PHOTO: District 4 DeKalb County Board of Education Member Matt Sharp announces his bid for a second term. Sharp supports school security measures such as maintaining an School Resource Office (SRO)…
Category: Politics
VIDEO: Fort Payne citizens urge for public vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales
PHOTO: Former Fort Payne Councilman Walter Watson addresses the meeting regarding the decision to move forward with Sunday Sales with a council vote. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
John Baker officially announces campaign platform for DeKalb County Sheriff
PHOTO: Former Democratic State Representative and State Senator John Baker issued a statement formally announcing his platform for DeKalb County Sheriff in 2018. Baker will face the winner of the Republican Primary…
Inside the Statehouse: Assessing the Alabama Legislature
PHOTO: Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us. By…
City to end mowing contracts
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council voted to end mowing contracts and do all mowing in house. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City…
VIDEO: County Commission honors June Brewer for 20 years of service
PHOTO: June Brewer was honored by the DeKalb County Commission on her retirement from The Council on Aging on Tuesday. The council helps provide a link to essential services for DeKalb…
OPINION: Sheriff Israel failed to instill lessons learned almost 20 years ago
PHOTO: The 1999 shooting at Columbine High School made law enforcement agencies across the country rethink their tactics during active shooter situations. The reaction of officers on the scene in Florida earlier…
Republican Commission President Ricky Harcrow seeking re-election
PHOTO: (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow is announcing his candidacy for reelection. Mr. Harcrow is a resident of Ider…