Visit our website at www.southerntorch.com for daily news updates and pick up your weekly print edition at news stands every Friday. Fort Payne(256)728-8000(256)657-2200(256)638-2200(256)845-6101 SYLVANIA PHARMACY YOUR FRIEND, YOUR (256)638-6070DRUGSTORE! Rodney Williams RPHYour Weekend Torchcast Brought to you by... FRI. JULY 8 SAT. JULY 9 SUN. JULY 10 93 / 73 89 / 70 89 / 68 Board Approves Window Replacement Project Hit-and-RunHearingSet Performing Arts 1st place - Kelbi Watkins and Alexa Brown Performing Arts Group (2nd Place) Cornerstone Christian Academy Engineering-3rd Place Sylvania McKenna Mitchell from Henagar was selected to be a Premier Performer for the Opening Ceremony of the National Beta Club Tyler Blaise Wilbanks (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office) >See BETA, P6 >See BOE, P6 >See HIT, P4 following categories: • Black and White Photography (8th place) Asa Pettyjohn, Sylvania • Color Photography (7th place) Addison Shoults, Valley Head • Creative Writing (3rd place) Callie Berry, Cornerstone Christian Academy•Digital Art (10th place) Addison Shoults, Valley Head By Marla Jones Managing BroadwaylikeBetamarla@southerntorch.comEditorNASHVILLE,TENN.--ClubmembersshinedrhinestonesontheStrip,whileatthe National Beta Convention held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, last week.DeKalb and Jackson Counties were well represented at the Elementary, Junior and Senior competingConventions,againstthe best in the nation. At the students30-JulyConvention,ElementaryheldJune1,numerousplacedinthe
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By Marla Jones Managing marla@southerntorch.comEditorRAINSVILLE,ALA-- (Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The DeKalb County Board of Education met on Friday, July 1. Kyle King and Todd Smith of Scheider, presented a plan for the next stage of projects that include window replacements for the DeKalb County School System. Several schools within
A preliminary hearing has been set for a Sylvania man charged with manslaughter following a hit-and run accident on April 2. Tyler Blaise Wilbanks, 23, of Sylvania is expected to appear in court on August 22, facing the County have buildings that are 30 to 100 years old. These new windows will improve air quality, the look of the building and will provide better safety. Schools with complete window replacements include Geraldine, Henagar, and Sylvania. Crossville Middle School (Back building) , Fyffe (Rear section of main building) , Collinsville (Computer Lab) and Ider will see charges of manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident, in connection with the accident, that claimed the life of a CrossvilleAccordingteenager.tothe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the two-vechile crash happened around 10:20 p.m. on April 2, on Alabama 75 near the 68-mile
Jackson County, AL (July 1, 2022) A recent report by the Alabama DepartmentTourismrevealed a record setting year for Jackson County. The plethora of activities and abundant natural resources drew in more than a million visitors last year. The report detailed a 36.2% growth in tourist expenditures, a total of By David Hall
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Henagar! Thanks for your service! TVA and SMEC team up to make a $50,000 presentation. Shown from L-R are Tyler Cooper, SMEC, Robby Jones, TVA, Lauren Pelto, TVA, Mark Malone, SMEC, Carrie Lea, CAANEA and Keeuntae Stone, TVA. TVA & SMEC Fund $50,000 Record Breaking Year For Tourism In Jackson County 2022 County Committee Elections Nominations Now Open Paint Rock River Conservation Get SubscriptionYourToday $15 for 6 months $30 for a full year $25 for vets & seniors
Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative (SMEC) is proud to partner with TVA’s Community Care Fund to provide $50,000 to the Community Action Agency of Northeast headquarteredAlabama, in Rainsville. SMEC’s Board of desperateforhousingpower,life,theprovidesFund.TVA’sadditionalmatched$25,000byTVAopportunitytremendousconsideredTrusteesthisatobringmoneytoourareacontributingtobewithan$25,000forCommunityCareCommunityActionassistanceforbasicessentialsofincludingfood,water,medical,andclothesthoseinthemostneedinour well-respected for their charitable work and have locations in DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall counties. Other organizationslocal include Upper Sand Mountain Parish, United Givers Fund, The Christian Care Center and numerous local churches that provide County attractions such as 69,000-Acre Lake Guntersville, Goose Pond Colony Resort, more than $77 Million for Jackson County. 2019 had been a record year for tourism bringing in more than $70 Million. “The tourism (brothers), was held June 30 Limon’s in
They need to raise $223,000 by November 1, in order to acquire the property. Over half of that goal has already beenThereached.LandTrust of North Alabama’s land committee said in a statement, “North Alabama’s Paint Rock River is known as one of the Southeast’s last free-flowing rivers and one of the biologicallymostdiverse in the world with around 50 state- or federallylisted species found within the river and its tributaries.”Oncethey heard about the beenPaintpurchasingtocommitteeAlabama’sTrustavailability,land’stheLandofNorthlandreachedouttheownersabouttheland.RockRiverhasanareaof interest for the committee for some time.The Land Trust of North continued,Alabama“The Paint Rock River Valley as a whole is importantincrediblyinterms of conservation value due to the high diversity of species, particularly aquatic and plant life, found there.”
