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Tag: DeKalb County
Taking oaths after reelection
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southrntorch.com The DeKalb County Board of Education administered oaths of office to board members Carol Hiett and Monty Darwin and Superintendent Dr. Wayne Lyles – all having…
Christmas Parade Schedule DeKalb County
Thursday, December 5 5:30 p.m. Rainsville Christmas Parade For more information call (256)638-7800 Saturday, December 7 1:00 p.m. Ider Christmas Parade For more information call (256) 657-4184 4:00 p.m. Henagar Christmas…
Sidewalk work, new facility set for Rainsville
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Rainsville City Council approved a contract for sidewalk repairs and will be looking at repairing sidewalks in the city park as well. Mayor Roger Lingerfelt…
Red Devils ride Greenwave to playoff Round 3
Story by Shannon Allen Shannon@southerntorch.com FYFFE — In 2001, Fyffe suffered a bitter 15-13 loss at Gordo in the third round of the Class 2A state playoffs. The Red Devils had…
Short term rental regs to go to Fort Payne council
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The City of Fort Payne Planning Commission, after long discussions about regulations for short term rental properties, has a plan to present to the Fort Payne…
Turkey Trot tradition continues Saturday
Story by Marla Ballard For over a century crowds have joined the now 2,000-plus citizens of Collinsville for the annual Turkey Trot that takes place each November. The event is hosted…
Help needed for Toys for Tots campaign
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The countdown is on to Christmas, and some of Santa’s best helpers must have help to ensure a merry one for DeKalb County families in need…