By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— Last Thursday eight Alabama water systems, including two in Northeast Alabama, were the subject of drinking water advisories issued by the Alabama Department…
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Rainsville Council ends 30+year relationship with city's bank
By Joseph M. Morgan RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council voted last week to end a 30+year relationship with the city’s bank, First Bank of the South, following news that the bank…
DeKalb Legislators lead the charge against Obama transgender Directive
Featured image: A recent directive from the Obama administration, combined with the controversial changing of corporate policies, has fueled the debate regarding the rights of transgender individuals to choose the restroom that…
Shaw Industries to close Valley Head plant, 183 DeKalb County jobs displaced
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.— Shaw Industries Group Inc. announced this week that the company will be closing its Valley Head plant, displacing 183 DeKalb County jobs. Company…
DeKalb BOE changes policy for calculating student class rankings
Featured image: At their meeting this week, the DeKalb County Board of Education completely rewrote the formula for calculating student GPA and class ranking. By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The…
Hwy 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale underway
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— The 18th Annual Hwy 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale kicked off yesterday, Thursday May 12 and will run through Sunday, May 15 along…
Fort Payne Masons award local man $1,000 academic scholarship
Pictured left is Worshipful Master Clarence Thornberry Pictured Right is Recipient Junior Deacon Diego Reynoso By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne Masonic Lodge #437 earlier this week awarded…
Plainview Bear Theatre presents “Once Upon a Mattress” this weekend
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Plainview High School’s award-winning Plainview Bear Theatre company will present a stage performance of the musical “Once Upon a Mattress,” a play that retells…