By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by taphandles.com) ALABAMA — In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board has implemented measures to stop…
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Davis to Run for Henagar Council
Submitted by Angie Davis for Henagar City Council HENAGAR, Ala. — Angie Davis would like to announce her campaign for Henagar City Council, Place 4. Angie is currently the bookkeeper at…
Kirby Announces Campaign for Henagar Council
Submitted by Tara Kirby for Henagar City Council HENAGAR, Ala. — Tara Kirby would like to announce her campaign for Henagar City Council. I am running for Henagar City Council Place…
Commission Strives to Open County Roads
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: DeKalb Co. Road Superintendent Tom Broyles addressed the Commission regarding efforts to reopen all county roads. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) DEKALB COUNTY,…
No Technology Fees for DeKalb Students
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full video on southerntorch.com) On Thursday, the DeKalb County Board of Education (BOE) held their regularly scheduled meeting. Superintendent Dr.…
Suspicious Seeds Show Up in U.S. Mailboxes
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA —The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) along with other state and federal agencies are investigating packages…
Fleming Seeks Seat on Rainsville Council
Submitted by Steven Fleming RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Steven Fleming has announced his campaign for Rainsville City Council, place 1. The election will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Fleming is a…
Firefighter Recognized as "Unsung Hero"
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Garrett Eckert, Asst. Chief of the Blake Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), was honored earlier this month as an "unsung hero" with…