FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Incumbent Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser and mayoral challenger David Beddingfield took part in a candidate forum hosted by Fort Payne newspaper the Times Journal Thursday night at the…
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Rainsville City Council candidate D.L. Stiefel hosts meet and greet
Rainsville City Council candidate D.L. Stiefel hosts meet and greet By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Thursday night, candidate for Rainsville City Council Place 2 D.L. Stiefel,…
Freeman declared Place 4 winner, infrastructure repairs approved in Rainsville
Freeman declared Place 4 winner, infrastructure repairs approved in Rainsville By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council convened for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday…
Brian Baine for Fort Payne City Council
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — With a little less than three weeks to go until municipal election day, across DeKalb the yard signs are out and…
Watson recalls racial tensions and the city’s support
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After long-time Fort Payne City Councilman Walter Watson declined to seek reelection, the city attorney, Rocky Watson, fondly recounted their years…
Gerald “Red” Taylor seeks re-election to Fort Payne Council
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Councilman Gerald “Red” Taylor recently announced that he would be seeking re-election on Aug. 23 to the Fort Payne City Council. If re-elected,…
Donna G. Jones announces run for Collinsville City Council
By: Joseph M. Morgan Editor and Publisher joseph@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville High School (CHS) educator Donna G. Jones recently announced her intent to run for the Collinsville City Council, District 2. Mrs.…
Tom Hale qualifies for Sylvania Town Council run
By Tyler Pruett Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — Longtime Sylvania resident Tom Hale has qualified to run for Sylvania Town Council Place 2. He’ll be facing off against Jerod Sharp…