By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Landmarks of Dekalb will host a sacred harp singing on Sunday Oct. 11 at Council Bluff School at 2 p.m. The event features Rodney Ivey and…
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Sylvania Homecoming Court
Front: Sophomore Attendant: Taylor Lanier Freshman Attendant: Lauren Bewley Middle: Senior Queen Nominees: Ashley Aguilar, Jenny Sweeting, and Karey Garner, Junior Attendant: Gloria Aguilar Back: Senior King Nominees: Andrew Womack, Hunter…
Little River Canyon Center hosts 4th Annual Half-Marathon
By Staff Reports Fort Payne, Ala.—Join runners from around the southeast, as Little River Canyon Center hosts its 4th annual half marathon slated for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at 8 a.m.…
Actors from DeKalb star in Whole Backstage production of Black-Tie Broadway-A Musical Revue
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.—The Whole Backstage in Guntersville will present Black-Tie Broadway-A Musical Revue, Oct. 9 through 18. Directed and put together by Johnny Brewer, the talented cast of…
Wilks sworn in as DeKalb’s first GOP Revenue Commissioner
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—DeKalb County’s new Revenue Commissioner, Tyler Wilks, was sworn in at White Oaks Farm on Monday night and will officially take office next week. “I…
Fort Payne Council holds special meeting
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne City Council held a specially called meeting Tuesday at noon to hear a request for tax abatements from the DeKalb County Economic Development…
Fort Payne’s Randy and Olivia Grider Honored with Chairman’s Cup Award
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DECATUR, Ala. – The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) has honored Randy and Olivia Grider with its 2015 Chairman’s Cup award. The award is among…
Collinsville hosts annual Quilt Walk: Historic homes and collections of quilts showcased at event
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville held its annual Quilt Walk on Sept. 25 and 26. The walk showcased over 300 quilts in different homes and businesses. The event began at…