PHOTO: State Senator Steve Livingston (R - SD 8), which represents most of DeKalb County, announces his re-election bid. (Contributed by Senator Steve Livingston) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — State Senator Steve…
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Rainsville student graduates from renowned Robotics Camp
PHOTO: Trey Stewart was part of the Robotics Camp program, which is specifically designed for trainees who have a particular interest in engineering. (Contributed Photo | U.S. Space and Rocket Center) By Staff…
Chad "Chig" Martin announces Independent run for Alabama Governor!
PHOTO: Chad “Chig” Martin of Enterprise, Alabama recently announced his campaign for Governor! To be placed on the ballot, he must have 35,000 signatures from registered voters on a petition by…
High Speed pursuit begins in Woodville, ends in Huntsville
PHOTO: Newton Kipruto Rotich, 25 of Huntsville, was arrested on multiple charges after leading the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and several other agencies on chase from Woodville to Huntsville. (Jackson County…
THIS WEEK IN PRINT: Tough People Win!
PHOTO: Coach Sam Graham with his wife and four daughters. (Contributed photo by Sam Graham) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Many times, you meet a person who gives you…
DeKalb County K-9 unit finds drugs after traffic stop near Flat Rock
PHOTO: Deputies found an Ider woman and a Huntsville man in possession of methamphetamine, syringes, and digital scales after a K-9 indicated drugs were in a vehicle after a traffic stop. (DeKalb…
Month long investigation and search warrant leads to drug arrest in Section
PHOTO: (From Top Right to Bottom Left) Darren Culver (Section), Joseph Kenneth Woods (Section), Justin Whitehead (Scottsboro), Phillip Clinton Ryan (Section), Justin Jackson (Rainsville), Zachary Culver (Huntsville), and Katie Ragan (Fyffe).…
‘Base ball’ in its original form
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — At this year’s Mule Day festival in Ider, I was privileged enough to get to take part in a vintage baseball game…