Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Tourism numbers have been very good in DeKalb County in recent years, DeKalb County Tourism Board Director John Dersham said, while giving the Fort Payne City…
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Topspin offers top of the line pickleball facility
Staff Reports Contributed Photo Topspin Pickleball Club is located at 208 Scott Avenue North, Rainsville. RAINSVILLE – Topspin Pickleball Club is set to open this weekend in Rainsville. This family-owned indoor…
I-59 exit at Hammondville is open to traffic again
Staff Reports A four-mile segment of reconstructed I-59 northbound in DeKalb County opened to traffic Thursday. It includes the northbound Exit 231 ramps at SR-40/SR-117 in Hammondville. Contractor A.G. Peltz Group…
Aiden Parham: An audience of one
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com I’m jealous of Aiden Parham. At 5’ 11”, he has a radiant smile and is a natural athlete. Celebrating his 17th birthday, he’s the picture…
Live Music at Cricket Theatre
Still Kickin'' sponsored by the Alabama State Council of the Arts and The Underwoods will be joining to raise money toward New lighting Equipment for the Cricket Theatre on July 27th…
Rainsville promotes two in police department
Story by Donna Thornton Todd Bowen is the new assistant police chief in the City of Rainsville, after action by the council this week. Bowen was promoted to replace Matt Crum…
Thankful for help received
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Angela Wiggins doesn’t know how to say thanks to all the people who helped and supported her during a frightening time. Last week, her husband Adam…
Area SkillsUSA students excel at nationals
Peggy M. Himburg Jackson County students from the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy brought home gold, silver, and bronze medals from the SkillsUSA National Leadership Skills Championships in Atlanta, Georgia.…