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…
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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…
Nursing Home Week
FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine presented a Proclamation last week to Crowne Health Care, proclaiming the week of May 14-20 as Nursing Home Week. Pictured: Felicia Case, Nursing…
Seniors Celebrated Older Americans Month
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The DeKalb County Council on Aging celebrated Older Americans Month with an event in Fort Payne last week. Participants played Bingo and had lunch…
DeKalb County Republicans Award Scholarships
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--The DeKalb County Republican Party recently awarded ten scholarships in the amount of $500 to outstanding Seniors from schools in DeKalb County. Pictured from Left to right: Emma Harrison-Valley…
ALDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Safely this Memorial Day Weekend
Announce No Temporary Lane Closures (Montgomery, Ala.) – Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and, with that, higher traffic volumes on Alabama’s roadways. For the safety of the…
FP Gears Up for June Jam
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The Fort Payne City Council had its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 16. In preparation…
FP Soccer Wins State Championship
By Glendon Poe T-J Sports Editor Cristian Barrientos had a method when it came to taking penalty kicks: go left with the ball every time. But after missing a couple in…