Story by Donna Thornton donna@southrntorch.com The DeKalb County Board of Education administered oaths of office to board members Carol Hiett and Monty Darwin and Superintendent Dr. Wayne Lyles – all having…
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Sidewalk work, new facility set for Rainsville
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council approved a contract for sidewalk repairs and will be looking at repairing sidewalks in the city park as well. Mayor Roger Lingerfelt…
Impact celebrates Dr. Bradford’s leadership
Peggy M. Himburg Dr. Brad Bradford was honored by Impact Learning Center at a reception after stepping down as chairman of its executive board. He served tirelessly with Impact for over…
Trump wins second term in White House
By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter American voters have spoken, and they’re returning Republican Donald Trump to the White House. Trump, the 45th president, will serve a second term following his…
Council sets public hearing for zoning ordinance
By MARY BAILEY The Reporter The Boaz City Council met last week for their regular scheduled meeting where they immediately went into an executive session for the first 15 minutes. After,…
Investing in Mental Health
By Nathaniel Ledbetter In 2018, while I was serving as House Majority Leader, a woman visited my office to share the story of her son. She had done her research and…
Fort Payne Cross Country shines at Munford
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com Congratulations to the Fort Payne Cross Country team and Head Coach Shana Talley for their exemplary performance at the Munford Invitational on September 21st. In…
Britt’s office holds service academy days
Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced her office will be holding Service Academy information sessions throughout the month of October in conjunction with…