PHOTO: Three Republican candidates have filed qualifying paperwork to run on the ballot in 2018 for Circuit Judge, Place 2: (Left to Right) Andrew Hairston, Scott Lloyd, and Jeff McCurdy. By Tyler…
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Woman dies in house fire in Aroney Community
(File Photo) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office: At approximately 9:17 yesterday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call from 911 about a…
VIDEO: DeKalb County Commission considers energy saving program
PHOTO: Commission President Ricky Harcrow discusses a resolution for The Council on Aging. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Video at the Bottom) The DeKalb…
VIDEO: Four Reappointments Approved by the Rainsville Council
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council as they begin their meeting on Monday. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met for a…
Over 1500 Marijuana Plants found in DeKalb destroyed yesterday
PHOTO: DeKalb County Deputies and several other agencies destroy over 1500 marijuana plants yesterday. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office:…
Hurricane Irma causes minimal damage in DeKalb County
(DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Hurricane Irma passed through the North Alabama area late yesterday, with rainy and windy conditions continuing through today.…
For Bobby Ledbetter, it's about more than selling cars!
PHOTO: Bobby Ledbetter of Twin City Used Cars does more than just sell quality used cars, he goes above and beyond to support the community! (Twin City Used Cars | Facebook.com)…
SPOTLIGHT ON COACHES: Ider's Coach Brent Tinker
PHOTO: Sports Editor Marla Jones with Ider's Head Coach, Brent Tinker. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Brent…