The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will open online registration for the state’s regulated alligator hunts on June 7, 2022, at 8 a.m. Registration must be completed by…
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Mother of Autistic child shares her experience
Front row from left to right: Angelia Jones, Will Jones, and Mike Jones Back row: Angelia's son, Andrew Harper Marla Ballard, Reporter According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects…
Rainsville Prepares for 14th Annual Freedom Run
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on June 6. Jerry Clifton, Rainsville Freedom Run Organizer, addressed the…
Southern Torch Welcomes a New Writer
Southern Torch is pleased to welcome Marla Ballard as a contributing writer. Her weekly columns will feature human interest stories about the residents and businesses of both DeKalb and Jackson Counties.…
Pruitt to Return to Plainview
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--(Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook Page) The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on June 3. At the meeting,…
FP Talks Trash
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- (Full video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 7. Mayor Brian Baine…
Medical Cannabis Plant Talks Begin
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorchl.com HENAGAR, Ala.-- A crowd of neatly 150 Henagar citizens gathered at a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday. The topic of discussion was the possible location of…
Local Actors Perform in Guys and Dolls
Submitted Report “Guys and Dolls” Whole Backstage 2022 Summer Musical Cast Members by Hometowns by Katherine Brewer The Whole Backstage Community Theatre and Season Sponsor Sonny Lewis announce the upcoming summer…