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…
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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…
DA’s office to host Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Ninth District Attorney Mike O’Dell is hosting a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day for Dekalb and Cherokee Counties today at the JSU Little River Canyon Center. The event,…
Collinsville picks up girls soccer, tryouts Nov. 12-13
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School will soon have a new girls soccer team to complement what is already a very strong boys program. They received clearance last…
Collinsville's Cricket Theatre reopens doors
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— Thanks to the hard work of the Collinsville Historical Association (CHA) less than one week from today, the Cricket Theatre in Collinsville will open…
BREAKING NEWS: Wootten will not seek re-election to DeKalb BOE
Exclusive to the Southern Torch: By: Joseph M. Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—DeKalb County Board of Education District 5 representative Terry Wootten (R-Ider) contacted Southern Torch today to officially announce that after…