By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins next week. Over the years I have observed some outstanding classes of freshman legislators. Some stand out…
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DeKalb County Champs!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seat, the Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Plainview Bears, 63-59…
Alabama Officials React to Biden Inauguration
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Patrick Semansky / Pool via Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — Statewide officials and members of Alabama’s congressional delegation took to social media last week…
Thompson Wins County Spelling Bee
Co. Spelling Bee By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Jay Cullen Thompson, the winner of the DeKalb County Spelling Bee, and DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett. (Contributed Photo)…
Man Charged with Sex Abuse of a Child Under 12
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: A Fort Payne man is facing charges of child sexual abuse. Adan Hernandez Ballesteros…
Shi Excels in School Reading
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne City Schools is producing many overachievers and big readers, but none has accomplished what 8th grader Sophia Shi has…
Stolen Car Recovered and 27 Arrested in Just Nine Days
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the course of just nine days, 27 arrests have been made and one…
Inside The Statehouse: Alabama's Prison Issues Continue in 2021
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist • www.steveflowers.us MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the 2021 Regular Legislative Session looms, the 800-pound gorilla in the room is the prison issue. The situation has grown…