Story By Katie Hightower The Section and Macedonia Volunteer Fire Departments recently added a new rehabilitation trailer to its fleet. The rehab trailer will primarily serve as a location for firefighters…
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UPDATE: Emergency Drill CANCELLED due to Flu, potential for Winter Weather
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, the "Emergency Mock Event" for next week has been cancelled due to…
Locals meet with Governor Ivey regarding new Communication System
PHOTO: (Left to Right) Mentone Police Chief Brad Gregg, Deputy Director of the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Michael Posey, and President of the DeKalb County Chiefs of Police Association…
Sand Mountain Electric hosts first responders
Featured image: Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative General Manager and CEO Mike Simpson addresses a packed house of first responders By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative (SMEC)…
Aderholt announces grant awards for two DeKalb fire departments
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt recently announced that significant federal funds have been awarded through to the cities of Fyffe and Henagar to help pay…