By Staff Reports PHOTO: Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College (center) and Brenda Stringer, Executive Assistant to the President, welcome FEMA Region 4 IMAT to Northeast Alabama Community…
Month: July 2019
Multi-County Chase Ends in DeKalb
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) GERALDINE, Ala. — State authorities have begun an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a police chase began in Blount…
ALABAMA to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After five decades of music, the Alabama Band is still receiving accolades from their music. The beloved DeKalb County band will…
Wanted Huntsville man captured by Interdiction Team after Pursuit
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team were led on a pursuit on Interstate 59. Deputies…
Domestic Violence Situation Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On July 16th and approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came into the Fort Payne Police Department. Officers were…
WBS to Hold Auditions for Noises Off!
Contributed by Katherine Brewer GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — The Whole Backstage Community Theatre will hold auditions for its fall show, Noises Off!, on Thursday and Friday, August 8 and 9, at 6:30…
Alabama 71 to Close for Pipe Repair
By Staff Reports JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 71 between Jackson County 99 and Jackson County 697 north of Flat Rock will be…
DeKalb BOE Holds Special July Meeting
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held a called meeting on Friday, July 12. The following retirements/resignations were accepted: Cyndy Smith…