By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Thursday, a call came into the DeKalb County 911 line reporting a structure…
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Westbrook to Seek Re-Election to Commission D2
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner Scot Westbrook has announced his bid for re-election in 2020. District 2 covers sections of…
Eight Years in a Row!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com HANCEVILLE, Ala. — At the recent Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Championship Cheer Competition, held at Wallace State Community College, the team…
Westbrook to Seek Re-Election to Commission D2
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner Scot Westbrook has announced his bid for re-election in 2020. In a statement made to Southern Torch, Westbrook…
Lee Announces Run for Commission
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Republican businessman and Mentone Fire Department Chief Joseph Lee has announced his intention to seek the seat for DeKalb County Commission — District…
There's Still Time to Sign Up for Health Insurance!
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Are you still uninsured? If so, there's still time to sign up for health insurance by the December 15 deadline. “With many people…
Rutledge Named Principal at Plainview
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At Tuesday’s meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, Richard Rutledge was appointed as the new principal at Plainview High School. …
ALFA Donates to DeKalb Bands
PICTURED (L to R): Regina Vasquez, Morgan Crisson, Luisa Rios, Crossville Band Director Jake Barkley, Alfa Agent Jimmy Williamson, Richard Rutledge, McKinley Keith, Geraldine Band Director Lauren Lingerfelt Roszell, Jonathon Hughes,…