Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Planning Commission discussed setting some regulations for short-term rental properties during its meeting Tuesday and came to a conclusion. More information is needed,…
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Clean Transportation
Albertville City Schools receives first electric buses in the county Mary Bailey – The Reporter Albertville City Schools held a reception Thursday to celebrate the school receiving $7.5 million toward the…
Tickets on sale now for CAC dinner
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The DeKalb Children’s Advocacy Center’s Eddie McPherson Memorial Dinner Theater is offering an antidote to the winter doldrums – dinner and a fun show, all for the benefit…
Fort Payne Goes Blue
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The City of Fort Payne "Goes Blue” Thursday, to call attention to the issue of human trafficking. People are asked to wear t-shirts designed and sold for the event,…
UGF update: People can continue to give through Jan. 26
by Donna Thornton The United Givers Fund had its final volunteer luncheon served by the Lookout Mountain Homemakers last month, and UGF Executive Director, Elizabeth McElrath, updated the group on campaign…
DRMC: New Year, New Ownership
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com FORT PAYNE, AL -- Huntsville Hospital Health System (HHHS), headquartered in Huntsville has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DeKalb Regional Medical Center, a 134-bed hospital in Fort Payne, AL and its related physician clinics and other outpatient facilities. Joining HHHS will bring DeKalb Regional Medical Center into its network of 13…
Southern Torch Welcomes a New Writer
Southern Torch is pleased to welcome Marla Ballard as a contributing writer. Her weekly columns will feature human interest stories about the residents and businesses of both DeKalb and Jackson Counties.…
Grand Opening for Family Dollar in Ider
The newest business in Ider, Alabama celebrated its official grand opening this past Saturday, April 30, 2022. They started off the day with ribbon-cutting and gift card giveaways for the first…