RAINSVILLE – Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) recently received a one-million-dollar appropriation from state legislatures for the construction of NACC’s new Workforce Development Center. The appropriation was secured by Senator Steve…
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DeKalb's police officers take part in human trafficking training
PHOTO: Police Officers from local departments receive instruction on human trafficking from former Federal Agent Rick Tate of the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force. (Contributed Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com …
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.…
OPINION: Sheriff Israel failed to instill lessons learned almost 20 years ago
PHOTO: The 1999 shooting at Columbine High School made law enforcement agencies across the country rethink their tactics during active shooter situations. The reaction of officers on the scene in Florida earlier…
Sheriff's office to offer concealed carry classes
(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will be taking applications for the Introduction to Concealed Carry class starting today with…
Spotlight on Coaches: Geraldine's Coach Brad Waldrop
PHOTO: Geraldine Football Coach Brad Waldrop with our Sports Editor, Marla Jones. (Amy Thrash | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is…
Fort Payne Fire Department conducts Rope Rescue training at Little River Canyon
PHOTO: Firefighters with the Fort Payne Fire Department, conducting rope rescue training at Little River Canyon National Preserve. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office offers free training for law enforcement officers
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Training Coordinator Hal Nash teaches a class to law enforcement officers. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has…