Story by Staff Reports With the potential for severe weather in the early morning forecast, DeKalb County Schools, Fort Payne City Schools, and Cornerstone Christian Academy will operate on a three-hour…
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Bears Sweep Chiefs in area series
Story by Heath Hambrick After traveling to Stevenson on Tuesday, the Bears hosted the North Jackson Chiefs on Thursday for game two of the Class-4A Area 16 series. Bears took the…
Pruitt sues NCAA
Story By Heath Hambrick Former Tennessee Football Coach Jeremy Pruitt filed a lawsuit with the DeKalb County circuit clerks office on Wednesday, claiming that the University of Tennessee, then athletic director…
What to do in DeKalb County: Hikes, flights, and more
Marla Ballard Columnist Join DeKalb County E-Center for their Women Entrepreneur’s Educational Series on Thursday, March 20 from 5 p.m. -7:30 p.m. DeKalb E- Center is open for start-up businesses, civic…
Fort Payne Arena breaks ground
Story by Heath Hambrick • heath.h@southerntorch.com Fort Payne City Schools broke ground for the new Wildcat Arena Friday on the Fort Payne High School campus. Guests included representatives of Scout Program…
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Scottsboro downs rival North Jackson
Jason Bowen The Scottsboro softball team scored all of its runs in its final three innings to grab a win over its archrival. The Class 5A No. 6-ranked Wildcats defeated North…
Sand Mountain Super 7 chosen
Story by Heath Hambrick heath.h@southerntorch.com This past week coaches of the team that participated in the annual Sand Mountain Basketball Tournament voted on this year’s Super 7. Representing DeKalb County on…
Fatal crash closes Highway 68
Staff Writer Collinsville police and fire department personnel are on the scene of a fatal crash on Alabama Highway 68 East and the Armory. The roadway has been closed for about…