Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Mark your calendar for an opportunity to hear from local candidates seeking county and state offices. A political forum is slated for 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Feb.…
Category: Community
A place to get warm
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com Marked for Life Ministries works in all kinds of weather to meet the needs of those facing homelessness, addiction, and food insecurity, and is working now in collaboration…
DeKalb County and Fort Payne Schools go to e-learning Friday
The possibility of severe weather is impacting regular school functions in DeKalb County Friday.Brian Jett, Superintendent of Fort Payne City Schools issued this message Thursday afternoon: "Due to the possibility of…
Local restaurant Pappy’s Place will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants this month
Pictured on the left are Pappy's Place owner Chris Thompson, Andrea, Kristen, Breezy and Sky. Open Tuesday through Saturday, Pappy’s Place is located at 125 North Broad Street in Scottsboro. Staff…
Finding the next meal
Local food pantry sees need increase as prices rise By MARY BAILEY The Reporter Your total is $158.12,” said the cashier at the register. Quickly you think, the mortgage is paid…
Fort Payne Goes Blue
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The City of Fort Payne "Goes Blue” Thursday, to call attention to the issue of human trafficking. People are asked to wear t-shirts designed and sold for the event,…
UGF update: People can continue to give through Jan. 26
by Donna Thornton The United Givers Fund had its final volunteer luncheon served by the Lookout Mountain Homemakers last month, and UGF Executive Director, Elizabeth McElrath, updated the group on campaign…
Downed trees delay progress.
DeKalb County Schools alerted parent that the system will transition to e-learning today because of power outages and downed trees impacting travel. The schools had planned to operate on a two-hour…