DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Last week, DeKalb County Commission, President Ricky Harcrow, held a press conference to unveil operations to support families through a toy drive for families impacted by the tornadoes…
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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: DeKalb County BOE Workshop, Budget Meeting, and Meeting
PHOTO: The Sylvania Junior Beta Club present their winning competition for the board. The team won second place in the state competition and second place in the national competition in Orlando this…
VIDEO: Employee organizations speak out at DeKalb County Board of Education meeting
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Board of Education and Superintendent Jason Barnett discuss the possibility of purchasing a new special needs bus. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Gun Rights to be a Big Topic in 2017 legislative session
PHOTO: Several bills have already been filed to strengthen gun rights within the state. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Many bills that have been filed…
The Summit of Fort Payne - God's Sanctuary for Hope and Healing
Contributed by Sonjia Pittman FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Summit is a faith based 12-month residential recovery and intensive discipleship program for women struggling with life controlling problems including drugs and…
DeKalb Shrine Club to hold golf tournament
By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FLAT ROCK, Ala. — On Sunday, September 25, the DeKalb Shrine Club will be holding its annual golf tournament at Dogwood Hills Golf Course near…
NRA helps Sheriff's Office subsidize purchase of Glock 43s
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Sheriff’s deputies in rural counties across Alabama and the country are often faced with late night patrols in remote areas, alone,…