New voucher program to help spay/neuter
Story By Mary Bailey Kay Johnson executive director of Marshall County Animal Advocates is excited about a new voucher program…
KDCIA offering new Fire Science program
Story By Hunter Jones With school back in session, students at the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy have a…
Fort Payne rallies to clip Scottsboro in TopCat battle
Story By Jason Bowen A late score prevented the Scottsboro football team from making a little history in its TopCat…
Mayor’s campaign contribution in question
Story By Mary Bailey As the Fort Payne Mayoral race intensives with only days to go before elections the battle…
Inaugural Wingfest a hit for DAR
Story By John Mann Kate Duncan Smith DAR school in Grant held their first ever Wingfest this past Saturday, drawing…
‘A bittersweet day’
Eddie Smith retires after 70 years behind the chair Story By Katie Hightower On July 26, a retirement reception was…
Dragon Boat Races makes waves, raises $85K for kids and hospital
Story By Katie Hightower On Aug. 9, over a thousand Jackson County community members were united in a similar cause…
Voting Polls for August 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement The Fort Payne Municipal Election is set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The polling hours are: 7…
Boaz political forum brings a crowd
Story By Mary Bailey Tuesday evening residents of Boaz filled the seats of Fielder Auditorium at Snead State Community College…
Fire departments launch new rehab trailer to protect firefighters
Story By Katie Hightower The Section and Macedonia Volunteer Fire Departments recently added a new rehabilitation trailer to its fleet.…
Roberts received Service Award
Story By Mary Bailey Marshall County Extension Director Kristen Roberson received the National Association of County Agriculture Agents 2025 Distinguished…
Epiphany working to feed community
Story By John Mann There was a hot breakfast along with beans and rice to take home Saturday at The…
WARM-UP ACT
Three Jackson County football teams set for preseason jamborees Story By Jason Bowen A trio of Jackson County high school…
Art Sunday returning with 52nd year of creativity, community and tradition
Story By Katie Hightower The buzz of laughter, music, colors, shapes and the smells of food all permeate the air…
Dr. Mab Segrest will be speaking at the DeKalb County Democratic Club
Dr. Mab Segrest will be speaking at the DeKalb County Democratic Club on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Segrest’s talk is…
Rainsville Garden Club upcoming events
Story By Marla Ballard Rainsville Garden Club President Jean Jackson said there would be some changes this year at the…
Boaz hosts Meet the Teacher
Story By Marey Bailey Boaz Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and Corley Elementary Schools held their yearly Meet the Teacher and open…
New Central Pre-K holds ribbon cutting
Story By Mary Bailey Thursday evening the community came together to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new Central Pre-K.…
ROLL FOR FLAVOR
Aaron Chapman embarks on a new adventure with 'Dungeons & Drumstix' food truck Story By Hunter Jones Aaron Chapman is…
Boom Days welcomes local Musician
Staff Reports editor.tj@southerntorch.com Boom Days welcomes local musician to the stage. Karlie Mann is a rising star whose voice has…
GROAT ROARS BACK: Wins State Match Play.
Story By Heath Hambrick Staring at a four-hole deficit heading to the eighth tee Sunday at Terrapin Hills Country Club,…
Albertville festival brings in thousands to downtown
Story By Mary Bailey Made on the Mountain Fest 2025 was held this past Saturday in downtown Albertville. Rescheduled from…
Sand Mountain Jazz leave standing room only at WBS
Story By John Mann The Whole Backstage Theater in Guntersville, which just wrapped up it’s 51st production season, had a…
PREP FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY: North Jackson leaning on experience to build on last season’s success
Story By Jason Bowen After a few un-North Jackson like seasons, the 2024 Chiefs got back to the program’s winning…
Leaders across North Alabama work to solve natural gas demand
Story By Katie Hightower In November 2024, the Jackson County Commission adopted Jackson County’s Economic Resiliency Plan (JCERP). The plan…
