By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 2020 Regular Legislative Session has resumed after a six-week hiatus due to the coronavirus shutdown of the state and nation. The session…
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Summer Burn Ban Goes Into Effect
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has issued its yearly burn ban for the following counties: Baldwin, DeKalb, Etowah,…
Farmers Market Scheduled to Open
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (File Photo) RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Audio on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 4. Councilmember…
Fort Payne Postpones Boom Days
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: (www.boomdays.com) FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full video on our Facebook) The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May…
DeKalb BOE Announces Senior Graduation Schedule
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Tuesday, DeKalb County Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett announced the graduation schedule for seniors, which were previously canceled due to the…
Watson Announces Bid for FP Council
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Former Fort Payne City Councilman Walter Watson has announced his intentions to seek election to the Council this year. "I feel my pervious…
Aderholt Announces New Campaign Manager for Re-Election Bid
By Southern Torch Staff PHOTO: Alex Vanderford (right) will serve as the new campaign manager for Congressman Aderholt's 2020 re-election bid. He is pictured here with Vice President Mike Pence (left).…
Controversy Over Non-Renewals
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting, via Zoom on Thursday, April 23. DeKalb County Superintendent Dr.…