By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Wednesday, March 10th, Matthew Austin Scott (27 of Sylvania) was arrested on 10…
Day: March 11, 2021
Fort Payne Kicks Off Track Season
Submitted by C.M. Sanford FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The Fort Payne Boys track team had a promising showing Saturday at Rome. Many members of the boys team were competing in their…
Commission Honors 106-Year-Old Citizen
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — OnTuesday, the DeKalb County Commission made a proclamation honoring Beatrice Woods, who will soon celebrate her 106th birthday. Woods was…
DeKalb VFW Post 3128 Visits Kindred Hope
Submitted by Eric M. Dudash • DeKalb Co. VFW Post 3128 PICTURED: DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 presenting donation to Kaye, Kara and horse named Hope. (Submitted Photo) DeKALB COUNTY, Ala.…
State Senate Rejects Lottery
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Senate has rejected yet another attempt to allow a lottery and casinos in the State of Alabama. On Tuesday evening,…
Commission Signs $5.5M Bond
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At Tuesday’s meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, a $5.5 million bond resolution was signed for improvements to the DeKalb…
Welden Clears the Air
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full video at southerntorch.com) On Tuesday, DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden held a press conference regarding accusations of a COVID-19…
Rams Receive Red Trophy
By Josh Bean, AHSAA Reporter BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Prattville Christian jumped out to a comfortable lead in the Class 3A girls’ basketball state tourney finals Friday, but then had to withstand…