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August 13, Northeast Alabama Gospel Music Jubilee - General Admission – $30 each. Artist Circle – 35$ each (First five rows guaranteed) Church groups of 10 or more people please contact us to get a group rate discount –Doors open at 5 pm. The concert starts at 6 pm. Seats are first come first serve. Call/ Text 256-609-3908 for Tickets. Tickets can be mailed or picked up. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event. Sat at 6:00PM9:00PM ScottsboroHembreeCenter.GoosepondScottsboroCivic1165EdDrive35768
November 5, Canyon Fest - Canyon Fest is an celebrationannualofart and nature featuring local art, crafts, live animal shows, music, food and fun for the entire family. Free and open to everyone. Pets welcome on leashes.
July 9, ClubRepublicanDekalbBreakfastSaturday, July 9th, 2022, at 7:30 am. Our featured guest speaker will be Matt Fridy, Justice of the Alabama Court Club
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Dave Latham, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, was the speaker at the Kiwanis Club on June 29, 2022. Pictured left to right are Pastor Latham and Kiwanian Andrew Hairston. The Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at Cattle Stampede.
Peyton Hood, a Ider High School graduate, recently signed to continue his baseball career with Wallace. Photo by Cheryl Boydston |
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July 17, Benefield Reunion - The annual Benefield reunion has been changed from the 2nd Sunday to the 3rd Sunday of July. This year it will be held on July 17th beginning at 10:30am until 2:00pm. It will be at the Bevile Center in Rainsville, AL. We always have great food at lunch so bring your favorite. Family or friends of the Benefield family are invited.
Southern Torch Collinsville Drugs “Caring for you like family” 588 South Valley Ave P.O. Box Collinsville,498AL 35961 (256) 524-2981 Brandon Boswell, PharmD Pharmacist/Owner P.O. Box 218 • Geraldine, AL 35974 (256)659-2138 YOUR FRIEND, YOUR (256)638-6070DRUGSTORE! Rodney Williams PHARMACYSYLVANIARPH Call or Stop By Anytime Give Us Your RX Numbers We Do The Rest! DeKalb Animal Hospital Joseph K McNew D V.M Linda Galbraith, D V.M. Jessica Jones, D V.M Office: Emergency:(256)845-0046(256)845-3031 125 22nd Street NW Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.dahvets.com Are you professional, creative, and focused on excellent customer service? #SOUTHERNTORCH has an immediate opening available. We are building our sales team and looking for individuals with a strong sales background, balanced by over-the-top customer service skills. Experience in radio, newspaper, or digital sales is a plus! Southern Torch is a multi-platform company, operating two FM radio stations (WKEA 98.3 and WMXN 101.7), a weekly newspaper, and online news. Southern Torch o ers one of the most competitive commission structures in the industry! Our market footprint is large and untargeted, therefore the right go-getter has unlimited growth opportunities. If you are eager to get to work, apply your creativity, and help businesses expand their brand and succeed, let's get together! No phone calls, please. Southern Torch is a member of the Alabama Broadcasters Asociation & Alabama Press Association. Southern Torch Media is an equal opportunity employer. Submit resumes to marla@southerntorch.com Sales Representative
July 8, The Zoo Story (New Version) at Northeast Alabama Comm CollegeThe show will be performed over the span of two weekends, running from July 8 to July 17. On Fridays and Saturdays, the show will begin at 7 p.m.; on Sundays, it will start at 2 p.m. in the Tom Bevill Lyceum. Tickets for “The Zoo Story” will be $8. They can be purchased by phone, online, or in person. For further information, call 256-638-4418, ext. 2218.
