By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on February 27. The Board recognized students, Jordan Sosebee and Collin…
Day: March 5, 2020
Rainsville Seeks Federal Grant for Police
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on March 2, 2020. Rainsville Police Chief, Kevin Smith addressed the Council…
PuroClean Opens New Building
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PICTURED: Jerral Ingle and Jeremy Tallent of PuroClean, and Southern Torch Managing Editor Marla Jones. FORT PAYNE, Ala. — PuroClean, a leader in property…
Geraldine Softball Wins Fort Payne Invitational
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Softball Team were undefeated in tournament play and won the Fort Payne Invitational this…
Geraldine Votes to Fire Buckles
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: A Geraldine citizen spoke up in favor of Assistant Police Chief Jeff Buckles, despite no public comments being allowed at the meeting. (Zach…
Harris, Wootten Win Commission Races
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: The DeKalb County Activities Building where DeKalb County Commission meetings are held on every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. (File Photo) DeKALB COUNTY,…
Suspect identified after Officer-Involved Shooting
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Monday, March 2, 2020, a pursuit of a white van was initiated in…