PHOTO: The City Council and City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses changing the terms of appointees on the Fort Payne Improvement Authority (FPIA) Board. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
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VIDEO: Fort Payne City Council discusses “developing crisis” at Terrapin Hills
PHOTO: City Attorney Rocky Watson reads aloud the city's statement on the Terrapin Hills sewer system. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Watch…
VIDEO: Fort Payne BOE approves $37 million Capital Improvement Plan
PHOTO: The Fort Payne Superintendent Jim Cunningham discusses the 5 year Capital Improvement Plan with the board. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
VIDEO: Rainsville's Park needs upgrades after ADECA Review
(Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council had a productive meeting on Monday, August 21, 2017, at the city's regularly scheduled council meeting. During…
Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson announces campaign for sheriff
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a release from Michael Edmondson: Aspiring to continue serving the citizens of DeKalb County in law enforcement, Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson has…
VIDEO: Zoning application for 'My Father's House' withdrawn
PHOTO: Katina Blanchett discusses the proposed home to the crowd at a meeting of the Rainsville Zoning Board. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At tonight's meeting of the Rainsville…
VIDEO: Republican primary for DeKalb County Sheriff takes shape
PHOTO: Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson announced his run for Sheriff this morning at the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club, and already declared candidate, Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden addresses the…
Deputy District Attorney Scott Lloyd Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge
PHOTO: Deputy District Attorney Scott Lloyd announces his campaign for Circuit Judge this morning at the Republican Breakfast Club Meeting. Lloyd cites Cites Experience and Conservative Judicial Philosophy (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch)…