By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter American voters have spoken, and they’re returning Republican Donald Trump to the White House. Trump, the 45th president, will serve a second term following his…
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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…
Devils take down Bulldogs
Story by Shannon Allen Shannon@southerntorch.com FYFFE — The fifth-ranked Fyffe Red Devils celebrated their 2024 senior night Friday, Oct. 25, by clinching a ninth consecutive region championship. Senior running back Logan…
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…
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…
Plainview wins fourth straight county tournament
Story by Mark Everett Kelly Mark@southerntorch.com PLAINVIEW - Plainview won their fourth straight DeKalb County Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, defeating Geraldine in the finals, 25-21, 25-18. Aubriella Hairston won tournament MVP. She…
Girl Scouts prepare to set world record
Staff Reports The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama are out to break a tasty world record Sunday – and you can help. At 2 p.m. Sunday, girl scouts will be going…