By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner Scot Westbrook has announced his bid for re-election in 2020. District 2 covers sections of…

By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner Scot Westbrook has announced his bid for re-election in 2020. District 2 covers sections of…
By Steve Flowers, ST Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Famous former television news anchor, Tom Brokaw, wrote an iconic book entitled The Greatest Generation. The 1998 book chronicles the unique character of…
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com HANCEVILLE, Ala. — At the recent Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Championship Cheer Competition, held at Wallace State Community College, the team…
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 17. At the meeting, the Council discussed…
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Several local law enforcement agencies are giving back this holiday season. The Rainsville Police Department (right) collaborated with Ider native…