By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— The Dekalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is proud to announce they will be hosting the Dekalb County Disaster Preparedness EXPO on Feb. 13,…
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Crossville mayor resigns, cites personal reasons
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com CROSSVILLE, Ala.— Roger “Dino” Richards resigned his position as mayor of Crossville last week citing personal reasons. Mayor Pro Tempore Vicki Stone will serve as interim…
City council denies permit for DeKalb GOP event
FORT PAYNE, Ala.—At the Fort Payne City Council meeting Tuesday night, the DeKalb County Republican Party (DCRP) was denied a permit to host a campaign event at the city-owned Coal and…
Fort Payne mayor to run for re-election
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser announced on Monday that he…
Johnny Stewart named new Rainsville Police Chief
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, AL— On Monday, February 1, 2016 the Rainsville City Council announced its selection to replace retiring chief of police Charles Centers. Chief Centers announced his retirement…
UPDATE: Cruz takes Iowa, Clinton narrowly defeats Sanders
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa caucuses on Monday, upsetting predicted GOP winner Donald Trump who just narrowly edged out Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for second place.…
Plainview wins DeKalb County Tournament
By: Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—The Plainview Bears (20-3) defeated the Geraldine Bulldogs (12-6) Thursday night with a final score of 74-69 in the finals of the DeKalb County Tournament…