By: Joseph M. Morgan WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on Monday to overturn a previous Alabama Supreme Court ruling that refused to recognize the custody and visitation…
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Barnett defeats Taylor in Superintendent Primary
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— In perhaps the most highly anticipated race on the ballot for DeKalb County residents on Super Tuesday, Dr. Jason Barnett defeated incumbent and…
Community leaders throughout DeKalb starring in Krazy Kudzu Follies
By Staff Reports The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce began Krazy Kudzu Follies this week. The show runs March 3-5 at the DeKalb Theatre in Fort Payne at 7 p.m. Krazy…
Urethane Supply Company rebrands as Polyvance
RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Urethane Supply Company recently held a special event to commemorate a new business name. The company will now be known as “Polyvance.” “As we celebrate our 35th anniversary this…
Thrash BOE hearing set for March 17
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The DeKalb County School Board announced at a school board meeting last week that former Fyffe Head basketball Coach Neal Thras h will receive…
The Spot rolls out new food trailer
By Tyler Pruett FORT PAYNE, Ala.— One of Dekalb County’s favorite coffee shops and eateries is happy to announce they will be expanding and going mobile. The Spot, located on the…
The “SEC Primary” delivers on expectations
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com ALABAMA, USA— This presidential primary was one unlike any other in recent memory for our state. Alabama saw visits from every major candidate of both parties. While…
Veteran's group ejected from Trump rally
By Tyler Pruett MADISON, Ala— A group of U.S. military veterans was ejected from presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s recent campaign rally in Madison. Zach Choate, a spokesman for the veterans’ group,…