By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The following players were selected as a part of the 2020 All-County Football Team. Player of the Year: Brody DaltonOffensive…
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Prominent Citizens Pass Away
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Over the past few weeks, several prominent DeKalb County citizens have passed away. These citizens include businessmen Jimmy Wells and…
Tensions Rise at Rainsville Council Meeting
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video Below) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 4. The agenda was brief with…
CAC Annual Dinner Theatre Canceled
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to a new statement, the Children's Advocacy Center's annual dinner theatre show will be postponed for the first time in its twenty-six…
DCSO: A Tribute to Senior Lt. Jeff Bain
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, we report the passing of one…
Tuberville Sworn-In To U.S. Senate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PICTURED (L to R): U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) being sworn-in as a United States Senator on Sunday with his wife, Suzanne, at his side.…
Man Committed Burglary Using Bicycle as Mode of Transportation
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Tuesday, December 29th, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a burglary…
Inside The Statehouse: We've Lost Some Good Ones This Year
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As is my annual ritual, my yearend column pays tribute to Alabama political legends who have passed away during the year. Sonny Cauthen…