By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Tuesday, DeKalb County Board of Education member Mark Richards announced that he would not seek a fourth term in…
Category: DeKalb County
DeKalb Among Alabama's Most Financially Sound Counties
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor •marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9. At the meeting, DeKalb County Commission President Rickey Harcrow…
CCA Presents Appreciation Plaque
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor •marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, April 1. During the work session, two players from Cornerstone Christian Academy’s (CCA)…
Valley Joist to Expand in Fort Payne
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 19. Reverend John Mathieu, opened the meeting with…
Rainsville Purchases Security Camera System
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met on Monday, March 18. Mayor Pro Tem Ricky Byrum acted as Mayor in the absence of…
Commission Discusses Road Repairs
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12 in the DeKalb County Activities Building. Road Superintendent Tom…
What Does “Rebuild Alabama” Mean to You?
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The recent passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act has stirred controversy across the State of Alabama and in DeKalb County.…
OPED: Gasoline Tax...Really?
Contributed by Anthony Cooper DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — I believe we need government and taxes, but in a very small and limited role. Therefore, if we are going to increase…