By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The DCSO has compiled our yearly statistics for 2019. The numbers reflect the miles…
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Inside The Statehouse with Steve Flowers
By Steve Flowers, ST Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Even though there are more Baptists than Methodists in Alabama, historically Methodists have held more of the prominent political posts in the Heart…
Upcoming Events in DeKalb County
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — See what's going on around town in this week's upcoming events section! Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry -The By His Hands…
Progress on Old Highway 35?
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 14. At the request of Commissioner Lester Black, DeKalb…
Delays possible on AL 117 in Mentone
By Southern Torch Staff HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect periodic delays on Alabama 117 as a contractor sets arches on the new bridge over the…
Narcotics & Interdiction Unit seizes 25 Pounds of Marijuana, Meth, & Guns
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: On Monday afternoon (January 13, 2020), the Narcotics & Interdiction Unit conducted a search…
Centre Man Arrested for Terroristic Threats
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On Tuesday, January 14, Kevin Andy Pangle, age 23 of Centre, was arrested by Fort…
New Bill Raises Age to Purchase Tobacco
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: A new law signed last December raises the age to purchase tobacco to 21 nationwide. (Wikimedia Commons) ALABAMA — A new law signed last…