By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com McGill kicks off U.S. Senate campaign DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Republican Shadrack McGill from Jackson County held a kickoff rally Tuesday for his U.S. Senate campaign…
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Fyffe wins!
FYFFE, Ala.—Defending 2A State Champion Fyffe Red Devils came from behind to defeat Ranburne tonight 24-20 in dramatic fashion in the final seconds of the the AHSAA football quarterfinals of the state playoffs.…
Rainsville Council addresses zoning, city upgrades
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Rainsville City Council addressed a number of issues at the city’s council meeting Monday night including the zoning/re-zoning of property within city limits,…
Fyffe travels to Red Bay for second round
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com Fyffe (10-1) remains the only Dekalb County team left standing after the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs. Each of Alabama’s…
Taylor to seek re-election in 2016
DeKalb Superintendent Hugh Taylor sits for an exclusive interview with Southern Torch Political Correspondent Tyler Pruett on Tuesday. Taylor announced today that he will be seeking re-election in 2016. Rainsville, Ala. - DeKalb…
Wilks sworn in as DeKalb’s first GOP Revenue Commissioner
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—DeKalb County’s new Revenue Commissioner, Tyler Wilks, was sworn in at White Oaks Farm on Monday night and will officially take office next week. “I…
Rainsville City Council to hold critical meeting tonight
By Joseph Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a $1.5 million bond issue agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc.…
Collinsville hosts Junior High Jamboree Monday night
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com All eight DeKalb county schools played in the Junior High Jamboree Monday night at Collinsville. The four games each had two ten minute halves and some…