Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- Local officials have been sworn in and look forward to serving the citizens of DeKalb County. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden was sworn…
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Be Aware of Phone Scams
Submitted by Judge Jeremy Taylor Recently it was reported to the DeKalb County Circuit Court that an individual received a phone call from someone claiming to be Michael Edmondson from the…
Rainsville PD graduates second Citizen's Police Academy
PHOTO: Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith with recent Citizen's Police Academy graduates, Alex José, Saul José, Billy J. Whitt, Jeff Clements, and Betty Smith (Not Pictured: Denny Smith). (Tyler Pruett |…
Judge grants Thrash a hearing in front of DeKalb BOE
By Joseph M. Morgan joseph@southerntorch.com DEKALB CO, Ala.—Ninth Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor ruled earlier this week that former Fyffe Coach Neal Thrash be granted a hearing before the full board of…
Opinion: Where is proof in Thrash case?
The following letter was submitted to Southern Torch by Fyffe resident Conner Runyan. Southern Torch is committed to providing balanced, fair…
Board Asks for Thrash Vote
Hugh Taylor says he will not make a recommendation. "Any coach fired should get a chance to present their case to the Board." - Matt Sharp "In my opinion,…