By Marla Jones Managing marla@southerntorch.comEditorDEKALBCOUNTY,Ala.--DonovanWayneDalton,30,completed his jail sentence for engaging in sexual contact with students and returned to his residence on County Road 27, this past weekend. Dalton, a former employee with the Fort Payne City School System was arrested on October 9, 2020, four days after his twin brother Dustin Wade Dalton was arrested for the charge of having sexual relations with a student from Sylvania.Inaplea deal that was approved by the victim and her family, Donavan Dalton was sentenced in February to 84 months, with a
Follow & Subscribe Visit our website at www.southerntorch.com for daily news updates and pick up your weekly print edition at news stands every Friday.(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. AUGUST 12 SAT. AUGUST 13 SUN. AUGUST 14 86 / 62 85 / 64 86 / 65 DeKalb County to CommunicationsUpdate Dalton Registers as Sex Offender >See UPDATE, P6 >See DALTON, P6 >See NEW, P6 By Marla Jones Managing Southernmarla@southerntorch.comEditorFORTPAYNE,Ala.--Torchispleased to welcome Tommy Daniels and Steve Malcolm as the also told them that my retirement plan is to be taken out in a body bag, I am here to stay” concluded Daniels.Tommy Daniels will entertain listeners on 101-7 The Torch from 11 a.m - 1 p.m each weekday. newest radio personalities for 101-7 The Torch. The Torch radio station is a regional service of Southern Torch that carries mix hits and is home to The Rick & BubbaBothShow.gentlemen bring a wealth of experience to the Steve Malcolm started his love for radio at an early age, mainly because that was the only way to hear the popular songs of the time. While living in Rome, station.Tommy Daniels attended Gadsden State, coming to the school as a left-handed pitcher for the baseball program. As a typical jock, when they asked him to pick a major, he said P.E. He was told that involved a lot of science classes. So, he said “No“Thethanks!”school gave me a book of other majors to choose from and I saw radio and thought it sounded fun” stated Daniels. “ Little did I know, it would become my life’s work. That was 37 yearsDanielsago.” started his career in Gadsden at Q-104, then went to WZYP in Hunstville, and then moved on to Chattanooga, the Gulf Coast, Birmingham, and Atlanta. However, he has always found that small market radio is real radio. “I have found a home at Southern Torch. I have told the owners that if they want me to leave, they will have to call the police and have me taken out in cuffs. I’ve By Marla Jones Managing marla@southerntorch.comEditorFORTPAYNE,Ala.--(FULL VIDEO ON SOUTHERN TORCH FACEBOOK) The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 9. The Commission approved the new Communications project which was a Presendiental Policy Directive. The DeKalb County Commission will set aside two million dollars for the project. For over ten years, upgrading the 1970s equipment has been discussed. Currently, parts to repair existing equipment are not available. Funds have become available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help fund the project.The DeKalb County Emergency Communications Advisory Board was THE SOUTHERN TORCH / FRIDAY, August 12, 2022 / VOL. 8, NO. 32 / $1.00 Follow & Subscribe Alabama’s New Flamethrowers WWW.BOBBYLEDBETTER.COM (256) 844-2210 STOP BY FOR THE BEST DEALS IN DEKALB COUNTY
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September 17, Boom Days Heritage Celebration - Fort Payne Boom Days Heritage Celebration has a much deeper breadth of events and activities and a much further reach bringing in tourists from all over the region. It’s a significant cultural event for our city celebrating Fort Payne’s unique beginnings nearly 130 years HeritageBoomago.DaysCelebration
September 2, DeKalb RetireesEducationAssociationThe DeKalb Education Retirees Association meeting scheduled for this Friday has been rescheduled to September 2nd due to several cases of Covid. The DeKalb Education Retirees Association will meet in the OLD Fellowship Hall of Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville. Guest speaker will be Michelle Ibsen from The Gathering Place, accompanied by therapy dog, Gravy.
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 (256)659-2138 November 5, Canyon Fest - Canyon Fest is an celebrationannualofart and nature featuring local art, crafts, Marla Jones 8-year old
August 13, Whiton School Anual Reunion Whiton school will hold its annual reunion at the old Whinton School House on the second Saturday in august (8/13). The reunuin will begin at 11. Bring a covered dish and a friend.
