By Marla Ballard Reporter DEKALB COUNTY - For many years the Rhododendron Festival graced the scenic ridge of Lookout Mountain at Brow Park in Mentone. Artists and crafters gathered to showcase…
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Benjume Selected to Boy's State
Rainsville, Ala.-- Plainview High School rising senior, Ephan Benjume, was recently selected to attend the 86th Alabama Annual Boys State. This selection recognizes his role as a leader and an outstanding…
Dismuke Waives Arraignment Hearing
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala-- A Crossville teacher who was accused of having sex with a student waived his arraignment hearing last week. Isaac Dismuke, 28, was charged by…
Fort Payne Advances to Final Four, beating Randolph
By Glendon Poe Sports glendon.poe@times-journal.com The Fort Payne boys soccer team makes its return to the AHSAA State Soccer Championships this week. Cristian Barrientos scored a second-half penalty kick to help…
Helping Hands
Press Release Second-grade students at Wills Valley Elementary School in Fort Payne showed their appreciation for some super citizens in the community, as they bestowed Helping Hand Hero awards on five…
Geraldine Makes Improvements to Facilities
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.-- The Geraldine Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 8. The Council voted to repair the roof of the former Liberty…
DeKalb Commission Honors Wheatley
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--(Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 9. President Ricky Harcrow and the…
Valley Head Seeks New Attorney
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Valley Head Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 1. A controversial item…