Press Release For Immediate Release March 5, 2022 Leesburg, VA – The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) is proud to announce that Crossville High School has earned the distinction…
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New Special Education Coordinator Hired
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held a special called meeting on March 3rd for the purpose of filing a personnel vacancy. The Special…
Former Jailer Sentenced on Felony Assault
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.--Adam Jackson, a former Jailer for DeKalb County Corrections Center, pleaded guilty last week to felony assault. Jackson was one of three jailers who…
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-- Four local High School basketball teams claimed the ultimate prize this past week. Cornerstone Christian Academy Varsity Girls claimed the ACAA Div 2A State…
Fort Payne Police Department changes location to the Williams Avenue Elementary School building
FORT PAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 GAULT AV S FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA 35967 (256) 844-6055 FAX: (256) 844-6083 www.fortpayne.org E-MAIL: sec.police@fortpayne.org February 25, 2022 Due to a remodeling project at the Fort…
Major I-59 project to begin next week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 25, 2022 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will soon begin on a $44 million project to remove and reconstruct about 11…
Stout Announces House District 24 Run
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Don Stout recently announced he will seek election for House District 24, which is currently being held by Nathaniel Ledbetter. Stout, a native…
Board Approves 2022-2023 Academic Calendar
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com The Fort Payne Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 24. The Board approved the following resignations: Tashala Hill, Part-time, System-wide Special…