PHOTO: The M-44 "Cyanide Bomb" is used by the USDA Wildlife Services Division to kill coyotes. (USDA.gov| Bannock County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Back in…
Category: Politics
VIDEO: County Commission reports successful equipment auction
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Commission reported a recent auction of old equipment was able to net the county a premium price. (File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
VIDEO: DeKalb County Board of Education accepts bids for new buses
PHOTO: Dr. Jason Barnett and members of the DeKalb County Board of Education review a principal's contract during this month's meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
VIDEO: Fort Payne passes finalized logging ordinance
PHOTO: Members of the Fort Payne City Council prepare to hear final comments from the public before voting on the Logging Ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council covers wide variety of issues
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Earlier tonight, the Rainsville City Council took action on several issues, ranging from adding a new stop sign to finalizing a lease agreement…
Sheriff Harris sends letter asking for pistol permit to be honored in all states
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris released a statement regarding a…
Fort Payne Council releases revised logging ordinance
PHOTO: The Fort Payne City Council released their final version of the logging ordinance. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week,…
VIDEO: Rainsville Council Workshop on Energy Savings
PHOTO: On Monday night, the Rainsville City Council met with representatives with Every Watt Matters, a company dedicated to saving energy. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…