PHOTO: The Rainsville Police Department has collected around 1000 coats for people in need to keep warm this winter. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
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Hairston, Lloyd, and McCurdy submit paperwork to qualify for Circuit Judge Place 2
PHOTO: Three Republican candidates have filed qualifying paperwork to run on the ballot in 2018 for Circuit Judge, Place 2: (Left to Right) Andrew Hairston, Scott Lloyd, and Jeff McCurdy. By Tyler…
UPDATE: Emergency Drill CANCELLED due to Flu, potential for Winter Weather
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — According to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency, the "Emergency Mock Event" for next week has been cancelled due to…
Henagar Police vehicle "Totaled" in Accident last night
PHOTO: A Henagar Police Officer was involved in a two vehicle accident on Highway last night. (Henagar Police Department) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com HENAGAR, Ala. — According to Henagar Police Chief Randell…
#ENDIT: Today is Human Trafficking Awareness day in Alabama
PHOTO: The Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force has declared today (January 11, 2018) "Alabama Human Trafficking Awareness Day" and released facts and "Red Flags" to help law enforcement and the public…
Prosecution of illegal immigrants in North Alabama rises 200 percent under Trump
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — According to numbers just released by the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, prosecution of criminal…
VIDEO: County Commission passes resolution to move Kilpatrick voting location
PHOTO: County Commission President Ricky Harcrow discusses changing a polling location in Kilpatrick at 2018's first meeting of the DeKalb County Commission. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor …
UPDATE: DeKalb County Schools closed on Monday, January 8
(File Photo) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — According to Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett, DeKalb Co. Schools will be closed today due to icy conditions. Fort Payne City Schools…