MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new high-speed notification system known as CodeRED, designed to notify residents of missing person alerts throughout the state. ALEA unveiled the…
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ALDOT Announces Road Updates for Memorial Day Weekend
Holiday Reminder for Motorists: Slow Down and Buckle Up (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) –The Alabama Department of Transportation expects a higher traffic volume than usual during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. As an…
Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
FORT PAYNE, Ala. Earlier today, DCSO was notified by Albertville Police Department thatJeffery Epps (34 of Dawson), who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for attemptedmurder was at a residence on…
Timmons named Interim Superintendent for DeKalb
Marla Jones, Managing Editor / marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- At a special called meeting on May 17, Scott Timmons was appointed as Interim Superintendent for the DeKalb County Board of Education. Timmons…
U.S. officials recognize National Police Week
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com UNITED STATES — National Police Week occurs every May, and in 2021 we will be commemorating it Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15. “This…
THE SEARCH IS ON!
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor, marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — At Tuesday’s meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, Dr. Jason Barnett submitted his resignation as DeKalb County Superintendent of Education, …
Alabama gas stations report panic-fueled shortages
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by The Baltimore Sun) ALABAMA — Despite panic-fueled gasoline buying, Governor Kay Ivey says there is no gas shortage in the State of Alabama.…
Kudzu Millwork to distribute free groceries
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Local window manufacturer Kudzu Millwork will be distributing free groceries on Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. on the VFW Fairgrounds.…