PHOTO: Republican Lester Black addresses his challenge of Michael Edmondson's appearance on the Republican ballot for DeKalb County Sheriff. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
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Carol Hiett qualifies for DeKalb County Board of Education, District 3
PHOTO: Longtime board employee Carol Hiett submitted her paperwork today to run for Board of Education, District 3. (Contributed Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier today, longtime board…
Henagar man opted to, "Be the Match, Be the Hero"
PHOTO: Robert Lynch (left) of Tifton, Georgia with Jordan Tatum (right) of Henagar. Tatum chose to donate bone marrow to Lynch several years ago; saving his life. Recently, the two got to…
Homeowner in Cherokee Co. holds two burglars at gun point
PHOTO: Benjamin T. Roulane (20 of Summerville, Ga) was arrested after being held at gun point by a homeowner in the Jamestown Community of Cherokee County last night. The second suspect…
Welden releases his list of reforms needed in the Sheriff’s Office
(Contributed Photo | Nick Welden for Sheriff) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Tonight, Republican candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden released a statement on what he plans to…
Nationally acclaimed actress works with DeKalb Fine Arts students
PHOTO: Nationally acclaimed actress Sandra Lafferty with DeKalb County Fine Arts Teacher Sara Argiro and DeKalb County Drama students. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. —…
Fugitive from justice arrested in rural Cherokee County
PHOTO: (Left) Jeff Jordan (54 of Centre) was taken into custody on Monday near the intersection of County Roads 31 and 33 (Between Highway 411 and Highway 9 in the southern half of…
Cherokee Co. Investigators find drugs while executing arrest warrants
PHOTO: (Left) Tracy R. Maxwell (50 of Centre) and (right) Jamie L. Fox (25 of Centre) received additional charges after Cherokee County Deputies and the Alabama Regional Drug Task Force executed arrest warrants…