Contributed by The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This Friday night, March 22nd will kick off the comeback of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Krazy Kudzu…
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The Kings are Crowned
By Marla Jones,Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Thursday, March 14, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Executive Director Steve Savarese and Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs presented the…
Rainsville Purchases Security Camera System
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met on Monday, March 18. Mayor Pro Tem Ricky Byrum acted as Mayor in the absence of…
Justice for Amberly
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Monday, Christopher Madison, 33, appeared in DeKalb County District Court after being charged with capital murder in the death…
Doing Their Part to Make Things Better
Story and Photo contributed by Donna Mayes FYFFE, Ala. — A group of fourth grade students at Fyffe Elementary School saw a need on their school’s playground and took action. The…
Commission Discusses Road Repairs
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12 in the DeKalb County Activities Building. Road Superintendent Tom…
What Does “Rebuild Alabama” Mean to You?
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The recent passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act has stirred controversy across the State of Alabama and in DeKalb County.…
OPED: Gasoline Tax...Really?
Contributed by Anthony Cooper DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — I believe we need government and taxes, but in a very small and limited role. Therefore, if we are going to increase…