By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week’s meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Anthony Clifton delivered an…
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Commission Seeks Solutions at Buck's Pocket
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com PHOTO: At their regular meeting, the DeKalb County Commission discussed the potential installation of gates on the DeKalb side of the bridge at Buck's Pocket.…
3 Arrested after attempted Break-in
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Three are in custody after attempting to break-in to a business in Rainsville and…
Investigation Begins after Online Post
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — After the recent State of the Union, emotions were high. Whether in support or against President Donald Trump, people took to…
Council Passes Raises Amidst Confusion
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020. Councilmember Derek…
Remembering Jimmy Rogers
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — “Hello, friend” was the greeting you always received when walking into Mentone’s Green Leaf Grill. Jimmy Rogers was not only…
Car & Driver Missing at Buck's Pocket
By Southern Torch Staff GROVE OAK, Ala. — A car and its driver are missing at Buck's Pocket after going offroad, according to a spokesperson with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.…
Jones Will Vote to Convict Trump
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a statement released on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) announced his decision to vote to convict President Donald Trump on…