PHOTO: Chuck Chitwood of CDG Engineering updates the Rainsville City Council on the ongoing Chavies Road Bridge Project and a potential project to add more sidewalk to the city. (Tyler Pruett…
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DeKalb County Sheriff opposes removing pistol permit requirement
PHOTO: Window to apply for a pistol permit in the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — “It’s not…
Week Four Legislative Update
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The state legislature is in it’s fourth week. Here’s an update on what’s going on in Montgomery, with DeKalb County Senators and…
VIDEO: County Commission handles personnel changes in short meeting
PHOTO: Members of the DeKalb County Commission convene for their last meeting of February 2017. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In a short…
Rainsville Council purchases a gun safe, tints the windows
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council voted to partially tint the windows on city hall and purchased a gun safe for the city annex. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
Fort Payne Council authorizes legal action against DeKalb County (VIDEO)
PHOTO: City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses the dispute regarding the County's decision to implement fees for the housing of prisoners in the county jail. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
Leadership DeKalb visits County Commission meeting (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Leadership DeKalb's 2017 Class at Tuesday's DeKalb County Commission Meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After the acceptance of the minutes from…
Councilman Marshall Stiefel alienated over Spending Concerns
PHOTO: At Monday night’s meeting of the Rainsville City Council, Councilman Marshall Stiefel voiced concerns over recent spending and the city’s priorities. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…