Dr. Jason Barnett, Republican candidate for DeKalb County Schools Superintendent, announced that he will be hosting a fall campaign kick-off rally on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at 6 p.m. at the…
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BREAKING NEWS: DeKalb BOE overturns 2014 dismissal of Fyffe Coach Neal Thrash!!
By: Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—After two years of waiting Coach Neal Thrash tonight finally received a hearing regarding his dismissal as the head coach at Fyffe High School. The DeKalb…
Forging friendships, changing lives
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com It is late January 2016 and an odd scene is unfolding in the small village of Bamba. It is 90 degrees on this day. Located just…
DeKalb tries out new smartphone app for school emergencies
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DeKalb County, Ala.— The DeKalb County Board of Education recently announced that DeKalb County Schools would be taking part in a pilot program that utilizes, “Lokdown,”…
DeKalb BOE approves $150K purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville
DeKalb BOE approves $150K purchase of 11.6 acres in Rainsville
Rainsville to host 4th Annual ‘Made in DeKalb’ Expo
By Sam Hughes sam@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— On Thursday, Nov. 5, the DeKalb Economic Development Authority and the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 4th annual ‘Made In DeKalb’ Expo.…