By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The state legislature is in it’s fourth week. Here’s an update on what’s going on in Montgomery, with DeKalb County Senators and…
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Verdict reached in Valley Head machete killing
PHOTO: Daniel Beaty, 33, was found guilty in the 2014 murder of Daniel Thomas Fuller (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The jury continued deliberations…
DeKalb K-9 Units makes multiple drug arrests
PHOTO: Yancarlos Saldana, 23, and Arele Cordoba Alavarado, 24, both of Albertville, were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop. In an unrelated search, Charles Scott Steakley, of Brookwood, Alabama…
Former Superintendent Hugh Taylor headed to Ruhama (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett discusses the 2017 - 2018 School Calendar with Board Chairman Jeff Williams and Vice Chairman Randy Peppers. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor …
Rainsville Council purchases a gun safe, tints the windows
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council voted to partially tint the windows on city hall and purchased a gun safe for the city annex. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
Fyffe's Lady Red Devils are Birmingham bound!
PHOTO: The Fyffe Lady Red Devils will advance to the State Semifinals held at the BJCC on Monday night at 6 pm (Kristy Gallagher | Sports & More) By Marla Jones, Sports…
Rainsville Council also authorizes legal action against County (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Rainsville City Attorney Nikki Scott discusses the ongoing dispute with the county commission over inmate fees. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Shortly…
Fort Payne Council authorizes legal action against DeKalb County (VIDEO)
PHOTO: City Attorney Rocky Watson discusses the dispute regarding the County's decision to implement fees for the housing of prisoners in the county jail. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…