PHOTO: Fort Payne Councilman Gerald "Red" Taylor discusses the appointment to the Fort Payne Board of Education. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The…
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VIDEO: This week's DeKalb County Commission Meeting
PHOTO: County Engineer Ben Luther provides information to the DeKalb County Commission on bids submitted for Surface Treatment. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Southern Torch tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
JUST IN: Governor Kay Ivey officially fires Ron Sparks
PHOTO: Official letter sent from Governor Kay Ivey, notifying Sparks of his termination. By Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com (Updated at 12:30 pm, April 13, 2017 to include statement from Ron Sparks) …
VIDEO: Rep. Kerry Rich presents state contributions to the Town of Geraldine
PHOTO: Representative Kerry Rich updates the Town of Geraldine on several issues concerning the area. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala. — While much of…
ABOUT TIME: Alabama Governor Robert Bentley resigns
PHOTO: Governor Robert Bentley while addressing the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce earlier this year. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Amid scandals revolving around his relationship…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council approves bids to install energy saving devices
PHOTO: The Rainsville City Council and Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt meet to accept bids to install energy saving lighting and devices in the city's facilities. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
DETOUR: Fort Payne considers rerouting truck traffic on Highway 35
PHOTO: The Fort Payne City Council discussed the possibility of rerouting trucks that pass down Gault Ave.(Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Most Fort…
VIDEO: Rainsville receives bridge project updates and handles personnel items
PHOTO: Chuck Chitwood of CDG Engineering updates the Rainsville City Council on the ongoing Chavies Road Bridge Project and a potential project to add more sidewalk to the city. (Tyler Pruett…