Donna Thornton has been named as Interim Managing Editor of the Times-Journal in Fort Payne – Southern Torch President Nick Jones, announced on Monday. 

Thornton started her career at the Sand Mountain Reporter in 1986 – and has served as the Managing Editor, since February of this year.   Thornton graduated from Boaz  High School and obtained her degree from the University of Alabama. 

She and her husband William, who works for AL.COM, have one daughter – Sophia. 

Thornton stated “I’m pleased to have this opportunity to spend time working in the area and I look forward to meeting more members of the community, and working with the Times-Journal staff to keep all the people of our region informed during this transition period”

We here at WEIS Radio welcome her to the area.