Danielle W. Kirkland Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy delivered the State of the City address at Goose Pond Civic Center on Tuesday, April 9. Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy said the city has…
Category: Government
New BEAT for FP students
Story by Donna Thornton • donna@southerntorchcom Photo courtesy of GovernorIveyphotos.com State, city, and school representatives participated Monday in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fort Payne City School’s new BEAT Center, a vocational school…
Vest takes oath as Valley Head mayor
Contributed Photo DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn administered the oath of office Monday for Valley Head's first female mayor, Karen Vest. Valley Head's first female mayor, Karen Vest, took the oath of…
Speaking up
Albertville school leaders, teachers seek help for English learners By MIRANDA HUMPHREY Albertville City Schools. Albertville Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher Claudia Onofre shared her journey as an English Learner in Albertville…
Lyles, Hiett, Darwin win; Rhodes, Harris face runoff
Story by Donna Thornton • donna@southerntorch.com The DeKalb County Schools’ leadership remains unchanged after the Republican primary vote Tuesday, with Superintendent Wayne Lyles, District 3 board member Carol Hiett, and District…
Personnel Board, sheriff spar
By DANIEL TAYLOR Correspondent Marshall County Personnel Board attorney Jeff McLaughlin has resigned his post following a tense meeting Monday night where he and Sheriff Phil Sims butted heads over basic…
Boaz Council names new member
By ELIZABETH SUMMERS The Reporter Fran Milwee was selected as the newest member of the Boaz City Council during a meeting Monday night. Milwee, an attorney and former member of the…
Inside The Statehouse
Girls State Has Had A Profound Effect on Current State Leaders By Steve Flowers The Alabama Boys State and Girls State programs have been the spawning ground for Alabama political leaders…