By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Monday, a bill was signed into law that would stop convicted criminals from profiting off of the crimes they have…
Year: 2019
Local Cadet Graduates from West Point
By Staff Reports WEST POINT, N.Y. — Cadet William Michael Dunavant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunavant of Suwanee, Ga., grandson of Hershel and Gayle Dunavant of Rainsville, Ala. and…
Rainsville Freedom Run Celebrates 11th Year
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville Freedom Run celebrated their 11th year with 980 registered runners! Five countries and 15 states were represented. This was…
DeKalb Co. Interdiction team intercepts another human smuggling operation
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.…
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…