By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the retirement of Lt. Alfred Rigstad. Rigstad served the citizens of DeKalb County for over…
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Local Band Directors Release Plan for Fall Programs
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Plainview High School's marching band performs at 2018's DeKalb County Exhibition. (Zach Hester | Southern Torch) DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, how…
Kellum Wins Race for Court of Criminal Appeals
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Judge Beth Kellum) ALABAMA — Incumbent Beth Kellum has defeated challenger Will Smith in the race for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place…
BOE Discusses Reopening Guidance
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on July 9, 2020, via the Zoom platform. …
Jones Supports Mandatory Masks
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) announced on Wednesday that he supported Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s decision to enforce a statewide mask ordinance. …
Ivey Announces Statewide Mask Mandate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (AP Photo | Vasha Hunt) ALABAMA — On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced a mask mandate in the State of Alabama. Masks or face…
Walmart to Require Shoppers to Wear Masks
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via www.positivelyosceola.com) USA — On Wednesday, Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, announced it will begin requiring masks or face coverings to be worn in…
Tuberville Defeats Sessions
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Tuesday night, former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville was declared the victor over former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the…