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Managing marla@southerntorch.comEditorDeKalbandJacksonCounty,Alabama—Astheschoolbellswereringinglastweek,SouthernTorchasked for readers to submit their back to school pictures.Thewinner of the contest goes to
Skyler Johnson who was being escorted to her first day of 3rd grade at Ruhama, by her mom, SRO Sherry Johnson. We had over 500 submissions and we enjoyed looking at them! We wish everyone a great schoolBelowyear!is some of our mentions:honorable
honors Fort Payne’s rich cultural past with events that tie the history to the present, great historical artifacts and clothing at the Fort Payne Depot Museum, a miniature railroad system in the original office of the Coal and Iron Company, music covering all musical genres.
August 28, Parenting Conference Rainsville First Baptist Church will be a
Friday - August 12, 2022 - 3Southern Torch EVENTS JACKSON BLAZE • 98-3 WILD COUNTRY • 101-7 THE TORCH Staff: Eloise Smith - General Manager Marla Jones - Managing Editor/Sports Brian Anderson - Radio Operations Manager Nick Vizzinia - Graphic Design Amy West - Account Executive Reace Osborn - Account Executive Jenna Sue Payne - Account Executive Patti Browder - Radio Traffic Lindsey Jones - Accounting Robert Crumley - Radio Personality Jenny Wootten Mann - Radio Personality Randy Frawley - Radio Personality Steve Malcom - Radio Personality David Hall - Reporter Southern Torch (USPS Periodicals #19790) is published each Friday by Southern Torch, Inc. 225 Gault Ave. N. Fort 614,SouthernAL.POSTMASTER:PayneSendaddresschangestoTorch,P.O.BoxRainsville,AL.35986. Submit your upcoming events to nicky@southerntorch.com for a chance to be featured in next week's print edition of The Southern Torch! available at the door the night of the event. Sat at 6:00PM9:00PM ScottsboroHembreeCenter.GoosepondScottsboroCivic1165EdDrive35768
live animal shows, music, food and fun for the entire family. Free and open to everyone. Pets welcome on leashes. 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 In 2011, his wife Kimberly started writing with him and they now have over 60 books.Connie Fuller, Fort Payne Main Street Director, said the idea of Pete the Cat Day was part of an idea to recognize people from Fort Payne that has been successful but have not forgotten their hometown.Petethe Cat Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in August. Pete the Cat Strolled into Town Back to WinnersSchool Photo tag or description goes here place this under a pic Faculty and Staff at Macedonia School! Brian Mashburn , Father (30th year) and daughter, Lindsey Mashburn Davis (1st year)teachers at Fyffe. By Steve Malcom Banjo,buildingpainting,includingenjoyedandfar700merchandisevisitbookstheauthorcharacterCatcreatorbuilding.atSaturday,StreetFortDay,annualALA.--Thesteve@southerntorch.comReporterFORTPAYNE,fourthPetetheCatsponsoredbyPayneMainwasheldAugust6theCoalandIronJamesDeantheofPetethechildren’sandtheofmanyofPetetheCatwasonsitetoandsignPetetooverfans.FamiliesfromasawayasLouisianaSouthCarolinaartactivitiesfacedrawing,aPetebook readings, and more. Merchants in downtown Fort Payne also got involved with activities at their PeteMisadventuresbookpublishedLitwin,with1999.felinewithGeorgianowPaynebusinesses.Dean,aFortnative,wholivesinAthens,cameuptheideaofthecharacterinIn2006,alongwriterErictheythefirstcalled“TheoftheCat”. By
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Crowds came and came 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
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Jim loved and cared for each of them like they were his own. He has three children of his own, Mike, Bill and Melanie Kay. His oldest son, Mike Oakley, is the Mayor of Centreville as was his grandfather Jim Oakley, Sr. For over 60 years now, all candidates for major statewide offices have come to Bibb County to kiss the ring of Jim Oakley and cultivate his friendship and support. Oakley has been friends and confidantes to every governor, including George Wallace and Kay Ivey. He has been close friends with many of our U.S.
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Jim took her under his wing the same way; she has just been elected as our next U.S. Senator. The first person she sought in Bibb County, when she began her race, was Jim Oakley. There are a thousand more stories like those of Katie and Allyson.
