Huntsville, AL – Trey Stewart of Rainsville, AL recently attended Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge®, and U.S. Cyber…
Year: 2021
BARBERS HELPING BARBERS
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- On Saturday, Peluquería Acapulco Barbershop was a buzz, literally, with a hair competition to help individual barbers/stylists gain extra knowledge and confidence. This…
DCSO Says Goodbye to One of Our Own, Deputy Gary Bowen
FORT PAYNE, Ala. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of one of our own, Deputy Gary Bowen. He began his career at the Collinsville Police…
Ernie Willingham has rejoined the Collinsville High School
Ernie Willingham pictured with Sports Editor Marla Jones Submitted Article: Ernie Willingham has rejoined the Collinsville High School coaching staff and will serve in multiple capacities during the 2021-2022 academic year.…
Lyles Named New DeKalb County Superintendent
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- In a special called meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, Wayne Lyles was named as the new Superintendent of Education, in…
ILLEGAL NARCOTICS AT THE MAPCO SERVICE STATION
ON JULY 13TH, 2021 THE RAINSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH THE FORT PAYNE POLICE DEPARTMENT ATTACHED TO THE DEKALB COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE MAJOR CRIMES UNIT EXECUTED A BUY-BUST OPERATION FOR…
Commission Purchases Property for Tourism Center
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- (Full video online) The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 13. Commission President, Ricky Harcrow updated the…
In the Last Couple Weeks of June, 12 Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
FORT PAYNE, Ala. In the last couple weeks of June, 12 were arrested on drug-related charges around the county. On Monday, June 14th, Powell Police Department attempted to stop a subject…