By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Alabama State Parks) DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — After years of closure, Buck's Pocket State Park has officially reopened its campground to the public.…
Month: June 2020
Rainsville Officer Harassed during Traffic Stop
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Sunday, at approximately 8:51 p.m. Rainsville police officer Josh Wilson made a routine traffic stop. Jerry Jason McKee, age 44,…
Inside The Statehouse: Why George Wallace Said "No" to U.S. Senate
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — My next book on Alabama politics will expound on who I believe have been the top 60 political leaders in Alabama over the…
Inside The Huddle with the Fyffe Red Devils
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — On my first stop of this season’s Inside the Huddle, I visited with the Class 2A State Champions, Fyffe Red Devils! …
Fort Payne receives Project Updates
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full video below) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled on Tuesday. James Payton of Ladd Environmental updated…
Spotlight on Coaches: Fyffe's Paul Benefield
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala. — This week's Spotlight on Coaches is shining on Paul Benefield, Head Coach for the Fyffe Red Devils Varsity Football Team! Coach…
Rainsville to Vote on Alcohol Sales
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full video below) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday. The Council approved Resolution 6-15-2020 B…
BOE Updates on Reopening Schools
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video below) The DeKalb County Board of Education held a meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, June 16. Superintendent Dr. Jason…