PHOTO: Dr. Jason Barnett delivers victory speech at the DeKalb County Courthouse after winning the race for Superintendent. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
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The fourteen statewide amendments explained
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Many citizens may look at the ballot tomorrow, and wonder, “just what are these amendments?” 14 amendments will appear on the ballot…
Superintendent’s Race: Where they stand on the Issues (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Candidates for DeKalb County Superintendent, Jason Barnett and Bill Monroe, took the stage at Sylvania High School to answer questions on issues important to voters. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
Ainsworth, Livingston receive awards from Alabama RC&D
PHOTO: Representative Will Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) and Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) were named outstanding 2016 State Representative and Senator by the Alabama Mountains, Rivers and Valleys Council on Thursday. (Will Ainsworth) By Tyler Pruett,…
Amendment Two will Protect State Park funding
PHOTO: Amendment 2, which will be decided by voters on November 8, seeks to protect funding for our state parks. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Jefferson's to reopen in two weeks after fire
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday started like any day for the staff at Fort Payne Jefferson’s. Early in the work day one of the…
Rainsville native Jack 'The Bomber' Lord gets inducted to Hall of Fame
PHOTO: Jack Lord, Hustler Ric Rogers, and Big Shane Anderson after receiving their Hall of Fame Awards. (Alabama Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame | Facebook.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MUNFORD,…
Sand Mountain Electric sends personnel to help with hurricane
PHOTO: Eight personnel from Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative, who were originally bound for Florida, arrived in South Carolina on Sunday to help with damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. (Tyler Pruett |…