PHOTO: Gary Haymon discusses his recent dog attack at the Rainsville City Council meeting earlier. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Video at the Bottom) At…
Year: 2017
BREAKING: Senator Phil Williams announces he won't seek re-election
PHOTO: Senator Phil Williams represents District 10 in the Alabama State Senate, which is comprised of all or parts of Etowah, Cherokee, St. Clair, and DeKalb counties. (Contributed Photo from the Alabama Senate)…
Boaz man arrested near Crossville last night for trafficking Methamphetamine
PHOTO: Jeffery Lynn Corbin, 48 of Boaz, was arrested after a traffic stop near Crossville. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Staff Reports CROSSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, May 14, DeKalb County K-9…
VIDEO: Ag. Commissioner McMillan address DeKalb County Republicans, Black announces commission run
PHOTO: Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan addressed the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club this morning. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Conviction in modern day cattle rustling case, Juror sings, 'Hotter than a Two-Dollar Pistol'
PHOTO: Earlier this week, a Cherokee County Jury found a Boaz man guilty of Cattle Rustling, stemming from a 2014 charge. (File Photo) By Staff Reports CENTRE, Ala. — A Cherokee County jury found a…
Northeast Alabama Comm. College hosts 'Careers in Counseling' Event
PHOTO: (left to right) front row, seated – Lisa Fountain, Lindsay Taylor, Terry Nelson, and Otis Washington; back row, standing – Dr. Joe Burke, Bryon Miller, and Rob Woodall. (NACC Contributed…
Ag. Comm. McMillan to address DeKalb Co. Republican Breakfast club tomorrow, Sen. Marsh in June
(GOP Logo | File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club has big speakers lined up, according to organizer Jack Stiefel.…
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office welcomes new deputy
PHOTO: Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Lieutenant Bo Jolly, New Deputy Dalton Cosby, Chief Investigator Josh Summerford, and Chief Deputy Tim Hays(Cherokee County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…