From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two males were arrested after assaulting a student at approximately 9:30 am this morning at Sylvania School. The…
Month: January 2019
DeKalb County man charged with Attempted Murder
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — An incident occurred on Sunday, January 28th that led to a DeKalb County man being charged with Attempted…
Children's Advocacy Center presents Happy Birthday, Mama
By Zach Hester,Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Children's Advocacy Center's 25th Annual Dinner Theatre fundraiser will be held next month. This year's production, Happy Birthday Mama, will be…
Snow Day?
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (File Photo) DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Tuesday may have turned out to be just a regular day off for most citizens in Northeast Alabama. The…
North Region prepares for snow/ice
From the Alabama Department of Transportation (Photo by WAFF48) HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation is preparing for an anticipated snow and ice event that could impact travel tonight through…
REPORT: Hillary Clinton discussing third presidential run with friends
https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/27/hillary-clinton-not-ruling-out-president-2020/ By William Davis Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is reportedly leaving her options open for another presidential run as the 2020 Democratic primary field begins to take…
Long-Awaited Audit Released
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The long-awaited outside audit for fiscal year 2017 for the City of Rainsville has recently been released. The fiscal year ended…
REVEALED: Ag Director used City funds for personal herbal supplements
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Southern Torch requested and has now received financial documents and records from the City of Rainsville and the Public Building Authority (PBA),…