Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Local officials have been sworn in and look forward to serving the citizens of DeKalb County. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden was sworn…
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Weekend Accident Claims Life
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- Fort Payne Police Department received a call at approximately 12:30 am on Sunday, January 15th that an accident had occurred on I-59 N…
Fort Payne Police Department Activity for January 9 thru January 12, 2023
Monday January 9 thIncidents 1 ArrestsTammy Sue Northrup, age 57 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure toAppear at 3:21 pm 1 Accident with 0 Injuries Tuesday January…
Rental Property With Surprising Amenities
By Marla Ballard Reporter MENTONE, AL. - An incredible mountain view, fireplaces and pit, a private chef, a yoga instructor, and art class are just some of the amenities that await…
Rainsville to Surplus City Vehicles
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com Rainsville, Ala.-- The Rainsville City Council held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 4. The Council approved in an earlier meeting to…
CAC Dinner Theatre Tickets are on sale!
Now that the Christmas and New Year’s holidays have passed, “play season” is underway at the Children’s Advocacy Center! The cast is rehearsing, builders are constructing the set, reservation charts are…
DeKalb Receives $1.2M in Rebuild Funds
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, ALA.-- The DeKalb County Commission held their first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 10. DeKalb County Engineer Ben Luther presented the…
Longest-Serving Engineer in DeKalb
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB, Ala.-- DeKalb County Engineer, Ben Luther was recognized at a recent Commission meeting, as the longest-serving engineer in DeKalb County history. Luther graduated from Geraldine…