will run through Sunday, May 15 along a…
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DeKalb Co Dare Graduation
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DARE Graduation was held at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum on Wednesday, May 11. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) is to teach…
Names Added to Memorial
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- The City of Rainsville will be adding six new names to the First Responder’s Memorial that is located in the Rainsville City Park…
Martin Named Chairman of Communications Committee
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA-- (FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 10. Anthony Clifton, Director of…
Road Expansion for Highway 75
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- A groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, May 10, for an expansion on Highway 75 in Rainsville. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation…
Teacher Saves a Childs Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- (FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 5. DeKalb County Superintendent Wayne…
A Mother’s Worth
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. I was so blessed that my mother, Annie Lee Samples, was such a…
Fort Payne Wins 8th Sectional Title
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SCOTTSBORO, Ala.-- With 167 combined points, the Fort Payne Varsity Girls won their 8th straight Sectional Championship at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class…