By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Jeff Sessions is looking for a comeback. On Thursday, the former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General announced his intentions to seek another term…
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Republican Phillips Qualifies for District Judge
By Eloise Smith, General Manager FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb lawyer Teresa Darwin Phillips announces her qualification as a Republican candidate for DeKalb County District Judge. Phillips is a lifelong resident…
Rams Rough Up the Indians
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com NEW HOPE, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams defeated the New Hope Indians, 63-21 to win their fifth consecutive game this season and giving them…
Gutsy Calls Win Championships
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats are the 6A Region 8 Champs after defeating the Buckhorn Bucks 36-35 in overtime last Thursday night. In the first quarter with 6:30…
Narcotics & Interdiction Team very busy over the last two weeks
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team…
Ivey Completes Cancer Treatment
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey announced that she had completed radiation treatment for lung cancer. She is expected to make a full…
Local Hero Honored
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Tuesday, October 1, the Hammondville Town Council, along with Mayor Susan Akes, recognized Hammondville Fire Chief Craig Hall for…
Home Inspections Coming?
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (File Photo) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 7. At the meeting, the Council approved…