The 68th Annual DeKalb County VFW Fair was put in action with the cutting of the ribbon by Misty Bruce of Bruce’s Foodland. Bruce’s Foodland is the sponsor of this week’s…
Category: Events
Mentone Arts Center Calendar Events
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…
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…
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…