PHOTO: A concept design of the new Facebook data center that will be built in Huntsville. (Facebook | Huntsville Data Center) By Staff Reports HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey announced last Thursday…
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DeKalb County Deputies 'Catch a Predator' in Geraldine
By Staff Reports GERALDINE, Ala. — On January 4th, a joint operation was conducted between DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County Drug and Major Crimes Unit and Geraldine Police Department. During the…
The Southern Torch, Vol. 2, No. 52 (Print Edition)
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Be sure to pick up this week's edition of the Southern Torch, in newsstands today! This edition has an explanation on what justifies a high speed…
Social media conspiracies, by Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor
Featured image: Mine-Resistant Armored Protected Vehicles (MRAPS) being shipped for duty around the globe. Similar vehicles painted white and marked “U.N.” caused an internet stir late last week when seen in…
Read from the winner of our Fathers Day Photo Contest!
Featured: Pictured are, Tyler Still, Kimbrelin Still, Coty Still holding Stella, Brandi Still, Mecai Maxell and Caden Maxwell. Not pictured is Coty's oldest child, Justin. I posted a picture of Coty Still…
Abigail's journey
Featured image: Abigail Joy Mizzell By Nathan Cavitt nathan@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala— She was quiet. That was the first thing Barbara Mizzell noticed about her newborn baby. The second was that…
Hammonds lands Grammy nomination
By Karah Wilson karah@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— David Hammonds is a sound engineer in Fort Payne. Hammonds was nominated for a Grammy this past week in California for his engineering on…
Super Tuesday showdown: DeKalb Superintendent
The race to watch this Tuesday: DeKalb County Schools Superintendent By: Tyler Pruett and Joseph Morgan DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Alabama’s Presidential Primary is this Tuesday, March 1. In addition to making a…