By Joseph M. Morgan MONTGOMERY, Ala.—One of DeKalb County's own, Kailee Johnson from Sylvania High School, was elected 2016-2017 Treasurer for the Alabama FFA North District at the 88th Annual Alabama FFA…
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Mentone moves towards building cultural center
Featured image: The architect’s rendering of the planned Mentone Arts and Cultural Center By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com MENTONE, Ala.— The idea of a museum devoted to Mentone art and culture has…
Powell Vegas Backwoods Fest this weekend
Featured image: The Powell Vegas Backwoods Fest will be held on Saturday, at the Rainsville City Park. By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday, June 11, the Powell Vegas…
NACC honored for SkillsUSA chapter
Featured image: NACC students who will be going to nationals later this month. By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The SkillsUSA chapter at Northeast Alabama Community College was recently named among the top…
Relay For Life of DeKalb County raises $126K to fight cancer
By Joseph M. Morgan FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Thirty-six fundraising teams made up of individuals, local businesses, area non-profit groups and other organizations, and representatives from city and county government raised $125,951 for…
Upcoming events for the week of 6/3
June 3: Relay for Life of Dekalb County - For the American Cancer Society. At the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne from 6pm until midnight. June 4: Dekalb County Fiddlers’ Convention…
McCurdy house receives historical marker
Featured image: Senator Steve Livingston, Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, Rainsville Mayor Nick Jones and the City council at the marker dedication. By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala — Recently, the historic McCurdy House which…