PHOTO: While DeKalb County didn’t reach the damage threshold for personal assistance, those affected do qualify for low-interest SBA loans. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
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Fort Payne seeks Attorney General's opinion in dispute with county
PHOTO: The Fort Payne City Council voted to seek an Attorney General’s opinion in an ongoing dispute with the DeKalb County Commission over housing inmates. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
DeKalb County amendment seeks to end special elections
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Amendment Number One on the ballot for DeKalb County on Nov. 8 seeks to end special elections for vacant positions. If…
Frank Hiett Celebrates 100th Birthday in Rainsville
DeKalb County Commission President Rickey Harcrow presents Mr. Hiett with a special plaque. (Photo by Marla Jones) By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Longtime DeKalb County resident Frank Hiett celebrated his…
Law Enforcement loses assets due to executive order
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Law enforcement agencies across the country are facing recalls on crucial equipment. Earlier in the year, President Obama issued an executive order prohibiting items from the controversial…
County Commissions To Change Road Condition Designation From ‘Closed’ to ‘Impassable
With winter approaching, county officials are clarifying the information they will communicate to employers and the public when emergency road conditions make it unsafe to travel on county roads. County officials…
West Withdraws from County Commission Race
The DeKalb County November election just became a little less interesting as Republican Candidate Ben West has withdrawn from the race for District 4 Commissioner. Due to recent medical issues…
DeKalb County Commission Meets
The DeKalb County Commission had their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. The Commission is comprised of: Ricky Harcrow, President Shane Wootten, District 1 Derek Caldwell, District 2…