Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- After forty-four years, Dr. Joseph McNew, DVM will pet his last patient and retire on Friday. Dr. McNew graduated from the University of…
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Polymer Announces Keller Retirement
Submitted Article JACKSON CO, Al.- In a press realease from Polymer Industries: It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Sheila Keller, Polymer Industries Senior Inside Sales Representative.…
Rigstad Retires from DCSO
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the retirement of Lt. Alfred Rigstad. Rigstad served the citizens of DeKalb County for over…
Council Discusses Budget Adjustments
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 18. The Council held a public hearing…
VIDEO: DeKalb BOE honors Mary Jo Chandler for 51 years of service
PHOTO: Alabama Education Association (AEA) Executive Director Darryl Sinkfield recognizing Mary Jo Chandler for her service. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video and Agenda…
VIDEO: County Commission honors June Brewer for 20 years of service
PHOTO: June Brewer was honored by the DeKalb County Commission on her retirement from The Council on Aging on Tuesday. The council helps provide a link to essential services for DeKalb…
Rainsville sorts out election duties
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council met on Tuesday, July 5 in lieu of their regularly scheduled meeting falling on the July Fourth holiday. Key topics…
Johnny Stewart named new Rainsville Police Chief
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, AL— On Monday, February 1, 2016 the Rainsville City Council announced its selection to replace retiring chief of police Charles Centers. Chief Centers announced his retirement…