Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com The countdown is on to Christmas, and some of Santa’s best helpers must have help to ensure a merry one for DeKalb County families in need…
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What to do in DeKalb County: Moon Lake Library hosts renowned author
Marla Ballard Columnist On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Moon Lake Library will present Author Talk: Jerry Ellis – “Quote the Raven on the Ferris Wheel.” Ellis will discuss his latest book,…
Fort Payne edges Pell City, 24-23
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games. Down 17-0 due to a series of unlucky and discouraging plays - the opposite of what the…
Geraldine, Ider seasons end in Elite 8
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com The 2024 volleyball season ended this week with a pair of local schools representing DeKalb County at the State Finals in Birmingham. Led by Kentlei…
Rainsville to bring Sawyer Brown to Freedom Fest
Story by Donna Thornton donna@Times-Journal.com There’s a whole slate of holidays ahead, but the City of Rainsville is preparing already for Independence Day, 2025. At this week’s council meeting, Mayor Rodger…
SuperRegionals: First games slated Wednesday
Staff Reports DeKalb County will be well represented in the 2024 North Region Volleyball tournament this week in Hoover. Here’s how they made their way to the Super Regional contest: Geraldine…
Bank offers free shredding
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com In observance of Cybersecurity Month and in service to their community, First Southern State Bank will host Free Community Shred Days this month at multiple locations in DeKalb…
Investing in Mental Health
By Nathaniel Ledbetter In 2018, while I was serving as House Majority Leader, a woman visited my office to share the story of her son. She had done her research and…