Staff Reports ALDOT will hold in-person and online public involvement meetings this month for a proposed road widening project in DeKalb County. The project would construct additional lanes on about two…
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DeKalb Commission hears update on Challenger Center
Story by Donna Thornton The DeKalb County Commission welcomed Dr. Farrah Hayes and Dr. Martha Lavender of the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama, a STEM learning center being constructed in…
Boom Days 2025 to bring Grand Funk Railroad, The Band Perry, and Mark Wills to Fort Payne
Staff Reports The City of Fort Payne promises an unforgettable experience with 2025 Boom Days on Sept. 19-20. Grand Funk Railroad will kick off the weekend, rocking the main stage on…
‘Heart of an Eagle’ winners to be honored
Staff Reports FORT PAYNE- Seth Hill, Ladd Engineering and Ben Shurett will be honored as this year’s recipients of the Boy Scouts of America, Greater Alabama Council, Sequoyah District Heart of…
March DeKalb Living is in stores now.
They are available at Southern Torch - Fort Payne Foodland - Carter’s Beverage (South End) - Wishing Well - Blue Jug - Hammers -Alabama Fan Club - Terry’s Time Saver -…
Plainview heads to finals
Heath Hambrick Special to the Times-Journal The Plainview Bears defeated the defending 5A State Champion Fairfield Tigers (30-5) now in Class 4A 51-42, to earn a place in the state final…
Fort Payne Fire (finally) gets new pumper truck
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Fire Department’s newest fire truck is in the station now, about three and a half years after it was ordered. Fire Chief Stacy…
Upset: Ider girls claim title over defending champ Plainview
Story by Heath Hambrick Special to the Times-Journal The final girls game of the DeKalb County Tournament was a rematch of the final in last month’s Sand Mountain Tournament – a…