(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — On Sunday, April 1st, a 1 percent sales and use tax increase will go into effect for…

(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — On Sunday, April 1st, a 1 percent sales and use tax increase will go into effect for…
PHOTO: Citizen Sonjia Pittman discusses a letter sent to her by the attorney of Councilman Bejan Taheri. By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video at the Bottom) The Rainsville City…
PHOTO: County Administrator Matt Sharp discusses the 2018 Budget at Tuesday's meeting of the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full…
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Commission reviews bids for paving materials at today's (September 12th) commission meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Video at the…
PHOTO: Falguni Patel, who serves as a Principle Planner for TARCOG, discusses the grant with the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) *The following is a letter to the editor submitted by Rainsville Citizen Sonjia Pittman, regarding the previous council meeting and Maple Avenue* RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Situation:…
PHOTO: Councilman Bejan Taheri votes "Yay" on a motion to indefinitely "table" the discussion about paving a road in the city. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…