PHOTO: DeKalb County Schools will close at 11:15 am tomorrow due to the Hurricane and remained closed on Tuesday. Irma is expected to hit North Alabama late tomorrow. (File Photo) By Staff…
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Coolidge-Isbell Field Has a New Look this season!
PHOTO: DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett and Board Member Mark Richards hang out on Geraldine's new bleachers. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. —…
DeKalb County Schools announcement regarding Monday's Eclipse
PHOTO: Over the weekend, DeKalb County Schools was notified that the glasses that were purchased for viewing the eclipse were not, "sourced from a recommended manufacturer," and were not recommended for use.…
Ruhama Community Theatre presents, "Dorothy in Wonderland" this weekend!
PHOTO: Members of the DeKalb County Board of Education with Mrs. Staci Mason, Director of the play and teacher at Ruhama. (DeKalb County Board of Education) Contributed By Dr. Jason Barnett, Superintendent,…
VIDEO: DeKalb County Board of Education accepts bids for new buses
PHOTO: Dr. Jason Barnett and members of the DeKalb County Board of Education review a principal's contract during this month's meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Former Superintendent Hugh Taylor headed to Ruhama (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett discusses the 2017 - 2018 School Calendar with Board Chairman Jeff Williams and Vice Chairman Randy Peppers. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor …
Student stabbed this morning at Ider High School
PHOTO: A teenager was stabbed this morning after an altercation in the school gymnasium. (Ider High School) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — This morning at Ider school…
City, County reach preliminary deal on Bus Garage
PHOTO: Pending approval by the Water Board and DeKalb County Board of Education at the first of the year, the county buses will be able to stay in Fort Payne for…