Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorchcom Fort Payne Head Football Coach Chris Elmore, pictured here in a calm moment before the storm of the 2024 football season begins, expects to lead…
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Doors open to the public
by Donna Thornton Food City's doors open to the public today at 8 a.m. It will be a first chance for local shoppers to see all that the new grocery store has to offer -- including a…
House speaker is guest for Chamber event
Staff Reports news@times-journal.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Alabama Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter will be the featured speaker for the next Breakfast Biz & Bites. This Chamber of Commerce event is set for…
DeKalb tourism still growing
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Tourism numbers have been very good in DeKalb County in recent years, DeKalb County Tourism Board Director John Dersham said, while giving the Fort Payne City…
Topspin offers top of the line pickleball facility
Staff Reports Contributed Photo Topspin Pickleball Club is located at 208 Scott Avenue North, Rainsville. RAINSVILLE – Topspin Pickleball Club is set to open this weekend in Rainsville. This family-owned indoor…
I-59 exit at Hammondville is open to traffic again
Staff Reports A four-mile segment of reconstructed I-59 northbound in DeKalb County opened to traffic Thursday. It includes the northbound Exit 231 ramps at SR-40/SR-117 in Hammondville. Contractor A.G. Peltz Group…
Rainsville promotes two in police department
Story by Donna Thornton Todd Bowen is the new assistant police chief in the City of Rainsville, after action by the council this week. Bowen was promoted to replace Matt Crum…
Thankful for help received
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com Angela Wiggins doesn’t know how to say thanks to all the people who helped and supported her during a frightening time. Last week, her husband Adam…