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Fyffe UFO Days this Saturday
August 25, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Fyffe UFO Days this Saturday

Fyffe UFO Days this Saturday By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — The 12th Annual Fyffe UFO Days will be held this Saturday, August 27th, at the Fyffe Town Park.…

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August 25, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Crossville daycare owner arrested for meth

By Staff Reports CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The owner of Bright Beginnings Daycare in Crossville is currently behind bars for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at the business. Earlier today, the…

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Craig wins mayor's race in Sylvania
August 23, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Craig wins mayor's race in Sylvania

By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — After the results were certified, acting Sylvania Mayor Gerald Craig has won reelection. Craig was in a three-way race with Tom Miller…

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Bejan Taheri wins Rainsville Council Place 2
August 23, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Bejan Taheri wins Rainsville Council Place 2

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Former councilman Bejan Taheri has won the race for Rainsville City Council Place 2. Taheri defeated D.L. Stiefel with 61 percent of the vote. D.L. Stiefel received 39…

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Mayor Chesser wins reelection
August 23, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Mayor Chesser wins reelection

By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The votes are in, and Larry Chesser has won a second term as Fort Payne's Mayor. Chesser defeated David Beddingfield by a narrow margin…

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Rosson defeats Young for Rainsville Place 5 seat
August 23, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Rosson defeats Young for Rainsville Place 5 seat

By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Derek Rosson has defeated Jeff Young to earn the Rainsville Place 5 seat. Rosson received 61% (1312 votes) compared to Young's 12% (295 votes), defeating…

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Stiefel, Graham headed to a runoff for Rainsville Place 1
August 23, 2016 by Southern Torch
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Stiefel, Graham headed to a runoff for Rainsville Place 1

By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The results are up, and incumbent Joey Graham and Marshall Stiefel are headed to a run off. Graham received 42% (688 votes)…

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High School Senior Jerod Sharp secures Sylvania council seat
August 23, 2016 by Southern Torch
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High School Senior Jerod Sharp secures Sylvania council seat

SYLVANIA, Ala. — The votes are in, and Sylvania High School Senior Jerod Sharp has secured a seat on the town council! Sharp defeated Thomas Hale 155 votes (47%) to 177…

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