From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, the DeKalb County Criminal Interdiction team was working the major highways and interstates within the county.…
Month: June 2019
Merrill Files Paperwork for Senate Run
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill confirmed speculation that he would run in next year's race for the United…
Suspects arrested in Pisgah kidnapping
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Thursday night (June 13, 2019) an adult male was kidnapped by two suspects from the…
WBS to Show "To Kill A Mockingbird" on Sunday
By Staff Reports GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — In celebration of Alabama’s Bicentennial, the Whole Backstage Community Theatre will show the award-winning 1962 movie, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, on Sunday, June 23 at…
DeKalb Co. Interdiction Team makes Interstate Kratom Bust
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (Thursday, June 14, 2019), DeKalb County Deputies interrupted a Kratom trafficking operation on Interstate 59. A…
Hairston Wins Alabama State Games
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — For the first time ever, the Alabama State Games introduced the Ninja Challenge. 12-year-old Aubriella Hairston recently won at last week’s…
Coker Named Coach of the Year
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) recently named Collinsville Head Softball Coach James Coker the Class 2A Coach of the Year.…
Commission Deals with Damage Claims
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 11 at the…