For Immediate Release Date: April 8, 2022 From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Thanks to the help of our citizens, we shut down…
Day: April 8, 2022
Phillips to Serve on National Roundtable
(Submitted) Last week, Mr. Jonathan Phillips, Career Tech Director for DeKalb County Schools was appointed by Dr. Stephen Pruitt of the Southern Regional Education Board to serve on the national CTE…
DCSO Agents & Deputies Keeping Our Roads Safe
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In a little over two weeks, DCSO Agents and Deputies have made multiple arrests while stepping up patrols to keep our roadways and communities safe. On Wednesday,…
Sheriff Welden unveils ‘Shining Star’ database program
From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, Sheriff Nick Welden and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office are putting into operation a new database…
Inside The Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The crowded field for governor striving to oust incumbent Governor Kay Ivey includes Tim James. He has run before. In fact, this is his third try for the…
Grimes Appointed as Municipal Judge at Rainsville
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. -- The City of Rainsville conducted its regularly scheduled meeting on April 4. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt and Councilmember Brandon Freeman were absent. The Council…