By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The City of Fort Payne has agreed to put off the eviction of the county bus garage until further notice. According to…
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Jason Barnett wins DeKalb County Superintendent!
PHOTO: Dr. Jason Barnett delivers victory speech at the DeKalb County Courthouse after winning the race for Superintendent. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Superintendent’s Race: Where they stand on the Issues (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Candidates for DeKalb County Superintendent, Jason Barnett and Bill Monroe, took the stage at Sylvania High School to answer questions on issues important to voters. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Fort Payne resident donates charter bus to DeKalb County
Featured image: Local resident Carolyn Martin of Fort Payne donated a charter bus to the DeKalb County Commission that will be utilized by both the DeKalb County Schools and EMA DeKalb Schools,…
Gary Hartline announces run for Rainsville City Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Small business owner Gary Hartline is announcing his run for Rainsville City Council Place #3. Hartline is a longtime resident of Rainsville,…
Geraldine advances on sewer project
Featured image: The Geraldine City Council voted late Monday to accept grant money to build the city it’s own sewer system. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.— In Monday…
BOE secures new 12-bus fleet for DeKalb Schools
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The DeKalb County Board of Education (BOE) received a special delivery on Thursday with the arrival of 12 new school buses valued at over…
Inside the Huddle-A Sneak Peek at Valley Head Tigers
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Valley Head Varsity Football Team has seen many changes in the last few years. In May, Coach Sam Graham resigned…