PHOTO: A year ago, Crossville High School was designated a, "failing school" by the Alabama Department of Education. This year, they've rebounded off the list. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
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House to vote on taking the state out of the marriage business
PHOTO: Alabama Senator Greg Albritton (R - Range), released a statement yesterday explaining his bill, SB 13, which seeks to eliminate most of the state's role in marriages. (Tyler Pruett | Southern…
Four arrested during assault and kidnapping investigation in Ider
PHOTO: Bradley DaKota Bell (far left) and Jennifer Lawson (middle left) were charged on Thursday in connection to a kidnapping and assault in Ider. Deputies also found a stolen vehicle during the…
Two arrested after children found walking down the road
PHOTO: Benjamin Rogers (28 of Fort Payne) and Taylor Nicole Rogers (26 of Fort Payne) were arrested for child endangerment and meth related charges last Thursday after their children were found…
Man arrested for child porn after tip from concerned citizen
PHOTO: Skyler Ray Bennett (26 of Boaz) was arrested last Monday after the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office received a call from a concerned citizen, stating that Bennett had child porn on…
Thirteen arrested in Bryant on drug charges
PHOTO: Thirteen (no photo available for one) were arrested last Thursday during a drug raid in Bryant. Those arrested were: [Left to Right] Erica Castleberry (30 of Higdon), Gabriel Starkey (18…
LIVE: DeKalb Co. BOE, Meeting and Workshop, January 25, 2018
(File Photo) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala.— (Live Feed at the Bottom) The DeKalb County Board of Education meets for it's first work session and meeting of 2018. The work session began at…
Williams announces he will seek re-election to DeKalb Board of Education
PHOTO: District 3 DeKalb County Board of Education Member Jeff Williams has announced he will be seeking re-election in 2018. District 3 includes Plainview, Ruhama, and the DeKalb County Technology Center.…