PHOTO: Earlier today, U.S. Senator Doug Jones held a conference call with rural news outlets regarding efforts to combat the opioid crisis. We asked him how the federal government can help…
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VIDEO: County officials discuss implementing 'Dangerous Dogs' law
PHOTO: Tax Enforcement and Animal Cruelty investigator Clayburn Simpson discusses the new law's implications at this morning's meeting of the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Harcrow appointed to state Mental Health Task Force
PHOTO: DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow was one of eight public officials in Alabama named to a task force to support the “Stepping Up Initiative,” which seeks to improve mental…
VIDEO: Animal Control discussed in Fort Payne after tragic dog attack
PHOTO: Rachel Abrams, whose niece was killed by dogs recently on Sand Mountain, addresses the Fort Payne Council meeting regarding the dog attack. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
T.J. Maloney announces run for State House District 39!
PHOTO: Republican T.J. Maloney announces run for House District 39! (T.J. Maloney) By Staff Reports HEFLIN, Ala. – Former Executive Director of the Alabama Republican Party, T.J. Maloney is running for State…
WORKING CLASS WIN: White House and Montgomery moves to give tax break to lower incomes
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Earlier this week, Alabama Senate Republicans passed a tax reform bill that is hoped to significantly reduce the taxes paid by tens…
Health Department: Dog that attacked to be released Monday
PHOTO: According to the DeKalb County Health Department, the dog involved in last week's attack will be released to the owner on Monday. The department pointed out that with no effective leash…
Can 'America First' help bring back the sock industry in Fort Payne?
PHOTO: A local hosiery mill recently added 442 jobs as part of Walmart's effort to buy more American manufactured goods. By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Recently, a Fort…