PHOTO: Reggie Byrum, Pastor at Mercy Temple in Pisgah, beginning the memorial service with a prayer. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — This morning at 8:48…
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DeKalb County Schools to dismiss at 11:15 tomorrow, closed all Tuesday
PHOTO: DeKalb County Schools will close at 11:15 am tomorrow due to the Hurricane and remained closed on Tuesday. Irma is expected to hit North Alabama late tomorrow. (File Photo) By Staff…
Three arrested after high speed chase with a child in the car
PHOTO: (Left to right) Cody Durham 28 of Trenton, Georgia, Jared Haggard 26 of Higdon, and Whitney Durham 26 of Higdon were arrested after a traffic stop led to a high speed chase near Higdon.…
Another Indictment comes down in 2015 Henagar murder; third arrest in case
PHOTO: Jason Lee Loudermilk, 31 of Sylvania, was arrested yesterday regarding the 2015 murder of Kenneth Dewayne Shaw. Loudermilk is the third person arrested regarding the case since it occurred. (DeKalb…
RTI, BodyVision, and BlueScope help Rainsville Fire with upgrades
PHOTO: Rainsville Fire Chief Willimac Wright (Center) and Captain Derrick Summerford with representatives with BlueScope Buildings. (Rainsville Fire Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Recently, the Rainsville Fire…
VIDEO: Rainsville's Park needs upgrades after ADECA Review
(Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—The Rainsville City Council had a productive meeting on Monday, August 21, 2017, at the city's regularly scheduled council meeting. During…
Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson announces campaign for sheriff
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a release from Michael Edmondson: Aspiring to continue serving the citizens of DeKalb County in law enforcement, Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson has…
DeKalb County Schools announcement regarding Monday's Eclipse
PHOTO: Over the weekend, DeKalb County Schools was notified that the glasses that were purchased for viewing the eclipse were not, "sourced from a recommended manufacturer," and were not recommended for use.…