By Karah Wilson, Sports Editor karah@southerntorch.com DEKALB, Ala.— World War I, or “The Great War,” ended on June 28, 1919 when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Palace of…
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Upset in DeKalb: Write-in candidate wins special election in constable race
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — What began as a very low-key DeKalb County Special Election Tuesday ended up being one of the most exciting and unusual election…
Election Results - 2015 DeKalb County Special Election
Nov. 11, 2015 — DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—DeKalb County held a special election on Tuesday to fill two open constable seats in DeKalb Constable District 1 and DeKalb Constable District 4. In…
BREAKING NEWS: DEKALB SPECIAL ELECTION UPSET
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — All votes have been counted in the Special Election for DeKalb County Constable District 4. Write-in candidate Wendy Bobbitt has defeated Republican candidate Billy Whitt by two…
BREAKING NEWS: Too close to call in DeKalb, special election down to one box, three votes
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10:50 p.m. — There has been an unexpected twist in the DeKalb County Special Election held today to fill two open Constable positions. DeKalb…
BREAKING NEWS: Shadrack is back! McGill will take on U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby in 2016
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Republican Shadrack McGill from Jackson County announced today that he will be running against U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby in 2016. Shelby is a lion in the U.S.…
Alabama prepares for 2016 Primary
By: Joseph M. Morgan Today, Friday, Nov. 6 is the last day for candidates to qualify for the 2016 primaries with the Democratic Party or the Republican Party in Alabama.…
Rainsville Police Chief announces retirement
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Rainsville announced Monday night at their regularly scheduled city council meeting that Rainsville Police Chief Charles Centers will be stepping down from his position as head…