Elijah Wade Demarco, age 43 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency at 12:11 pm
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Submitted Johnny C. Cochran is the Libertarian Party candidate in a three-way race for Alabama’s CongressionalU.S. District Four. This past weekend he had several stops in the Fort Payne & Gadsden areas.“This past weekend meeting folks along the World’s Longest Yard Sale reaffirmed the theory behind my
Candidate Johnny C. Cochran Campaigned in Fort Payne & POLITICS
Alexanderdon’tofjustbiggestCochranWashington,RepublicansbotharefromAlabamianscandidacy.arehurtinginflation,andtheysickandtiredofDemocrats&inD.C.”said.“Thechallengeisraisingawarenessmycampaign.IhavethatShunnarah money to put up billboards everywhere or to buy ads on television. However, almost every single individual regardless of political party that I’ve had the opportunity to speak with directly have indicated that they are open to voting for Johnny C. Cochran”.Cochran is claiming to be the processthem.promisequestionscansentanswerinaccessiblemostcandidatetherace,willingtoallquestionstohim.“Peoplee-mailmetheirandItoanswerI’mintheofrecording a series of small videos on topics that can be found on our campaign YouTube channel” Cochran Accordingsaid.tohis campaign webpage, his next two events include being at the Franklin
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Inside The Statehouse LEGALS MOVING SALE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, DONALDINNOTICEEXECUTOR’SALABAMATOFILECLAIMSTHEMATTEROFTHEESTATEOFRAYMONDOLSZEWSKI,DECEASEDCASENO.:2022-211LettersofTestamentaryontheEstateofDONALDRAYMONDOLSZEWSKI,Deceased,havingbeengrantedtotheundersignedonthe21dayofJuly,2022,bytheJudgeofProbateofsaidcounty,noticeisherebygiventhatallpersonshavingclaimsagainstsaidestate,areherebyrequiredtopresentthesamewithinthetimeallowedbylaw,orthesamewillbebarredSaidnoticetobepublishedJuly29,August5,&12
Eric Diego Martin, age 23 of Sylvania, was arrested for DUI at 10:55 pm
Richard Lee Ferguson, age 34 of Collinsville, was arrested for Public Intoxication at 3:38 am
taking my younger daughter to register and move into the famous student.greetinginwasdormitory.TutwilerThereJimwaitingtheparkingloteveryHegave me a warm handshake and hugged Allyson and made her feel at home. He looked after her like a grandfather for the next four years. Another young lady from Enterprise named Katie Boyd arrived that same day to move into Tutwiler.
Brandon Joseph Wilson, age 21 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence at 1:44 pm
Treasurer, Lieutenant Governor and Governor, including this last race this year.Jim sold the Centreville Press in 1985, but continued to write marveloushis column. Less than two months later Joab Thomas, President of the University of Alabama and a longtime friend, called to ask Jim what he was planning on doing. Oakley replied, “I thought I would take up fishing.” Thomas told him he had been thinking that if he could find someone who had worked in the real world and really knew the newspaper business to come and teach students, it would be an asset to the
decorations,householdGooditems,tools,Christmasplants,andmuchmore.Greatpricesoneverything.2344DendyRoad(also,CountyRoad112,Sylvania).
