PHOTO: Hairston announced his campaign this morning at the August meeting of the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Andrew Hairston…
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VIDEO: County applies for CDBG Grant for Road Paving
PHOTO: Falguni Patel, who serves as a Principle Planner for TARCOG, discusses the grant with the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
Latest poll shows Moore in lead despite Trump endorsement
PHOTO: The latest polling conducted shows Judge Roy Moore with an 8 point lead over Luther Strange, while Congressman Mo Brooks trails Strange within the margin of error. (File Photos) By Tyler Pruett,…
VIDEO: August 7th meeting of the Rainsville City Council
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council discusses the adoption and upkeep of the Rainsville Veteran's Memorial. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video at…
Sheriff Harris releases statement regarding today's announcement
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris at the press conference he held earlier today. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today at press conference, DeKalb County Sheriff…
VIDEO: Fort Payne moves forward with condemning Mapco
PHOTO: The Old Mapco Building greets travelers as they enter town by way of Highway 35, and many consider to be an eyesore. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing…
VIDEO: Progress being made at Buck's Pocket State Park
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Road Department is currently fixing a creek crossing on County Road 173 at Buck's Pocket State Park, near the Jackson County line. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
State Rep. Tommy Hanes Announces Bid for Second Term
PHOTO: Rep. Tommy Hanes (R) has announced he will be seeking re-election in District 23. In addition to Scottsboro, District 23 covers the Jackson County communities of Stevenson, Hollywood, Section, Pisgah, and Bridgeport,…