SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER ALBERTVILLE — Howard Bentley Buick GMC was recognized by the United Way of Marshall County with the Star Award for the most improved 2024-2025 workforce campaign in raising funds…
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Sardis High FCCLA heading to nationals
Story By MARY BAILEY The Sardis High School FCCLA traveled to the FCCLA State Leadership Conference and Star Event Competition in Montgomery on Wednesday, March 5 and all six students who…
SPORTS NOTES: Pisgah alum Tinker selected first-team All-ACCC
Story by Jason Bowen Pisgah alum and former three-time all-state player Kallie Tinker has been honored for her play during the 2024-25 college basketball season. The Wallace State-Hanceville sophomore guard was…
Prepare now for pending storm chances
Story By MARY BAILEY The National Weather Service in Huntsville has already outlined the severe weather threat that is possible for later this week. Current Operational Level for Thursday, March 13:…
How the trial against Keith Sullivan ended with a 'hung' jury
Story by Donna Thornton Jurors could not reach a verdict in the murder trial of Keith Sullivan of Grove Oak, after a total of about 12 hours’ deliberation. Prior to the…
Fort Payne Fire (finally) gets new pumper truck
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Fire Department’s newest fire truck is in the station now, about three and a half years after it was ordered. Fire Chief Stacy…
Lyles Named New DeKalb County Superintendent
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- In a special called meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, Wayne Lyles was named as the new Superintendent of Education, in…
Commission Purchases Property for Tourism Center
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- (Full video online) The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 13. Commission President, Ricky Harcrow updated the…