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…
Year: 2017
VIDEO: Fort Payne passes finalized logging ordinance
PHOTO: Members of the Fort Payne City Council prepare to hear final comments from the public before voting on the Logging Ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
Fort Payne Police Report, Monday, March 13 - Thursday, March 16
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Monday, March 13 – Thursday, March 16. MONDAY, March 13 Reported Incidents (3/13)…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council covers wide variety of issues
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier tonight, the Rainsville City Council took action on several issues, ranging from adding a new stop sign to finalizing a lease agreement…
DeKalb County deputies have busy weekend
PHOTO: Deputies from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office had a busy weekend, arresting several on unrelated charges, and locating a missing person. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Sheriff Harris sends letter asking for pistol permit to be honored in all states
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris released a statement regarding a…
Fort Payne Council releases revised logging ordinance
PHOTO: The Fort Payne City Council released their final version of the logging ordinance. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week,…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council Workshop on Energy Savings
PHOTO: On Monday night, the Rainsville City Council met with representatives with Every Watt Matters, a company dedicated to saving energy. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…