July 18, Plainview Football Youth Camp Monday 7pm - 9pm. Students entering grades K - 6th. Cost is $30. Located at the Plainview game field. The camp will be organized and run by the Plainview coaching staff Enrollees will pay upon arrival.
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HITFROMPAGE 1 maker, about three miles south of Geraldine.A14-year old was killed when the 2003 Honda motorcycle he was driving, was hit from behind by a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Wilbanks, who police say left the scene.The ALEA says the teen was pronounced dead on the scene. Wibanks has remained in custody of the DeKalb County Jail, since his arrest on a $100,000 bond.
Katie Britt won the SenateRepublicanPrimary the old fashioned way. She got out and worked for it and earned it and, folks, she won big. She beat Mo Brooks 63% to 37% in the GOP runoff. Katie carried an amazing 66 out of 67 counties.KatieBoyd Britt was born to win this Senate Seat at the youthful age of 40. Those of us around Alabama
bamabell62@gmail.comReporterFORTPAYNE,ALA.--DarlieneCarterhasbeenanartistsincethe1980s.Carterhasstudiedunderthetutelageofseveralwell-knownartistswhohavebeenbothpublishedandontelevision.CarterhasbeenwrittenaboutintwoissuesofTheDecorativePainter.Shehasbeenateacherofartsince2000andisacertifiedOneStrokeinstructor.OnApril1CarteropenedDarliene’sBackPorch,anartstudiocompletewithartsupplies,artforsale,andartlessonsforallages.Additionally,othercraftworksuppliesaresoldwhichincludesewingfabricsandsewinglessons.Theribbon-cutting/grand-openingforthebusinessisscheduledforJuly19.Give-awayprizeswillbepartofthecelebration.WhileDarliene’sBackPorchdoessellcustomarycanvas’,thestorealsoofferscut-boardsthatCarter
onDarliene’sFollowPOSHPayneGaultisDarliene’s256-364-2019.informationtobook,candecade.ScottsboroCouncilart–Saturdayp.m.p.m.,fromThursday,opencalling.reservingmay4:00Saturdayp.m.4:00Thursdaygenerallystudentsaccommodatestudiogroups,gatherings,events,mother/daughtergirls-night-outchurchandmore.Thecanupto12perclass.Lessonsareheldon1:00p.m.–p.m.,Friday2:00-5:00p.m.,1:00p.m.–p.m.OtherdaysbebookedforalessonbyThestoreisTuesday,andFriday10:00a.m.–6:00Wednesday2:30–6:00p.m.,10:00a.m.2:00p.m.CarterhastaughtlessonsattheonAginginforovera“IfsomeonecolorinacoloringIcanteachthempaint,”saidCarter.FormorecallBackporchlocatedat2019Ave.N.Fort(Nextdoortohairsalon).onFacebookatBackporchGault.
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Fort Payne man arrested on sex abuse charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday,On June 29th, Thomas Eric Lipham (42 of Fort Payne) was arrested and charged with Sex Abuse of a Child Less Than Twelve and Sex Abuse 1st. Bail was set at $265,000 for Lipham, who is being held in the DeKalb County Detention Center.This investigation is ongoing.DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden cuts and primes herself. She typically uses these 11”x14” boards for adult painting class and the 8”x10” sized boards for children’s classes. Adult classes are typically three-hour sessions for $40 and children’s classes are two-hours for $25. All supplies needed for the class are provided. Lessons lasting for longer durations to complete more elaborate pieces of work are available. The initial cost of the extended course is $40 for the first lesson, then $30 for each additional lesson. Art supplies sold at the business include; Artist’s brushes, artist’s rice paper, Dixie Belle paints, groupsopportunitiesartlearningartistically.learningvarietyshoppiecethree-dimensionalandusinglessonsandTraditions,AmericanaAmericana,DecoArt,ArtResin,UnicornSpit.Artmayincludecrushedglassseashellsforaofwork.ThealsosellsaofbooksontopaintInadditiontoanewskilltheclassesaffordforsuchas said of the incident: “I would like to thank the DeKalb County InvestigationsCriminal Unit and DHR for their dedication Welden.Concludedblessing.”andyou,havingworldmuchsafe.keepingdeterminationandtoourchildrenThereissoevilinthewelivein,butpeoplelikethatlivetoserveprotect,istrulya“GodBless!”Sheriff
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Tina HamiltonMarie51 of Whiton, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, July 3, 2022 from the graveside of Mill Creek Cemetery, with burial to follow. The family will receive friends from 5pm-8pm on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Joey Shane Wooten - passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 1, 2022 from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in
Susie Henderson - 63 of Cordova, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her residence. Graveside service will be Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 11:00 am at Green’s Cemetery.Chapel
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Ronald L. Cleaver - 83, of Scottsboro, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 3:00 pm at First United Methodist Church with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. A private burial will be at a later date.
