PHOTO: Thomas E. Johns, 53, and James M. Johns, 58, both of Leesburg, are accused of financial exploitation of an elderly person. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — According…
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Lookout Mt. Homemakers pitch in big for the community
PHOTO: Members of the Lookout Mt. Homemakers and Community Leaders (LMHCL) Club volunteering at the Bread of Life Ministry in Fort Payne last Tuesday. (Contributed Photo) Contributed by the Lookout Mt.…
Ider chooses to walk-up, instead of out
By Zach Hester, Reporter For some time now, we’ve heard of planned events across the country that on March 14, students would get up and walk out in reverence of the shootings…
Huge Success for Old Timers Basketball!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Annual Old Timers Basketball Tournament kicked off last week with 21 teams made up of over 170 players from DeKalb County. Fans were…
Fyffe Track Team on the Move
PHOTO: The members of the Fyffe Cross Country team kickstart their inaugural season. (Submitted Photo) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor FYFFE, Ala. – In their first year, the Fyffe track team is off…
Ellis accepts new position
PHOTO: Fort Payne Head Coach Paul Ellis has accepted a new coaching position in Georgia. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor FORT PAYNE, Ala. – According to Fort Payne High School Principal Brian Jett,…
VIDEO: Crucial School funding tax renewals to be on June 5th Ballot
PHOTO: DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow discusses the importance of the tax renewals to DeKalb County and Fort Payne City Schools. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Buy a personalized paver and help finish Patriot's Park!
PHOTO: The Prisoner of War/Missing in Action and American Flags raised Friday by Fort Payne High School JROTC over Patriot's Park. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) Contributed by Tyler Wilkes, DeKalb County…