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We Shall Never Forget
April 27, 2023 by Southern Torch
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We Shall Never Forget

Marla Jones, Managing Editor  marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Today, April 27 marks the 12th anniversary of the historic weather tragedy that is recorded as one of the most deadly storm outbreaks…

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We Will Never Forget
April 27, 2020 by Southern Torch
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We Will Never Forget

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo courtesy of Dana Dobbins) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — We will never forget April 27, 2011, and the massive tornado that made its path…

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Seven Years Later
April 30, 2018 by Southern Torch
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Seven Years Later

By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Last Friday, April 27, families and friends of the victims of 2011's tornado outbreak held a ceremony to place a simple wreath at the Tornado…

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#JSUStrong
March 22, 2018 by Southern Torch
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#JSUStrong

PHOTO: After devastating tornadoes ravaged the university, the Northeast corner of Alabama is uniting to help rebuild this college town. (All photos courtesy of DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Marla Jones, Reporter JACKSONVILLE, Ala.…

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VIDEO: County Commission to put flags at half staff to commemorate April 27 Tornado
April 25, 2017 by Southern Torch
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VIDEO: County Commission to put flags at half staff to commemorate April 27 Tornado

PHOTO: The memorial to commemorate those that lost their lives, located at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…

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County EMA announces ‘Emergency Tax Free Weekend’
January 23, 2017 by Southern Torch
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County EMA announces ‘Emergency Tax Free Weekend’

PHOTO: In response to the 2011 tornadoes, for one weekend each year citizens can purchase disaster preparedness items tax free. (DeKalb County EMA) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…

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‘Alert DeKalb’ provides life-saving information
December 30, 2016 by Southern Torch
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‘Alert DeKalb’ provides life-saving information

Signing up for ‘Alert DeKalb’ is easily done through the County EMA’s website. The system alerted those in the path of the storm during the recent tornado.  By C. Campbell, Staff…

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DeKalb County EMA receives praise for tornado response
December 22, 2016 by Southern Torch
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DeKalb County EMA receives praise for tornado response

PHOTO: DeKalb County Emergency Management Director Anthony Clifton provides a brief to the county commission on the tornado damage and the county’s response at last week’s commission meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern…

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