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Rainsville Memorial Park. William Herman Stegall. Sr - 79 of Albertville passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his residence. Funeral and Graveside service is at 1pm - Saturday, July 2, 2022 BURIAL Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Grove Oak. Kenneth W. Brooks - 63 of Bryant, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Kirk Memorial Gardens. “Brother Lanny” Ray Heath - 79, was called home to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord, on July 2nd, 2022 at 6pm, at his residence in Powell, Alabama. Sallye Angeleque “Angie” Rountree - 45, of Ft. Payne passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Cremation provided by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Carolyn Ann Gibson - 48 of Valley Head, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Walnut Cemetery.Grove
Sharon Gaines68 of BurialMemorial3,atfuneralCenterMarshallJunepassedCrossvilleawayThursday,30,2022atMedicalSouth.Herservicewillbe2p.m.Sunday,July2022atCrossvilleChapel.willfollow.
Patricia Ann Subias - 50 of Rainsville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at her Funeralresidence.servicewill be held Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11AM.
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Patsy Jean Ward81 of Crossville passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Crossville Health and Rehab. Her Edward Vernon Frayer - 70, of Scottsboro, passed away Monday at Highlands Medical Center. He was a US Army Veteran of Vietnam. He loved to cook, fish and loved the Chicago Cubs. Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 5:00 pm at Scottsboro Funeral Home.
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Jessie Thompson“Lee”54, of Scottsboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Lee Billy Mack Harper - 80 of Section, passed away Tuesday, June
James ChadderdonIraJr. - 81 of Sylvania Wednesday,diedJune 29 at his residence. A memorial service will be announced soon. Connie Denise Richmond Justus - 65 of Menlo, GA died Saturday, July 2 at her home surrounded by her family and fur baby. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 PM ET at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jerry follow.officiating.WilliamsBurialwill
Jason Colby Williams - 41 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away July 1, 2022. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Brad Killough and Waylon officiating.MillerBurial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Roy Eugene Bell65 of GardensPinehavenwillFuneral2022p.m.servicesHuntsville.HospiceFriday,AlabamaScottsboro,passedawayJuly1,2022atFamilyCareinFuneralwillbeat3Sunday,July3,atScottsboroHome.BurialfollowintheMemorialinHollywood.
Deborah Sue Watson - 74 of Scottsboro died Tuesday, July 5 at CHI Memorial. Graveside services are Thursday at 7 PM ET at Smith Cemetery in Flat Rock, AL with Bro. Roy “Sonny” officiating.Gamble funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2022 at Crossville Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow. was a member of Aspel MethodistUnitedChurch, a Lieutenant at Limrock/ Aspel Volunteer Fire Dept., retired after 20 years at the ARC, a member of CMA Believers on Bikes, and was an active bowler. servicesFuneralwillbe on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
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Larry Stephen Smith - 68 of Rainsville, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Friday, July 1, 2022 from the graveside of New Canaan Cemetery with burial to MichaelOfficiatingfollow.isBro.Stephen Wilks.
