GERALDINE, Ala.--The Geraldine Town Council met on Tuesday, March 15. Coach Jamie Gilbert from Geraldine School prayed the opening prayer and Mayor Ables led the pledge to the flag. Minutes from…
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Stolen Gun Reported out of Florida, Recovered During a Traffic Stop
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: March 11, 2022 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In the month of February, a firearm that had…
Fort Payne Teacher arrested for allegedly soliciting a Prostitute
For Immediate Release Date: March 12, 2022 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne Teacher has been charged for allegedly soliciting…
ALDOT readying for winter weather
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2022 HUNTSVILLE — Alabama Department of Transportation crews will be prepared to respond to snowy or icy conditions that may develop overnight. Forecasts indicate a strong…
Ivey Signs Constitutional Carry Bill
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 272, known as the constitutional carry bill, into law, defending law-abiding Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights. “Unlike states who are doing everything in…
Plainview Wins State Championship
Plainview's Luke Smith (14) defends against Winfield's Ja'Borri McGhee (2) in the AHSAA Class 3A State Finals AHSAA Photos / MARVIN GENTRY Plainview (31-6) 77, Winfield (31-6) 60 By Josh Bean…
Crossville High School & Coach Riley Edwards Earn National Recognition as a NHSSCA Program of Excellence
Press Release For Immediate Release March 5, 2022 Leesburg, VA – The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) is proud to announce that Crossville High School has earned the distinction…
New Special Education Coordinator Hired
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held a special called meeting on March 3rd for the purpose of filing a personnel vacancy. The Special…