PHOTO: (Pictured, Left to Right) Shala D. Gillespie of Philadelphia (PA), George Victor Morton of Albertville, Dylan Nathaniel Essex of Fort Payne, DeWayne Levon Childrey of Stone Mountain (GA), Darius Trevon Cottrell…
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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: 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…
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,…
Meth and handgun recovered after pursuit in DeKalb County
PHOTO: Michael Anthony Shores of Albertville was arrested for multiple charges after a pursuit by law enforcement. (Collinsville Police Department) By Staff Reports COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — According to Collinsville Police…
Henagar’s Sommer Gimm wins DeKalb Spelling Bee
PHOTO: Henagar 8th Grader Sommer Gimm will be heading to Alabaster to compete at the state level next month! (Mary Crosby | DeKalb County Schools) By C. Campbell, Staff Writer cody@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
Former Superintendent Hugh Taylor headed to Ruhama (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett discusses the 2017 - 2018 School Calendar with Board Chairman Jeff Williams and Vice Chairman Randy Peppers. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor …