By Eloise Smith, General Manager FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb lawyer Teresa Darwin Phillips announces her qualification as a Republican candidate for DeKalb County District Judge. Phillips is a lifelong resident…
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Shop with a Cop helping local kids during holiday season
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — RAINSVILLE, Ala. — As the Christmas season approaches, several “heroes” joined forces to help those who are less fortunate. Southern Torch…
Passing A DeKalb County School Bus Will Cost You
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In April 2019, a study was conducted to determine how many school buses were illegally passed in a single day. The answer? Alabama…
Taken Too Soon
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — I love my job, but sometimes reporting the news is not easy, especially when it’s about the death of a beloved…
Body Recovered from Little River Canyon
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Saturday, October 26, The National Park Service confirmed that a man had died following a kayaking accident at Little…
Andrews to Run for DeKalb BOE District 2
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Chris Andrews of Geraldine, Ala., is announcing his candidacy on the Republican ticket for the Dekalb County Board of Education, District 2, in…
Inspection Questions Unanswered
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Local builder Mitchell Kilgore addressed the Council regarding the potential designation of City Inspector. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full…
Council Approves $500K Loan
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 21. The Council approved…