PHOTO: Former Democratic State Representative and State Senator John Baker issued a statement formally announcing his platform for DeKalb County Sheriff in 2018. Baker will face the winner of the Republican Primary…
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City to end mowing contracts
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council voted to end mowing contracts and do all mowing in house. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City…
Republican Commission President Ricky Harcrow seeking re-election
PHOTO: (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow is announcing his candidacy for reelection. Mr. Harcrow is a resident of Ider…
A Democrat joins the race for DeKalb County Sheriff
PHOTO: John Baker at Doug Jones' rally late last year in Fyffe. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday was the final day…
VIDEO: Contentious DeKalb Republican Breakfast
PHOTO: Republican Lester Black addresses his challenge of Michael Edmondson's appearance on the Republican ballot for DeKalb County Sheriff. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
Carol Hiett qualifies for DeKalb County Board of Education, District 3
PHOTO: Longtime board employee Carol Hiett submitted her paperwork today to run for Board of Education, District 3. (Contributed Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier today, longtime board…
Welden releases his list of reforms needed in the Sheriff’s Office
(Contributed Photo | Nick Welden for Sheriff) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Tonight, Republican candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden released a statement on what he plans to…
Candidates release statements after ballot challenge
PHOTO: Candidate for DeKalb County Sheriff Michael Edmondson released a statement, accusing his opponent Nick Welden of trying to keep him off the Republican ballot. Welden responded this afternoon. (Tyler Pruett…