Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The DeKalb County Board of Education dealt with bids and personnel actions during its regular meeting Thursday, and heard an update on the legislative session during…
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1991 John Doe ID'ed as Kentucky man
Staff Reports Skeletal remains found in 1991 in DeKalb county have been identified as Rainbow Canyon King, of Kentucky. FORT PAYNE — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with various…
What to do in DeKalb County: Open invitation to ARTalk
Photographer Mikel Yeakle invites everyone to ARTalk Feb. 20 at Moon Lake LIbrary.
Posey named DeKalb EMA director
Story by Donna Thornton donna@emilysoutherntorch-com The DeKalb County Commission named Michael Posey as DeKalb County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency director last week, filling the position left open after the death…
Free tax preparation available
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com ree tax preparation is available starting this month at a site in DeKalb County. The tax preparation site is courtesy of DeKalb County Council on Aging and RSVP…
Collinsville Varsity Boys must forfeit area wins
Staff Reports Collinsville’s Varsity Boys Basketball team must forfeit area wins for the 2023-2024 season after the Alabama High School Athletic Association ruled one of its players ineligible. That decision Friday…
Fort Payne Chamber bestows honors at banquet
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce recognized two local businesses and presented its Legacy Achievement Award at Tuesday night’s annual banquet. The late Paul Green was…
Classroom work day OK'ed
Among a number of routine actions last week, the Fort Payne Board of Education approved a school calendar for 2024-2025, with one change they expect to be welcomed by teachers. Superintendent…