PHOTO: Representative Mack Butler (R - Rainbow City) seeks to allow concealed-carry in many places across the state that currently prohibit it. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. —…
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Trump sticks to campaign promises in inauguration speech
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. In his first speech as president, Trump…
DeKalb County Commission Meeting, January 10, 2017 (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In their first meeting of 2017, the DeKalb County Commission convened last Tuesday. The commission addressed the following items: Road Department: Road…
Tornado damage assessment at $3 million
PHOTO: While DeKalb County didn’t reach the damage threshold for personal assistance, those affected do qualify for low-interest SBA loans. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
CALLED: Republican Donald J. Trump secures presidency!
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com NEW YORK, NY — In a shocking conclusion, Republican Donald J. Trump has defeated Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and secured his place as our nation's 45th…
Merger completed for two of DeKalb’s leading banks First State Bank becomes largest locally-owned bank in DeKalb County
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Fort Payne, Ala.—Two of North Alabama’s leading banking institutions completed the final phases of a merger recently when First State Bank of DeKalb County put the…
NE Ag Center to host 2016 Southern Home and Family Show
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The 2016 Southern Home and Family Show, presented by FTC and Steel Safe Shelters, will be held in Rainsville at the Northeast Alabama Agribusiness…
DeKalb County voters to decide on seats in U.S. House and Senate
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com Because 2016 is a presidential election year and media coverage of the presidential race is so extensive, the importance of other races on the ballot—county, statewide, even…