Story By Katie Hightower As parents and caregivers gear up for back-to school, expenses can be overwhelming. From school supplies and backpacks on top of necessary toiletry items and clothing, getting…
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Tourism proven to impact county’s economic growth
Katie Hightower The 2024 Alabama Tourism Economic Report, published by the Alabama Tourism Department, showed growth for Jackson County. Tourism increased employment, earnings, revenue and lodging taxes for Jackson County. Jackson…
Five Below coming to DeKalb Plaza
Story by AnnaKate Freeland Correspondent Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine announced Tuesday at the city council meeting that a Five Below will be coming to the DeKalb Plaza. Baine said he…
2025 Red Devil Schedule
Heath Hambrick heath.h@southerntorch.com The football schedule for the Fyffe Red Devils looks a little different than it did in the 2024 season. The Red Devils will open up with a trip…
Candidates for DeKalb County Municipal Elections
Staff Qualifiers through Thursday; Qualifying ends June 24. Collinsville Jeff Chandler – Mayor Johnny Traffanstedt Mayor (i) James David Bowen – District 3 (i) Janet Osborn – District 4 (i) Donna…
Alabama Fan Appreciation Week 2025
Tickets to the Songwriters Showcase June 27th a dn 28th are sold exclusively at the Alabama Fan club and Museum at 101 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne. Limited Reserved Saturday Seating…
Marshall County joins No Kings Protest
Story By John Mann Over one hundred protesters were gathered on the steps of the Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville last Saturday morning to take part in the nationwide No Kings…
Painting the Capital purple for Alzheimer’s
Story By Mary Bailey Last week, Malinda Moore, Boaz native and Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association in Marshall County, got to experience the trip of a lifetime and support a cause…