Anthony Nelson Moody - 47 of Bridgeport, AL died Tuesday, June 28 at Park Ridge Medical Center. Funeral services are Thursday, June 30 at 2:00 PM CT. (256)Scottsboro259-2211 Phone: 256-845-5680 QUALITY JEWELRY 1706 Glenn Blvd., Suite 4 Fort Payne, AL • (256) 997-7591 James Allensworth • allensworth@aol.com
Joseph Doyle Gregory - 87, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 3,Funeral:Georgia.CenterRegionalRedmondMedicalinRome,DateofSunday,July2022at1pm.
Gail Moore YorkFuneral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in Cemetery.Fischer
Arbadella Parker Gray - 85 of Fort Payne passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Crowne Health Care. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 4:00 pm in Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.
Aurora Alice “Rory” Barker - Infant, age 8 months of Fyffe, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Visitation will be held from 2pm-8pm on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
Bonita Beth Abrams - 70, of Fort Payne, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her surroundedhome by her family. Funeral services will be 2 Wednesdayp.m.at Wilson Funeral Home with Chaplain Don Donaghy officiating. Burial will follow in Cemetery.Glenwood
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lives, whether it’s doing their homework or cleaning their room.” “There is more student involvement instead of lecturing,” said Greeson. “It’s about teaching them to think their way through a problem or task.”
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Criminal Justice class. Deputy, Wesley Greeson was one of the fifth graders who took the D.A.R.E. class that Officer Bartley taught. Now all these years later, Greeson is following in Bartley’s steps serving as an SRO and teaching D.A.R.E. to fifth graders. Greeson said as a fifth inmakeaboutsayingisn’tLieutenant,sincechangedD.A.R.E.Geraldine2022-presentat2018-2022Fyffe2017-2018High2016-2017Responseon2011-2016aGreesonJustice.”whereAthensmysaidto20sonGreeson.timeclassroomofficerclassIwasbecominggraderanofficernothisplan.“WhatlikedaboutD.A.R.E.washavingancometoourandspendwithus,”saidItleftanimpressionhim.“IwasinmybeforeIdecidedbecomeanofficer,”Greeson.“Igotfour-yeardegreeatStateUniversityItookCriminalIn2010washiredaspatrolofficer.FromheservedtheSpecialTeam,SROatIderSchool,SROatHighSchool,InvestigatortheSherriff’sOffice,SROatHighSchool.“Thecurriculumforclasshasthreetimesitbegan,”saidBartley.“Itjustaboutchildrennotodrugs,it’steachingthemtogooddecisionsallareasoftheir
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Greeson said he has had more than one student mention they are considering law enforcement in their future career plans. Greeson said it’s about
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6 - Friday - July 8, 2022 Southern Torch • • • • • • partialThereplacements.Boardvoted to accept the Schneider Energy Inc.-Board:werereplacements.5ContractServicesAmendmentforthenewwindowThefollowingBidsacceptedbythe•CNPProduceBidForestwoodFarm,•CNPIceCream Bid - DFA Dairy Brands Fluid/Mayfield Dairy The -High-SchoolCrossvilleandElementaryRetirementHigh-approved:ResignationsRetirements/followingwere•TommyFricksBusDriver-GeraldineSchool--8/1/22•NoieYancey-TeacherBusDriver-Elementary-Resignation6/20/22•TeresaSmith-SchoolCounselorCollinsvilleHigh School - Resignation - 7/1/22•Deondre WoodySchoolCrossville--CenterSpecialAideEducationItinerant-School-InterventionEnrichment/TeacherCrossvilleMiddle-Resignation6/27/22•KayleeDukes-SpecialLPN/Bus(4-hour)-FyffeServices-Resignation7/5/22•NathanielPannellTitleIAide-Middle-Resignation
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By Marla Jones Sports potatoes.Thefestival began with a patriotic parade ending at the City Park. The CeremonyOpeningbegan with the local boy scout troops raising the American flag. In the park there was a cruise-in featuring classic cars and
marla@southerntorch.comEditorHENAGAR,Ala.--TheCityofHenagarheldtheir40thannualSandMountainPotatoFestivalonJuly4.TheSandMountainPotatoFestivalistheprideandjoyofHenagar.Ithasbeenacommunitytraditionsince1983.SandMountainisknownforitsagriculturalproducts,including
tractors, display.excellentendedtheactivitieshorserides,music.funthroughoutday.Thedaywithanfireworks
Friday - July 8, 2022 - 7Southern Torch 40th Sand Mountain Potato Festival
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