By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Alabama’s 9th Circuit Court has set an official date to hear the case of Neal Thrash v. DeKalb County Board of Education. The case…
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Fyffe faces Ranburne in 2A Quarterfinals
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.— Fyffe will face the Ranburne Bulldogs (10-1 ) in the Quarterfinals of the Class 2A State Playoffs at home, tonight. Ranburne narrowly defeated…
Arrests made in connection with local murders
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.— This weekend, the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department found itself dealing with its second homicide in less than a month. Emergency services received a call…
Bentley says “No” to Syrian refugees
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday sent a letter to the President informing him of the governor’s decision not to participate in the resettlement of Syrian refugees.…
Rainsville Council addresses zoning, city upgrades
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council addressed a number of issues at the city’s council meeting Monday night including the zoning/re-zoning of property within city limits,…
The risk of accepting refugees
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Last Friday, the world watched in horror as jihadist aligned with the Islamic State carried out a coordinated attack in Paris. Over 120 people were killed, while…
11-20-15 - BREAKING NEWS: New court date set for Thrash vs. DeKalb County BOE
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—After almost a year and a half of delays and legal wrangling, former Fyffe High School Boys Basketball Coach Neal Thrash will have his day in court. Alabama’s Ninth…
Honoring our veterans
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…