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Thompson Wins County Spelling Bee
January 27, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Thompson Wins County Spelling Bee

Co. Spelling Bee By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Jay Cullen Thompson, the winner of the DeKalb County Spelling Bee, and DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett. (Contributed Photo)…

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Man Charged with Sex Abuse of a Child Under 12
January 26, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Man Charged with Sex Abuse of a Child Under 12

By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A Fort Payne man is facing charges of child sexual abuse.  Adan Hernandez Ballesteros…

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Shi Excels in School Reading
January 26, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Shi Excels in School Reading

By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne City Schools is producing many overachievers and big readers, but none has accomplished what 8th grader Sophia Shi has…

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Stolen Car Recovered and 27 Arrested in Just Nine Days
January 25, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Stolen Car Recovered and 27 Arrested in Just Nine Days

By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the course of just nine days, 27 arrests have been made and one…

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Inside The Statehouse: Alabama's Prison Issues Continue in 2021
January 21, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Inside The Statehouse: Alabama's Prison Issues Continue in 2021

By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist • www.steveflowers.us MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session looms, the 800-pound gorilla in the room is the prison issue. The situation has grown…

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Ivey Opts to Continue Mask Mandate
January 21, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Ivey Opts to Continue Mask Mandate

By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Hal Yeager | Governor's Office) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a press conference this morning, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced the extension of the…

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Loomis Bros. Circus Returns to Rainsville
January 21, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Loomis Bros. Circus Returns to Rainsville

By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The family fun returns to Rainsville when Loomis Bros. Circus presents “3-Rings of Fun  For 2021!”— a limited 2-day engagement running Monday,…

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Remembering Rene Ramos
January 21, 2021 by Southern Torch
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Remembering Rene Ramos

By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of retired deputy Rene Ramos. Ramos served in the department for…

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