PHOTO: Dr. Jason Barnett delivers victory speech at the DeKalb County Courthouse after winning the race for Superintendent. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.…
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The fourteen statewide amendments explained
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Many citizens may look at the ballot tomorrow, and wonder, “just what are these amendments?” 14 amendments will appear on the ballot…
Superintendent’s Race: Where they stand on the Issues (VIDEO)
PHOTO: Candidates for DeKalb County Superintendent, Jason Barnett and Bill Monroe, took the stage at Sylvania High School to answer questions on issues important to voters. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By…
NACC Hosts Fall Concerts
By Staff Reports RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Northeast Alabama Community College Jazz Ensemble will be presenting concerts this Fall! The first will be Jazz/Rock Explosion!, on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00…
Amendment Two will Protect State Park funding
PHOTO: Amendment 2, which will be decided by voters on November 8, seeks to protect funding for our state parks. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com…
Fort Payne Police Report, Friday, Oct. 14 – Sunday, Oct. 16
By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The following are reported incidents, arrests, and accidents from the Fort Payne Police Department for Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Reported…
GIGI’s Funky Junk in Rainsville is anything but Junk!
PHOTO: There’s a new is a new boutique in Rainsville, GIGI’s Funky Junk! (Kalie Davis | Southern Torch) By Kalie Davis, Staff Writer kalie@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Communities that house and…
Jefferson's to reopen in two weeks after fire
By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday started like any day for the staff at Fort Payne Jefferson’s. Early in the work day one of the…