PHOTO: Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson announced his run for Sheriff this morning at the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club, and already declared candidate, Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden addresses the…
Tag: DeKalb
Andrew Hairston announces run for Circuit Judge Place 2
PHOTO: Hairston announced his campaign this morning at the August meeting of the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Andrew Hairston…
VIDEO: County applies for CDBG Grant for Road Paving
PHOTO: Falguni Patel, who serves as a Principle Planner for TARCOG, discusses the grant with the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT…
Latest poll shows Moore in lead despite Trump endorsement
PHOTO: The latest polling conducted shows Judge Roy Moore with an 8 point lead over Luther Strange, while Congressman Mo Brooks trails Strange within the margin of error. (File Photos) By Tyler Pruett,…
Sheriff Harris releases statement regarding today's announcement
PHOTO: DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris at the press conference he held earlier today. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today at press conference, DeKalb County Sheriff…
Fort Payne's Patriot Park awards first scholarship
PHOTO: DeKalb County Revenue Commissioner Tyler Wilkes with McKenzie Griggs, who was awarded the first scholarship from Fort Payne’s Patriot Park. McKenzie is attending Auburn University this fall. (Sarah Stahl | Contributed…
Fort Payne Fire responds to structure fire at Cooper Hosiery
PHOTO: Last night, a fire broke out at Cooper Hosiery at approximately 8 pm. (http://www.cooperhosiery.com) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (Wednesday, August 9), a fire was…
Two charged after driver attempts to flee, narcotics found
PHOTO: Christopher Adam Berry and Phillip Dale Prewett, both of Fort Payne, were arrested on Friday after methamphetamine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, syringes, and spice residue were found inside a vehicle. (Tyler Pruett |…