By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On March 18, the Fort Payne Police Department received a call about a possible case of animal cruelty. Officers arrived and observed an…
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Alabama National Guard is Ready to Help
By B.A. Little, Reporter • beverlyannette@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey gave authorization to Adjutant Major General Sheryl Gordon, with the Alabama National Guard, to activate up to 100…
DeKalb County Absentee Voting Starts Now
Submitted by DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Todd Greeson As Absentee Election Manager of DeKalb County, I would very much like to encourage you to mail in your absentee application starting now…
DSCO Announces Modified Coronavirus Schedule
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will perform law enforcement duties as normal during the…
Virus Scare Closes Several Rainsville Departments
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on March 16. The meeting was open to relevant personnel and the…
Council on Aging Announces Closings
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Council on Aging and Public Transporation announced that they will be closing effective March 16 and will reopen on…
FP Parks & Rec Issues Statement on COVID-19
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne Parks & Recreation is monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. After careful consideration, Fort Payne Parks & Recreation has instituted the following…
Wrenn Named DBA Director of Missions
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Dr. Keith Wrenn has been named the new Director of Missions for the DeKalb Baptist Association. He will begin his ministry…