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…
Category: Events
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…
Festival In Mentone Kicks Off Season
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - For many years the Rhododendron Festival graced the scenic ridge of Lookout Mountain at Brow Park in Mentone. Artists and crafters gathered to showcase…
National Play Outside Day
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - National Play Outside Day goes mostly unnoticed, officially it is the first Saturday of every month, so that makes tomorrow - May 6th the…
Photography Class Being Held At JSU Canyon Center
By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, ALA. - Natural Light Photography, LLC now has a photographystudio at the Moon Lake Village, located at 5866 E. River Road, Mentone.Richard "Rich" Rybka is…
Pete the Cat Strolled into Town
By Steve Malcom, Reporter steve@southerntorch.com ---------- FORT PAYNE, ALA.--The fourth annual Pete the Cat Day, sponsored by Fort Payne Main Street was held Saturday, August 6 at the Coal and Iron…