By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has issued its yearly burn ban for the following counties: Baldwin, DeKalb, Etowah,…
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Enforcement Officer violates No Burn Order
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At the September 3 meeting of the Rainsville City Council, Fire Chief Willimac Wright stated that DeKalb County is under…
Sign the petition to help Fort Payne demolish the old Hospital!
PHOTO: The City of Fort Payne has started a petition drive for state assistance in demolishing the old DeKalb General Hospital. The presence of toxic mold and asbestos makes the building unusable…
VIDEO: Fort Payne Council approves preliminary work on Terrapin Hill sewer
PHOTO: James Payton of Ladd Environmental addresses the council regarding a project to extend sewer to the Terrapin Hills area. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
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: City of Rainsville issued $4000 ADEM fine for burning, cleanup to cost $40k-$50k.
PHOTO: Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt gave an update on the action taken by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) in this week's city council meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
VIDEO: City of Rainsville to begin cleanup of "unauthorized dump"
PHOTO: The "unauthorized dump" is located next to the the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video of the Workshop…
ADEM: Fuel leaked for over two months; contaminated groundwater
PHOTO: The Xtreme Express Convenience is located on Gault Avenue in Fort Payne. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to records obtained from the Alabama Department of…