Heath Hambrick heath.h@southerntorch.com This past week, the coaches for DeKalb County softball teams made their selections for the 2025 All-County team. Plainview’s sophomore Abby Williams was selected as the Most Valuable…
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Rezoning bid fails in Rainsville
Story by Donna Thornton donna@southerntorch.com A request to rezone the back half of a piece of property on Alabama Highway 35 at Marshall Street failed after neighboring property owners opposed it…
What to do in DeKalb County: Moths, movies and more in May
Story By Marla Ballard Children ages 7 – 12 are invited to join the Little River Canyon Center for hands-on adventure learning on Wednesday, May 21. Children will learn about Pollinator…
Cornerstone student awarded Alabama Cattlemen’s scholarship
Staff Reports MONTGOMERY— Camden Bell was awarded the Tagged for Junior College Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 2, in Montgomery, AL. Bell is the…
Rainsville prepares for Freedom events
Story By Donna Thornton During the work session that precedes Rainsville’s city council meeting, Rainsville Freedom Run founder Jerry Clifton told council members registration for the run is above last year’s…
Grant provides for Rainsville picnic tables
Story By Donna Thornton Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt told the Rainsville City Council the city had received its $15,000 Resource Conservation & Development council grant for picnic tables in disc golf course…
Legislative update: Week 8 in Alabama House
Commentary Special to the Times Journal The Alabama Legislature completed its eighth week of the 2025 Legislative Session. Both chambers met three times last week, meaning nine legislative days remain. “This…
Public input sought on widening roadway
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…