By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Jeff Keener has announced his intentions to run for DeKalb County Constable, District 4. Keener will be a candidate in the…
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Fort Payne Police Department Unveils "Safe Space" in parking lot
PHOTO: Fort Payne Police Department Assistant Chief Ronnie Warren and Captain Lee Traylor with the new signs designating the "safe space" in the parking lot of the Fort Payne Police Department.…
Hanes co-sponsoring bill to arm teachers in wake of Florida shooting
PHOTO: Representative Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant) is co-sponsoring Rep. Ainsworth's legislation to allow trained school administrative staff and teachers to carry a firearm on campus. (Contributed Photo) By Staff Reports SCOTTSBORO,…
Henagar Police vehicle "Totaled" in Accident last night
PHOTO: A Henagar Police Officer was involved in a two vehicle accident on Highway last night. (Henagar Police Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — According to Henagar Police Chief Randell…
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…
What justifies a high speed chase?
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At last Monday night’s regular meeting of the Rainsville City Council, Councilman Marshall Stiefel praised police chief Johnny Stewart for his quick…
Rainsville candidates take the stage
Featured image: The Times Journal hosted a lively public forum this week for the candidates running for Rainsville City government By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Tuesday night,…
Leadership Dekalb County holds local government session
Featured image: Leadership Dekalb County participants with members of the Dekalb County Commission By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— Leadership Dekalb County held its Local Dekalb County Government Day last…