By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in the D-Day invasion of World War II. Operation Neptune (the official codename…
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Singing With The Stars is back!
After a two-year break caused by Covid, Teddy Gentry’s Singing With The Stars is back! The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 16th, at 6 pm at the Tom Bevill Lyceum…
Fresh Vegetables Coming Soon
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Fresh vegetables are coming soon to local Farmer's Markets. The goal of Farmers Markets is to provide healthy, locally-produced food and products to…
2022 Canyon Camp
By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com Little River Canyon and Jacksonville State University Field School are set to host the annual Canyon Camp this summer. Children ages 5 through 8 will attend…
Refunds on the Way
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Board of Education met on May 19 for their regularly scheduled meeting. DeKalb County Superintendent…
New computers given to DCSO Detention Center
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: May 14, 2022 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden and the DeKalb…
Names Added to Memorial
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- The City of Rainsville will be adding six new names to the First Responder’s Memorial that is located in the Rainsville City Park…
Teacher Saves a Childs Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- (FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 5. DeKalb County Superintendent Wayne…