By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — “Hello, friend” was the greeting you always received when walking into Mentone’s Green Leaf Grill. Jimmy Rogers was not only…
Month: February 2020
Car & Driver Missing at Buck's Pocket
By Southern Torch Staff GROVE OAK, Ala. — A car and its driver are missing at Buck's Pocket after going offroad, according to a spokesperson with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.…
DeKalb Co. Man Killed in Crash
By Southern Torch Staff GADSDEN, Ala. — A one-vehicle crash on Saturday, February 1, claimed the life of a DeKalb County man. Charles S. Bryant, 50 of Collinsville, was killed when…
Two Motorcycle Chases in One Night
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last night, DeKalb County Deputies were involved in two different high speed pursuits with…
Jones Will Vote to Convict Trump
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a statement released on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) announced his decision to vote to convict President Donald Trump on…
UPDATED: U.S. 11 bridge over Dry Creek closure delayed
By Southern Torch Staff UPDATE: The closure and detour of U.S. 11 for the bridge replacement at Dry Creek in DeKalb County is being pushed back. Weather conditions during the past…
Harris Announces Run for Commission
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Geraldine Town Councilman Terry Harris has announced his run for DeKalb County Commission, District 2 in the Republican primary. Harris currently…
