PHOTO: Republican candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden addressing a crowd in Henagar last night. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — Valley…
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Valley Head sales tax increase to go into effect April 1st
(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…
Greeson kicks off Campaign for Circuit Clerk
PHOTO: (Todd Greeson for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Republican candidate Todd Greeson kicked off his campaign for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk March 8th 2018 at the…
Governor Ivey signs Emily's Law regarding dangerous dogs
PHOTO: Member's of Emily Colvin's family, Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro), Governor Kay Ivey (R), Rep. Nathanial Ledbetter (R - Rainsville), and Rep. Tommy Hanes (R - Bryant). (Contributed Photo) By Tyler…
BREAKING: Fort Payne Council passes Sunday Sales
PHOTO: The beer coolers and wine selection at DeSoto Seafood and Brews, which recently opened in Fort Payne. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Burke to return to Politics
By Staff Reports ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Rainsville native, Ralph Burke announced his plans to run for House of Representatives, District 28. Below you find his official press release: Today,…
VIDEO: Crucial School funding tax renewals to be on June 5th Ballot
PHOTO: DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow discusses the importance of the tax renewals to DeKalb County and Fort Payne City Schools. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor…
Welden steps down as head of Chiefs Association to dedicate time to campaign
PHOTO: Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden addresses the DeKalb County Chiefs of Police Association at Kelly's Kitchen yesterday. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.…