By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com Pictured (L to R): Carol Hiett, Robert Elliot, Mark Richards, Monty Darwin, Dr. Eric Mackey, Dr. Jason Barnett and Randy Peppers. RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On…
Year: 2019
REPRIMANDED: Taheri confirms Ag Director was disciplined
By Marla Jones,Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Following the Southern Torch exclusive breaking story concerning misuse of funds at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center (Ag Center), Councilmember Bejan Taheri…
New E-911 Center Unveiled
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The brand new E-911 Jimmy Wright Emergency Operations Center is now open for business. On Thursday, the new center welcomed visitors…
Stolen Equipment Located in Whiton
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, January 29th, Investigators & Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office located several items of stolen…
Two arrested after assault at Sylvania School
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…
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…