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…
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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…
Merrill Addresses the DCRW
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill was in town to visit the new DeKalb County Republican Headquarters, located at 3700…
DeKalb HOF Banquet Postponed
By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) Banquet has been rescheduled. The 2020 class will be…
Meth Seized at Traffic Stop
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last Friday, a large amount of methamphetamine was seized during a traffic stop on…
Suspect arrested after Peak’s Corner Vehicle Break-in and Vandalism at Fyffe Park
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Yesterday, DeKalb County Investigators and Deputies made an arrest regarding a car break-in at…
Merrill Extends Emergency Absentee Rule for Nov.
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo via WBTV) ALABAMA — Earlier this week, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced the extension of an emergency rule that allows Alabamians to…
FP to Provide School Supplies
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: City Council President Brian Baine accepts an appreciation plaque from Toys for Tots representatives for the Council and Mayor's continued support of the…