Tag "alabama"
Rainsville bridge replacement to begin
Submitted by Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor Miller and Miller will begin work next week to replace the one-lane bridge over Town Creek on Chavies Road in Rainsville with a
Ballot Box Breakdown
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Voters in DeKalb County and across the nation will head the polls to cast their ballot on Tuesday, November 6. As we inch closer and closer to Election Day 2018,
Jones Votes No
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com (Doug Jones | US Senate) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After months of deliberation, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States. Doug Jones, one of just two Democrats that
Commission Passes Budget
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Marla Jones) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 25. During the meeting, County Administrator Matt Sharp presented the Commission with their official 2018-19
By Staff Reports (Photo by al.com) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is pleased to announce for the third consecutive year, C PlusSM members will not see a premium increase on their 2019 C Plus Medicare Select
Council Discusses Proposed Budget
By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 3. DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Pam Simpson addressed the Council explaining the many responsibilities of
Merrill Makes Campaign Stop
John Merrill and his wife, Cindy, made a campaign stop on Tuesday, August 14 at the Coal and Iron Building. (Submitted Photo) By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video of our interview on Facebook) Alabama Secretary
NACC begins fall registration
By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Registration for the fall semester at Northeast Alabama Community College is fast approaching. Early registration has already begun by appointment. Regular registration will be on Wednesday, August 22 with classes starting the following day.
Big Names Recruited for Benefit
PHOTO: The Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners practice at Burgess-Snow Field where the benefit concert will be held this September. (Bill Wilson | The Anniston Star) By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Last April, a pair of devastating tornadoes
Road Work Scheduled for County
Photo: DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow proudly displays a check received from the State to aid in road projects. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video Below) The DeKalb County
