By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last week, deputies, investigators, and narcotics agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office conducted…
Year: 2020
DeKalb Co. Revenue Office Confirms COVID-19 Case
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at the DeKalb County Revenue Commission Office. According to a Facebook post from DeKalb County…
Sand Mtn. Park & Ampitheater Announces Discounts
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via City of Albertville | cityofalbertville.com) ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — Sand Mountain Park and Ampitheater, located in Albertville, has announced new pricing and membership information. …
Inside The Statehouse: GOP Senate Runoff in Less Than Two Weeks
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Folks, we are less than two weeks away from our election contest for our U.S. Senate Seat. The runoff between former Senator Jeff…
County Changes COVID-19 Policies
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — DeKalb County Commission President, Rickey Harcrow ordered the DeKalb County Buildings to be closed on Thursday, July 2 at 2:00…
ALEA: Play Safe on the Water This Weekend
Submitted by Alabama Department of Law Enforcement MONTGOMERY – Fourth of July is always a busy time on waterways as Alabamians of all ages gather for fireworks, parades and other water-related…
Alabama to Fund Virus Testing at Colleges
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via Jacksonville State University) ALABAMA — Governor Kay Ivey recently announced programs to allow testing for COVID-19 at two-year and four-year colleges. The…
Canyon Mouth Park to Reopens at Little River
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After nearly three months of closure, Canyon Mouth Park is ready to reopen. Canyon Mouth Park, which is a popular location at…