Story by Donna Thornton, donna@southerntorch.com DeKalb County investigators are looking for answers in the shooting death Thursday of a Mentone man, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. DeKalb County 911…
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Ider Hornets walk it off to clinch first playoff spot since 2022
Story by Heath Hambrick The Ider Hornets clinched a playoff berth in walk-off fashion against the Valley Head Tigers on Thursday night with a 9-8 victory. Ider built a 6-1 leadgoing…
Getting ready to ‘Boom’ Sept. 19-20 in Fort Payne
Story by Donna Thornton The dates are set and so is the main musical lineup for 2025 Boom Days in Fort Payne. The two-day celebration of music, arts, and the city’s…
Bryant out as Fyffe boys basketball coach
Story by Heath Hambrick heath.h@southerntorch.com Dustin Bryant confirmed to the Times-Journal that he is no longer the Varsity Boys basketball coach at Fyffe High School. Bryant said he was removed from coaching duties…
98-3 Wild Country gains new morning show
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Exciting changes are coming to 98-3 Wild Country. Starting Monday, April 7, listeners can wake up to a brand-new morning show, Wild Country Mornings with Harley & Karli. This…
Trial pushed back in capital murder case
Story by Donna Thornton Judge Andrew Hairston granted a motion to continue the capital murder case against Loretta Kay Carr until Dec. 8. The woman is charged – along with her…
Changes to FPHS bus loop, drop-offs starting Friday
Staff Reports Because of new construction of the campus of Fort Payne High School, changes have been made in the bus loop starting Friday, April 4. The bus loop will now…
Attorney General Steve Marshall warns Alabamians of rising phone scams
SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state. Scammers are using deceptive tactics to…