Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB & CHEROKEE COUNTIES, ALa.--In a recent press release, it was announced that Judge Andrew Hairston, was selected to be the Presiding Judge of the Ninth…
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A Full Spectrum Approach to School Safety
PHOTO: A decorated U.S. Army officer who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, Phil Williams represents District 10 in the Alabama State Senate, which is comprised of all or parts of Etowah, Cherokee,…
Hope in the Storm
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run,…
Two Arrested for Drugs; Chief Jail Administrator appointed to CED Mental Health Board
PHOTO: (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office) By Staff Reports DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office: On April 24, the DeKalb County Drug Task Force agents conducted a traffic stop at the…
Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship challenging Sheriff Shaver in 2018
PHOTO: Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship and his family. Blankenship will be challenging Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver in the June 2018 Republican Primary. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — Announced…
Cedar Bluff man charged after officer-involved shooting
PHOTO: 42 year-old Brett Littlejohn (42 of Cedar Bluff) was shot by a Cherokee County Deputy yesterday while attempting to flee arrest on Highway 273. (Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports LEESBURG,…
Shaver announces re-election bid for Cherokee County Sheriff
PHOTO: Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver announces bid for re-election. (Jeff Shaver for Cherokee County Sheriff) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — Early today, Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver released the following…
Andrew Hairston announces run for Circuit Judge Place 2
PHOTO: Hairston announced his campaign this morning at the August meeting of the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Andrew Hairston…