By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) signed a supplemental emergency proclamation to allow citizens and businesses statewide to avoid paying state taxes…
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Sand Mtn. Tournament Recap!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On the opening night of the Sand Mountain Tournament, the Varsity Girls took to the court. #8 ranked Section faced #9…
Over Two Grams of Heroin Seized in Last Few Weeks
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last few weeks, 21 have been arrested and over two grams of…
An Angel Among Us
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Thanks to Mr. Leon McClung, children who may not have gotten a present under…
Geraldine Welcomes New Councilmember
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — (Full video below) On Monday, the Geraldine Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Melissa Farley Gilbert, the wife of late Councilman Tim…
DeKalb Co. Schools Goes Virtual on Wednesday
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — According to a new statement from DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett, DeKalb County Schools will transition to remote learning from…
County Moves Forward on Jail Expansion
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission met in regular session (with minimal attendance due to COVID-19 Social Distancing Restrictions) on Tuesday, December…
Local DAR Joins Wreaths Across America Campaign
Submitted by Marian Doss, ddoss1898@att.nett FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Hannah White Arnett Chapter of the Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution along with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3128…