Ottis Raymond Wells, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving While Suspended at 10:43 pm
Theft of Property – Occurred at WalMart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $88.69
Gregory Alan O’Neal, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI at 1:04 am
Alabama students and culminated with being Head of Placement Services for the College Communications.of He helped hundreds of Alabama graduates find their first jobs in legislature.knewwaswhometforgetparents’fromwhereallrememberedHetheirthoughoneeachHefreshmanthousandstogreetedOrientation.DirectorimpactheaspointareprintTV,communications,radio,digitalandmedia.ManyfamousandmosttoJimOakleytheirmentor.ThepostwherehadthemostwasasofFreshmanHeandmadefeelathomeofstudents.welcomedandeveryofthemashewasgrandfather.amazinglythembynameandtheywereandtheirnames.IwillneverthedayIfirstJim.Iknewhewas.Helegendary.HemefromtheIwas
Deven Lamont Adams, age 22 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Register a Vehicle and Insurance Violation at 9:03 pm
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Charles Lee Marler, age 41 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Criminal Trespass at 2:27 pm
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Jim Oakley A legend in Alabama grandfatherAroundnewspapergrewinstitutionalasAlabamiansandhimAlabama,atplacementdeanasaddaddition,wouldcounty,Centreville,serviceJimIfforwithbeenHowever,Pressofpublisher,legendarystatewide87Centreville,Jimpoliticaleducational,newspaper,andlore,Oakleyofturnedlastmonth.Jimisknownastheowner,andeditortheCentrevillenewspaper.hehasalsointertwinedAlabamapoliticsoversixdecades.youonlycountedOakley,Jr.’stohiscity,andhisBibb,hebeanicon.Inwhenyouhis33yearsanassistantandheadofservicestheUniversityofitqualifiesinmybookagoodmanyminds,oneofourstate’slegends.JimOakleyupinthebusiness.1915,hisbought two local papers and combined them into the Centreville Press. His father, Jim Oakley, Sr., eventually took over the paper having groomedbeenfor the job. Jim, Jr. always planned to follow his father. He went to the University of Alabama and of course majored in journalism. He met and married his wife, Shirley Ann Naramore of Prattville, at the University and after graduation he came back home to Centreville to run the family herBibbherOakley.TreasurercampaignforKayACHE.executiveIveyinforserved(ACHE)HigherCommissiontoappointedGovernornewspaper.WallaceOakleytheAlabamaofEducationwhereheaschairman14years.ItwasthisrolewhenKaywashiredasdirectorofThepersonIveylookedtohelpinherfirstforstatewasJimHehasbeengotopersonforCountyforallcampaignsfor
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Patsy McDonaldSanders81 of Fort Payne passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at UAB Hospital. Private services will be held. Charles (Charlie) Phillips - 89 of Chelsea, Alabama (256)Scottsboro259-2211
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James Gurley Smith - 87, of Rainsville passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Funeral services are set for 1pm, August 11. Ricky Laton Hall - 68, of Crossville passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Funeral services are set for 1pm Aug. 10.
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Martha Ann Hughes - 92, of Scottsboro, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Debra Kay Sisk65, of Paint Rock, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Scottsboro. Benjamin (Ben) Thomas Richardson 98, passed away peacefully at Highlands Medical Center. a Celebration of Life Service held at 3:30pm. Lucille Wilkerson Pace - 93, awayScottsboro,ofpassedonSunday, August 7, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Scottsboro.at Randall Craig Brooks - 53, of Scottsboro, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,on August 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Ena Faye Martin passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. set for Wednesday,11am August 10. Max LeVoyd Fortner - 83, of Rainsville passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Funeral services are set for 3pm Saturday, August 6.
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Sandy Anderson Jenkins - 58 of Homewood, AL formerly of Henagar, AL passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at her residence. Funeral service is Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00PM in Rainsville. Mary Loudermilk - 72 of Rainsville passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Marshall Medical Center. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August, 2022 at 1:00PM in Rainsville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Scottsboro. Burial will follow in Pinehaven Memorial Gardens. Jack Wayne Hensleytop.m.,AugustbecelebrationageAugustpassedScottsboro,ofAlabama,awayon3,2022,attheof68.AoflifewillheldonSunday,7,from2-4withthefuneralfollowat4p.m.
David Arthur Jackson - 84 of Flat Rock died Friday, August 5 Cumberlandat Health and Rehab. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel.
Kimberly Dawn Martin - 54 of Fort Payne, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the New Oregon United Methodist Church. Beverly D. Dean80, of Fort Payne, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Richard Dale Aaron - 68, of Fort Payne, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. Funeral services will be 2 Thursday,p.m.August 11th at Wilson Funeral Home.
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passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 3PM. Rayford Junior Wooten - 78 of Rainsville passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at his residence. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 1:00PM in Rainsville.
Taska Briana Clements - 39, of Albertville formerly of Rainsville passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Funeral services are set for 11am Thursday, August 11. Dorothy Carolyn Ferguson - 77 of Albertville, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Robin Marie Reppond - 62 of Dunnellon, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Memorial Services will be held by the family at a later date. Pedro CastanedaCazares50, of Rainsville passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Funeral mass is Kevin Lee Baty54, of Alabama,Mentone,passed away at his residence on Monday, August 1, 2022. No services are planned at this time.
