September is National Preparedness Month and to mark the event, DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency working with DeKalb County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is planning the 2014 Disaster Preparedness…
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Fyffe UFO Days Set for Saturday
The 10th annual Fyffe UFO Days will take place this Saturday at the Fyffe Town Park. The origin of the festival dates back to 1989 when a number of unidentified flying…
The Voice's Justin Chain to Headline "Mule Day"
This years Mule Day in Ider has been revamped and given a "fresh look". The 28th annual event showcases Sand Mountain's rich agricultural heritage and has become a can't miss (especially…
DeKalb Tech Shines at SkillsUSA
The DeKalb County Technology Center recently racked up the accolades in the SkillsUSA competition. Career Tech has been labeled as one of the key components to move DeKalb forward and increase skilled…
Rainsville Mayor Discusses Secrecy, Gridlock and Disharmony
Dear Editor: I feel the time has come for me, as Mayor, to weigh in on our city’s looming wet/dry issue. Rainsville’s citizens will decide this issue in the fall election.…
Wet/Dry Ballot Language Announced
How will the ballot read for the wet/dry issue in Rainsville on November 4?
Southern Torch and Lookout Alabama Magazine Form Marketing Partnership
Southern Appalachian Press, publisher of Lookout Alabama™ magazine, has entered into an exclusive marketing agreement with Southern Torch, a leading video-production company based in northeast Alabama. Under the agreement, Lookout Alabama…
Southern Torch Goes to the Expo
If you've never been to the Tennessee Valley Hunting & Fishing Expo, Southern Torch is here to show you what you've been missing. From skiing squirrels and ghost pepper salsa to…