By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full video at southerntorch.com) At Tuesday’s meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, Josh Wigley and John Seals were named as…
Year: 2020
Inside The Statehouse: Senate Runoff Resumes
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The U.S. Senate runoff between former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was put on hold by…
Collinsville Healthcare & Rehab Adds Visitation Booth
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many nursing homes have been forced to close their doors to visitors; however, Collinsville Healthcare and Rehab…
22 Arrested for Narcotics, Stolen Cars Recovered
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction Unit has made and assisted with 22 drug…
Holt Signs with Capital University
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com IDER, Ala. — Andy Holt signed his National Letter of Intent to play at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Holt lettered in football and…
RTI Reports Associate Positive for COVID-19
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to a statement from Shane Gilliland, Vice President of Rainsville Technology Inc. (RTI), an associate has tested positive for COVID-19.…
Benefield named All-Star Coach
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama All-Star football coaching staff for next December’s 34th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic football game has been completed, announced Jamie…
Inside The Statehouse: Stellar Group Studying Gambling in the State
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Another legislation session has passed, and Alabama still has no lottery. Actually, the legislature does not in itself have the authority to pass…