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6 - Friday - August 12, 2022 Southern Torch FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Several were arrested over the last few weeks charges.drug-relatedonOver 200 grams ofUnlawfulSubstanceofUnlawfulcharged(32Jamesmarijuana.medication,controlleddrugmethamphetamine,DeputiesWhileCountyaDeputies15th,Paraphernalia.PossessionandPhysicalTamperingSubstance,ofUnlawfulcharged(31Justiceparaphernalia.andmethamphetaminebefindingstopconductedCountyJulytheconfiscatedfirearmparaphernalia,medications,marijuana,methamphetamine,ofcontrolleddrugandawereallduringarrests.OnWednesday,6th,DeKalbDeputiesatrafficonHighway68,thedrivertoinpossessionofdrugMarieLavertyofAlbertville)waswithPossessionControlledwithEvidence,UnlawfulofDrugOnFriday,JulyDeKalbCountyconductedsearchwarrantonRoad498.there,foundparaphernalia,andDavidLeeHigginsofHenagar)waswithPossessionControlled(x3)andPossessionDrug
29th, RoadpatrollingAgentsNarcoticswereCounty812noticing a subject walking along the road. Agents pulled over to see if he needed assistance. While talking, they noticed a distinct odor. Roy Anthony Baker (47 of Flat Rock) was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug pending.morewithThistoPersonschargedCollinsville)KaySubstance.ofUnlawfultoPersonschargedCollinsville)Nixfound.paraphernaliamedication,marijuana,methamphetamine,overtheCollinsville.RoadresidenceaDeputies30th,Paraphernalia.ofUnlawfulSubstanceControlledPossessionwithBakerparaphernalia.waschargedUnlawfulofandPossessionDrugOnSaturday,JulyDeKalbCountyconductedsearchwarrantataonCounty32nearDuringsearch,afirearm,200gramsofcontrolledanddrugwereTerryLeonard(56ofwaswithForbiddenPossessPistolandPossessionControlledTrishaWhaley(42ofwaswithForbiddenPossessPistol.caseisongoingthepossibilityofcharges
ofUnlawfulParaphernalia,PossessionSubstance,ofUnlawfulchargedScottsboro)SherbundyRobertparaphernalia.marijuana,methamphetamine,befindingaDepartmentCrossville21st,Paraphernalia.ofUnlawfulSubstanceControlledPossessionwithRock)JayParaphernalia.ofUnlawfulSubstanceofUnlawfulchargedofBowmanparaphernalia.andmethamphetamine5foundtheFlatCountytrafficAgentsalongcountyJulyParaphernalia.OnWednesday,20th,DekalbDeputies,withNarcoticsconductedastoponRoad159inRock.Duringstop,DeputiesapproximatelygramsofdrugMaryMorgan(53FlatRock)waswithPossessionControlled(x3)andPossessionDrugTerryWhite(59ofFlatwaschargedUnlawfulofandPossessionDrugOnThursday,JulyOfficerswithPolicestoppedvehicleonHwy68thedrivertoinpossessionofanddrugEarl(48ofwaswithPossessionControlledUnlawfulofDrugandPossessionMarijuana2nd.OnFriday,July
Mattinformation”fieldthewillinrespondersshowingfeaturedispatch(CAD)DispatchnewOfficeCountyfromaAdvisoryChairmanthewillstatedCliftonDirectorManagementEmergencyDeKalbrespondersconnectdatathatManagementconsistThecommunications.upgradingthreeimportance.werebetweencommunicationsclearareawereandHurricane&MikeSherrif’sDeKalbMattDeKalbDirectorSabrinaDeKalbChairmanWestbrook,President,ofCountyNailAssociation,Chief’sNathanoftheDeKalbAssociationFireDepartmentsScottofthe911Board,Dobbins,oftheCounty911,MartinoftheCountyOfficeandHagans,DCEMDCIC.After9/11,Katrina,tornadoeslikeseeninourin2011,itwasthatagenciesofutmostTherewillbephasesofexistingfirstphasewillofaDataSystemwillbeanewsystemtoalltogether.CountyAnthonysaidsimply“allpeoplebesingingfromsamesongbook.”MattMartin,oftheBoardandrepresentativetheDeKalbSheriff’sstatedthattheComputerAidedSystemwilllogandthecalls.Awillbeamapallfirstthatarethearea.“ThenewsystemputeveryoneonsameplayingwiththesamestatedMartin.Thesecond
strippingincludes$315,085.51amounttowhich835awardandincludes$128,500Inc.awardedLinerwasdifferentCommissionupdatedEngineerTomthisproject.stalledthatisEquipmentupcomingpavingreadyfinishedGradeHighwayRoadupdateBroylesSuperintendent,RoadMayorsDeKalbAssociationPoliceDeKalbCountyDepartment,AssociationDeKalbSherrif’sDeKalbAmbulanceAgency,ManagementCountyCommission,DeKalbeffortprojectCommunicationsnewwillbeajointbetweentheCountyDeKalbEmergencyDeKalbService,CountyOffice,CountyofFireDeKalb911Board,CountyChief’softheCountyAssociation.Inotherbusiness,TomgaveanonCounty835(Old35)project.workisalmostandwillbetoturnoverforintheweek.breakagethemainreasonconstructionhasontheroad“I’llbegladtogetdone”statedBroyles.DeKalbCountyBenLuthertheontwobidawards.ThefirstawardtheCR78-PipeBidwhichwastoLambertintheamountofwhichallmateriallabor.ThesecondwastheCRResurfacingBidwasawardedWiregrassintheofwhichtrafficand
