Submitted by Steven Fleming RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Steven Fleming has announced his campaign for Rainsville City Council, place 1. The election will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Fleming is a…
Year: 2020
Firefighter Recognized as "Unsung Hero"
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Garrett Eckert, Asst. Chief of the Blake Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), was honored earlier this month as an "unsung hero" with…
Merrill Addresses the DCRW
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill was in town to visit the new DeKalb County Republican Headquarters, located at 3700…
Ivey Extends “Safer-At-Home” Order, Mask Mandate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a press conference on Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) extended the State of Alabama’s “Safer-at-Home” order, which includes a statewide mask…
DeKalb HOF Banquet Postponed
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) Banquet has been rescheduled. The 2020 class will be…
Meth Seized at Traffic Stop
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…
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…