PHOTO: The memorial to commemorate those that lost their lives, located at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE,…
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VIDEO: This week's DeKalb County Commission Meeting
PHOTO: County Engineer Ben Luther provides information to the DeKalb County Commission on bids submitted for Surface Treatment. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Southern Torch tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
VIDEO: County Commission handles personnel changes in short meeting
PHOTO: Members of the DeKalb County Commission convene for their last meeting of February 2017. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — In a short…
County Commission recognizes Fyffe State Champions (VIDEO)
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Commission presented the 2016 Fyffe High School Football and Cheerleading teams with resolutions in recognition for winning both state championships. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
DeKalb Co. Commission posts job, reviews paving materials bids (VIDEO)
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 13. After minutes from the last meeting were approved,…
West Withdraws from County Commission Race
The DeKalb County November election just became a little less interesting as Republican Candidate Ben West has withdrawn from the race for District 4 Commissioner. Due to recent medical issues…
West to Take On Dewitt Jackson
A day after incumbent Dewitt Jackson (D-Sylvania) announced that he will seek a 4th term as the District 4 Commissioner of DeKalb County (Rainsville/Sylvania) a challenger has emerged. Ben West…
DeKalb County Commission Meets
The DeKalb County Commission had their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. The Commission is comprised of: Ricky Harcrow, President Shane Wootten, District 1 Derek Caldwell, District 2…