By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on…
Month: July 2020
Tarrant to Run for Geraldine Council
Submitted by Scott Tarrant GERALDINE, Ala. — Scott Tarrant would like to announce that he will be a candidate for Geraldine Town Council. The election will be held on Tuesday, August…
Huber Announces Campaign for Rainsville Council
Submitted by Mark Huber RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Mark Huber has announced his campaign for Rainsville City Council, Place 5. The election will be held on Tuesday, August 25. Huber is the…
Free COVID-19 Testing Tomorrow in FP
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency and the Alabama Department of Public Health, a drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic will…
Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at…
Who is Ready for Some Football?
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA-- On Thursday, the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced that football will be played this fall. According to the press conference and the…
Merrill Extends Emergency Absentee Rule for Nov.
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via WBTV) ALABAMA — Earlier this week, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced the extension of an emergency rule that allows Alabamians to…
Inside The Statehouse: The Field Is Set for November
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The field is set for the November General Election and more than likely the races were decided on July 14. We had some…