Staff Reports editor.tj@southerntorch.com DeKalb Regional Medical Center Announces the Retirement of Dr. Steve Isbell After more than 40 years of dedicated service, DeKalb Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the…
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Lions Club welcomes visitors
FORT PAYNE–The Lions Club will host a free lunch on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event will be held at the Tom Bevill Center in Rainsville from 12-2 p.m. Featured guest…
Summer Soiree tickets on sale now
Story By Mary Bailey Get ready for a New Orleans experience like no other! Shepherd’s Cove Foundation will host its annual Summer Soirée, a signature community event that raises vital funds…
Tomato Taste-Off a late summer hit
Story By John Mann extension office held their eighth annual Tomato Taste-Off Thursday giving the community a chance to show off their tomato growing skills and share in a BLT lunch.…
Data shows increased performance for Jackson County Schools
Story By Katie Hightower On July 22, Jackson County Schools held its annual data meeting at KDCIA. Teachers and administrators gathered together to review student performance data by year and by…
PREP FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY: Scottsboro’s goals unchanged despite roster changes
Story By Jason Bowen The Scottsboro football team spent the lead-up to the 2024 season talking about “being the 10th,” a reference to the goal of becoming the program’s 10th team to…
Fort Payne Municipal Questions and Answers
Q 1 Y/N: Would you support a city ordinance preventing elected officials and close family members from also serving on council-appointed boards, paid or unpaid? A 1 Y/N: John Smith, Todd…
Mural trail continues to expand
Story by Marla Ballard An interactive mural of local scenery has been painted on the side of the building housing the DeKalb Tourism Office located on Gault Ave in Fort Payne. “We…