Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Northeast Alabama Community College marked the completion and opening of its new softball stadium by naming it after a state leader with strong local ties who…
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What to do in DeKalb County: Moon Lake Library hosts renowned author
Marla Ballard Columnist On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Moon Lake Library will present Author Talk: Jerry Ellis – “Quote the Raven on the Ferris Wheel.” Ellis will discuss his latest book,…
Fort Payne edges Pell City, 24-23
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games. Down 17-0 due to a series of unlucky and discouraging plays - the opposite of what the…
Ice cream incentive designed to reverse November declines in attendance
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com Historically, November brings a drop in school attendance. But the DeKalb County School System is launching a new incentive program to prevent that history from repeating itself. DeKalb…
The Playoffs are here! First Round features six DeKalb County teams
Story By Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com It's playoff time in DeKalb County as six teams prepare for their first-round matchups on Nov. 8. In Class 3A, Region 8, which features Fyffe,…
Trump wins second term in White House
By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter American voters have spoken, and they’re returning Republican Donald Trump to the White House. Trump, the 45th president, will serve a second term following his…
Geraldine, Ider seasons end in Elite 8
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com The 2024 volleyball season ended this week with a pair of local schools representing DeKalb County at the State Finals in Birmingham. Led by Kentlei…
Update on sidewalk work
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com The latest update on the downtown sidewalk improvement project came Wednesday, from Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine. He said contractors had gotten what they need to complete drainage…