By Southern Torch Staff (Photo via Wilson Funeral Home) FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Dr. John B. Isbell, 89, of Fort Payne died at his home Friday, May 15, 2020, with his…
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New Pre-K Classes Added in DeKalb
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via marvelfocusdesk.com) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — For the 14th year in a row, Alabama leads the nation in providing the highest quality early education.…
BOE Updates Graduation Schedule
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Just one week after setting a graduation schedule for DeKalb County schools in July, the DeKalb County Board of Education has…
A Virtuous Woman
By 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…
DeKalb BOE Announces Senior Graduation Schedule
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Tuesday, DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett announced the graduation schedule for seniors, which were previously canceled due to the…
FAITH: Our Safe Place
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com This week, Governor Kay Ivey announced the end of Alabama's "stay-at-home" causing many on my Facebook page to question whether or not this is the time…
NEAHSI Begins Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Henagar
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Northeast Alabama Health Services will start a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, May 7. (Photo via NEAHSI on Facebook) HENAGAR, Ala. —…
Cooking for Jesus
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) HENAGAR, Ala. — Since the Stay at Home order was issued, many people in our area have been displaced from their jobs. …