DeKalb County Hospital Association dba DeKalb Ambulance Service will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting on August 18, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Carson Educational Building at DeKalb Ambulance Service, 208 Airport Road W, Fort Payne, AL. The public is invited to attend.
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guardrails. Building.a.m.beginningSeptemberheldCommissionofestimatedhighercoststhe$125,000resolutionamendedCommissionExtension180to$300,000approvedTheWaterlineWater-emergenciespumpwithFyffe/GeraldinethatgeneratorapprovedCommissionProject-Water-towardfromandimproveproject$300,00commissionRoadWater-CulpepperActtheresolutionspassedDepartmentDogtownpositionsHurttAshleyappointedbudget.RebuildpassedTheamendedAugustbudgetrequiredlastatfundsannualstatedthewillstatesAlabamaFY2023presentedbid.and(ALDOT)TransportationDepartmentAlabamaofreviewedapprovedtheLutheralsotheRebuildCTPwhichwhichroadsbepavedwithfunds.Lutherthatestimatedrevenueareprojectedleastthesameasyear.Itistoadoptthebytheendofandcanbeasneeded.CommissiontheFY2023AlabamaTheCommissionEmoryandRogertotheexpiredontheFireBoard.TheCommissionthreethroughAmericalRescue(ARPA)•FortPayneProject-TheallottedtowardthewhichwillthequalityvolumeofwaterHighway35Fisher•Section-DuttonGeneratorThetheprojectwillprovidetheareaageneratortowaterinduring•CrossvilleHighway68Project-Commissionaallotmentaidinthisproject•NEWater-CRWaterline-TheatoallotmoretoprojectduetocominginthanThenextmeetingtheDeKalbCountywillbeonTuesday,13,at10:00intheActivities
Several Arrested on Drug-Related Charges station. One year later, he completed the broadcasting classes and started on air in the Summer of 1978. He quickly became the music director and then the program director. Under his leadership, the station was recognized in several Malcolmmagazines.tradeAftercollege,leftradio to pursue a “real job”. Radio was always deep in his heart. After retiring from Northeast Alabama Water in 2016, he continued to volunteer and make a difference wherever he could. “I look forward to being on the air again and being a part of the Southern Torch family. Steve Malcolm will entertain listeners on 101-7 The Torch from 4 p.m to 6 p.m each weekday. formed to begin plotting the path from the state of the systemscommunicationscurrenttowhat is needed to implementedbe to better serve the citizens of DeKalb County. Members of the Board consist of Anthony Clifton and Michael Posey of the DeKalb EMA, Cheryl Turner and Mike Leath of the DeKalb Ambulance Service, Dale Manning of the Police
phase will be the actual infrastructure for the radio system which will consist of placing antennas on towers.The third phase will be the actual purchase of each individual radio for the responders and responder agencies. They are three radios providers to choose dependingfromon the need of the “Currentlyagency.there are over 70 million dollars of grants available with the County only needing around five million dollars to complete the project” state DeKalb County EMA Director Anthony Clifton.The
NewFROMPAGE 1 Georgia he was able to see a live announcer at an broadcast.on-locationFrom that point on, he knew he wanted to do something in radio. When he started college at Jacksonville State University, in the fall of 1977, he found out there was a student-run radio
six-month minimum in the county jail followed by five years of probation and a requirement to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. On Friday, August 5, Dalton joined over 190 others as registered sex offenders, in DeKalb County. To view the complete list on the DeKalb Sherrif’sCountywebsite: org/sexoffenders.dekalbcountysheriff.www.
