By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At last week’s meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett reported on the reopening of schools…
Month: August 2020
Ivey Extends Mask Order
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo: Stephen Quinn/ABC 3340) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a press conference on Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced the extension of the State of Alabama’s…
Thursday Night Games
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB & JACKSON COUNTIES, Ala. — Due to the possibility of inclement weather, several high school football games in DeKalb and Jackson are moving…
Sheriff Responds to Leaked Body Camera Footage
In response to inquiries from the media about video footage recently provided to Southern Torch, DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden shared the following public statement: "Kevin Smith of the Rainsville Police…
Inside The Statehouse
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The most enduring legacy a president will have is an appointment to the United States Supreme Court. A lifetime appointment to the high…
NACC Looks Forward to Fall Semester
By Southern Torch Staff In these ever-changing times, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is focused on continuing to provide a top-notch college experience for students. Under the veteran leadership of NACC…
Don Brown Celebrates 100th Eagle Scout
PHOTO: Don Brown, scoutmaster of Tenbroeck Troop 96 for 47 years with Levi Doty, his 100th Eagle Scout, and Bruce Wilson, his very first Eagle Scout. Levi passed his board of…
A Conversation with Rick Neighbors
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Last week, Southern Torch sat down for a phone interview with Rick Neighbors, the Democratic nominee for Alabama’s 4th congressional district. Neighbors is…