By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — During the fall and winter months it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance…
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DCSO Narcotics & Interdiction makes 24 Drug Arrests
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last two weeks, DCSO Narcotics and Interdiction Agents have made and assisted…
Council Makes Board Appointments
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 4. The Council made the following Board appointments: Sewer…
Man arrested after calling to report stolen Marijuana
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Friday (November 1, 2019), the DeKalb County 911 line received an unusual call from…
Search warrants in Fort Payne, Sylvania, and Henagar result in multiple arrests
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last week, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction team has made numerous…
DeKalb Co. Candidates Begin Qualifying for 2020
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Candidates in DeKalb County have begun qualifying to run for elected office in 2020. The primary elections in Alabama will be…
Inside The Statehouse: Congressman Jack Edwards — An Alabama Legend Passes Away
By Steve Flowers Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One of the most outstanding congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age…
Raye Honored by Legacy of Hope
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Last week, Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s Organ and Tissue Donation Alliance, hosted their Inaugural Stars of Hope Gala. Trudy Raye of the…