The DeAngelus and Morgan Property .6 Acre, Four Room, One Bath House in Cherokee County, AL 2350 County Road 83 | Centre, Alabama
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Auction Site: On the property site on County Road 715. From the intersection of Alabama Hwy 75 and Hwy 40 in Henagar go north on Hwy 75 for 4 miles, turn right on Crabtree Lane, go 0.3 miles, turn right on Co Rd 715 and go 1 mile. The property will be on both sides of the road. 800-222-5003, two previous meetings. There was discussion about the 2022-2023 budget. Plans are to have it completed by the foundAdministration,withRoad.exitafterwayPlainviewdroppingaPlainviewStartingRainsville,SeptemberAlaimmediately,Streetisnowone-wayroad.ThoseoffchildrenmayonlyenterStreetbyofGarrettStreet7:20AMandmustontoChaviesAfterdiscussionPlainviewitisthatcarriders
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The property is located six tenths of a mile off Highway 411 just outside of Centre, Alabama in Cherokee County.
The property is located at 895 Brandon Street (County Road 213) in Sylvania in DeKalb County, Alabama. The Clayton Property LAND! LAND! LAND! 87 Acres in 7 Tracts on Sand Mountain | Henagar, AL
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Community College System (ACCS), comes from a state bond supported by
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meeting. The Council agreed to take a 2019 police Tahoe to Auction next month. A Resolution concerning an Opioid settlement was adopted and an Ordinance to declare some items surplus that are no longer Commissionerneeded.County Terry Harris was present and presented a check to Senator Livingston and State
theworkforcefundingfunding,interests.”caringtoconstituentsfuturethatcontinued,aredevelopmentforforappropriation.approvedLivingstontheOfficialsNACCsaidplanstheworkforcecenterstillbeingfinalized.Dr.DavidCampbell“HeknowsthisisawayoftheforhisinregardworkforceandisfortheirbestThisproject’salongwiththeforothercentersforAlabama
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Antiques is just what it sounds like, it is a barn where shoppers will find antiques and other treasures.time-honoredThe barn is located within a mile’s distance of the Dogtown crossroads and the business has been in operation for over 30 McNew’sunderTerryareofordinaryhuntingandGoodwill,goCindyprocureMcNew’stheTravelingwereoneeveryaCindy.longestanniversarySale.World’sconjunctionmother’soakbusinessMcNewCindyVintageyears.pickers,andTerrystartedtheunderabigtreeinheryardinwiththeLongestYard“Thisisthe35thoftheyardsale,”said“Wehavebeenpartoftheyardsaleyearexceptforyearwhenwetraveling.”isjustoneofmethodstheusetotreasures.andTerryalsotoEstateSales,yardsales,thriftstoresforout-of-the-items.Sometheitemstheysellhandmadeitemsbuilds.Afterabrieftimetheoaktreethebuilttheir
are entering drop off areas well before school opens, not allowing school busses room to enter and exit. This is a safety concern for students on busses as well as those in car drop off lines. Police will heavily patrol the area until the routine is established, which may take a home on the longest yard sale route and they also built a tiny cabin to house their finds. Over time they outgrew the cabin and so the barn became the new home for items from piecedrawingandplacedvariousthenpiecetheCindy.withlandaboutchildren,wereMountainacres“Myroutetheacquiredhowcharm.additionalplantslushpicker’sbarnCindyagedtinreclaimedpurposefullymorebeoftenyearswasAlthoughyesteryear.thebarnbuiltonlysevenago,customersguessitsagetocloserto50oryears.Terryusedlumberandtogivethebarnitsappearance.decoratedthewithsomeoftheirfindsandthreebottlegourdgivethebarndownhomeThestoryaboutthecouplethelandonlongestyardsaleisuniquealso.parentsowned40hereonLookoutandtherefiveofussotobefairdividingupthedaddycameupaplan,”said“Hemappedoutpropertyontoaofpaperandhecutouttheplotsandtheminahatwealltookturnsone.Ourisabout week or two. Rainsville Police Department, in its partnership with Dekalb Co EMA, is providing electronic signs giving directions. If there are any questions regarding this press release, you may contact Plainview Elementary School, or Rainsville Department.Police eight-acres with a two-acre pond.”
