By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — According to a statement posted by state Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) on Twitter, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) will make an announcement tomorrow, April…
Month: April 2020
OPINION: A Local Family Physician’s Perspective
Submitted by Chad Williamson, CEO of DeKalb MD I became a family physician because I wanted to treat people - not diseases. That notion has never been more true than it…
We Will Never Forget
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo courtesy of Dana Dobbins) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — We will never forget April 27, 2011, and the massive tornado that made its path…
Large amount of Meth, Marijuana, and Cash seized
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Monday night, DeKalb County Deputies and Narcotics agents conducted a search on County…
Twin City to Provide Free Lunch on Saturday
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Bobby Ledbetter of Twin City Used Car Sales will provide a free lunch TOMORROW, April 25, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Inside The Statehouse: Young Leaders Making a Difference
By Steve Flowers, ST Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Many of you have lamented to me that it appears that all or most of our state political leaders are older folks. On…
Valley Head Cancels 2020 Mayberry Festival
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Valley Head Town Council met in a teleconference meeting on Monday, April 20. The…
A Family Tradition
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Danny Stone started his barber career early in life and his family has a total of 16 barbers. (Submitted Photo) FORT PAYNE, Ala.…