The Barn Yard offers such things as; mule haines, vintage windows, mirrors, and furnishings from Poland, Italy, Hawaii, and Germany. Terry’s talent of 256-997-3030.appointmentCindy.givenseethe70sschoolvintagecandleCindyoldknowmore.Martin,GlenCher,Temptations,TheTheHermits,Carpenters,greatscollectiontheenjoywillcommontinscuttle,reclaimedwalnutcomingandearnone-of-a-kindmakingtablessecondglanceskeepcustomersback.Blackmantles,lumber,coallamps,andoldgascansareitemsvisitorsfind.Musicloverswilllookingthroughvinylrecordofsuchas;TheHerman’sDave&Sugar,OakRidgeBoys,Commodores,TheSonny&RonnieMilsap,Campbell,DeanandmanyPatronsneverifthey’llfindantractorpartthathasturnedintoaholderoracandelabra,adeskfromtheoraposterfrom60s.“Weliketooldthingsthatarenewlife,”saidShoppingisbyonly.Call
Wilson Realty, 256-845-1530, Randy Wilson, 256-997-6972, or Beau Wilson, 256-844-7298 800-222-5003 auctionsunited.com 16 Commerce Court Rome, Georgia James Givens AL Broker Lic. Q4D 8246 James Givens, AAL 1218 10% Buyers Premium Co-Broker: Wilson Realty | 256-845-1530 Licensed • Bonded • Insured NACC Receives a Multi-MillionDollar Appropriation Plainview Street Now One Way By David Hall Dr.saidtrainingfinanciallyLivingston’saboutenoughdevelopmentworkforcethedollar(NACC)CommunityNortheasthavedavid@southerntorch.comReporterStatelegislatorsgrantedAlabamaCollegeamulti-million-appropriationforcollege’snewcenter.“Wecan’tsaygoodthingsSenatorsupportofworkforceinourarea,”NACCPresidentDavidCampbell. Submitted Geraldine, Ala —The Geraldine Town Council met August 8 for their regular monthly meeting. Minutes approvedwerefrom
Barn Offers A Picker’s Paradise 800-222-5003 auctionsunited.com James Givens AL Broker Lic Q4D 8246 James Givens AAL 1218 A Jame s Licensed• Bonded• Insured 16 Commerce Court, Rome, Georgia Saturday August 27th 10:00AM 87 Acres in 7 Tracts 0n Sand Mountain in Henagar, Alabama Real Estate Terms: A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to the highest bid and will be paid the day of the sale. The balance is due on or before closing within 30 days. For more information: Call Jim Givens at Auctions United, 800-222-5003, Wilson Realty, 256-845-1530, Randy Wilson, 256-997-6972, or Beau Wilson, 256-844-7298 Co-Broker Wilson Realty 256-845-1530
SATURDAY AUGUST 13th 11:00 AM SATURDAY AUGUST 20th 10:00 AM SATURDAY AUGUST 20th 2:00 PM SATURDAY AUGUST 27th 10:00 AM FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL JIM GIVENS AT AUCTIONS UNITED,
The Wilbanks & McKenzie Property 10 Acres in 2 Tracts, 3 Bedroom House, Large Garage Building in DeKalb County, AL 895 Brandon Street | Sylvania, Alabama
Directions: From Site: On the property site on County Road 715 County Road 715
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the intersection of Alabama Hwy 75 and Hwy 40 in Henagar go north on Hwy 75 for 4 miles, turn right on Crabtree Lane, go 0.3 miles, turn right on Co Rd 715 and go 1 mile. The property will be on both sides of the road. Look for the Auctions United signs. The Clayton Property Check our video on YouTube under “The Clayton Property, Henagar, Alabama” LAND! LAND! LAND! Auction
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Assistant Fire Chief Tony Taylor in the amount of $5,000 to assist the Town with the paving of the parking lot at the fire hall. The Mayor and Council withforCommissionerRickyCommissionappreciationexpressedtoPresidentHarcrowandHarristheirassistancethisproject.
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